The Less Doing Podcast

Latest Episodes:

203: Floyd Marinescu - Ask Yourself "Am I Stuck?" Feb 03, 2016

Show notes

**Summary:** In Episode #203 Ari shares the Less Doing Podcast with [Floyd Marinescu](http://www.floydmarinescu.com/), CEO and Founder of [C4Media](http://c4media.com/about.html), a media company that focuses on delivering unbiased content and information in the enterprise development community, through two main platforms, [InfoQ](http://www.infoq.com/) and QCon Conferences. Listen as Ari and Floyd discuss the challenges of running a company in the virtual space, and the tricks they use to make it all work. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 12:55 – Introduction of Floyd Marinescu, CEO and Founder of [C4Media](http://c4media.com/about.html) - 13:40 – At the age of 37, Floyd has only had eight months of in-office experience—he’s always worked virtually - 14:19 – Floyd defines what C4Media does - 14:45 – [www.InfoQ.com](https://www.evernote.com/www.InfoQ.com) - 15:03 – Floyd is based in Toronto—his company is based EVERYWHERE - 17:51 – Floyd’s company has yet to find a reason to pivot from Skype and Hangouts instead of Slack - 18:48 – Slack doesn’t support threading really well which can be a problem - 19:19 – Running a virtual company is all about understanding rhythm—without rhythm it doesn’t work - 21:23 – Make your employees actively ask the question “Am I stuck?” - 22:12 – When people are left alone, their productivity soars - 22:55 – When you’re not forced to commute, when you’re not force to interact with co-workers merely for the sake of sustaining social norms/etiquette, your energy levels and focus remain high from sunup to sundown - 24:24 – Floyd breaks down his day in detail - 26:26 – If it’s not on the calendar, it doesn’t exist - 28:31 – On-boarding and transparency are integral to the success of any business, not just a digital business - 29:50 – Be bottom-up in every respect, encourage employees to self-report - 33:10 – The one quality Floyd looks for in employees joining his virtual environment?—transparency and accountability - 33:55 – [www.InfoQ.com](http://www.infoq.com/) **5 Key Points:** 1. Once your employees are ramped-up, give them your trust, give them autonomy. 2. Encourage your organization to operate from the bottom-up. 3. Transparency and accountability are the two things your employees MUST have—everything else can be taught. 4. Never be afraid to ask yourself “Am I stuck?” and “Do I need help?” 5. If you need your conversations stacked, don’t use Slack. **Resources Mentioned:** - [How to Bootstrap Prison](https://t.co/1FTgCiyopV) – An article from Entrepreneur magazine about the savviness of the incarcerated - [The Interest in Having Children](https://t.co/68qR5jZlhq) – A questionable test comparing reactivity to porn in men, and their desire to have children - [Beepi](https://t.co/XPhGRxc1Oe) – A new service that makes it easier to buy and sell your car - [CodeDesign](https://t.co/MMZvH0Xrvm) – a plug-in for Google Chrome to help web designers - [Mezi](https://t.co/aylo0AqDMB) – Your personal shopping assistant - [Esper](https://t.co/04BozirKOB) – How you spend your time each week - [OverLap](https://t.co/ix9BSo4Sjd) – An AI scheduling assistant - Call 1-844-i-do-less – Toll-Free number, Press “0” to speak with a Less Doing Certified Coach - Text DOLESS – Text DOLESS to 33733 **Special Announcements:** [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a dedicated follower. **Credits** - Original Music provided by [Felix Bird](http://2014.felixbird.com/) - Audio Production by [Chris Mottram](https://www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-mottram/96/b12/708) - Show Notes provided by [Mallard Creatives](http://www.mallardcreatives.com/Testimonials) ------- [Get the FREE Optimize, Automate, Outsource Blueprint here.](https://go.lessdoing.com/blueprint?utm_

202: Mike Goldman - Focusing on Improving Weaknesses is Inefficient Jan 27, 2016

Show notes

**Summary:** In Episode #202 Ari shares the Less Doing Podcast with Mike Goldman of [Performance Breakthrough](http://www.performance-breakthrough.com/), a company that helps mid-sized businesses achieve dramatic growth through leadership development, and habit/culture optimization. Listen as Ari and Mike discuss the importance of culture, core values, and the danger of over-emphasizing company strategy. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 13:01 – Introduction of Mike Goldman of [Performance Breakthrough](http://www.performance-breakthrough.com/) - 13:18 – Mike describes his background - 13:30 – First 17 years of career involved consulting for Fortune 500 companies - 14:00 – How Mike got into [Gazelles](https://gazelles.com/) - 15:32 – The impetus for creating the Performance Breakthrough book - 17:17 – _Culture eats strategy for lunch_ - 17:43 – Finding, keeping, and leveraging A-players - 18:02 – [Kongo Gumi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kong%C5%8D_Gumi) - 19:14 – Creating a sustainable culture - 19:52 – Define what you want your culture to look like—don’t let them evolve organically—define them early on - 21:06 – Mike defines what some non-negotiable behaviors are - 21:52 – The power of continuous leaning - 23:18 – Are you committed to firing _anyone_ for violating your core values? - 24:00 – Are you willing to take a financial hit in order to maintain your core values? - 24:15 – Are you currently practicing your core values? - 25:14 – Mike talks about leveraging _positives_ - 26:28 – When you focus on being a well-rounded individual, you’re focusing on improving your weaknesses which is highly inefficient - 27:18 – You’re A-Players have the greatest room for growth - 28:46 – [www.performance-breakthrough.com](http://www.performance-breakthrough.com/) - 29:22 – 201-301-2841 **5 Key Points:** 1. Don’t just absentmindedly select the core values for your business—really sit down and iron them out. 2. Create an environment of continuous learning. 3. To generate success and growth, focus on positives, not negatives…strengths, not weaknesses. 4. When engineering your company culture, engineer it with sustainability in mind. 5. Always remember that your “A-Players” are the ones with the most room for improvement. **Resources Mentioned:** - [SmartRope](https://t.co/NXa2NRSx9z) – An intelligent jump rope designed to help you optimize fitness - [Mummo](https://t.co/7cgJuYwAbb) – Helps you help people who simply are NOT tech savvy with a simple text - [6 Secrets to be More Creative](https://t.co/RSgFFiTgI0) – From Barking Up the Wrong Tree, an article with tips to improve creativity - [TripDelta](https://t.co/c1fvKxmdMk) – Guarantees the cheapest trip possible, but not the most convenient - [Total Recall Sounds Great](https://t.co/5yqqyI2x7c) – An article from I-Fing-Love-Science talking about the risks of having a memory that’s too good (aka you need to forget) - Call 1-844-i-do-less – Toll-Free number, Press “0” to speak with a Less Doing Certified Coach - Text DOLESS – Text DOLESS to 33733 **Special Announcements:** [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a dedicated follower. **Credits** - Original Music provided by [Felix Bird](http://2014.felixbird.com/) - Audio Production by [Chris Mottram](https://www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-mottram/96/b12/708) - Show Notes provided by [Mallard Creatives](http://www.mallardcreatives.com/Testimonials) ------- [Get the FREE Optimize, Automate, Outsource Blueprint here.](https://go.lessdoing.com/blueprint?utm_campaign=blueprint-ari&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast)

201: Max More - Eventually, Your Body Will Quit on You Jan 20, 2016

Show notes

**Summary:** In Episode #201 Ari shares the Less Doing Podcast with Max More of [Alcor](http://www.alcor.org/), a company that will put you into cold-storage—literally—through cryogenic freezing. Listen as Ari and Max talk about the scientific and philosophical challenges of cryogenics, as well as how Alcor operates as a _truly_ “long-term” business. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 11:06 – Introduction of Max More of [Alcor](http://www.alcor.org/) - 11:19 – What Alcor does - 12:40 – The process for preservation - 12:54 – The two main parts of the Cryonic procedure—freezing and reanimation - 13:42 – There is evidence that the brain is being preserved under reasonable conditions - 14:01 – Electron microscopes used to analyze the health of frozen animal brains - 14:29 – Medical grade anti-freeze - 14:38 – Ice Crystals damage cells but do not destroy them - 15:36 – Eventually, we will have a cure for aging…it’s not a question of IF but WHEN - 16:52 – There are two different ways to cryo-freeze someone—the head or the whole body. - 17:28 – If you want to survive and come back, most of the essentials are contained within the brain - 18:35 – The gut-brain connection and Cryo-Freezing - 19:30 – Creating the custom body - 19:55 – Why have a brain?—Why not download the brain onto a thumb drive - 21:14 – The business side of Alcor—they’re operating on a 100+ year timeline - 22:01 – Already 43 years old and is a registered 501c(3) - 22:22 – Given a long-enough timeline, things WILL go wrong - 22:40 – There is no electricity for Alcor’s cold storage, they just need fresh liquid nitrogen - 23:51 – Max’s _Top 3 Tips to be More Effective_ - 24:07 – Maintain a good diet - 24:34 – Practice regular exercise - 25:02 – Keep stress to an absolute minimum—learn how to relax - 25:45 – [www.alcor.org](http://www.alcor.org/) **5 Key Points:** 1. Eventually—your body will quit on you, no matter the treatment—cryogenics is the only “live-forever” option we currently have. 2. Good Diet + Regular Exercise – Stress = A long, Happy Life. 3. Freezing is the easy part of cryogenics—it’s reanimation that’s proving exceedingly difficult. 4. Are you your body, or just your brain?—it’s a highly challenging philosophical question. 5. The way biotechnology is progressing, there will undoubtedly be cures for aging in the future. **Resources Mentioned:** - [How to Eat Healthy](http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2014/12/how-to-eat-healthy/) – Article from Barking Up the Wrong Tree featuring strategies to help people make better dietary decisions - [Good Doctors Bad for Health?](https://t.co/4AR23YqbfY) – Why having an excellent healthcare professional might be counter productive - [16 Excel Formulas to Change Your Life](https://t.co/dkX7MZC3l5) – Excel formulas that will change your life for the better - [Teleport](https://t.co/whYxhWDZZ1) – Bring your friends and family to you - [Evernote for Creativity](https://t.co/FdIbX3eNpP) – 9 ways you can use Evernote to boost your creativity - [Hire Peter](https://t.co/OLF9JPospc) – AI based legal services - [Skulpt](https://t.co/k924GUj0l8) – Measure Body Fat and Muscle Quality - [Virtual Interview Platform](https://t.co/sLgX4aS3Fu) – Built to test talented coders - [Retracted Papers](http://retractionwatch.com/the-retraction-watch-leaderboard/top-10-most-highly-cited-retracted-papers/) – A publishing of some oft-cited sources that have since been retracted - [Better Time Management](https://t.co/NusV4RoDQQ) – From Barking Up the Wrong Tree, 5 secrets to better time management - Call 1-844-i-do-less – Toll-Free number, Press “0” to speak with a Less Doing Certified Coach - Text DOLESS – Text DOLESS to 33733 **Special Announcements:** [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a

200: Geoffrey Miller - Advice Isn't Universal Jan 13, 2016

Show notes

**Summary:** In Episode #200 Ari interviews [Geoffrey Miller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Miller_(psychologist)), an evolutionary psychologist who studies human nature through the lens of ancestral survival and reproductive behaviors. Listen as Ari and Geoffrey talk about the latter’s studies and experiences as a researcher in a relatively unexplored field. **Special Announcements:** ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a dedicated follower. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 11:45 – Geoffrey joins the show. - 11:53 – Evolutionary psychology is a relatively new field that studies human nature in terms of how our ancestors survived and reproduced. - 13:00 – The methods of studying evolutionary psychology are varied – from studying indigenous societies to conducting online surveys. - 14:20 – As an undergraduate at Columbia Geoffrey studied neuroscience and cognitive psychology, but became passionately interested in evolutionary psychology instead. - 15:44 – Geoffrey studied lap dancers and found that they earned more money in tips when they’re just about to ovulate. The study won the Ig Noble Prize in 2008 for economics. - 17:12 – Unfortunately, the exact reasons for the increase in tips is unknown. - 17:55 – The lap dancers in the study were consistent in experience. Geoffrey is confident that it wasn’t a superficial change that changed their earnings. - 19:02 – There is evidence that suggests that women become more competitive with the same-sex before ovulation. - 19:40 – Research has found that women who use a contraceptive pill to eliminate their cycle earn on average 15-20K less than women who don’t. - 20:45 – Geoffrey advises people to pay attention to the correlation between bio cycles and productivity. - 21:39 – Women may be able to use their cycles to their advantage – by being more productive or competitive during certain times of the month. - 23:39 – Geoffrey thinks that the emphasis on the contraceptive pill for women is an unusual American phenomenon. He’s not an expert but he would recommend the IUD. - 24:37 – Often times negative consequences can occur from messing with bodily hormones. - 25:33 – The Mating Ground was designed to help single men find a partner with a scientific approach that was also practical and actionable. - 27:44 – Geoffrey recommends that all young men should scope out gender ratios and cultures when moving to an unfamiliar area such as for college or work. - 30:56 – Geoffrey recommends that young men should make their dating life an extension of their social life. - 32:00 – Geoffrey’s _Top 3 Tips to be More Effective _ - 32:09 – Know yourself – your mental strengths and weaknesses. Take advice that is well suited for your personal suits and strengths. - 33:29 – Don’t delude yourself about why you’re doing things. - 35:48 – A lot of men are handicapped in the personal style and grooming department. - 37:50 – Geoffrey discusses a study on a woman’s perception of a man wearing certain shoes. **4 Key Points:** 1. Humans are heavily influenced by biological processes such as ovulation. Evolutionary psychologists study behavior that stems from how our ancestors survived and reproduced. 2. Advice isn’t always universal – types of advice work more effectively for certain types of people. 3. One of the biggest deficiencies in American single men today in attracting women is paying attention to personal style and being well groomed. 4. Young men should make their dating life an extension of their social life instead of treating the two separately. **Resources Mentioned:** - [Endurance](https://t.co/s9ejKwQq2n) - A small app that boosts your Mac's battery by 20% - [App Content Analytics by Branch](https://t.co/jI0fsJkDDn) - Fig

