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In this episode we discuss:
How do you survive during an unpaid sabbatical?The psychological stress of not having a salaryWhat Vikram learned about psychology from Elon Musk at UniversityThe 2,000 year old ritual that Tim Ferriss still practices to prepare for adversity If you want to start something new, should you burn your bridges or leave yourself an escape?Overcoming the limiting belief that you are your jobThe massive lie hidden in our education and employment systemsThe creative approach to work that unites the greatest thinkers from Richard Feynman to Ernest Hemingway, David Ogilvy, and Richard BransonTactics for tapping into your subconscious mind to overcome creative blocksDealing with the mental struggle of asking your first clients for moneyWhy Vikram (an economist) and his brother Mrinal (a designer and developer) started teaching traditional Indian dance classesThe common denominator that determines your success in any business or jobShould you "scratch your own itch" when starting a business?How to deal with starting a business and having zero customers show upThe Magic of the Internet, Micro-niches, and following your own passionHow the internet is "undoing the industrial revolution" for creatorsGoing in to "Fear Mode"Balancing "scale of impact" vs "direct impact"What if you could keep your job and pursue your passion?
Links to Resources and Books Mentioned:
Vikram on Twitter (https://twitter.com/vsethco)Bounce Bhangra Website (https://bouncebhangra.com/)Bounce Bhangra on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bouncebhangra/)Tim Ferriss on Practicing Poverty (https://tim.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/137-tim-ferriss-how-to-practice-poverty-and-reduce-fear.pdf)Kevin Kelly's essay "1,000 True Fans" (https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/) -
Jonathan Hillis is the founder of Creator Cabins. It began as a single cabin in the Texas Hill Country, a place for creators to gather together to work on exciting projects 'IRL'. They've since launched a token and formed the Cabin DAO and now they're expanding into a decentralized city.
Prior to founding $CABIN, Jon was Director of Product, Shoppers, and Marketplace at Instacart, where during the pandemic, he grew their workforce of shoppers 5x.
Jon also recently published an excellent essay on the history of centralization and decentralization cycles in Western Civilization.
We cover all of that and more in this episode. Enjoy!
In this episode we discuss:
Decentralization and centralization cycles throughout historyAre we headed for collapse? Civil war? What about America vs China?What role will decentralized cities play in the futureCreating a playbook for future decentralized cities / nodes Opportunities for blockchain / innovation in governmentWhy are all the "internet intellectuals" moving to Austin, Texas?How the gig economy helped pave the way for Web3Is remote work a disadvantage for young people starting out in their careers?What people and companies get wrong about 'hybrid' (office/remote) workWhy Jon left Instacart (after growing their gig work force 5x)Promises and perils of working in the gig economyIs it fair to criticize Web3 for not living up to it's decentralization ideals?How to make it as a creator - what are the most relevant skillsets / experience to have today?Six ways to make $100,000 as a creator on the internet these daysOvercoming the "ickyness" of sharing your life and work on social mediaHow to succeed by finding community / "your corner of the internet"Links:
Jon's essay: A brief history of decentralized cities and centralized states (https://creators.mirror.xyz/s9h4_PQAcJyqgC0rnsWjw9geU2wJs-IBPXIzHhgi-P8)Jon's essay: Six economies of online creators (https://www.meatspacealgorithms.com/six-economies/)Clay Christensen's theory of Disruptive Innovation (https://hbr.org/1995/01/disruptive-technologies-catching-the-wave)The Nature of the Firm by R. H. Coase (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-0335.1937.tb00002.x)My first impressions of web3 by Moxie Marlinspike (https://moxie.org/2022/01/07/web3-first-impressions.html) -
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In this episode we talk about:
“The Great Resignation” happening now. Why are workers quitting jobs?What is a sabbatical?What forced Vikram to re-evaluate his life and confront his own mortalityHow do you arrange a sabbatical with your boss?The two things you need to do before you can ask for extended time off“Hunting like a lion” at workManaging your schedule and your energy to do your best creative workHow to play to your strengths and gain leverage in negotiations at workSo you’ve arranged a year off… now what? How should you use that time?A fateful first stop in Dubai, leaning in to serendipity and where it leadsWhat a 10 day Vipassana silent meditation retreat teaches youHow to get out of your head and back into your bodyEastern vs Western views of time. “Transcend and include”Zooming out to see the “upward Spiral Graph”What is Hindu philosophy, once you strip away all the mythology?Mysticism and the power of direct experienceConsensus mechanisms and why crypto gives Vikram hope for humanityLinks to Resources and Other Books Mentioned:
Vikram on TwitterBounce Bhangra WebsiteBounce Bhangra on Instagram
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Justin Gary is an award-winning game designer and entrepreneur.
