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In today's episode, we discuss taking action can bring clarity to your daily life in order to help you make progress towards your goals and prevent you from falling into the hamster wheel of thinking and planning.
Think of that one idea, project, or goal youâve been wanting to accomplish and ask yourself, âWhat is one simple next step I can do today to start progressing towards this goal?â â Now GO DO THAT STEP!
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As you continue to go down that path, things will become clearer and youâll start to realize one of three things:
Youâll confirm to yourself that your idea was right and youâll continue on the pathYouâll potentially run into roadblocks you didnât expect and adjust your plan (most likely)Youâll scrap the idea because you realize it wonât work, but at least now youâve cleared your head of that idea and have more mental room for the next idea to execute on The learnings you get from this initiative will be lessons that will help you make better decisions on your future ideas.Tools & Content Mentioned
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In this episode, we discuss why you should consider spending more time alone in order to help improve your well-being. We talk about the importance of periods of self-isolation, what to do during it, the benefits we have experienced, and our recommendations on how to get started.
Block out time this week to spend time alone to reflect. Minimum 1 hour.During your time block, reflect on your current life situations. Some questions you may want to ask yourself.How am I feeling? Why am I feeling this way?What vision do I have for my future?What do I want to learn?What do I want to get better at?What is important to me?Who are the people that I find myself surrounded with? Are they bringing joy and positive value to my life?What is my favorite forms of exercise?Give your mind space to just think about whatever comes up.Create consistent time blocks (if possible) to spend alone each week to:thinkwork on personal projectslearningother activities you find fulfilling
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Podcast: Chris Williams hinge podcastBook: The Codling of the American MindBook: The Almanack of Naval RavikantService: FocusmateCourse: Learning How To LearnTool: kSafeBook: Daily StoicBook: MeditationsBook: Letters from a stoic -
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In this episode, we discuss how to craft an identity that you aspire to be and leverage that identity as a reference point to help you make your better day-to-day decisions.
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In a document, write out the identity of the person you truly want to be.Not just the things he or she has like money, success, etc. ââ but insteadâŠ
How do they carry themselves in the world? Confidence, Assertiveness, etc.How do they present themselves physically?What habits have they adopted?What are their priorities in life?What are their principles and value that they will never compromise over?Those questions are more important because they are the inputs of life that will help you achieve outcomes of success.
Once you have that document, now youâll have a written identity script for yourself. And when tough decisions are made, you can look back to this document and ask yourself, âWhat would this person do?â
This document will take you a long time to create, but once youâve dug deep into who you truly want to become, save the document and read it every morning to remind yourself of the identity you have to adopt in order to achieve your goals in life.
Morning Formula DocumentIdentity-Based Decision MakingBook: Psycho CyberneticsBook: Maybe Itâs You
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In this episode we discuss how to optimize your environment by creating systems that are designed to foster self-discipline, instead of relying solely on your own willpower.
Assess what you have control over in your current environmentWhat are bad habits that are causing a negative impact in your life that you know you can change, but requires discipline?How can you create systems to help foster positive habits, without having to rely on willpower?
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App: FreedomApp:AlarmyTool: kSafeTool: Sunrise Simulation Alarm (There are other options)Service: FocusmatePrevious Episode: Ep 6 â Structuring Weeks For Progress & GoalsPrevious Episode: Ep 42: Motivation Starts After You Start Working -
In this episode, we discuss how you can utilize self-reflection exercises as a way to help coach yourself to overcome obstacles, accomplish your goals, and become a better overall version of yourself.
Set aside 15mins to an hour to truly reflect on your lifeTo make the session more productive, come up with a list of questions that help you during this self-reflection session: What are some great things that happened to me this past week?What was the main struggle you faced this week, and how would you advise someone dealing with the same struggle?What are two things you learned about yourself this past week?One decision you could have made this last week to make your life better or move ahead faster?What worked really well this past week and why?The goal is to make this a consistent habit, so try to start off by scheduling at least one day of the week where you have a self-reflection session, and then increase from there if you feel the need.
