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#281 - Life Hacks 203

Feb 11, 2021

Jonny and Yusef, co-founders of Propane Fitness, share their dynamic strategies for boosting productivity and fitness. They reveal quirky life hacks, like jotting ideas down on waterproof paper during shower thoughts. Discover the importance of planning your next day the night before and how music energizes your morning routine. They delve into the benefits of digital journaling with the app 'Day One', emphasize consistency in supplement routines, and entertain listeners with humorous anecdotes about weightlifting mishaps.

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ADVICE

Waterproof Notepad

Use a waterproof notepad in the shower to capture fleeting ideas.
This helps record thoughts that occur in an environment where typical note-taking methods are impractical.

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Safari for 2FA

Use Safari to auto-fill one-time passwords and two-factor authentication codes.
This simplifies online security and avoids the hassle of manually entering codes.

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Countdown Wake-Up

Count down from 10 and breathe deeply with each count to wake up.
This countdown technique creates a sense of urgency and increases oxygen intake, promoting alertness.

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Morning Musings and Tech Hacks

05:35 • 8min

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Innovative Dumbbell Training Techniques

13:59 • 4min

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Lifting Laughs and Life Hacks

17:37 • 23min

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Smart Solutions for Tangled Chargers

40:32 • 2min

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Mastering Productivity Through Prioritization

42:28 • 4min

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Conquering Procrastination

46:55 • 4min

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The Benefits of Digital Journaling: Capturing Life's Moments

50:54 • 2min

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The Power of Reflective Journaling

52:57 • 9min

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Consistency in Supplement Routines

01:01:40 • 2min

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Creatine, Notifications, and Tech Talks

01:03:22 • 12min

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Emoji Exploration and Effective Life Hacks

01:14:57 • 2min

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#11

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Getting Things Done

David Allen

Getting Things Done (GTD) is a personal productivity system developed by David Allen. The book provides a detailed methodology for managing tasks, projects, and information, emphasizing the importance of capturing all tasks and ideas, clarifying their meaning, organizing them into actionable lists, reviewing the system regularly, and engaging in the tasks. The GTD method is designed to reduce stress and increase productivity by externalizing tasks and using a trusted system to manage them. The book is divided into three parts, covering the overview of the system, its implementation, and the deeper benefits of integrating GTD into one's work and life.

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Red Rising

Ted Starkey

In 'Red Rising: The Washington Capitals Story', Ted Starkey chronicles the transformation and resurgence of the Washington Capitals. The book includes original interviews with key figures from the team, providing a detailed and personal look at the team's history, challenges, and successes.

#456

• Mentioned in 67 episodes

The Happiness Hypothesis

Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

Jonathan Haidt

In 'The Happiness Hypothesis,' Jonathan Haidt delves into the nature of happiness, fulfillment, and meaning. He discusses the division of the self into two parts: the primitive limbic system and the rational neocortex, using the metaphor of a rider and an elephant to explain the relationship between conscious and unconscious processes. Haidt examines 'Great Ideas' from ancient thinkers like Plato, Buddha, and Jesus, and evaluates them in light of contemporary psychological research. He argues that happiness is influenced by both internal and external factors, including biological set points, life conditions, and voluntary activities. The book also explores the importance of social relationships, the role of adversity in personal growth, and the concept of 'vital engagement' in work and life.

Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for another Life Hacks episode.

Sit back & enjoy as we run through our favourite tools, apps, websites, strategies & resources for a productive and efficient life.

Expect to learn why I brought a potato to a podcast, my biggest productivity tip for 2021, how Jonny is generating ideas in the shower, Yusef's favourite journalling app, how to ensure you never miss your creatine again and much more...

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Extra Stuff:

Buy a Waterproof paper & pencil - https://amzn.to/2LkqHBm

Be careful with 2FA and use Safari.

Count down from 10 and breathe fast to wake up.

Powerhooks - https://www.thegymrevolution.co.uk/index.php/brands/other-brands/power-hooks.html

Miniature Taser to light candles - https://amzn.to/3rcDdlq

Turn on music & do some mobility for energy.

Have a sacred training playlist.

Evernote Legacy - https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052560314-Install-an-older-version-of-Evernote

Find joy today.