Podcast Episodes

The Anti-To-Do List

Episode 158

Every journey has two fundamental sides: (1) The Positive: Where we want to go; and (2) The Negative: Where we want to avoid along the way.

The Anti-To-Do List is our tool for governing the negative, …

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Weekly Question & Framework: November 10, 2023

Episode 157

Question: Are you fulfilled, or just less lonely?

Framework: Grayscale Mode.

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

How to Be Different

Episode 156

Researchers studying zebras in the wild placed a red dot on the target zebras to distinguish them, but they were quickly eaten by lions. The Zebra Effect says that blending into the crowd is a surviv…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Weekly Question & Framework: November 3, 2023

Episode 155

Question: What game are you playing?

Framework: The Diderot Effect.

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

The Art & Science of Conversation

Episode 154

Mastering the art and science of conversation is essential to creating the deep human connection that provides rich texture to life.

Four principles of connected conversation: (1) Create doorknobs, (2…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Weekly Question & Framework: October 27, 2023

Episode 153

Question: How would you accomplish your 5-year goals in the next year?

Framework: Inversion

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

10 Lessons from 10-Year College Reunion

Episode 152

Last weekend, I attended my 10-year Stanford University reunion. It was an opportunity to look back on those formative years, reconnect with old friends, and reflect on the lessons learned.

10 lessons…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Weekly Question & Framework: October 20, 2023

Episode 151

Question: How is your definition of success harming your life?

Framework: The 90% Rule.

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Mental Time Travel: A Cheat Code for Success

Episode 150

I have spent time with a lot of very successful people. I have observed two common trends: (1) A struggle to appreciate the present and (2) A struggle to identify the key actions to create the desire…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

The Curiosity Files: Episode 1

Episode 149

The first in a series of impromptu, off-the-cuff episodes based on my daily learnings and notes.

This episode covers 10 key lessons learned from spending time with 50 multimillionaire entrepreneurs at…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago