

The Important Thing
Michael Lopp
The Important Thing with Michael ("Rands") Lopp and Lyle Troxell. Let's spend a few minutes of your life listening and learning about an Important Thing.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 3, 2022 • 12min
The One About Checkboxes
In our 46th episode, we get stuck in a place of talking about doing things. Seems like a good episode to land at the beginning of the year.

Dec 27, 2021 • 18min
The One About Those Shelves
Welcome back. In our 46th episode, we're talking about the new shelves in the cave. They're big. Like huge. It's so good to be talking with you all again.

Jan 31, 2021 • 13min
The One About The Mandalorian
SECRET EPISODE. 45 episodes in and we're talking the Mandalorian. Seismic charges? We have them. Bobo's Boom Stick? Yup. Lopp and Lyle talking about the most important things.

Jan 15, 2021 • 45min
The One about Small Things, Done Well
In our 44th episode, we walk through the first chapters of Lopp's 3rd book. Learning to deal with endless meetings, understanding The Situation™, and learning that people often just want to be seen. Spend 45 minutes with Lyle and Lopp talking about important things.

Nov 25, 2020 • 21min
The One about Bingeworthy Shows
In our 43rd episode, we recommend shows you just gotta binge this holiday season during our end times. (Recorded November 2020)

Sep 13, 2020 • 14min
The One About Charlotte
Our much delayed 42nd episode, which was recorded pre-Pandemic, we giggle a bit because we have not been giggling enough. In this episode, we discuss why Rands names his bikes and cars, which results in some helpful therapy. Also, stickers are discussed. (Recorded in February 2020)

Apr 20, 2020 • 16min
The One About Writing a Book, Pt. 2
In our 41st episode, we continue the discussion regarding how to write a book. Start with a clever name, find a publisher... and then write a lot. That's about it. Ok, it's harder than that. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)

Apr 11, 2020 • 11min
The One About Networking
In our 40th episode, we are talking about the practice of networking. Who does it, why they do it, and the very expected and random value that sometimes emerges from it. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020)

Apr 3, 2020 • 20min
The One About Verklempt
In the 39th episode, recorded in a pre-COVID world, we talk about love letters, the challenges of speaking, and the timely pause. (Recorded on February 24th, 2020.)

Apr 1, 2020 • 19min
The One About the Little Things
In the 38th, we lighten it up a bit. Not a lot. A bit. Finding solace in very strange times. Finding comfort while the world appears to be shutting down. Ok, it's a little lighter than that. Recorded on March 18th, 2020.


