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Jan 21, 2021 • 12min

113: The Passion Trap: How the Search for Your Life's Work is Making Your Working Life Miserable by Cal Newport

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about the dangers of constantly seeking passion.Episode 113: The Passion Trap: How the Search for Your Life's Work is Making Your Working Life Miserable by Cal NewportCal 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: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2010/10/16/the-passion-trap-how-the-search-for-your-lifes-work-is-making-your-working-life-miserable/ 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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Jan 20, 2021 • 8min

112: Doubt by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Overcoming Self-Doubt & Working Hard to Achieve Goals

Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry talks about doubt.Episode 112: Doubt by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Overcoming Self-Doubt & Working Hard to Achieve GoalsElana 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/doubt/ 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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Jan 19, 2021 • 9min

111: What A-Players Do That You Don't by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Getting Things Done & Achieving Your Goals)

Nir Eyal talks about the differences between you and A-playersEpisode 111: What A-Players Do That You Don't by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Getting Things Done & Achieving Your Goals)Nir 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/what-players-do-that-you-dont/ 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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Jan 18, 2021 • 9min

110: Little Moments, or How to Give a Great Speech by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Public Speaking

Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge talks about how to give a great speech.Episode 110: Little Moments, or How to Give a Great Speech by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Public SpeakingVitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley & Sons and have translated into eight languages.The original post is located here: https://contrarianedge.com/little-moments-give-great-speech/ 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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Jan 17, 2021 • 9min

109: [Part 2] A Training Program for Single-Tasking & Focus by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Time Management

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a training program for single-tasking and focus. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 109: [Part 2] A Training Program for Single-Tasking & Focus by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Time ManagementLeo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/single-tasking/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested 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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Jan 16, 2021 • 10min

108: [Part 1] A Training Program for Single-Tasking & Focus by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Time Management

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a training program for single-tasking and focus. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 108: [Part 1] A Training Program for Single-Tasking & Focus by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Time ManagementLeo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/single-tasking/ 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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Jan 15, 2021 • 13min

107: Five Hard Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Starting Up by Ryan Hoover on Entrepreneurship Advice

Ryan Hoover encourages you to ask yourself five hard questions before starting a business.Episode 107: Five Hard Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Starting Up by Ryan Hoover on Entrepreneurship AdviceRyan 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 posts are located here:https://medium.com/@rrhoover/five-hard-questions-you-should-ask-yourself-before-starting-up-6fb1ca109fef 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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Jan 14, 2021 • 8min

106: 3 Powerful Ways To Get Your Next Email Opened by Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits on Mailing List Subscribers

Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits shares three powerful ways to get your next email opened.Episode 106: 3 Powerful Ways To Get Your Next Email Opened by Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits on Mailing List SubscribersJoe 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/email-opened/ 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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Jan 13, 2021 • 10min

105: Most People Are Evil Idiots. Now What by James Altucher on Overcoming Rejection As An Entrepreneur

James Altucher tells us what to do with all the evil idiots of the world.Episode 105: Most People Are Evil Idiots. Now What by James Altucher on Overcoming Rejection As An EntrepreneurJames 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/most-people-are-evil-idiots/ 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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Jan 12, 2021 • 11min

104: An Excerpt from the book Move the Needle: Yarns from an Unlikely Entrepreneur by Shelley Brander

Author Shelley Brander shares an excerpt from her book titled Move the Needle: Yarns from an Unlikely Entrepreneur.Episode 104: An Excerpt from the book Move the Needle: Yarns from an Unlikely Entrepreneur by Shelley BranderPeople always ask Shelley Brander what possessed her to leave the successful advertising firm she founded with her husband to open a local yarn store. And then they wonder how that one storefront grew into an e-commerce business, and from there into a global movement to Knit the World Together. In Move the Needle, Shelley shares stories from her life to show that you can pursue your life's passions--both personal and professional--no matter how quirky or impossible they may seem to everyone around you.More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Move-Needle-Yarns-Unlikely-Entrepreneur/dp/1401960553 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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