He started his career in gaming at the age of seventeen when he won the Magic: The Gathering US National Championships. Justin then escaped from NYU Law School to pursue his dream of becoming a professional game designer.
He's since made games for global brands including Marvel, DC, World of Warcraft, and Bakugan. In 2010, Justin founded his own publishing company, Stone Blade Entertainment and released the hit deck-building game, Ascension.
Justin has taught creativity principles at the Wharton School of Business and to companies including Twitter, Zillow, and Google. Earlier this year, Justin and I launched Quality Questions (https://qualityquestions.co/), where we collect and send questions that help you apply the key lessons from self improvement books and lectures to your own life.
Justin's latest project is the Level Up habit journal (https://justin-gary.lpages.co/level-up-habit-journal/),
In this episode we talk about:
Running a creative company remote vs in office Learning to prototype games as a fully remote teamThe two weeks that changed everything ("It was a shock to us. Why weren't we doing this before!?")How not being allowed to come to the office turned into a new marketing strategy for Justin's company The "kick in the ass" that finally prompted Justin to move out of his apartment"Fear setting" - What's the worst that could happen when you move out to travel?"The opportunity is never going to be better than now..."The mindset shift Justin had to make to become a digital nomadBeing conscious of when your assumptions no longer holdOptimizing for "being open to what presents itself" and "Get what's good where you are"What was harder about being a digital nomad than Justin expectedNightmare in Costa Rica"Discomfort is the price of admission"How to balance the trade off between comfort, adventure, and productivityHow things change once you've been a digital nomad for yearsHow to plan travel when you have unlimited optionsBuilding travel around your bucketlist The "positive pressure" effect of only being in a place for a short timeThe "surprising best part, by far, of being a digital nomad" for JustinWhat Justin would do differently if he started againWhen you should be willing to spend instead of saving moneyPreserving your morning routine as a digital nomadBooks and Products Mentioned:
The LevelUp Habit Journal (https://justin-gary.lpages.co/level-up-habit-journal/)SolForge Fusion (https://www.stoneblade.com/solforge)Ascension Tactics (https://www.stoneblade.com/tactics)Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua FoerFollow Justin:
JustinGary.com - Justin’s main websiteThink Like A Game Designer - Justin’s book, course, and podcast on Game Design@Justin_Gary on Twitter -
Kevin Maguire writes "The New Fatherhood" a weekly newsletter dedicated to "Helping dads be better dads."
Kevin is also a former Google employee and the founder of QuickHatch (https://quickhatch.xyz/) where he uses Design Sprint thinking to help bold companies solve complex problems in record time.
