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Navigating Quarter-Life Crisis: Unpacking the Psychology of Your 20s - Jemma Sbeghen Jun 22, 2023

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If navigating your 20s feels like a race against time, you’re not alone. You might be anxious about whether you’re on the right path (like whether you should stick to a conventional career or go travelling), you might be struggling to find your ‘true self’ (like what your purpose and passions are), or your might be struggling to balance your relationships with your 9-5 job. Let’s face it. The period of our 20s isn’t the easiest to navigate. Today I’m joined by Jemma Sbeghen. Jemma is the podcast host of The Psychology Of Your 20s, the podcast that talks through some of the big life challenges and changes of your 20s and what they mean for our psychology. Jemma has a degree in psychology and started her podcast during the covid lockdown where she applied psychological concepts she’d learned to the common problems people face in their 20s, including everything from imposter syndrome, to break ups and existential crisis’. In its first year, the podcast catapulted to Spotify’s top 10 podcast charts in the US, UK, and Australia. In the episode we talk about this feeling of uncertainty, often known as the quarter-life crisis, how to navigate these feelings filtering into different aspects of our life, as well as talking about the habits we can develop in our 20s to help us feel more in tune and at peace with our relationships, careers and identity.

(00:00) Intro

(01:34) What is a quarter life crisis?

(06:30) The paradox of choice

(12:57) Life is a picture but you live in a pixel

(16:20) The different narratives of your 20s

(29:00) Friendships are the most important relationships in our 20s

(31:10) Loneliness and alonement

(34:55) Journalling

(37:25) How to maintain friendships

(48:50) Setting boundaries

(53:12) Stepping out of your comfort zone

(01:12:54) Habits for finding work life balance

(01:21:05) Advice on finding your identity

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5 Ways To Make $1 Million As A Writer - Nicolas Cole Jun 16, 2023

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Nicolas Cole is a renowned writer, entrepreneur, and mentor in the Ship 30 for 30 community. With a passion for concise writing, he has become a driving force in helping writers develop their craft and personal brand. Nicolas's best-selling books, entrepreneurial expertise, and dedication to continuous improvement have made him an influential figure in the world of storytelling. In the episode we discuss how you can make money on the internet through online writing, including everything from getting started to building an audience. Enjoy!

(00:00) Intro

(01:38) Using language to change how people think / how you got into writing

(20:47) Your journey to online writing

(22:49) How to monetise your writing

(29:00) How to find your niche

(34:18) Advice for consistency

(47:44) Hang around the hoop
(50:12) Practical tips for enjoying the journey

(54:14) 1 - Ghostwriting
(59:00) 2 - Copywriting

(01:16:12) Productising yourself
(01:19:20) Pricing your service

(01:23:55) 3- Sales copywriting

(01:32:50) Building an agency

(01:41:12) 4 - Paid newsletters

(01:47:13) Moving from 6-figures to 7-figures

(01:49:48) 5- Writing books

(01:57:41) Lean writing

(02:51:07) Blogging advice

(02:05:20) How to find your platform

(02:06:55) How to decide what to write

(02:14:40) What if I don’t have expertise?

(02:17:05) Identifying your target market

🔗 CONNECT WITH NICOLAS

📕 The Art and Business of Online Writing: How to Beat the Game of Capturing and Keeping Attention
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📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Art and Business of Online Writing: How to Beat the Game of Capturing and Keeping Attention by Nicolas Cole - https://geni.us/nt08E
Confessions of a Teenage Gamer by Nicolas Cole - https://geni.us/UuLvR
The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss - https://geni.us/AmbhM4
Oversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You by Daniel Priestley - https://geni.us/aD0wlh
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson - https://geni.us/xP6Q
Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/
Jordan Peterson - https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/

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9 Systems To Build A Life Of Abundance - Sahil Bloom Jun 15, 2023

