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20. Will FAANG Be the Dominant Companies Forever? May 30, 2021

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Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix & Google (FAANG) have dominated and become integrated parts of all of our lives in the software era. But if you look at history, time and time again, the leading companies of the present aren't the leading companies of the future. In this episode, Steph and I explore the areas of innovation that might produce companies that displace FAANG and how those companies may approach attracting the best talent.

19. How the Fundamental Attribution Error Impacts Your Relationships May 29, 2021

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Among the many biases that we can fall prey to, one of Calvin's favorites is the fundamental attribution error. The bias, sometimes known as the "correspondence bias", is your tendency to assume that someone's behavior is due to the "kind" of person they are, rather than the circumstances impacting them.
In this episode, Calvin and Steph discuss the cognitive bias, why it matters, and how we can combat it.

18. What Does it Take to Become World Class at Something? May 28, 2021

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With 7 billion people on Earth, it's incredibly hard to be at the absolute top of any field. In this episode, Steph and Calvin discuss what they learned from their brief stints of being "world-class" in chess and golf, respectively. They also dive into the 10,000-hour rule, mastering skills in adulthood, and managing your psychology along the way.

17. The Individual Contributor vs the Manager May 27, 2021

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In most companies, there are two major role types: individual contributors and managers. The career track goes one way and not the other; IC upleveling to a manager. But is that the best way? Calvin and Steph share their stories as both ICs and managers, and think through how companies can get the most from their uniquely talented individual contributors.

16. Will People Rush Back to the Office? May 26, 2021

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As a follow up from episode 14, Calvin and Steph debate what work life will be like post-pandemic. Will people rush back to the office? Or will they bask in their newfound flexibility?
Listen in to find out how they think both companies and individuals may progress over the coming years!

15. What is Integrity & Why Does it Matter? May 25, 2021

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Codifying and living by your values is one of the most important skills of adulthood. Values are the guideposts that help you make decisions that align with who you want to be, especially when you're confronted with difficult situations. In this episode, Steph and Calvin dive deep into integrity, how to think about values, and what this means for individuals and businesses.

14. Lessons from Years of Location Independence May 24, 2021

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The pandemic resulted in hundreds of millions — if not billions — of people moving their work online. These rapid changes mean that so many people now have the freedom to work and live from where they want. Calvin and Steph had the privilege of being location independent since 2016, so in this episode, they break down the most important lessons they’ve learned about being happy, productive remote workers.

13. How to Say No More Often May 23, 2021

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Even if we’d like to wish otherwise, our time is finite and zero sum. If we spend time on one thing, we’re not spending time on another. But even though it’s our most scarce resource, we often don’t protect it by saying “no”.

In this episode, Calvin and Steph discuss why it can be so difficult to say no and how we can develop the muscle to say no more often.

12. When is it Okay to be Late? May 22, 2021

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Some people are never late. Others are late consistently. Why is there such a difference in people’s relationship with time?

In this episode, Steph and Calvin talk about chronically late insane people (CLIPs), a term coined by Tim Urban. They talk through when it’s okay to be late, when it’s not, and why some people can’t seem to be on time, despite feeling bad about it.
Steph also shares her experience as a CLIP and they discuss the four different types of chronically late people, along with how this behavior may differ around the world.

11. The Pitfalls of Zeroism May 21, 2021

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The pandemic has been a fascinating case study in problem solving, yet remains a topic that parts of the world is deeply divided on. Just like other controversial topics, understanding that there is no perfect solution is both accurate and freeing.
In this episode, Steph and Calvin explore the idea of zeroism, or said otherwise, the pursuit of perfection. By identifying the tendency for humans to strive for perfection, they highlight the ways that thinking in absolutes can hinder our ability to make progress.

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