Michael New and Daniel New

The OverAnalyzers

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Dan is a Concept-Artist and Illustrator. Mike is a Software Developer, competitive Starcraft 2 player and Power Lifter. They both play music. The OverAnalyzers is a way to answer questions like: Why do we procrastinate? How do we focus better? Why aren't we taught how to memorize things efficiently? TOA is a pursuit of improvement and understanding in all different areas of our daily lives. Discord: https://discord.gg/p5S3nPCvGbYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theoveranalyzersEmail: TheOveranalyzersPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: TheOverAnalyzers.com

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Michael New and Daniel New

Episodes

Our 20th Episode. Reflections on the Show and Future Plans 03.05.2021 35:07

We finished our "season 1". We think we know what we're about now.

To Improve Quickly, Tighten Your Feedback Loop 26.04.2021 53:17

Some things are easy to learn, and some things are hard. The trick is to make the hard things feel like the easy things.

Dan's Magic List of How to Learn Things 19.04.2021 1:06:06

The OverAnalyzers DISCORD: https://discord.gg/p5S3nPCvGb Mike's STARCRAFT twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/care_again Dan's ART YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJBZL_ZOsc2BThP2QaEDjg Dan's List: 1. What would it look like if you did it the right way? (Mental Model) 2. Are you focused? (Don't kid yourself) 3. Are you doing the same things? (If it works, keep doing it. If it...

The Haunted Memory Palace 12.04.2021 1:03:31

The OverAnalyzers DISCORD: https://discord.gg/p5S3nPCvGb Mike's twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/care_again Dan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJBZL_ZOsc2BThP2QaEDjg Memory Palace, Method of Loci: https://memoryjohn.com/the-memory-palace-a-short-history-and-how-to/ Anki (spaced repetition flash card system): https://apps.ankiweb.net/ Major system: https://en.wikipedia.or...

Visualization, Prediction, and How to Improve a Mental Model 05.04.2021 45:55

Watch Mike Stream Starcraft 2 Here: https://www.twitch.tv/care_again   Watch Dan's Art Livestreams Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJBZL_ZOsc2BThP2QaEDjg   The Mario AI video we mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv6UVOQ0F44

The Key to Improvement: Building a Mental Model 29.03.2021 56:17

Marie Kondo has a very simple, effective method for cleaning. “Does it Spark Joy?”  Is there some equivalent for learning?

Are You Born Talented? 22.03.2021 59:39

"Talent" may be nothing more than the mindset and personality traits you've developed throughout your life. And the beautiful thing about a bad mindset is that you can change it.

Everything is Your Fault, Hopefully 15.03.2021 48:39

One of the most critical parts of the way we think goes directly against our nature. We should blame ourselves, and we should do it in exactly the right way.

Doing Something Over and Over Does Not Make You Better 08.03.2021 1:00:05

Doing something over and over again does not make you better at. In some ways it can make you worse.... So how do you actually get better at something?

We Know How to Learn a Language... What About Everything Else? 01.03.2021 49:33

Professor Jeff Brown on learning language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=illApgaLgGA

The First One in the Game Effect 22.02.2021 57:58

Sometimes what we become good at is determined by the tiniest of things. Professor Jeff Brown on learning language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=illApgaLgGA Penguify on learning country capitals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtNHl-1By6M

Should You Turn Your Passion Into a Career? 15.02.2021 1:25:32

So you want to turn something you love into your full time job. Will you be living the dream, or destroying your true passion? Both Mike and Dan have done this and... results were mixed. Here's what we think about it. Article on beer brewing: https://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/03/challenges-of-opening-a-brewery-job-advice-beer-industry-collin-mcdonnell-henhouse.html

Do You Need a Teacher? 08.02.2021 1:31:49

Remember all those courses you took in high school? Yeah neither do we. That's a problem. You need a different way of learning.

Why You Procrastinate Pt 2 - The Evil Slot Machine 01.02.2021 1:08:17

So you're a procrastinator... what now? Podcast we mentioned with Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari: Ologies with Alie Ward https://www.alieward.com/ologies/procrastination

Why You Procrastinate - Future You and The Focus Train 25.01.2021 1:06:38

Why we fantasize about the future, pass things off to Future You, and never choose between "do" and "don't"; it's always "do" or "do later". We mention Tim Urban from Wait But Why, Check out his TED Talk: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator  https://youtu.be/arj7oStGLkU

Should I teach Myself? Are You Going Live? ... We Answer Your Questions 18.01.2021 47:44

We respond to your questions, such as:  Are our brains changing with new technology? What are your life's timelines? What are some ways to avoid distractions? Should I teach myself or go to college? Do you plan to do a live show? Did you ever try to be a professional musician? Podcast mentioned: What Would My Shrink Say? at 44:06 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perfectionism/id137785485...

Perfectionism 11.01.2021 1:11:28

We discuss the pros and cons of being a perfectionist.

Obsession as a Theory of Genius 04.01.2021 59:28

Are geniuses just people who became obsessed with the right thing? What made Einstein almost lose his mind? Why is Mike so fascinated with light bulbs? Let's talk about obsession. Paul Graham's Bus Ticket Theory of Genius (article): http://paulgraham.com/genius.html

Why YouTube Creators Disappear When Everything is Going Well 30.12.2020 1:02:39

Three years ago Michael abandoned his successful YouTube channel, right as it was achieving the success he had always hoped for. Other content creators disappear just like Michael did. This is why.

Why Social Media is Your Biggest Problem 25.12.2020 51:43

Social media is a constant, relentless distraction. It's designed to be addictive and works like gambling. It changes the way you think, wrecks your attention span, and teaches you to seek instant gratification. So... what do you do about it?

Hello. We're the OverAnalyzers 22.12.2020 29:54

Who we are, what we do, and why we want to talk about things like obsession, procrastination, and how to get things done.