In this episode we discuss:
The three phases of scarcity that we experience throughout our livesWhat's missing from the existing advice for dads that prompted Kevin to start The New FatherhoodWriting a book one week at a timePutting the "dominoes" in the right order for your business to grow and succeedStruggling with screen time as a parentThe training we get for becoming dads. What advice do new dads need to hear?Fatherhood lessons from Bandit the Dog and setting the bar higher for dadsThat hardest thing for me about being a parentWhy did Kevin leave Google, one of the best companies in the world to work for?Moving away from San Francisco and the USA to optimize for family lifeAdvantages of living in Barcelona and attitudes towards children in SpainThere's more to life than "What's your name, what do you do?"The power of vulnerability, especially for menShould we encourage kids to play video games?How to approach choosing where to live with a familyLinks:
The New Fatherhood on Substack (TheNewFatherhood.org)The New Fatherhood on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/newfatherhood/)Selected issues from the New FatherhoodHow to choose where to live (https://www.thenewfatherhood.org/p/how-to-choose-where-to-live)You are not your job (https://www.thenewfatherhood.org/p/you-are-not-your-job)Brene Brown on the Power of Vulnerability (https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability/transcript?language=en)David Brooks' book, The Second Mountain (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MC94WDB/) -
In this episode we discuss:
What is the Pathless Path?Why Paul left his dream jobA letter Paul wrote to himselfHow do you get started on the Pathless Path?What quitting your job teaches you about yourselfIf there's no path, how do you know if you’re on the right track?Dealing with uncertaintyWhat's next for PaulFurther Reading:
Nat Eliason on "Reclaiming the Joy of Work" (https://www.nateliason.com/medley/283)What Ben Hunt calls "Industrially Necessary Work" (https://think-boundless.com/ben-hunt/)Andrew Taggert's "The Way Of Loss And The Way Of Wonderment" (https://andrewjtaggart.com/2019/09/12/coming-to-the-other-side-of-total-work-the-way-of-loss-and-the-way-of-wonderment/)More from Paul:
Paul's website Boundless https://think-boundless.com/Paul's podcast, Reimagine Work https://think-boundless.com/podcast/Paul's substack newsletter Boundless https://think-boundless.com/boundless-newsletter/And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/p_millerd -
In this episode we discuss:
How Tom got started freelancingLanding the first clientDo you need to be able to "sell yourself" to make it as a freelancer?Getting out of the "feast/famine" cycle that traps many freelancersWhat are the biggest mistakes that most people make when first starting out as freelancers?What would Tom do if he was starting over again today?Should you use marketplaces/platforms like UpWork to sell your services as a freelancer?Is it important to choose a niche? Where Tom gets virtually all of his new leads fromThe advantages of "working in public"Finding success on TwitterTom's viral Twitter thread on pricing freelance projects ( https://twitter.com/tom_hirst/status/1277933730078785537How to create additional sources of income as a freelancer (besides client work)Translating freelance expertise into creating and selling content onlineTom's new agency, Run the Show (https://twitter.com/rtsagency) that specializes in Headless WordpressWhat is "Headless Wordpress" and why would someone use it?You can find links to all of the resources we discussed and more on Tom's website here: https://www.tomhirst.com/links/
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In this episode we talk about:
The difference between being a "digital nomad" versus actually settling into a new home in a foreign landWhat Serenity's life is like as a kid growing up in the Canary IslandsWhy Serenity started blogging about her adventures around Gran CanariaWhy Shane (and Serenity's mom) want their kids to have the experience of growing up outside the United StatesLinks:
Serenity's Blog: Traveling with Serenity (https://travelingwithserenity.com/) -
Amanda Goetz is the founder of House of Wise, a luxury CBD brand for women. She's also the part-time Chief Marketing Officer for Teal. And she has a popular account with a very engaged following on Twitter. On top of all that, Amanda is a single mom with three young kids.
