Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Djokovic Rule: Do You Like Hitting The Ball?
Episode 393
In 2015, tennis legend Novak Djokovic was asked about the drivers of his exceptional on-court success.
His response was simple:
3 months ago
The 25 Best Ideas of 2025
Episode 392
When I started this newsletter in 2021, I had one simple goal:
To share actionable ideas to help you build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life.
I …
3 months ago
A Japanese Legend With A Lesson For Life
Episode 391
There’s an old fable I love about a villager trying to catch a monkey.
He doesn’t use force. He doesn’t set a net. He doesn’t try to chase it.
Instead,…
3 months ago
1,000 Years of Relationship Advice
Episode 390
My wife and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary this week.
Two years ago, I started an annual tradition of asking couples who’ve been married 40,…
3 months, 1 week ago
The 2026 Annual Planning Guide
Episode 389
2025 is officially coming to a close.
At the end of every year, I do two things:
3 months, 1 week ago
Introducing: Wild Roman
Episode 388
In 2021, as I was leaving a traditional career path to create my own, I asked a mentor for advice on the entrepreneurial journey ahead.
His response w…
3 months, 1 week ago
The "Good Enough" Paradox: A Science-Backed Life Trap
Episode 387
Last week, I read a research paper from a group of Harvard and UCLA psychologists that I can't stop thinking about.
Its title grabbed me immediately…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Personal Annual Review
Episode 386
I started conducting a Personal Annual Review over a decade ago. It's been a life-changing exercise—one with an outsized impact on my personal and pr…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Domino Mindset: A Dangerous Cognitive Trap
Episode 385
The Domino Mindset occurs when one small negative creates a chain reaction of negative conclusions.
"I made a mistake on this task" becomes "I'm terri…3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Clarity Curve: A Mental Model For Life
Episode 384
We all want clarity. We all want a perfect line of sight from where we are to where we want to end up. The plan for the perfect career. The perfect b…
3 months, 3 weeks ago