199: Chip Franks - Joe Volunteer Jan 06, 2016

Show notes

**Summary:** In Episode #199 Ari interviews [Chip Franks](http://www.joevolunteer.com/allaboutus/), a real estate entrepreneur who co-founded [Joe Volunteer](http://www.joevolunteer.com/), a project that aims to increase the number of volunteers helping anywhere in the world. Listen as Ari and Chip discuss how Joe Volunteer plans to better connect volunteers and charitable organizations. **Special Announcements:** ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a dedicated follower. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 16:16 – Frank joins the show. - 16:25 – Chip takes care of three children with his wife Laura and owns a real estate company. - 18:12 – Volunteering locations vary widely in the need for volunteers. - 19:23 – Joe Volunteer is an app on which organizations can ask for volunteers for their events. - 20:03 – Joe Volunteer is undergoing beta testing in the Austin, Texas area to work out bugs. - 21:26 – There’s a crowdfunding campaign and IndieGogo fundraiser to further develop the app. - 22:26 – The idea for Joe Volunteer began when Joe Polish mentioned that such a service would be useful during one of his podcast episodes. - 24:33 – Chip heard the idea and decided to put it into action. - 25:34 – Chip talks about his daily routine which he begins at 5 am. - 28:14 – Chip uses the Headspace app and Anthony Robbins routines to meditate. - 29:27 – Ari and Chip talk about the advantages of waking up early in the morning. - 30:42 – Financial independence or a business that generates money by itself is a personal goal for Chip. - 32:12 – Chip’s _Top 3 Tips to be More Effective_ - 32:14 – Think about your big ‘why.’ To become great, find a way to serve the many. - 33:02 – Begin and continue a self-development project – one to act as a constant reminder to improve on oneself. - 35:02 – Develop your very own daily practice. Do something physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally for yourself every day. Chip tries to do one kind act for another human being once a day. - 35:32 – The best way to keep up with Chip’s project, Joe Volunteer, is to sign up to be a volunteer on the website. **4 Key Points:** 1. The supply of volunteers varies widely for organizations – Joe Volunteer aims to provide potential volunteers with in-depth information about events happening around them. 2. Two sayings that Chip believes are the key to a focused life: “To be great, find a way to serve the many” and “Begin with the end in mind.” 3. Daily rituals set the tone for one’s life. 4. Anyone with an idea can bring it to life, it’s just a matter of being proactive. Resources Mentioned: - [Elevator](https://t.co/En6hSoWKoe) - Any team can be acquihired - [Omni](https://t.co/K4ZvtDNiai) - On-demand itemized physical storage - [Apifier](https://t.co/Wlzvh9YKYS) - Web scraper that works on every website - [Avocado Recipes](https://t.co/X8TM16xWtK) – Delicious and healthy - [Amazing Selling Machine](https://t.co/Z7EZmwvySE) – Successful business ownership - [Luma](https://t.co/RAHKkS4YIN) - WiFi System - [Portable Charger](https://t.co/Gxsz3Z4PsH) - Dark Energy Poseidon - [Knote](https://t.co/nTTYyWTJ84) - How to triple your blog traffic without lifting a finger - [Tech Crunch](https://t.co/nTTYyWTJ84) - Kickbooster Will Pay You For Sharing Your Favorite Crowdfunding Campaigns - [Make Use Of](https://t.co/4FlF29KNKQ) - 9 Easy IFTTT DO Button Tricks to Quickly Automate Your Life - [The Muse](https://t.co/9aQ49PMW9t) -The 4 Secrets Behind Teams That Work Together So Well That Everyone Else is Jealous - [Chronos](https://t.co/wN7PlvaNg5) - Smart Watch Disc - [Birdly](https://t.co/vlCmOsnMU3) - Business Cards - [Gliimpse](https://t.co/udQjxSrNyi) - MINT but for your health - [Weld](https://t.co/