In this episode we discuss:
How Amanda launched House of Wise while she was still VP of Marketing at The Knot Worldwide Building something new versus managing what you've already built"You have more options than you realize" The importance of empathy when raising capital from investors for a start-up while still working a full-time job The mission behind House of Wise and how it's creating new paths for women to build wealth Overcoming stigmas around self-care, CBD, and affiliate marketingWhy it's important to build a business in a space that you care deeply about Amanda's journey from not using cannabis to starting her own CBD brand Why Amanda started a business at a time when most people would be looking for financial stability and job securityAmanda's "shadow work" that led her to freedom and rediscovering her true selfMaking space in your life and to follow your intuition and explore new ideas How "childhood trauma" shapes our adult decisionsHow Amanda landed a "fractional executive" role at TealThe benefits of building a personal brandHow Amanda changed her mind about who can succeed on TwitterLinks:
Amanda on TwitterHouse of WiseTeal"What Do You Do with an Idea" (book)Lasting (App)Become a Wise Woman -
In this episode we discuss:
What pushed each of us to become digital nomadsWhat's holding most people back from going nomadic?Will there be a new wave of nomads post-COVID?What people struggle with once they go nomadicAlex's experience traveling abroad during the pandemicHow our travel styles change after years of being digital nomadsTraveling to countries where you don't know anyone and dealing with loneliness on the roadAlex's "Pop-Up Coliving" experiment in Medellin, ColombiaHow to meet people and make lasting connections at conferencesThe origins of Airbnb and how Alex got started building coliving communitiesHow to meet more people and make friends while coworking Staying productive with the pomodoro technniqueSetting boundaries and meeting friends during the pandemicKeep communities going when everyone is stuck at homeLinks to People, Articles, and Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Alex on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsalinsky/)Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H6JBFOS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1)Christine McDannell - Coliving Consultant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemcdannell)How to Meet People While You Travel and Avoid Becoming a Lonely Digital Nomad (https://nevilleamehra.com/digital-nomad-guide/how-to-avoid-becoming-a-lonely-digital-nomad/) -
In this episode we discuss:
Reviewing 2020 and setting goals for 2021What do you do with goals you set for 2020 but couldn't accomplish?How Justin conducts past year reviews (and why it takes him a lot less time than it used to)"Aggressive but achievable" goalsWhat it means and what to do if you have a goal that just doesn't get doneWhy you should beware of chasing "Laser pointer goals"How to make difficult things like going to the gym more fun. The lesson from reading Neil Strauss's interviews with hundreds of rock stars and other celebrities, and how it changes the goals you should set. “Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” — Zen KōanUnveiling your next goal or the next "layer of your karma"Combatting "shiny object syndrome"Justin's superpower "Rule of 3" for goal setting My "master goal" that makes all of my other goals possibleHow to build an audience. My goals for 2021 - Creating value for others and creating consistentlyHow to use Leading indicators instead of Lagging indicators when setting goalsReplacing SMART goals with a PACTDesigning your ideal dayHow to actually get the benefit from self improvement books and lecturesA Great Question Can Change Your Life - Get One in Your Inbox Every DayQuality Questions (https://qualityquestions.co/)Closing the year in gratitudeLinks to People, Articles, and Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Tim Ferriss - Forget New Year's Resolutions and Conduct a 'Past Year Review' Instead (https://tim.blog/2018/12/28/past-year-review/)Everyone Loves you When You're Dead (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007MAU4SO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1)Chris Bailey (https://alifeofproductivity.com/)Billy Broas (https://www.billybroas.com/)James Clear's 3-2-1 Newsletter (https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1)SMART goals are not so smart: make a PACT instead by Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Ness Labs (https://nesslabs.com/smart-goals-pact)Quality Questions (https://qualityquestions.co/) -
Jonathan Stark is a former software developer who is on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing. He is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of Ditching Hourly, and he writes a daily newsletter on pricing for independent professionals.