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Balancing your career, relationships, and health can be a juggling act for a lot of us, no matter what point we’re at in our lives. Today I speak to Sahil Bloom. Sahil is the Founding Partner at $10M fund SRB Ventures, an angel investor in more than 30 companies, and over the past two years has become viral content creator with his Twitter following growing from 0 to nearly 1 million followers. He’s done all this while being a husband and father to his first child. In the conversation, we talk about how to systemise life so that you can shoot for wealth beyond money, tools for health and relationships, his journey as a content creator and life hacks to help you build a life you love.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:38) The life dinner

(15:08) Systems for friendships

(23:00) Dealing with negativity

(33:58) Wealth beyond money

(35:13) ‘Deferred happiness syndrome’

(39:20) The yes damn effect

(46:16) We are blind to our realities

(50:11) What does retirement mean?

(57:15) Financial security vs financial confidence

(01:09:30) Be a guide not a guru

(01:12:04) Mental health & wellbeing

(01:22:30) Reduce friction in your life

(01:33:00) The ideal week

🔗 CONNECT WITH SAHIL
🎥 YouTube Channel - @Sahil_Bloom
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/SahilBloom
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/
💻 Website - https://www.sahilbloom.com/
👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom

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Bonus Episode - The Science of Attraction: Why You’ve Not Met Someone - Matthew Hussey Jun 08, 2023

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Navigating the world of modern dating and romance is hard. Back in our parents’ and grandparents’ days, it was common for people to meet through family or mutual friends. Nowadays, things are a little more complicated. We’re much less likely to meet our potential partners organically. It’s pretty rare for people to meet through sports clubs, events, or just by hanging out with people who live in your local area. The rise of dating apps and websites means that our first encounter with our potential partners is likely to be through a screen - which comes with a lot of complexities. On top of that, the rise of social media encourages us compare our relationship with the seemingly perfect couples on Instagram - which often creates unrealistic expectations. So, how do we navigate this new landscape and find those meaningful connections that we crave and that add value to our lives? In this episode of deep dive, I spoke to renowned dating coach Matthew Hussey. Matthew Hussey has helped millions of people find love and build strong relationships for over a decade. His YouTube channel has nearly 3 million subscribers and his book, ‘Get the Guy’, is a New York Times bestseller. In the episode you'll learn about:

00:00 Navigating the world of dating
03:19 The 4 stages of attraction
17:53 Mistakes we make when dating
28:23 Practical dating advice
44:26 The secret to long-lasting desire

Enjoy!

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💪 Discover How To Move On After Heartbreak

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7 Lessons To Build A Life You Love - Season 5 Wrap May 04, 2023

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So, we've reached the end of another eventful season! In this episode, I look back at 7 of the key lessons I’ve learned from this season including from conversations with Cal Newport, Sophie Medlin, Cliff Weitzman, Drs John and Julie Gottman, Mathew Dicks, Carrie Rose and Dr Aria. I also want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast so far, it really means a lot. If you'd like to keep in touch during the off-season, be sure to join our telegram community (here) where you'll get a behind the scene's look at what me and the team are up to preparing for next season 🚀 But in the meantime, I hope you enjoy the episode :)

(00:00) Intro
(02:41) Sophie Medlin: How To Improve Your Brain Health
(11:54) Cliff Wietzman: How To Learn Anything Faster
(19:41) The Gottman’s: How To Improve Your Relationships
(30:54) Matthew Dicks: How To Reach Your Goals
(41:51) Carrie Rose: How To Be An A-Player At Work
(46:42) Dr Aria: How To Be Confident In Yourself
(57:51) Cal Newport: How To Design A Lifestyle You Want

Full Episodes ⬇️
S5 E8 Sophie Medlin - https://youtu.be/5zSHaSAcHPo
S5 E5 Cliff Wietzman - https://youtu.be/yfALZJcurZw
S5 E4 John & Julie Gottman - https://youtu.be/XkxEmuTQ2VY
S5 E13 Matthew Dicks - https://youtu.be/-g9fZBsABSM
S5 E10 Carrie Rose - https://youtu.be/ljRkACmxzOg
S5 E11 Dr Aria - https://youtu.be/yFGLd5SebFE
S5 E1 Cal Newport - https://youtu.be/uB8fCHGh_is

