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Feb 20, 2021 • 10min

143: [Part 1] 10 Things That Immediately Happen When Real Leadership Shows Up by Benjamin Hardy on Entrepreneurship

Benjamin Hardy tells us 10 things that immediately happen when real leadership shows up.Episode 143: [Part 1] 10 Things that Immediately Happen when Real Leadership Shows Up by Benjamin Hardy on EntrepreneurshipBenjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children.The original post is located here: https://medium.com/the-mission/10-things-that-immediately-happen-when-real-leadership-shows-up-c16658c1a21 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 19, 2021 • 12min

142: 10 Things I Learned At The 2013 World Domination Summit by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Facing Fear

Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares 10 lessons she learned at the 2013 World Domination Summit.Episode 142: 10 Things I Learned At The 2013 World Domination Summit by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Facing FearElana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was nominated as a UCLA Exceptional Physician.The original post is located here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/wds-2013/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 18, 2021 • 12min

141: Beyond the 10,000 Hour Rule: Richard Hamming and the Messy Art of Becoming Great by Cal Newport on Excellence

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about achieving greatness and going beyond the 10,000 hour rule.Episode 141: Beyond the 10,000 Hour Rule: Richard Hamming and the Messy Art of Becoming Great by Cal Newport on ExcellenceCal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/08/09/beyond-the-10000-hour-rule-richard-hamming-and-the-messy-art-of-becoming-great/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 17, 2021 • 9min

140: How to Get Paid for What You Love by Chris Guillebeau on Pursuing Entrepreneurial Passions

Chris Guillebeau teaches you how to get paid for what you love.Episode 140: How to Get Paid for What You Love by Chris Guillebeau on Pursuing Entrepreneurial PassionsChris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday.The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-get-paid-for-what-you-love/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 16, 2021 • 11min

139: Don't Learn to Code by Ryan Hoover on Tech Startups & Building Skillsets

Ryan Hoover encourages you to not learn how to code.Episode 139: Don't Learn to Code by Ryan Hoover on Tech Startups & Building SkillsetsRyan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web.The original post is located here:https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dont-learn-to-code-cfd1d672fe04 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 15, 2021 • 11min

138: The Network Effect Isn't Good Enough by Nir Eyal & Sangeet Paul Choudary on Nir And Far on Acquiring Users

Nir Eyal & Sangeet Paul Choudary talk about why the Network Effect isn't good enough.Episode 138: The Network Effect Isn't Good Enough by Nir Eyal & Sangeet Paul Choudary on Nir And Far on Acquiring UsersNir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products.In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today.Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn).Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2012/11/the-network-effect-isnt-good-enough.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 14, 2021 • 10min

137: 10 More Reasons You Need to Quit Your Job Right Now! By James Altucher on Enjoying Work & Finding Happiness

James Altucher shares another 10 reasons that you need to quit your job.Episode 137: 10 More Reasons You Need to Quit Your Job Right Now! By James Altucher on Enjoying Work & Finding HappinessJames Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/10-reasons-need-quit-your-job-right-now/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 13, 2021 • 11min

136: How To Get More Likes On A Facebook Page by Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits on Social Media Network Marketing

Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits talks about how to get more likes on a Facebook page.Episode 136: How To Get More Likes On A Facebook Page by Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits on Social Media Network MarketingJoe Fier & Matt Wolfe are the co-founders of Evergreen Profits and absolutely LOVE showing people how simple it really is to get seen online in competitive industries. They get pumped up to share their system of driving targeted traffic that turns into leads and sales to business owners who want to scale (but have failed in the past). They aren't an agency (they're pretty much the anti-agency).They started in business together 13 years ago and haven't stopped learning, testing, and scaling since.They also started their podcasting career in 2010 and it's been their passion ever since. Now they have a fast growing digital marketing podcast called Hustle and Flowchart. It gives listeners an opportunity to learn uncommon ways to live and work that allow for a happier and more profitable life.Today, Matt & Joe focus on growing their show, putting a ton of free value into the world, and investing and advising in digital businesses and podcasts.The original post can be found here: https://evergreenprofits.com/how-to-get-more-likes-on-facebook-page/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2021 • 9min

135: Do You Really Need a CFO by Dr. Jeff Cornwall on Entrepreneurial Hiring Decisions

Dr. Jeff Cornwall asks if you really need a CFO.Episode 135: Do You Really Need a CFO by Dr. Jeff Cornwall on Entrepreneurial Hiring DecisionsDr. Cornwall has spent more than forty years as a serial entrepreneur and teacher of entrepreneurs. In the 1970’s he started several small businesses and was involved in various family ventures. In the late 1980’s, following several years in academics, Dr. Cornwall co-founded Atlantic Behavioral Health Systems in Raleigh, NC and spent nearly a decade leading the company as President/CEO. After growing to more than 300 employees, he and his partners sold most of their healthcare holdings. After the sale, Dr. Cornwall decided it was time to return to the classroom to share his experience and knowledge with aspiring entrepreneurs. Dr. Cornwall remains active as an entrepreneur with the digital content venture he co-founded in 2014, Entrepreneurial Mind, LLC.Dr. Cornwall’s blog, which launched in 2003, is among the most popular blogs focusing on small business and entrepreneurship. It was named One of the 100 Best Websites for Entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine. His writing has been quoted in Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, and US News and World Report. He is a contributor to Forbes. He has authored nine books and numerous articles on entrepreneurship.The original post is located here:https://drjeffcornwall.com/2020/09/28/do-you-really-need-a-cfo/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 11, 2021 • 10min

134: How Do I Quit My Job? AND How to Develop a Brand by Chalene Johnson on Becoming an Influencer

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares two short posts about how to quit your job and how to develop a brand.Episode 134: How Do I Quit My Job? AND How to Develop a Brand by Chalene Johnson on Becoming an InfluencerChalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same.The original post is located here: http://www.chalenejohnson.com/goals/how-do-i-quit-my-job/ & http://www.chalenejohnson.com/goals/how-to-develop-a-brand/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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