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App: Day OneProduct: kSafeService: FocusmateService: BetterhelpApp: Freedom AppPodcast Episode: Living an easy life may make you feel unhappySearch: Emotional Wheel -
In this episode, we discuss the S-Curve of Growth framework and how it can be used as a compass on your career journey. We share personal experiences on how the S-Curve has helped us reflect on our careers in order to determine when it is time to apply to jobs, ask for promotions, and new opportunities for career growth.
First, you have to evaluate where youâre at today in regards to the S-Curve The base is the starting point â starting a position with a lot of potential to learnThe slope up is the growth section â in a current position where youâre being challenged and gaining tons of experienceThe top is mastery/stagnation â mastered your position and no longer feel challengedIf youâre at the base or slope, keep going and try to learn as much as you can⊠milk that as much as possible!If youâre at the top and feel like youâre stagnating, how can you be proactive and create a new challenge for yourself? Ask for a promotion â ex: IC â> ManagerChange departments or projects â ex: Client Marketing â> Brand MarketingChange jobs â Sometimes you outgrow a company and need a new one with bigger challenges
Website: http://designtestimprove.com/
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Article: Why your high-performing employees may be slowly disengaging from workArticle: Shaping individual development along the S-curvePodcast: Ep 34: Build An Edge in Your Career Through Talent StackingPodcast: Ep 39: How to Leverage Stress to Boost PerformanceBooks Mentioned on Management Good to GreatBuilt To LastHigh Output Management
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In this episode, we discuss how waiting for motivation in order to take action is a trap and why you should instead take action first in order to become motivated.
When you find yourself feeling unmotivated, control your environment so it promotes action Put away phone and other distractionsSet a timer for 25 - 50 minutesCreate accountabilityTake action
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Book The Motivation Myth by Jeff HadenTools/Apps kSafeFreedomFloraForestStravaFocusmateVideo Why Motivation is a MythThe Most Successful Person in the World | Jeff Haden | TEDxPaloAltoHow to Get Motivated and Stay MotivatedPrevious Podcast Episode Attention Diet
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In this episode we discuss how living a life of least resistance and pleasure-seeking may ultimately leave you with a difficult and unfulfilled life. It's an episode that was inspired by the famous quote by Jerzy Gregorek which goes âEasy Choices, Hard Life. Hard Choices, Easy Life.â
Reflect on the kind of life you would like to have. Saved X amount of money saved in my emergency fundWeight X amount of poundsReflect on how these things may make your life easier in the long run.Think of the daily decisions you make each day and determine what you should answer in order to get closer to that vision of the kind of life you would like to have or maintainFigure out ways to make hard decisions easier to make
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Video TED Talk - Tim FerrissProduct kSafe
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of cultivating a healthy attention diet that promotes higher quality entertainment/education as opposed to an unhealthy attention diet that mindlessly wastes our time and energy. We share what a healthy vs an unhealthy attention diet looks like and tips on how you can start cultivating a healthy one for yourself.
Reflect on what sources of information are pulling your attention?Vet the sources to see if this is bringing value to your life or if it is just a mindless distractionRemove or limit the mindless distractions so they donât pull your attention?Delete social media or only follow people/pages that bring value to your lifePhone notificationsLimit websites using software tools like FreedomYour cellphone (place out of sight when working/studying)Find high-quality sources of information/entertainment to bring into your lifePodcasts, Books, Articles from someone you enjoy reading from, Documentaries, Movies
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Books The Subtle Art of Not Giving a FuckModels: Attract Women Through HonestyDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted WorldCanât Hurt MePodcast/Videos Tom Segura Talks (Mark Manson)Mark Manson (Attention Diet)Tools/Services kSafeMorning BrewFreedom -
In this episode we discuss the Yerkes-Dodson Law bell curve, which shows how stress can either boost or reduce your performance at work. We share personal examples of times in our career when we fell in different areas on the bell curve and we also share advice on how to manage your stress so you can leverage it to boost your performance.
