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The Power Playlist
A curated journey through the books that shape discipline, influence, psychology, and intentional living. Each episode distills a full book into a clear, actionable deep‑dive for listeners who want to grow but struggle to find time to read. Note: Content on this channel is produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence. We use AI to research, summarise, and generate media based on human-selected non-fiction literature. Contents are subjected to review prior to publication.
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Episodes
Contagious: Why Things Catch On (Jonah Berger) 18.07.2026 36:52
Join us for a deep dive into Jonah Berger's groundbreaking book, Contagious: Why Things Catch On. We analyse the psychological secrets behind why ideas spread. Discover how to utilise the six key STEPPS: Social Currency, Triggers, Emotion, Public, Practical Value, and Stories to maximise your reach and master social transmission.
Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids and Money (Kevin O'Leary) 17.07.2026 42:12
This episode explores Kevin O’Leary’s Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids and Money. We analyse building a family dynasty with businesslike rigour. Discover his programme for teaching kids financial literacy and why maintaining independent advisers is crucial to avoid financial disasters and honour your legacy. Join this essential deep dive.
The Intelligent Investor (Benjamin Graham) 16.07.2026 50:01
Join us for a deep dive into Benjamin Graham’s classic, The Intelligent Investor. We explore value investing, focusing on the essential margin of safety. Learn to distinguish investment from speculation while analysing your own behaviour. Recognise why Mr Market’s fluctuations are opportunities, not threats, for your own lasting financial success.
Company of One (Paul Jarvis) 15.07.2026 35:15
In this deep dive, we explore Company of One by Paul Jarvis . We examine why staying small is a deliberate strategy, prioritising resilience and autonomy over traditional expansion. Learn how to build a focussed business that values "enough", optimising for a better lifestyle while successfully avoiding all blind growth's pitfalls.
The Choice Factory (Richard Shotton) 14.07.2026 39:38
Join us for a deep dive into The Choice Factory by Richard Shotton . We analyse how 25 behavioural biases influence consumer behaviour and purchase decisions . Discover how to recognise these psychological triggers to optimise your marketing strategy and gain a competitive advantage by working with human nature .
Essentialism (Greg McKeown) 13.07.2026 45:07
Join us for a deep dive into Essentialism by Greg McKeown . We explore the disciplined pursuit of "less but better" to help you prioritise what truly matters. Learn how to organise your life by discerning the vital few from the trivial many, ensuring you live by design, not default today.
Words That Change Minds (Shelle Rose) 12.07.2026 43:32
In this episode, we dive into Shelle Rose Charvet’s Words That Change Minds . Discover the LAB Profile, a tool to predict and influence behaviour . We explore the fourteen patterns to help you recognise motivation triggers and productivity traits. Master the language of influence to improve communication and lead high-performance teams.
Shoe Dog (Phil Knight) 11.07.2026 40:53
Join our deep dive into Phil Knight’s memoir, Shoe Dog . We analyse the strategic grit and athlete’s mindset required to organise a global empire from a "Crazy Idea". Explore how Knight utilised relentless persistence and unconventional labour to navigate financial crises, ultimately transforming a small startup into the legendary Nike.
The Art of Choosing (Sheena Iyengar) 10.07.2026 47:47
Join us for a deep dive into Sheena Iyengar’s The Art of Choosing. We explore how cultural narratives and biological instincts organise our decisions. From famous jam studies to complex medical dilemmas, we examine the colourful reality of choice overload and realise how to recognise the daily limitations of volition.
Four Thousand Weeks (Oliver Burkeman) 09.07.2026 38:51
This deep dive explores Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks , a guide to time management for mortals. We discuss recognising our finitude and escaping the efficiency trap . Rather than mastering time, Burkeman suggests embracing our limitations to lead a more meaningful existence focused on what truly matters in our brief lives.
Pitch Anything (Oren Klaff) 08.07.2026 47:44
Join us for a deep dive into Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff . We explore neurofinance methodised for the "crocodile brain", focusing on frame control and situational status to captivate audiences. Learn how to bypass neocortex filters, trigger hot cognitions, and win deals without displaying any desperate behaviour or seeking validation.