In this episode we discuss:
How Jonathan Stark went from working a typical job to becoming coach for independent software developersWhy is hourly billing so bad?The problem with growing your business by hiring more peopleWhat are the alternatives to billing by the hour?How else can you price project based work?What is value based pricing?How you should create and structure your proposals to maximize your income AND the client's happinessHow to deal with (inevitable) scope creep on a fixed price projectAvoiding adversarial client relationships by aligning your incentives with your clientsHow many options should you offer in a proposal and why?How can you figure out how valuable the work is to the clientThe importance of uncovering an actual business outcomeThe exact questions to ask a prospective client before giving a price or writing a proposalHow to get a prospective client to sell themselves on working with youThe important question that most people are too afraid (or too shy) to askYou have more options than you realize!Links:
Jonathan's free Value Pricing Bootcamp (start here)Lots more free resources on Jonathan's websiteAlan Weiss who helped inspire the "Why conversation" -
In this episode we discuss:
How Francis manages to hike through snow without a warm jacket (or underwear)Practicing discomfort and gratitudeThe two traits Francis learned from spending five and a half years in Africa and traveling to all 54 African countriesFalling in love and getting married in AfricaThe benefits of growing up with exposure to multiple culturesCollecting "cultural souvenirs" as we travelWhy the idea of "cultural appropriation" makes no senseHow the weather changes culture from Africa to Europe to SE AsiaWhat Eastern Europeans Can Teach UsThe role of history in American, European, and African culturesHow the Moors shaped modern SpainSlowing down in Spain and reevaluating what's important in lifeFrancis provocative writing style and why it's so hard to write a book about AfricaReverse culture shock on returning to America after a long time awayThe East Coast mentality and "default question"What the rest of the world thinks about Americans that we don't realizeThe three areas where America is hands down the greatest country in the worldWhere Francis plans to go next and making the most of life before we move onWhat it means to "Hike your own hike"Links:
Francis' Website (https://francistapon.com/)Francis' First Book Hike Your Own Hike: 7 Life Lessons from Backpacking Across America (https://francistapon.com/Books/Hike-Your-Own-Hike/)Francis' Second Book The Hidden Europe: What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us (https://francistapon.com/Books/The-Hidden-Europe/)Francis' Patreon Account (https://www.patreon.com/ftapon) - Get access to "The Unseen Africa" book as Francis writes it Francis' TEDx Talk "How and why travel transforms you" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Bd8pNYH8A)Francis' TEDx Talk "Bring Out Your Inner Black Sheep" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVfADBIsgB8)Francis' TEDx Talk "7 surprising lessons from picking up 3,000 African Hitchhikers" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WxfRLByD60)The Jacks R Better sleeping bag that Francis uses and recommends: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CfBrJX5zoU)Francis' gear list from hiking the Continental Divide Trail (https://francistapon.com/Travels/Continental-Divide-Trail/CDT-Gear-List)The Time Paradox book by Philip Zimbardo and John Boyd (https://www.amazon.com/Time-Paradox-Psychology-That-Change/dp/1416541993) -
In This Episode We Talk About:
The best way to get started making money onlineThe mistake we both made when we started out and what we recommend doing insteadHow to build a "bridge" from traditional 9-to-5 work to working onlineHow to approach freelancing and whether or not you should be willing to "sell your hours"The 6 levels and 19 types of online businesses according to Niall's frameworkWhy online contests aren't a good way to get started for most peopleHow to become a famous YouTuber or Blogger, even if you're starting from zeroWhat you should do before buying an expensive online course (and how to get three top-rated online courses for $30 - $40 total)What you're really paying for when you enroll in a premium online courseWhat Niall would do differently if he were to create another courseGetting feedback on your first attempts (avoiding the indifference of the internet)What to look for in a course about making money onlineHow to find a great community of like-minded online entrepreneurs, creators, YouTubers, etc.Links:
Niall's website - eBiz Facts (http://ebizfacts.com/)Niall's newsletter - eBiz Facts Weekly (https://ebizfacts.com/subscribe/)Niall's framework for thinking about online businesses (https://ebizfacts.com/start-earning-online/types-of-online-business/)Sean Ogle - Location Rebel (https://www.locationrebel.com/)Jack Butcher (https://twitter.com/jackbutcher) / Visualize Value (https://www.visualizevalue.com/)Nathan Barry's Article on the "Ladders of Wealth" (https://nathanbarry.com/wealth-creation/)David Perrell (https://www.perell.com/)Mr. Beast on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBeast6000)Udemy online courses (https://www.udemy.com/)Seth Godin's Akimbo Workshops (https://www.akimbo.com/workshops)Indie Hackers (https://www.indiehackers.com/start)Product Hunt (https://www.producthunt.com/)After recording this episode I did a little digging for the sake of nostalgia and found the old "plant growing" game I mentioned to Niall. It's called "Lunar Greenhouse" and it was released for the Apple II. You can find a video of the game being played on YouTube.