Where do you feel you are on the bell curve?Why do you feel you are at that point in the bell curve?What can you do to move closer to the optimal performance area (if not already in that area)?
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The Bell Curve For Optimal PerformancePrevious podcast episode - Imposter Syndrome
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In this episode, we discuss how creating rules can help you simplify your day-to-day so you can take back control, stay consistent with your efforts, and excel in different areas of your life.
What areas in your life are you falling short and would you like to improve?Experiment with setting different constraints or guidelines in those areas to take back control?If you notice something you tried improved your life in that area, try to create a rule for it that you start to live by.
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Answer the following questions:
KSafe (Tool for locking your phone away)
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In this episode, we focus on how celebrating the small wins in your daily life can help you train your brain to create a compound effect over time that will help you achieve your goals.
For the next 7 days, celebrate all the small wins in your lifeAfter you complete a habit you are trying to establish, celebrate that you did it. Actually feel the celebration win.At the end of the day, reflect on the small steps toward progress you made in your day. Recommend writing it in a journal or digital document.See how you feel at the end of the week.How did your week go?Do you feel more positive and/or motivated overall?
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Previous Podcast Episode Ep 19: Important Factors To Consider In A Career Position, Besides MoneyApp NotionCalmVideo How Celebrating Small Wins Can Help Form Lasting HabitTim Ferriss: The Jar of Awesome & Celebrating Small WinsCelebrate the Small WinsTom Hanks: âThis Too Shall PassâCourse The Science of Well Being (Coursera)
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In this episode, we talk about how to find the right balance between thinking about the past, present, and future. We discuss some of the positives and negative consequences of thinking about the past and future and share some personal experiences weâve gone through regarding this topic.
Next time youâre feeling depressed or anxious, determine if itâs because youâre thinking too much about the past or future, if so remind yourself to anchor yourself to the present.One method you can use to anchor yourself to the present moment is by using the box breathing method.
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In this episode, we discuss the common struggle of anxiety in the workplace. We talk about how anxiety has impacted our lives in regards to our career, share some recent examples, and tactics we use to help reduce anxiety to help us perform optimally.
Previous Episode: Episode 34 â Build An Edge in Your Career Through Talent StackingApp: CalmApp: HeadspaceYouTube: This too shall pass
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Challenge your perspective on itAsk yourself is this going to matter in 5 yearsRemind yourself that âthis too shall passâAsk yourself why are you worrying about something in the future you donât know is going to happen for sure? Instead, why donât you just focus on what is in your control and wait for that event to happen?Think of previous challenging events you overcameTake actionMeditate (minimum 10 minutes a day)ExerciseSurround yourself with natureGet enough sleepTalk with friends/family/therapist/mentor (support group)
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In this episode, we discuss the concept of talent stacking and how it can help you grow exponentially in your career and personal life. We cover what talent stacking is, the benefits of it, and advice on how to identify what skills to potentially add to your talent stack to gain an edge in your career roadmap.
Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Book: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth & HappinessPodcast Episode: Become the Most Valuable Member in Your Company by Applying the T-Shape ModelYouTube: Alex Hormozi
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Determine what skills you would need to have in order to reach that goalStart or Continue developing the skills you identified that will help you reach your goalWhen you hit a constraint, ask yourself, "What skill do I need to learn to break through this barrier?" ââ that's the next skill to add to your stack
Reflect on the kind of profession, side hustles, hobbies, and lifestyle you want to developSome talents we believe everyone should add to their stack are:
ProductivityCommunicationPersonal FinanceEmotional IntelligenceSome resources: Udemy.com, Skillshare.com, YouTube.comReminder: This is an ongoing journey that takes time -
In this episode, we share our thoughts on how to use your smartphone as a tool rather than a distraction. We discuss the impact we believe smartphones have had on our society, our personal relationship with them, and we share some tactics you can use to help you minimize your smartphone's negative influences in your daily life.
