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Get Better at Anything Aug 06, 2024

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Today, we have Scott Young on the podcast. Scott is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning, a podcast host, computer programmer, and an avid reader. Since 2006, he has published weekly essays to help people learn and think better. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Pocket, and Business Insider, on the BBC, and at TEDx among other outlets.

Scott joined us today to discuss his new book – Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into learning and skill development with Scott. From the debate around unlearning in psychology to the real-life examples of refining motor skills, we explore the complexity of acquiring new abilities. Scott’s expertise helps enrich our understanding of deliberate practice, problem-solving, and the power of imitation in creativity.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Scott, our second one, and I hope you do too.

[05:34] Learning is complex, with three main themes: learning from others, practice, and feedback.

[19:52] Embracing failure is important, but not always the best teacher for success.

[21:43] Success comes from learning by doing and having early victories is key for motivation and learning.

[32:02] Questioning value of extreme dedication and improvement in skill.

[42:08] Strategies include watching problem solving and detailed storytelling for knowledge retention.

[52:41] Learning through examples, feedback, and cognitive load in problem solving.

[1:07:40] Discussing mind as a muscle and transference for skill improvement.

[1:18:04] Learning new skills requires practice and consistency to overcome old habits and succeed under stress.

Connect with Scott Young

Website – https://www.scotthyoung.com/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/scotthyoung/

Twitter – https://x.com/ScottHYoung

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthyoung/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@ScottHYoungVid

Books

Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery by Scott H. Young

Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young
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Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School with Brian Feroldi Jul 30, 2024

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Enjoy this re-release with my guest, Brian Feroldi. Brian is a financial educator, author, speaker, creator, and YouTuber. Brian began investing in 2004. He had no idea what he was doing at first, but as his experience and knowledge of the stock market developed, his returns improved considerably. He enjoys assisting others in making better financial decisions, particularly with regard to investments. He joined us today to talk about his book, ‘Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren't.’

According to Brian, the most powerful time to start investing is when you are young. The more time that you have on your side, the more powerful the dollars that you are putting into the market. Brian shares the common investing mistakes people make and how to avoid making those mistakes.

We explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of taking a company public and investing in mutual funds. Brian also dives into the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the creation of the S&P 500.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of finance.

[02.54] US stock market – Starting the conversation, Brian explains why he addresses the US stock market as the greatest wealth-creation machine of all time in his book.

[10.29] Selling ownership – We talk about how a corporation can raise money from investors by selling ownership in itself.

[16.03] New York Stock Exchange - The largest stock market exchange in the world today.

[23.15] IPO – Brian defines what an IPO is and how it interfaces with the stock market.

[30.21] P/E ratio – Brian defines the Price to Earnings ratio and the macroeconomic factors that resulted in a high or low ratio in different time periods.

[38.05] Benjamin Graham – Benjamin Graham invented the concept of value investing, influenced Warren Buffett

[43.00] Compounding - The compounding of an investment leads to massive gains in wealth over time.

[50.49] Mutual funds – Brian explains the reasons for the underperformance of mutual funds.

[59.46] Financial advisor – We talk about the things people need to be looking out for if they are going to use a financial advisor.

Resources

Connect with Brian

Website - brianferoldi.com/

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/brianferoldi/

Instagram - instagram.com/brianferoldi/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BrianFeroldiYT

Twitter - twitter.com/BrianFeroldi

Book by Brian

Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing In School, But Weren't

Book by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Book by Terry Smith

Investing for Growth: How to make money by only buying the best companies in the world – An anthology of investment writing

The Seasons of Life Jul 23, 2024

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In this episode, we'll take a journey through the different seasons of life that shape and define our existence.
From Formation, where our character is molded by early experiences, to Adolescence, where we start setting the foundation for our future, to Baby Season, a time of pure joy in bringing new life into the world.
But we'll also dive into the harder seasons, such as Funeral Season, where we confront loss and grief, and ultimately, the final season, Death.
Join me as I navigate through the beauty and lessons of each season and learn to cherish the moments along the way.
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The Spotlight Effect Jul 16, 2024

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Today, we're diving into the phenomenon known as the Spotlight Effect.
I talk about the social psychology behind this concept, exploring how it can impact our daily lives, from social interactions to financial decisions. Discover how the fear of judgment and the need to impress others can influence our behavior and spending habits.
Join us as we uncover strategies to minimize the power of the Spotlight Effect and gain valuable insights into achieving personal growth and financial freedom.

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How to Make More Money to Do More Good with Derrick Kinney Jul 09, 2024

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework and host of the popular Good Money Podcast. Derrick is recognized by Forbes as one of the nation’s top financial advisors and he’s coached thousands of clients to financial success. We talk about his book, Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good, and he teaches us to make more money, live the life we deserve and change the world, too.

Derrick walks us through the reasons for selling his practice and how he wants to help independent advisors build their practices by incorporating generosity into them. He further shares how he can get what he wants by helping other people.

