Rohan Hirani and Jacob Swiney

Recess

Business EN ↓ 89 episodes

Jacob and Rohan bring together successful entrepreneurs, builders, startup founders, and creators who made decisions that went against the grain and didn’t let external judgments dictate their values. Influenced by the liberating spirit of childhood recess, this podcast aims to reignite that spark of freedom by sharing stories and ideas about how to live life on your own terms. You will learn creative strategies, insights, and frameworks surrounding business, entrepreneurship, productivity, decision-making, independent thinking, and personal growth. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...

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Rohan Hirani and Jacob Swiney

Episodes

How we lost all of our podcast recordings 15.02.2023 6:13

Episode 38: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss how they lost all of their podcast files Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Businesses we think could use a revamp 05.02.2023 15:04

Episode 37: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney )  discuss PopStroke (Tiger Woods mini-golf company). And some other businesses that could benefit from a revamp. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Do you want to run an ATM business with us? 02.02.2023 8:45

Episode 36: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss the ATM business model and state that they will be willing to fund this business venture. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

How we take care of our mental health 30.01.2023 31:16

Episode 35: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss mens mental health, the stigmas surrounding it and some frameworks to  optimize your own mental health. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

The 2022 Recess Awards: Lessons, Predictions, and Everything In Between (with Luke Clancy) 27.01.2023 1:11:03

Episode 34: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) are joined by Luke Clancy ( @luke_clancy1 ) to discuss our biggest Ws, worst Ls, best new habits, best investments, 2023 predictions, and a whole lot more. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

How Jacob pissed off a bunch of people on Instagram 22.01.2023 17:03

Episode 33: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss Jacob's instagram experiment and the truth behind building a personal brand. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

What's it actually like to be part of the Army National Guard? 19.01.2023 16:52

Episode 32: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss Jacob's experience in the National Guard and what he gained from it. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

4 days in the woods without a phone? 13.01.2023 26:05

Episode 31: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss what deep focus is, what it means to deep focus and how to achieve it. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

What's the real value of higher education (with Ben Rosen)? 10.01.2023 22:23

Episode 30: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) are joined by Ben Rosen ( @BenmRosen ) the creator of song shift to talk about the value of higher education and how to make the most of it. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Would you be proud of yourself if you died today? 07.01.2023 7:54

Episode 29: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney )  talk about a framework that Jacob uses when living his life and why it was so important he tatooed it on himself. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

How do you live a fulfilling life (64-year-old's advice)? 03.01.2023 23:43

Episode 28: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss what it means to live a fulfilled life, how to measure positive experiences, and what it means to be succesful. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Who is Mindset Chad and what is Stoicism? 29.12.2022 14:31

Episode 27: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss what Stoicism is and how each of us can use it to live a better life. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Is AI going to take over the world and should we be worried? 24.12.2022 23:22

Episode 26: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss what it means to be intellectually curious, why it is so important, and why Rohan believes AI will take over the world. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Strategies to make sure you stick to your 2023 new year's resolutions 20.12.2022 24:07

Episode 25: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) share their new years resolutions and brainstorm live how to set yourself up to acheive your goals. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

The Ultimate Showdown: Consistency vs. variety - Which is better for YOU? 15.12.2022 15:45

Episode 24: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) are complete opposites when it comes to this, and discuss which is a better way to live. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Are new year's resolutions pointless? 11.12.2022 23:15

Episode 23: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney )  discuss goal-setting, new years resolutions, why you should create your new years resolutions now, and how to stick to them. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Recess Behind the Scenes (with Producer Jonathan) 07.12.2022 17:43

Episode 22: Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) and Jonathon ( @yoyojoe1 ) describe why it is important to understand trends and define a niche how to listen to audience feedback the importance of consistency and volume of content and how to automate a process for efficiency Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Building an iPhone app with 1.8 million downloads (with Ben Rosen) 04.12.2022 36:05

Episode 21: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ), Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) and Ben Rosen ( @benmrosen ) discuss Ben's iPhone app success story and how he's revolutionizing the music streaming indutry. songshift.com Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

Is AI going to take over the world? 02.12.2022 21:54

Episode 20: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss the future of Automated Intellegence Including Steve Jobs x Joe Rogan Podcast and AI arbitrage. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

How to get off Social Media? 29.11.2022 24:17

Episode 19: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) talk about the problem of abundance - a new problem plaguing our society and how to benefit from it. Leave your feedback on Recess here:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

How to get your dream job out of college? 25.11.2022 22:02

Episode 18: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney )  reflect on their job recruitment processess and share advice for students entering the job market Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

How to make the most out of college? 20.11.2022 16:38

Episode 17: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss how you can leverage college to meet more people and use it as a time to figure out your goals. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit

FTX Scandal - The big short 2 happening right now in real time 13.11.2022 22:51

Episode 16: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) break down the mind-blowing FTX situation and learn what the heck is going on in the crypto world. Leave your feedback on Recess here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edi t

Have you ever considered buying a business? 10.11.2022 22:24

Episode 15: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss different ways to be an entrepeneur. Some of the content we mention: Lets Buy a business Podcast https://letsbuyabusiness.com/podcast-2/ Buy then Build: https://buythenbuild.com Leave your feedback on Recess here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edi t

The moon landing was real, right? 08.11.2022 6:28

Episode 14: Rohan ( @rohanhirani_ ) and Jacob ( @cjacobswiney ) discuss their experience talking to a man who was trying to convince students that the moon landing is fake, and what you can learn from experiences like this. Leave your feedback on Recess here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gGe9ZCzrADKqqT8QeUkn40bwvt1B3gjdDZrQJ4WNev4/edit