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Fatherhood 101: How to Win Dad of the Year While Doing Your Life's Work (Intro) Jun 19, 2016

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Did you know the word "parenting" comes from the Latin "to bring forth"? Yep. Begs the question, what do YOU want to help bring forth in your kids?! In this class, we explore 10 of my favorite Ideas on how I'm approaching fatherhood and going for dad of the year while doing my life's work.

Interview: Make It Stick with Peter Brown Jun 18, 2016

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Want to learn about the science of successful learning? Then this is the book for you. Written by a story-teller and two of the world's leading cognitive scientists who have dedicated their careers to mastering memory + learning, the book is packed with wisdom on what works and what doesn't. Big Ideas we explore include mastery vs. fluency, the power of active retrieval (aka "the testing effect"), explaining stuff in your own words and the wisdom in the adage that whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.

PNTV: The Seventh Sense by Joshua Cooper Ramo Jun 17, 2016

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This book is very different than the types of books I usually focus on. It's not "self-development" per se; it's more like "state-development"—as in, the optimal politics for our nation and world. The main thrust of the book is that we are entering a revolutionary time, the era of "Great Connection." His primary focus is on a macro level. In our Note we focus on how we can apply this wisdom on an individual level. Big Ideas include a look at the #1 illness of our era and how to deal with it, why we need Hard Gatekeeping, the difference btwn complicated and complex and building a 10,000 year clock while answering the call to revolution.

Interview: Smarter Faster Better with Charles Duhigg Jun 16, 2016

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Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning NY Times journalist (and Harvard MBA) who wrote the best-selling book The Power of Habit in which he walked us through the science of building better habits. In this book, he walks us through the science of being productive so we can be smarter, faster and better at everything we do. It's a great book packed with fascinating stories and practical applications. Big Ideas we explore include the 2 keys to motivation, how to build your focus, the best way to set goals (think: Stretch + SMART), why disfluency helps learning and how productivity is all about choices.

PNTV: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca Jun 15, 2016

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Seneca was an old-school Roman statesman and one of history's leading Stoic philosophers. In this book he tells us that life is only short if you don't know how to use it and also gives us some tips on how to deal with challenging times and cultivate tranquility. Big Ideas we explore include making T.O.D.A.Y. the day, how to deal with being exiled (never know when it could happen ;), and why flexibility is the virtuous road to tranquility (and how to avoid the detours).

Micro Class: Purpose + Entrepreneurial Spirit Jun 14, 2016

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"As a predictor of later success in life, I would place my bet on strong entrepreneurial capacitites" says William Damon, one of the world's leading development psychologists. Here's a quick look at those 7 qualities.

PNTV: Success Through Stillness by Russell Simmons Jun 13, 2016

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Russell Simmons is often called the godfather of hip-hop. He's a fascinating guy and entrepreneur. This book is a quick, straight-to-the-point guide to meditation written in a style that makes you feel like you're having a chat with Russell. Super simple, fun, practical. Big Ideas we explore include: how to deal with the #1 excuse for not meditating, and the #2 excuses + how meditation benefits your focus + creativity and how make your amygdala quit acting like an annoying car alarm.

Optimal Sleep 101: How to Get a Great Night of Sleep to Optimize Your Energy, Mood and Mojo (Intro) Jun 12, 2016

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Sleep. It's the secret sauce to optimal living. In this class, explore my Top 10 favorite Big Ideas on how to create consistent, great night's of sleep to optimize your energy, mood and mojo. We'll start with why, unpack the kryptonites that get in the way, set some curfews and get you sleeping like a champ.

Interview: Presence with Amy Cuddy Jun 11, 2016

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Amy Cuddy is awesome. Her TED talk is the 2nd most popular ever. This book is just as good. Learn the science of cultivating your personal power to bring your boldest self to your biggest challenges. Big Ideas we explore: self-affirmation theory, priming + nudges, the magic of expanding your body to increase your power, iHunch (how's yours?), and the boldest you.

PNTV: The Path to Purpose by William Damon Jun 10, 2016

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This book is a scientific look at Purpose by one of the world's leading developmental psychologists—a powerful look at how to cultivate purpose in our children (and, for that matter, ourselves) and why it's so important. Big Ideas we explore include a definition of what it means to be purposeful (and a look at the alternatives), the #1 thing that gets in the way of discovering and creating purpose, 9 key things parents can do to help their kids with purpose, why entrepreneurial spirit is so important and a four-word mantra to reduce timidity and build courage and confidence.

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