Video â How to Turn Your Phone Screen GreyBook â Digital MinimalismApp â FreedomApp â ForestApp â FloraProduct â KSafe
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Reflect on your current relationship with your smartphone:How much time are you spending on your phone? Are you comfortable with the amount of screen time you see?What apps are taking up most of your time?What could you be doing with that time instead?Are you comfortable being alone with your thoughts? Or do you notice you have a need to be constantly connected / distracted?After you reflect on some of the negative influences your smartphone has on you, start to incorporate tactics to reduce these negative influences:Turn off most notifications from your phone except what you think is usefulSet up your phone layout to help you not get sucked into going on your phoneHide social media apps (if you have them on your phone) in folders, or consider deleting apps you waste a lot of time on.Create rules for yourself when it comes to using your phoneExample: When starting a working/studying session I will put my phone out of sightSet up focus modes to further control what notifications you get during the day
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This episode is on applying the "daily highlight" principle to help you focus on what is the most important thing for the day instead of being overwhelmed by a long list of to-dos. This idea came from the book Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky.
Book: Deep Work by Cal NewportBook: Digital Minimalism by Cal NewportBook: Make TimePrevious Podcast Mentioned: The Importance of Striving For A Productive LifePrevious Episode Mentioned: Structuring weeks For Progress On Goals
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At the beginning of your day, before writing down a whole bunch of tasks you want to get done, ask yourself âWhatâs the ONE thing I can get done today that will make today a productive day?âA framework from Make Time that can help you pinpoint a âhighlight taskâ uses three different criteria: Satisfaction â A task that would feel satisfying if you completed it, like going to the gymUrgency â A project that has a deadline coming upJoy â A task that is more fun, like going out with friends for dinnerOnce you have your daily highlight, schedule a time in your calendar for when you plan on getting it done
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In this episode, we discuss how sometimes the biggest hurdle to accomplishing a goal is the âstartâ. We talk about some personal examples and our advice on how we overcame the starting hurdle and how you can too.
Blog Post Mentioned â The Mistake Smart People Make: Being In Motion vs. Taking Action
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List out the goals you want to accomplish on paper to get them out of your mind.Once youâve written them down, vet them to see if theyâre actually something you WANT to do.If what you want to do requires a big upfront investment, try to find ways to start small to prove the concept first before investing more into your goal.Once youâre confident in your list of goals, list out the first small steps you can take to build momentum and confidence.Go in with the expectation that things wonât be perfect, and thatâs okay... youâll learn as you go. -
In this episode, we discuss the negative impacts the overuse of social media has on our lives and advice on how to control it instead of it controlling you.
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Ten Arguments For Deleting Social Media Right NowDigital MinimalismApps
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Focus (For Youtube) - SafariDF YouTube - ChromeKill News Feed - ChromePhysical Tools
RemarkableVideo
TEDx Talk - Bailey ParnellPrevious Mentioned Podcast Episode
Episode 9: How to Handle & Prevent Burnout
Call To ActionChallenge yourself to go 7-days without using social media
Start a projectRead a bookDo a hobby
1. Identify what youâll be doing during these 7-days when youâll be off of social media2. Make a mental note if you realize yourself feeling calmer, happier, more present, etc.
App BlockersTurn off notificationsDo Not Disturb during certain hoursClean up your newsfeed so you only see positive content ââ unfollow news, politics, influencers, etc.
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In today's episode, we discuss how toxic environments can pollute your life. We will also be discussing how to identify if you are in a toxic environment, how to get out of it, and the benefits of surrounding yourself with positivity.
First, figure out what you want to achieve in life.Vet your current environment â the people around you and the content you consume â and ask yourself, âAre these environments bringing happiness and/or in congruence with my goals in life?âIf not, then try to create a plan to distance yourself from these toxic environments.
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