Influence Is Your Superpower (Zoe Chance) 07.07.2026 45:25
Join our deep dive into Influence Is Your Superpower by Zoe Chance . We explore how to engage the instinctive 'Gator' brain to optimise your impact. Discover why ease and kindness are your human advantage to organise change, while learning that ethical behaviour is the secret to winning hearts and minds.
The E-Myth Revisited (Michael E. Gerber) 06.07.2026 38:09
We take a deep dive into Michael E. Gerber’s The E-Myth Revisited . Discover why small businesses fail and how to avoid the fatal assumption . We explore the three essential personalities, the importance of organising your systems , and why you must work on your business rather than simply working in it.
The Undoing Project (Michael Lewis) 05.07.2026 54:42
Michael Lewis’s The Undoing Project explores the fascinating collaboration of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky. This episode dives into how they identified systematic biases and heuristics like representativeness . We’ll analyse how these mental shortcuts lead to errors when humans attempt to recognise patterns or predict complex outcomes under uncertainty.
Slow Productivity (Cal Newport) 04.07.2026 38:28
Explore Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity in this deep dive. We analyse his three principles: do fewer things , work at a natural pace , and obsess over quality . Learn to prioritise meaningful results over pseudo-productivity and organise your efforts for sustainable accomplishment without the burnout of modern busyness.
Die With Zero (Bill Perkin) 03.07.2026 34:34
Join us as we explore Bill Perkins’ book, Die With Zero. We examine how to maximise life experiences and optimise fulfilment instead of just accumulating wealth. Learn about memory dividends , time-bucketing , and spending your life energy before you die. Stop saving on autopilot and start living a much fuller life.
Getting to Yes (Roger Fisher & William Ury) 02.07.2026 58:25
Join us for a deep dive into Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury . We explore principled negotiation, an approach that resolves conflicts by separating people from the problem. Learn to prioritise interests, organise options for mutual gain, and utilise objective criteria.
$100M Offers (Alex Hormozi) 01.07.2026 44:06
Explore Alex Hormozi’s $100M Offers in this deep dive into optimising your customer avatar. Learn why analysing your top twenty percent of spenders is the key to scaling profit. We reveal how re-engineering your sales journey to attract high-value clients can quintuple your revenue while repelling low-value leads forever.
Nudge (Richard H. Thaler & Cass R. Sunstein) 30.06.2026 54:49
Explore the groundbreaking concepts of Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein. We examine how choice architecture influences human behaviour without restricting freedom. This episode investigates libertarian paternalism , the subtle power of defaults , and the frustrating impact of sludge on our own complex and difficult daily decision-making processes.
Mastery (George Leonard) 29.06.2026 47:47
In this episode, we explore Mastery by George Leonard, a guide to long-term fulfilment. Discover why embracing the plateau is vital in a world obsessed with quick fixes. We unpack the five master keys: instruction, practice, surrender, intentionality , and the edge , to help you honour the path of lifelong learning.
Skin in the Game (Nassim Nicholas Taleb) 28.06.2026 19:54
In this episode, we analyse Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s Skin in the Game , focusing on the vital symmetry between risk and reward. We explore why personal exposure to consequences defines justice and organises society. Realise why true expertise requires more than talk and why survival is the ultimate judge of rationality.
Rapport (Emily Alison & Laurence Alison) 27.06.2026 33:54
Join us for a deep dive into Rapport by Emily Alison and Laurence Alison. We explore the HEAR principles: honesty, empathy, autonomy, and reflection, to improve your communication behaviour . Master the animal circle, from Lions to Monkeys, and recognise how to build authentic connections in all personal or professional situations.
Your Money or Your Life (Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez) 26.06.2026 47:58
Join us for a deep dive into Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez’s classic, Your Money or Your Life . We explore the revolutionary nine-step programme to transform your relationship with money. Discover how to track your "life energy", define "enough", and reach the crossover into true financial independence and total freedom.
Blue Ocean Strategy (W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne) 25.06.2026 40:02
In this episode, we dive into Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne . We explore how to escape bloody red oceans of competition and create uncontested market space. Learn to make rivals irrelevant through value innovation, simultaneously achieving differentiation and low cost to organise for lasting success.
High Performance Habits (Brendon Burchard) 24.06.2026 35:37
Join us for a deep dive into High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard . We prioritise the six essential practices that allow extraordinary people to realise sustained success and optimise well-being. Learn how to seek clarity and develop influence to transform your life through science-backed, deliberate habits.
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