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#183: Welcome to Intense Life, where we explore how to pursue more enterprising, high-performing, and focused lives. Serial entrepreneurs approach life with maximum intensity, and this show is here to share how you can, too. I'm Nicola, a startup enthusiast and your host. In this podcast, my guests and I share lessons from founding companies and living productive lives. Join us and stay intense!
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#182: Over the past two years, I have run a high-performance coaching business, helping over 40 clients become more productive. In this episode, I want to share the top 3 business lessons I've learned from this venture. Enjoy!
00:00:38 Lesson 1: Buy yourself time by learning from successful entrepreneurs who have already done it before.00:03:00 Lesson 2: Test your critical business hypothesis quickly with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Always seek client feedback, incorporate it into your product, or pivot to a new business idea if necessary.00:07:38 Lesson 3: Focus on building an exceptional product to minimize the need for extensive marketing and advertising.
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#181: In this episode, I want to show you how to get the most out of your books. Specifically, I’ll share eight strategies that can help you retain more of what you read and internalize the knowledge better.
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Maybe you can relate to my experience. You read a book and can remember the content for maybe a week or two, but then the knowledge starts to fade because you don’t revisit it. When you finish a book, you feel euphoric and eager to implement the ideas, but that enthusiasm gradually wanes. I faced this exact problem when I started reading more and more books. That’s why I developed various approaches to solve this issue for myself. These are the strategies I want to share with you. They include techniques I practice myself and others that I discovered while creating this podcast, which I believe could be valuable for you.
For this episode, I’ve also uploaded a custom template that I use when reading books. It shows you exactly how I take notes on the books I read and how I create a summary once I finish a book. More details are in the episode. Enjoy!
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#180: Think you're chasing your goals the right way? Think again. Quick fixes and silver bullets don't exist. Success is built with "Golden BBs" – small, consistent actions. Enjoy!
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#179: In this episode, I share with you 3 simple methods that should help you regardless of what calendar you are using. Enjoy!
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#178: In high school, I was a chronic procrastinator. Today, I’m pursuing a master’s degree at an elite university in St. Gallen, have completed two internships, and have founded or co-founded three businesses. In this episode, I share a simple tactic I use to trick my brain into consistently getting hard work done. Enjoy!
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#177: "If you can’t be first in a category, set up a new category you can be first in."
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing von Al Ries und Jack TroutLaw #2: The Law of the Category – Eric SinkThe Law of the Category – Niklas RosenbergHow to Start a Business or Podcast From Scratch | Tim Ferriss$100M Offers –Alex Hormozi
– A quote from the book "The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing" by Al Ries and Jack Trout, which we'll be discussing today. Specifically, the second chapter: "The Law of the Category."
Are you trying to figure out how to start your business but haven't yet found the ultimate idea to conquer the market? Then, the Law of the Category might just help you out. This episode aims to provide you with insights on how to differentiate and set apart your business, your product, or your service from the competition in the market. Enjoy!
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#176: Over the past few years, I've transitioned from being a chronic procrastinator in high school to becoming a highly productive master's student at an elite university. Throughout this journey, I developed a 6-step planning process that not only structures my days but also saves me over 20 hours each week, allowing me to accomplish more. I promise that by listening to the end, you'll feel less overwhelmed by learning how to effectively organize your days, and you'll become more efficient by focusing on the right tasks.
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In this episode, I'll share the six-step planning framework I use daily, along with six implementation steps to enhance your chances of success. Plus, if you stay until the end, I'll provide a free Cheat Sheet to jump-start your daily planning routine. Enjoy!
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#175: For more than a year, I went to bed and woke up at the same time every day, and it really made my sleep better. I found out seven cool tips that helped me sleep deeply and wake up feeling super refreshed. In this episode, I’m going to tell you all about these seven tips so you can sleep well without having to figure it all out by yourself. Enjoy!
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#174: Struggling with an overflowing email inbox? Discover how I achieved inbox zero with three simple, effective steps to streamline your email management. Enjoy!
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#173: Jim Rohn said, "Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary."
"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill"Serve to Win" by Novak Djokovic"Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life" by Jordan B. Peterson"Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big" by Bo Burlingham"The Obstacle Is the Way" by Ryan Holiday
I found out that reading has made my life much better. It helps me understand why people do what they do and teaches me how to live a better and more meaningful life. In today's episode, I want to share five big ideas from five non-fiction books I've read. I'll tell you the most important thing from each book, or something that really stayed with me and made my life better. Enjoy!
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#172: It is often difficult for people to discover their passion in life, and I was no exception. In this episode, I will be sharing with you how I found my calling.
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From my personal experience, it seems that passion is not something that is found, but rather developed through a series of trials and errors. Enjoy!
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#171: If we don't regularly tidy up our productivity system, things can get really messy and hard to handle. Today, I'll share something called the Weekly Review. It's a method that has helped many people, including me, stay organized. Enjoy!
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#170: In this episode, I propose an alternative to the common tendency of blaming others for our negative emotions and mistakes. This alternative approach empowers us to take control of our lives and shift our focus from problems to solutions. Enjoy listening!
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleMan's Search for Meaning
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#169: In this episode, explore 10 life-changing rules from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, from his bestselling books 12 Rules for Life and Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a renowned psychologist, author, and online educator. Enjoy!
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to ChaosBeyond Order: 12 More Rules for LifeMy Old YouTube ChannelAlex HormoziThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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#168: In this episode, I share five lessons I've learned from Alex Hormozi to live a more productive life. Enjoy!
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#167: Back in high school, I almost exclusively aimed for the outcome, ending up unsatisfied in the present moment.
In this episode, I offer an alternative that served me well in achieving my goals while feeling good on the way to the outcome. Enjoy listening!Things Mentioned
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#166: Establishing and maintaining healthy habits can be difficult. This episode provides strategies for consistency. Enjoy!
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#165: Most people give more weight to the negative than the positive.
In this episode, I explain how we can use this to our advantage to overcome procrastination. Enjoy!
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#164: Many of us with ADHD are overwhelmed, we focus on the wrong things, or suffer from perfectionism.
In this episode, I share with you the key ideas of 4 of my Instagram posts that have helped me to create good conditions for success.
These practices supported me in gaining clarity on who I wanted to become to turn ADHD into a true high-performance asset for peak productivity. Enjoy!
Faster Than Normal by Peter ShankmanAtomic Habits by James ClearAlex HormoziCal Newport
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