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Snippet 23: How To Read 100 Books A Year - Cliff Weitzman May 02, 2023

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How To Influence People: Marketing Secrets Behind The World’s Biggest Brands - Rory Sutherland Apr 27, 2023

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Rory is the vice chairman of Ogilvy UK, which is one of the biggest marketing and advertising companies in the world. He's the author of the book Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense and his TED talks that have been viewed over 7 million times. In the conversation Rory gives me a masterclass in marketing and advertising ,and reveals the marketing secrets brands use to change our perception of products and influence our behaviour. Enjoy :)

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(00:00) Intro
(01:52) University and your view on education
(10:29) The power of statistics
(23:30) You should always ask why
(25:09) The doorman fallacy
(28:40) Consumer psychology
(32:33) Why you should dare to be trivial
(43:19) Building talkability into a product
(54:48) What got your interested in marketing?
(01:03:33) How most businesses are optimised
(01:04:06) User imagery vs target audience
(01:07:00) How you become the perfect brand
(01:08:33) Evolutionary psychology and products
(01:16:00) The importance of longitudinal questions
(01:18:16) Why new ideas are slow to take off
(01:20:53) Rebrands and longevity
(01:30:37) Brands lead to better products
(01:32:24) What don't people like about advertising?
(01:42:55) Psychological value
(01:48:47) Happiness
(01:56:44) Book recommendations

🔗 CONNECT WITH RORY

📕 Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense - https://geni.us/TcHm5z
🐦 Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/rorysutherland
💻 Website - https://www.ogilvy.com/uk/team
👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Snippet 22: Professor of Neurosurgery Reveals The Secret To Longevity - Dr Jim Doty Apr 25, 2023

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🔗 CONNECT WITH JIM

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LivBoeree
💻 Website - https://www.jamesrdotymd.com
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Someday Is Today: Achieve Your Goals And Live Without Regret - Matthew Dicks Apr 20, 2023

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Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, podcaster, and a 59 time champion storyteller who teaches the storytelling to individuals, companies and universities. His latest book ‘Someday Is Today’ is an account of his journey to find purpose and meaning in life after experiencing traumatic and near death experiences as a young man - an almost fatal car crash and being robbed at gunpoint. He was also made homeless after leaving high school and put on trial (and then acquitted) for a crime he did not commit. In the conversation, we talk about Matthew's story and some of the strategies he talks about in his book for getting from dreaming to doing and the practical ways to turn idle moments throughout your day into productive opportunities so you can move closer to your goals.

🔗 CONNECT WITH MATTHEW

📕 Someday Is Today - https://geni.us/45yDzy
📙 Storyworthy - https://geni.us/mNwGxv4
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/MatthewDicks
💻 Website - https://matthewdicks.com/
🎙 Podcast - https://matthewdicks.com/podcasts/

🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI

(00:00) Intro
(01:38) Your background
(05:43) What do most of your clients struggle with?
(08:00) How to stop caring what others think
(12:06) Being process vs results orientated
(14:20) Your goal setting process
(21:29) Your approach to productivity
(24:24) How to use Horizon goals
(35:27) Incrementalism
(44:20) Your early life, homeless and motivation
(49:50) Striving vs enjoying the present moment
(52:55) Understanding regret
(01:00:05) 10 minutes is precious
(01:08:38) Why you should break rules
(01:20:06) Your near death experiences
(01:29:20) Being arrested for a crime you didn't commit
(01:34:40) Parting thoughts

🔗 CONNECT WITH MATTHEW

📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

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Snippet 21: Why Your Gut Is Your Second Brain - Expert Dietitian Sophie Medlin Apr 18, 2023

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In this snippet, Sophie Medlin, one of the UK's leading experts on gut health explains the emerging area of research into the brain-gut axis and a few practical tips on how to optimise our gut health to improve cognitive performance.

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💻 Website - https://www.citydietitians.co.uk/team/sophie-medlin
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophiedietitian/
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