Being generous to people who need it is one of the best things you can do as a human. It makes you part of others’ happiness. It makes you part of a bigger picture in society. Derrick shares one of his clients' stories about having a generous purpose in life and how it helped them grow their own businesses by being generous.

Having a side hustle is important. You can stay motivated with your side hustles once you figure out why you're doing them. You have to find your big "why," and the sacrifices you make are worth it at the end of it.

[01.24] The “Good Money” message – Derrick discusses why he wanted to bring the "good money" message to the world.

[18.40] Generosity purpose – When you connect a purpose to your money, everything changes.

[28.03] Being generous – Derrick shares how you can be generous to people when you are not financially stable.

[35.43] Saving money – How to save money and use it to invest in generosity.

[45.04] Side hustles - Derrick discusses the importance of knowing why you want to do a side hustle. Derrick believes that once you discover the reason, all other sacrifices are worthwhile.

[58.50] Money mindsets – Common money mindsets people have, how to avoid them, and keep moving forward.

[01.10.50] Setting goals – We talk about the things we need to do to make a difference in our lives every year.

Resources

Connect with Derrick

Website - goodmoneyframework.com/

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/derrickkinney/

Instagram - instagram.com/derricktkinney/

Book by Derrick

Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good

Derrick’s Podcast:

Good Money with Derrick Kinney

Have an Abundant Mindset Jul 02, 2024

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In this episode, we dive into the powerful contrasts between scarcity and abundance mindsets.
I share personal experiences and provides actionable steps for making the shift from scarcity to abundance, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, generosity, and challenging limiting beliefs.
By shifting one's mindset, individuals can overcome self-imposed limitations and achieve greater success and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives.
If you're ready to break free from scarcity and step into abundance, you're in the right place.
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The Power of Consistency Jun 25, 2024

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In this episode, we explore the impact of embracing the suck and building your "get sh!t done" muscle. I share strategies for harnessing the compounding effects of consistency, challenging your own limiting beliefs, and unleashing your full potential.

I share personal anecdotes and practical advice on maintaining consistency in various areas of life. Through my own experiences as an accountant, triathlete, and writer, I illustrate the exponential growth that can result from consistent effort over time.
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Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully with Kelly and Juliet Starrett Jun 18, 2024

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guests, Kelly and Juliet Starrett on their book, Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help you Move Freely and Live Fully.

Kelly and Juliet emphasize that movement is the key to overall health. They recommend small changes in daily routines and non-exercise activities like walking, to improve overall wellness and manage weight.

They also discuss the importance of consistent sleep patterns, tracking data and setting up long-term movement goals to improve mobility. Kelly and Juliet break down vital signs beyond traditional health metrics to include physical behaviors like sleep, exercise and nutrition and offer benchmarks for improvement.

[03.17] Mobility – Starting the conversation, Juliet and Kelly share an accessible and technical definition of mobility.

[22.00] Change your environment – To change your unhealthy behaviors, you have to change your environment, which will help you choose between good and bad health choices.

[25.41] Sit and Rise Test - The ability to get up and down from the ground is an indicator of mobility and movement patterns that can affect future health.

[32:44] Prolonged sitting – Sitting for prolonged periods of time affects our ability to move and perform physical activities.

[39.28] Movement for survival – Humans used to move more and carry things for survival.

[43.19] Request for change – Pain and discomfort can be managed with agency and control and engaging in safe, actionable behavior can alleviate pain instead of relying on medication or substances.

[01.01.53] Small steps for big benefits - Increase movement for better health, target 8,000 steps but can scale up or down, focus on long-term habits for all ages.

[01.10.23] Sharing meals – Eating meals together can create significant positive changes in relationships, culture, and well-being, but it should be experimented with and tailored to individual needs.

[01.24.40] Sleep – Juliet shares how many hours you need to sleep if you want to lose weight, recover from surgery, or address pain.

Resources

Connect with Kelly and Juliet Starrett

Website - thereadystate.com/

Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate

instagram.com/julietstarrett/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/thereadystate

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheReadyState

Book by Kelly and Juliet Starrett

Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully

Book by Catherine Shanahan

Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditio

Building Your Eulogy Jun 11, 2024

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Should you live for your resume...or your eulogy?
Today, we're talking about a thought-provoking concept that challenges the conventional norms of success and fulfillment

I share a deeply personal story of his own struggle with prioritizing career and financial success over the more profound aspects of life. With a powerful message of "building your eulogy" rather than your resume, I discuss to light the transformative power of shifting priorities towards legacy, relationships, and personal well-being.
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We're Living in a Matrix Jun 04, 2024

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In this episode, I dive into the idea of living life as if we are in a matrix, exploring the rules, patterns, and systems that can help us achieve success and fulfillment.
I talk about insights from tech visionary Elon Musk and philosopher Nick Bostro, who explain why adopting a matrix mindset can lead to a more intentional and empowered life.
From understanding skill stacks to emulating the behaviours of successful individuals, this episode offers practical insights and strategies for engineering a better future. Join us as we unpack the concept of the matrix mindset and discover the tools to help us achieve our dreams.
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