198: Brian Scudamore - 1-800-GOT-JUNK Dec 30, 2015

Show notes

**Summary:** In Episode #198 Ari interviews [Brian Scudamore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Scudamore), a Canadian/American-born serial entrepreneur, best known as the Founder and CEO of international junk removal franchise [1-800-GOT-JUNK?](https://request.1800gotjunk.com/webclient/forms/wfBook10.aspx?r=na_en&c=us&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-4i0BRCaudDcrrnDi6kBEiQAZSh5fz4ixgHud20HykeOPHAm9s_EbIE1XsNkj1FP7Yqr00QaAqJI8P8HAQ) Listen as Ari and Brian discuss the three fundamental practices for a strong business. **Special Announcements:** ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a dedicated follower. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 02:47 – Daily meditation podcast episode 318. - 19:31 – Brian Scudamore joins the show. - 20:06 – 1-800-GOT-JUNK started when Brian was looking for a way to pay for college. - 21:24 – Brian’s always been inspired by franchising as a model and knew early on that it would be a path he chose for his company. - 3:03 – When Brian was first starting out, what set him apart from other junk haulers was customer service; he went above and beyond. - 23:42 – He eventually had a vision that he wanted to create a FedEx of junk removal with clean trucks, friendly uniformed drivers, and upfront rates. - 24:14 – “The way you do anything is the way you do everything.” - 26:00 – 61.3% of the things 1-800-GOT-JUNK hauls away gets reused, recycled, or donated. - 26:46 – Brian describes some of the strange things 1-800-GOT-JUNK has found or hauled away. - 28:09 – The company outsources the recycling and reusing of what they haul away. They focus on what they do well already. - 28:32 – Brian talks about his two-in-the-box model of leadership. - 29:46 – Brian’s role is to look for new opportunities and maintain the vision of the company’s customer experience. His role is culture, his co-leader is execution. - 30:23 – The company has about 300 employees between two offices. - 31:02 – Brian attributes his company’s growth through strong leadership. - 33:15 – Brian’s _Top 3 Tips to be More Effective_ - 33:24 – Have a strong vision or a ‘painted picture’ so you know where you’re going. - 34:38 – Make sure you have good people in the right positions working for you—compensate for your weaknesses by hiring people with the right strengths. - 35:02 – Have documented processes in your business on how to do certain things such _as how to price jobs_ or _how to answer phone calls_ in the call center. - 36:08 – Brian discusses an example of how a system has been implemented in his moving business. - 37:27 – Brian’s employees are trained through a combination of methods. - 38:35 – [O2Ebrands.com](http://www.o2ebrands.com/) 4 **Key Points:** 1. If you don’t have a highly unique product, use unbeatable customer service to help you establish leverage over your competition. 2. Seek out new opportunities that are already in-line with your existing business vision. 3. Ensure you have the right people working for you – compensate for weaknesses by hiring people with strengths in areas that aren’t your forte. 4. It’s important to know your destination and how to get there. Have a strong vision for your goals. **Resources Mentioned:** - [1-800-GOT-JUNK](https://request.1800gotjunk.com/webclient/forms/wfBook10.aspx?r=na_en&c=us&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-4i0BRCaudDcrrnDi6kBEiQAZSh5fz4ixgHud20HykeOPHAm9s_EbIE1XsNkj1FP7Yqr00QaAqJI8P8HAQ) – Brian Scudamore’s junk removal company. - Call 1-844-i-do-less – Toll-Free number, Press “0” to speak with a Less Doing Certified Coach - Text DOLESS – Text DOLESS to 33733 **Credits:** - Audio Engineering provided by [Chris Mottram](https://www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-mottram/96/b12/708) - Original Music provided by [Felix Bird](http://2014.felixbird.com/

