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Micro Class: The Gift of Greatness Sep 06, 2016

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When you look at EXTRAORDINARY performers do you find yourself saying, "Wow. They must have been born with something special?" If so, remember: SO WERE YOU.

PNTV: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Sep 06, 2016

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John Maxwell is one of the world's leading authorities on leadership. He's trained millions (literally) of leaders and has written over 50 (!) books that have sold over 13 million copies—this one alone has sold over 3 million copies. After a super quick look at the 21 Laws, Big Ideas we explore: The Law of Process (aka: Leaders are learners), the foundation of leadership (= trust), leaders are practical AND visionary, the law of victory (!), and your legacy—what will people say when you die? + What's your "life sentence"?

PNTV: Discourses by Epictetus Sep 05, 2016

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Epictetus is known as one of the world's leading Stoic philosophers. (Along with Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, the three make up a very interesting bunch.) Epictetus was a former slave turned philosopher who lived from 55-135 (a little later than Seneca and before Aurelius). This book is a transcription of the informal lectures Epictetus gave to his students. It's awesome. Big Ideas we explore: why Hercules needed challenges (and so do you), what figs can teach us about greatness, the good + the bad + the indifferent and how to tell the difference, "impressions" and the tricks they play, and the fact NOW is the time to live this stuff.

Learning 101: The Science of How We Learn and Make Things Stick (Efficiently) (Intro) Sep 04, 2016

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Did you know there's a science (+ art!) to learning? Yep. In this class, I'm excited to share some of my favorite Big Ideas on how to learn + make things stick–efficiently! Whether you're a student, parent or life-long learner, I hope you enjoy!

Interview: True to Form with Eric Goodman Sep 03, 2016

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Eric Goodman is the creator of Foundation Training. If you've ever had back or neck or other physical pain, this book might be just what your doctor forgot to order. And, of course, if you're just looking to take your energy to the next level, this is a gem. In the Note, we take a quick look at why gravity + sitting/bad posture = compression and why that's so bad plus how to deal with it as we become fluent in a new movement language and have fun becoming perpetual motion machines.

PNTV: Iconoclast by Gregory Berns Sep 02, 2016

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Wonder what the iconoclast's brain looks like? Well, that's what this book is all about. Our guide is Gregory Berns, one of the world's leading pioneers (iconoclasts?) in the field of neuroeconomics. Berns is a professor in the department of Psychiatry and Economics and at the Goizeta Business School at Emory University. This book is a fascinating look at the three primary facets of the iconoclast's brain (perception + courage + social skills), brought to life via research studies and biographical sketches of modern iconoclasts. Big Ideas we cover: how to change the way you see the world, how to control your fear and how to build your social skills (hint: be a good human).

Micro Class: Good Food Sep 01, 2016

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Dallas and Melissa Hartwig tell us good food passes four tests. Here they are.

Micro Class: Purpose Formula Aug 30, 2016

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The Purpose Formula has three parts. How do you fill in the bubbles? Where do your skills and joy meet the world's needs?

PNTV: On Becoming a Leader by Warren Bennis Aug 29, 2016

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Warren Bennis is one of the world's leading authorities on leadership. This is, as Peter Drucker puts it, his "most important book." Big Ideas we explore include the basic ingredients of leadership (#1 = Guiding Vision!), the importance of self-invention (hint: write your own story!), the power of trusting ourselves, choosing to express ourselves rather than prove ourselves, how to cultivate trust, and becoming a world-class leader.

Micro Class: Soul o2 Aug 28, 2016

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Welcome to OPTIMIZE Airlines. Please fasten your seatbelts and... remember that if cabin pressure changes you need to give yourself oxygen before trying to help others!

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