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In This Episode We Talk About:
After traveling to 55 countries, where is Niall considering making his "homebase"Why Niall chose to travel around the world for 44 months without flyingWriting a book while crossing the Pacific Ocean on a cargo ship from Japan to PeruThe teenage dream that led Niall from Ireland to living in New OrleansWhy Niall eventually left that life behind and gave up a U.S. green cardNiall's fallback plan in case his digital nomad dreams didn't work outThe book that changed Niall's life and sent him on the path to building his businessThe best ways to get started making money onlineHow Niall finally "cracked the code" to making more money from his blogHow much money Niall has earned and spent living as a digital nomad and making money online since January 2011"New Level, New Devil" and Niall's grand vision for eBizFacts
Links:
eBizFacts - Niall's excellent website full of resources and unbiased advice about making money online (https://ebizfacts.com/)
eBizFacts Newsletter - All the best information, links, tools, and more that Niall finds each week (https://ebizfacts.com/subscribe/)
The Cargo Ship Diaries - Niall's book about circling the globe in 44 months without flying (https://www.amazon.com/Cargo-Ship-Diaries-countries-flights-ebook/dp/B00JDNAQ36)
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In this episode we talk about:
What is graphic recordingHow Verity got her first gigs as a graphic recorder after studying textile design and working in sales for 20 yearsBlogging from an iPod touch in Argentina and how Verity rediscovered and reignited her creativity in South AmericaThe benefits of solo travel with no set itinerary How to build your portfolio before anyone is willing to hire youThe power of constraints - "You become more creative the more limited your resources are"How Verity adapted to working during the COVID-19 pandemic by teaching her skills to peers in her professional communityHow Verity got over 100 people to express interest in her Masterclass in less than 36 hoursConnect with Verity:
Verity's Website (https://www.thinkdoodly.com/)@Think_Doodly on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/think_doodly/)@Verity_Ink on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/verity_ink/)
Other Links / Tools Mentioned in the Episode:
Sketch Note Army on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sketchnotearmy)Mosabi (https://mosabi.co/)Gumroad (https://gumroad.com/)Steve Jobs Stanford Address ("Joining Up the Dots") (https://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jobs_how_to_live_before_you_die)Nine Coliving in Tenerife (https://www.ninecoliving.com/)Nomad City Conference (now RePeople) (https://www.repeople.co/en/conference/)
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In this episode we talk about:
Why Taren left his original career as an investment advisor How trying to "beef up his resume" while applying for (and getting rejected from) MBA programs started Taren on the path to social media successWhy Taren doesn't advise people to "follow their passion" and what he did (and recommends doing) insteadOur shared belief that traditional resumes are obsolete, and how to promote your skills insteadFighting back against corporate office culture ("well, that's how we've always done it here")Sages, sign posts, and strugglers -- how to deal with "imposter syndrome" and give advice to others, even if you're not a credentialed expert (and why credentials might not matter)How long it took Taren from starting to post videos on YouTube until it became a businessHow to know whether you should "burn your boats" and go all-in or play it safe and "don't quit your day job" How Taren used Kickstarter to raise $45,000 and how he tests ideas before he starts projects The first time Taren got recognized by a fan in public How often you should post videos on YouTube for best resultsThe difference between playing with your own money vs. someone else's money and the advantages of bootstrapping vs taking money from investors*** The exact step-by-step process that Taren uses to figure out what to talk about, how to get views on his video, and grow his audience on YouTube (and his website) ***Follow Taren:
Triathlon Taren on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AKDrz2GvLxD29W9tow66g)Taren's Website (https://triathlontaren.com/)Triathlon Taren Podcast (https://triathlontarenpodcast.libsyn.com/)Other Links / Tools Mentioned in the Episode:
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In this episode we talk about:
How Anna went from growing up in the poorest country in Europe, having "never seen a lawn mower or a laptop" in her life, to becoming the successful online entrepreneur based in Australia that she is today.What it was like going to high school in rural Virginia for one year as a foreign exchange studentAnna's experience moving to Malaysia for her first job straight out of university.How breaking up with her boyfriend started Anna on the journey to finding her passion and starting a business around itThe 99 day challenge Anna assigned herself and how it changed her life foreverWhy women pay Anna to help them with their love lifeThe simple, but effective marketing "funnel" Anna uses to get new coaching clientsHow Anna deals with her "haters" onlineAnna's Work:
Claimed Webinar - Start here to discover Anna's workAnna's writing on Medium - (including her "99 Days of Wander" series that started it all)Claimed Podcast (formerly Girlskill) - Anna's bi-weekly podcast that "provides women inspiration, tools and resources to embrace their wild, feminine nature so they can attract and keep a masculine man."ManInside show - Anna's Previous (Now Retired) Podcast. You can also read about why she stopped that show and the lessons she learned here.Additional Links:
1000 True Fans Essay by Kevin KellyTiny Little Businesses by Andre ChaperonDavid Deida - Author of The Way of the Superior Man, the book that popularized the concept of polarity in relationships (you can read/listen to a free chapter here)AIESEC - Student Leadership OrganizationMindvalley -
In this episode we talk about:
How Valerie went from being an adult who had never set foot on a plane or ship to visiting all 50 states, going to dozens of countries, and becoming a travel writer.Some surprising benefits of cruising and Valerie's favorite cruise routes and ports Valerie's quest to visit 100 National Park sites in honor of the centennial anniversary of the NPSTips for making the most of any trip to a National ParkHow Valerie got her first job in the cruise industry, even though she had never been on a cruise or even seen a cruise ship in person What it's like to live and work aboard a cruise shipHow to get a "dream job" working for a company like National GeographicBooks Mentioned:
Valerie's Sea More book seriesCruise Confidential by Brian David Bruns (the infamous American waiter) Forever Nomad by Tynan (who writes on cruises)Links:
Valerie's Travel Blog - The Road Lots Traveled@valeriedperry on InstagramFind a National Park near you -
Justin Gary is an award-winning game designer, author, and speaker. He started his career in gaming at the age of seventeen when he won the Magic: The Gathering US National Championships. He went on to play Magic professionally for several years, winning a Grand Prix, Pro Tour, and World Championship along the way.
Justin dropped out of NYU Law School to pursue an opportunity as a game designer. He went on to lead-design the DC Comics: Infinite Crisis set and create the World of Warcraft Miniatures Game. Justin left his job as a game designer to start his own company.
In 2010, he created the smash hit deck-building game Ascension. Justin’s latest project, Ascension Tactics just raised nearly half a million dollars of pre-orders on kickstarter, more than triple the original goal.
In this episode we talk about:
What Justin learned from playing Magic professionally and the biggest distinction between those who succeeded as professional gamers and those who didn't (9:40)How Justin found the courage to quit in the middle of law school and pursue his passion instead (19:40)How you can tell if you are on the right path in your own life, or just following someone else’s plan (22:30)The key to happiness that most people get backwards (40:30)How to get started as a game designer (44:45) -- like most of what we discussed in this episode, these principles apply to any creative work (art, starting a business, writing, etc).Books Mentioned:
Open by Andre AgassiThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldA Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative by Roger VonOechLinks:
JustinGary.com - Justin’s main websiteThink Like A Game Designer - Justin’s book and podcast (look out for the online course coming soon)@Justin_Gary on Twitter