197: Simo Suoheimo - Ambronite Dec 23, 2015

Show notes

**Summary:** In Episode #197 Ari interviews Simo Suoheimo of [Ambronite](http://us.ambronite.com/), a drinkable supermeal designed to give consumers more freedom, time and choice. Listen as Ari and Simo talk about the carefully selected ingredients in Ambronite and its nutritional benefits. **Special Announcements:** ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a dedicated follower. Time Stamped Show Notes: - 14:02 – Introduction of Simo Suoheimo - 14:20 – Ambronite is an organic drinkable meal that’s been nutritionally optimized to fulfill dietary essentials. - 15:33– The product’s been extensively developed from the latest nutritional research in order to find the best overall combination for health. - 16:20 – Ambronite covers fatty acids, carbs, and protein among other things. It’s also vegan. - 17:34 – The product has found popularity with triathlon athletes and consumers who are in need of a full meal on the go. - 18:20 – Simo's sent samples to the European space agency, because the product isn’t just for busy-bodies. - 19:34 – Interestingly, stinging nettle is included in the recipe for Ambronite because of its rich calcium content. - 20:24 – Lacuma, which comes from South America is included for its sweetness and nutritional value. - 21:08 – Nutritional yeast is included as an exceptional source of vitamin B12. - 21:47 – Bilberry is included in Ambronite, a potent antioxidant. - 24:22 – Ambronite is named after Ambrosia, a drink from Greek myths. - 25:55 – Ambronite uses scientifically well-documented ingredients that are natural, which is an edge the product has over its competitors. - 26:55 – People have gone for weeks on Ambronite only. - 27:55 – Ari and Simo discuss the pros and cons of not chewing when consuming food. - 28:46 – The product is available at ambronite.com. **3 Key Points:** 1. Ambronite is an organic drinkable meal that’s been nutritionally optimized to fulfill dietary essentials. It’s also vegan. 2. The product is not just for people on-the-go, it’s also pushing the boundaries of what makes an individual efficient. 3. Some unusual ingredients in Ambronite include stinging nettle, bilberry, and nutritional yeast for dietary purposes. **Resources Mentioned:** - [Ambronite](http://us.ambronite.com/) – Simo’s drinkable product containing necessary daily nutrients. - [Salt is more than a seasoning](http://uncrate.com/stuff/salt-self-defense-gun/) - Salt Powered Self Defense Gun - [Refold](http://www.refold.co/?utm_content=buffer22af1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#about) - Foldable Desk - [Calm Down Now](https://t.co/Mws9ivs6dI) - Stop panic and anxiety, relax instantly - [CopyHacking](https://t.co/iLL1RA2zwu) - The Ultimate guide to No-Pain Copywriting - [39 Breakfast Hacks](https://t.co/WBr4iUDJHV) – From Time magazine, 38 Breakfast recommendations from nutritional leaders - [unPack](https://t.co/VuoAzEvTY1) - Travelers have affordable premium essentials delivered to hotel - [The Book Seer](https://t.co/EI3ZmnmAXV) - Enter a recently read book and seer gives recommendations - [The Ion Belt](https://t.co/qxqOXahjaD) - Sleek, safe, and stylish portable charging from your belt - [Decisive Health](https://t.co/14lWNnd8LW) - Doctor patient billing in real time - [Tiny Fax](https://t.co/HDGs7H9euz) - Turn your iPhone or iPad into a fax machine - [Chatbaka](https://t.co/OFd0Ou8FJn) - the safe way to send messages while driving - [NetSpot](https://t.co/MCPZPJEyHE) - Plan, optimize, and improve your Wi-Fi anywhere - [Torch](https://t.co/SrghSFlkJM) - A simple router for digital parenting. - [Stop Procrastinating](https://t.co/BCBT97b69X) - This Is The Lazy Way To Stop Procrastinating - [Under-The-Jack Pack](https://t.co/5QtPoXko25) - Ultr

196: Blake Eastman - The Nonverbal Group Dec 16, 2015

Show notes

**Summary:** In Episode #196 Ari interviews [Blake Eastman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beastman), the founder of [The Nonverbal Group](http://www.nonverbalgroup.com/)—a group of academics and professionals who are dedicated to conducting research on nonverbal communication. Listen as Ari and Blake talk about building the largest database of human behavior. **Special Announcements:** ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a dedicated follower. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 16:00 – Introduction of Blake Eastman - 16:28 – The nonverbal group started through frustration in the process of publishing academic research – was too slow and bureaucratic. - 17:16 – First studies conducted in 2008 when the group set up a bunch of blind dates and observed them. - 18:00 – Their goal is to create the largest database of human behavior. - 19:23 – The average person has no concept of what they look like in a social situation. - 20:19 – People are constantly regulating their behavior in social interactions which creates an incongruence from their subconscious. - 21:18 – Blake’s group aims to remove some regulations instead of adding them. Getting an individual to be authentic is a hard step. - 22:03 – Blake explains how self-dialogue hinders an individual’s ability to be present in a situation. - 23:36 – Largest behavioral study ever, the group brought in poker players and recorded them from different angles – over two years they analyzed their behavior meticulously. - 24:10 – The scientific model of grounding theory in large studies - 27:07 – Offshore workers are more adept at keeping focus when counting monotonous things like blinks. - 28:00 – The nonverbal group treats individual as their own puzzle instead of generalizing certain behaviors as universal. - 30:02 – Blake finds that not holding back makes him a much better communicator. He’ll address behavior immediately. - 32:38 – To lower anxiety during presentations, it’s prudent to treat it more like an interactive conversation. - 34:49 – Blake describes his “Wizard Principle” to catch people’s attention during a presentation. - 37:27 – It’s important to tailor your perspective to an audience during a presentation. - 38:11 – Everyone overestimates how much other people pay attention to them. - 39:51 – According to Blake, people should express themselves much more often. - 40:23 – It’s good to have a mentality of “never put stuff down.” Finish what you start no matter how small. ** 3 Key Points:** 1. The Nonverbal Group is dedicated to building the largest human behavior database and sharing the academic findings in the future. They also offer classes to teach reading human body language. 2. Getting an individual to be their authentic self is probably the hardest step. 3. Generally, people overestimate how much other people pay attention to them, underestimate the value of their expressed thought, and don’t finish things that they don’t get right the first time. **Resources Mentioned:** - [Beyond Tells](https://beyondtells.com/) – Creating a new breed of poker through tell training, research and analysis - [The Nonverbal Group](http://www.nonverbalgroup.com/about) – Blake Eastman’s social science group - [Capitan](https://t.co/g01G56TY2X) – AI powered shopping list - [Solid](https://t.co/sfeuvolXG5) – Automates Your Meetings To Get The Most Out Of Them - [Howdy](https://t.co/GFu4saQ8Bg) - Your new digital coworker for Slack! - [ResumUP](https://t.co/ajUFJFTD8F) – Website that converts your resume into an infographic - [Amino](https://t.co/xHxlDu3MhE) - Make more confident decisions about your health care - [Neutun](https://t.co/IDo66F9pkB) - Smartwatch app for tracking seizures - [Website](https://t.co/FX4BwTIGg9) - Hyper-local alerts target

195: Marco Altini - HRV4Training Dec 09, 2015

Show notes

**Summary:** In Episode #195 Ari interviews [Marco Altini](http://www.marcoaltini.com/) of [HRV4Training](http://www.hrv4training.com/blog)—an app designed to help people get in great shape with HRV training. Listen as Ari and JV talk about the value of HRV, how the HRV4Training app works, and how Marco got into app development. **Special Announcements:** ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a dedicated follower. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 27:07 – Introduction of Marco Altini - 27:35 – HRV measurements via smartphone cameras - 27:45 – Marco’s background - 28:40 – Think of solutions that employ your knowledge - 29:20 – Stress can greatly compromise Heart Rate Variability - 29:49 – By directing light at the finger, the light reflected back into the camera can determine blood flood, heart rate, etc. - 30:18 – Why people need to care about HRV?—it’s a strong marker of parasympathetic activity - 31:42 – The versatility of knowing your HRV - 33:03 – Determining the accuracy disparity between the camera-reader and a more traditional chest-reader (ECG) - 35:30 – The advantage of simple HRV tests - 37:40 – All ways do the HRV test at the same time, in the same position for consistency - 38:00 – Don’t do _anything_ (even read your email) that might impact your physiology before taking a baseline test **3 Key Points:** 1. Think of solutions that are rooted in that which you already know—it will help you save time and be more efficient. 2. Stress might be the single greatest influencer of Heart Rate Variability. 3. HRV is a wonderful marker for measuring overall health. **Resources Mentioned:** - [The #1 Mistake Parents Make When Arguing](http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2015/10/out-of-control-kids/) – From Barking up the Wrong Tree - [Using Food as Medicine](http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/10/18/clinical-nutrition-certification.aspx) – An article explaining how you can become legally allowed to prescribe food as medicine - [Spark](http://www.baronfig.com/pages/spark) – Inspiration on your phone and wrist - [Elegantt](http://elegantt.com/trello/?ref=producthunt) – A new plugin for Trello - [Studies.Show](http://studies.show/) – Want to know what studies show?—this is your site - [Press Record](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/apps/just-press-record/) – A simple new app designed to let you sync your audio recording across disparate devices - [How Productive People Start the Day](http://greatist.com/connect/how-productive-people-start-day?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed_http--greatistcom-) – From Greatest - [Howdy.ai](http://howdy.ai/?ref=producthunt) – For Slack users, a bot build to make you more effective - [Amino](https://amino.com/?ref=producthunt) – Find doctors to perfectly match your needs - [Neutun](http://neutun.com/?ref=producthunt) – Seizure tracking made easy - [Neighborhoods NYC](http://www.neighborhoods.nyc/welcome.html) – The official website on NYC’s diverse neighborhoods - [Chocomize](http://www.chocomize.com/?ref=producthunt) – Personalized chocolate gifts - [Sane Connect](http://www.saneconnect.com/?ref=producthunt) – Turn every employee into a sales person - [Starling](http://www.versame.com/?ref=producthunt) – A tracking system designed to help children - [Foodstirs](https://foodstirs.com/?ref=producthunt) – Creative baking care packages - [Autoimmune Flare Ups](http://www.medicaldaily.com/autoimmune-disease-flare-ups-may-be-triggered-certain-dietary-fats-others-might-357992) – How certain autoimmune diseases might actually be triggered by dietary fats - Crohn’s and Colitis Week – December 1st through the 7th - Call 1-844-i-do-less – Toll-Free number, Press “0” to speak with a Less Doing Certified Coach - Te

194: Mike Vardy - The Productivityist Dec 02, 2015

Show notes

Summary: In Episode #194 Ari interviews Mike Vardy of [The Productivityist](http://productivityist.com/). Listen as Ari and Mike talk about the value the productive space, and how developing a personal methodology for productivity can help individuals harness tools instead of letting productivity tools control them. ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you’re not already a dedicated follower. Time Stamped Show Notes: - 01:01 – Introduction to today’s show with Mike Vardy - 02:30 – Links - 12:02 – Less Doing Boot Camp - 13:43 – Speaking with Mike Vardy - 14:02 – Mike's background in productivity education - 15:37 – First steps in becoming more productive - 17:34 – [GTD](http://gettingthingsdone.com/) Principals - 19:53 – The people of GTD - 20:54 – Being productive vs. doing productive - 21:47 – The approach is more important than the app or tool. “Men can become the tools of their tools” - 23:14 – What aspects of productivity planning work well - 24:33 – Put personal back in productivity - 25:51 – [Sanebox](http://www.sanebox.com/l/upgrade-your-inbox-today/) and other email organizers - 27:04 – [Unroll Me](https://unroll.me/) - 27:52 – Productivity maintenance vs. growth - 28:41 – Mike's daily routines - 31:21 – Daily themes - 31:53 – Mike's Top 3 Tips to be More Productive - 31:55- Have a simple morning and evening routine - 32:15 – Write journal entries - 32:34 – Work by mode 3 Key Points: 1. There is a psychology to productivity—without the psychology, it can’t work. 2. Don’t let your tools take you over. 3. Develop a routine and stick to it—the benefits will be massive. Resources Mentioned: - [Pavlok Wristband –](http://buy.pavlok.com/) Pavlok Wristband’s safe electronic stimulus helps relieve users of bad habits like smoking, overeating, and more. - [Tap Slash](http://tapslash.com/) – Slash is a free keyboard for iPhone & iPad that makes it easy to share anything, without switching apps. Just tap "/" to unlock Places, GIFs, Music, Stickers, Videos, and much more. - [Instant App](http://instantapp.today/) – Instant tracks all your daily activities automatically so that you will be able to notice how you spend time on your smartphone. - [Easy Swag](http://easyswag.co/) – Easy Swag is powered by Large, a free office admin in Slack that gets your team anything hassle free. - [Synkio Music Library](http://synk.io/library) – Use Synkio’s to access music professionals who will manage your music and licensing needs. - [Startup Threads](https://www.startupthreads.com/) – StartupThreads is the easiest way to automatically send custom shirts and apparel to your loyal customers and fans, without having to hold inventory in your office. - [GTD](http://gettingthingsdone.com/) – ‘Getting Things Done’ is a productivity methodology. - [Sanebox](http://www.sanebox.com/l/upgrade-your-inbox-today/) – SaneBox works on top of your email account. It prioritizes important emails and summarizes the rest. - [Unroll Me](https://unroll.me/) – Unroll Me allows you to unsubscribe from subscriptions or combine your favorite subscriptions into one email. - [194MikeVardyOfProductivistInterview"\>Evernote](https://www.evernote.com/%3Ca%20href=) – vernote keeps all your writing in one place, from notes to lengthy research. - [The Productivityist](http://productivityist.com/) – Mick’s productivity business that provides productivity coaching, events, and podcasts. - Call 1-844-i-do-less – Toll-Free number, Press “0” to speak with a Less Doing Certified Coach - Text DOLESS – Text DOLESS to 33733 Credits: - Audio Engineering provided by [Chris Mottram](https://www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-mottram/96/b12/708) - Original Music provided by [Felix Bird](http://2014.felixbird.com/) - Show Notes provided by [Mallard

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected