Best Cal Walters Podcasts (2025)

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123: General Stan McChrystal — How to Face Fear, Pivot from Failure, and Live a Disciplined Life 57:48

9d ago57:48

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➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Discover Your Core Values: https://calwalters.me/course Get On Character by General McChrystal: https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/about/books/detail/2025/01/04/on-character--choices-that-define-a-life Follow Stan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanmcchrystal/ Learn about th…

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"Tiny Experiments": a 1-1-1-1-1 pact 13:27

2M ago13:27

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Microwaving another bag of broccoli That was the 1 habit I wanted to work on. The rest of the 1-1-1-1-1 pact * 1 habit * 10 pages * 100 reps * 1000 words * 10000 steps Which adds up to 11,111 and maps to * Habit building * Reading * Weightlifting * Writing * and Walking Initially I'm aiming for 500 days but I want to do these daily for the rest of …

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122: Will Acuff — Find Joy in Life's Struggles 45:24

2M ago45:24

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➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Discover Your Core Values: https://calwalters.me/course Get Will's book: https://noelevatortoeverest.com/ Learn about Corner to Corner: https://cornertocorner.org/ In this conversation, Will Acuff shares his journey of finding joy amidst life's challenges, particularly …

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121: Dr. Steve Graves — Work-Life Balance Tools to Win at Home and at Work 46:38

2M ago46:38

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Sign up for The Intentional Letter: https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Discover Your Core Values Course: https://courses.calwalters.me/offers/DmXNju9f/checkout The Work-Life Balance Toolbox: https://www.stephenrgraves.com/balance Steve's book, Flourishing (for free!): https://www.stephenrgraves.com/flourish Cornerstone+ Membership: https://www.co…

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120: Katie Quesada — Master Storytelling with Story Expert to Fortune 500 Companies 53:50

2M ago53:50

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➡️ Sign up for my Intentional Letter: https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Follow Katie's work: https://katiequesada.com/ In this conversation, storytelling expert Katie Quesada discusses the profound impact of storytelling on personal and professional lives. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in leadership, how it can create emotional c…

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119: Rich Diviney — Navy SEAL Secrets to Master Stress with Retired Navy SEAL Commander 1:00:50

3M ago1:00:50

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Get weekly insights from me: https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Take the Attributes Assessment (make sure you use coupon code INTENTIONALLEADER15 to get 15% off at check out): https://theattributes.com/assessment-tool Get Rich's new book, Masters of Uncertainty: https://www.amazon.com/Masters-Uncertainty-Navy-Stress-Success/dp/B0DMGYW5YH/ref=sr_1…

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118: Alison Wood Brooks — Make Great Conversations Easy with Proven Strategies from Harvard Expert 1:04:12

3M ago1:04:12

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Subscribe to the Intentional Letter (my weekly newsletter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DHP2Eahxjm0 Alison Wood Brooks is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School. She teaches an award-winning course in the MBA curriculum cal…

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117: Charles Feltman — A Simple Framework for Building (and Rebuilding) Trust that Every Leader Needs 57:43

4M ago57:43

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Subscribe to the Intentional Letter (my weekly newsletter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Get the The Thin Book of Trust. Cal and Charles Feltman delve into the intricate nature of trust, exploring its biological underpinnings and the personal experiences that shape our propensity to trust or distrust others. They discuss the importance of s…

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116: Mark Miller — Chick-fil-A's Secret Sauce for Building Leaders and Creating a Culture of High Performance 52:17

4M ago52:17

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Sign up to receive The Intentional Letter: https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Follow Intentional Leader: https://calwalters.me Take Mark Miller's Quicksand Assessment by texting BeSmart (no spaces) to 66866 Get in touch with Mark Miller: 678-612-8441 [email protected] https://leadeveryday.com Mark Miller, former vice president of high perform…

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115: Juliet Funt — Productivity Expert Tackles Task Saturation in the Military 58:19

7M ago58:19

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Discover Your Unique Core Values: https://calwalters.me/course Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_ZF6AG_9ZylHul1O5wHhg Connect with Juliet Funt: https://www.julietfunt.com/military/ Get Juliet's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Think-Reclaim-Creativity-Busyness/dp/0062970259 00:00 Introduction to Task Saturation and Overload 0…

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114: Brigadier General Shane Reeves — How West Point is Preparing Leaders for Uncertainty and Ambiguity 59:05

8M ago59:05

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Gain clarity with my Core Values course: https://calwalters.me/course Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vn6ZwWWcFZw Learn more about West Point, the world's preeminent leader development institution: https://www.westpoint.edu/ In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal speaks with Brigadier General Shane Reeves, the Dean…

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113: Graham Cochrane — Be a Rebel, Learn to Dream Again, and Create a Clear Vision for Your Life and Leadership 1:01:58

9M ago1:01:58

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Discover Your Unique Core Values: https://calwalters.me/course Graham Cochrane is a TEDx and keynote speaker, 7 figure entrepreneur, and bestselling author of How To Get Paid For What You Know and Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following The Crowd (2024). Get a copy of Rebel: https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Find-Yourself-Following-Crowd/dp/1637745656 He …

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112: Dr. Steven Stein — How to Gain Emotional Intelligence and Build Hardiness as a Leader 45:13

10M ago45:13

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Quick Gain Clarity with my Discover Your Core Values Mini Course: https://calwalters.me/course Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@intentionalleader_calwalters Learn more about Dr. Stein's work: https://stevenstein.com/ Dr. Steven Stein is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author and sought-after spe…

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111: Charlie Watkins (Pt. 2) — Worth the Wait: Selling Business for 11X More | Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success through Partnership with God 53:46

11M ago53:46

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Save Time and Avoid Regrets with my Discover Your Core Values Mini Course: https://calwalters.me/course Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1ki9gIkx54g Purchase Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success Through Partnership with God: https://thrownorocks.com Charlie Watkins is a Christian husband, father, grandfather and leader. He c…

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110: Charlie Watkins (Pt. 1) — How Forgiveness Breeds Success | Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success through Partnership with God 50:25

11M ago50:25

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Save Time and Avoid Regrets with my Discover Your Core Values Mini Course: https://calwalters.me/course Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1ki9gIkx54g Purchase Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success Through Partnership with God: https://thrownorocks.com Charlie Watkins is a Christian husband, father, grandfather and leader. He c…

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109: Julian Treasure — Top TED Speaker and Speaking Expert on How to Speak So People Want to Listen 50:14

11M ago50:14

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Follow me at: https://calwalters.me/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@intentionalleader_calwalters Make Decision Making Easier with my Core Values Mini Course: https://courses.calwalters.me/offers/DmXNju9f/checkout Julian Treasure is a top-rated international speaker on sound and the critical communication skills of listening and speaking. Collect…

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108: Jamie Winship — How to Avoid an Identity Crisis and Discover Your True Calling 1:29:26

11M ago1:29:26

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Follow Cal at https://calwalters.me/ Get back time and make decision making easier by discovering your core values: https://courses.calwalters.me/offers/DmXNju9f/checkout Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to areas of the world that experience the highest levels of conflict. After a distinguished career in law enfor…

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107: Dr. Anna Lembke — Find Joy and Focus in a Dopamine-Overloaded World 1:00:29

1y ago1:00:29

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Discover Your Core Values with my Mini-Course: https://courses.calwalters.me/offers/DmXNju9f/ Checkout Get Dr. Lemke's great book, Dopamine Nation: https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/152474672X Preorder the Official Dopamine Nation Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593476212?tag=randohouseinc7986-20 Dr. …

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106: Dr. Michael Norton — The Ritual Effect 41:32

1y ago41:32

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Take Dr. Norton's Ritual Quiz Michael Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He has studied human behavior as it relates to love and inequality, time and money, and happiness and grief. He is the author of The Ritual Effect and the coauthor—with Elizabeth Dunn—of Happy Money: The Scienc…

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105: Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps — The Score That Matters 1:01:09

1y ago1:01:09

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Get instant access to my new Discover Your Core Values Mini Course People love to keep score. Managers keep score of a range of business metrics: market share, revenue, profit margin, growth rate. In our personal lives, social media has us keeping score by likes and followers. These external scores are outcome-driven and serve as proof of our succe…

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104: Dr. Amy Edmondson — The Science of Failing Well 44:53

1y ago44:53

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We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we’re often torn between two “failure cultures”: one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often. The trouble is that both approaches lack the crucial distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. As a result, we miss the opportunity to fai…

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138: "Feel Good Productivity" by Ali Abdaal 28:38

1+ y ago28:38

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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103: Clay Scroggins — How You Can Lead When You're Not in Charge 41:46

1+ y ago41:46

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Subscribe to Intentional Leader on YouTube! Link is here: https://youtube.com/@intentionalleader_calwalters?si=NgU1Ui98hTofWc2I On this episode of Intentional Leader, we learn from speaker, author, and pastor Clay Scroggins on how to lead when we're not in charge. The reality is that most of us have a boss or supervisor, so how do we lead through i…

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137 - h woo, Fourth Wing, Shogun, Feel Good Productivity, Predator 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

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A content diet review to start the new year. Aiming for weekly but we’ll see! Trying to get back into podcasting by focusing on audio-only. Also check out my latest Shorts. (1) Journey to Michelin chef * YouTube: h woo “i think i want to be a michelin star cook” * Book: “Show Your Work” by Austin Kleon * YouTube: Sam Sulek * YouTube: Matt Choi (2) …

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136: NBA x "Same as Ever" by Morgan Housel 25:18

1+ y ago25:18

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Sharing some takeaways from “Same as Ever” by Morgan Housel and how they connect to the NBA from a casual watcher. * Best Story Wins: MVP narratives * Wild Numbers: Why watch games when you can watch highlights for an hour * Calm Plants the Seeds for Crazy: Load balancing plants the seeds for the In-Season Tournament * Does Not Compute: You miss 27…

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102: Brian Johnson — How to Activate Your Heroic Potential, Fight Negative Thinking, Create Better Habits, and Live with Areté 1:21:11

1+ y ago1:21:11

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The views expressed on this podcast and page are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army, DoD, or the US Government. I'm so pumped to welcome Brian Johnson to the podcast! Check out Brian's brand new book: Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Download the Heroic app f…

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135: Creativity tips (from an aspiring demon) 22:12

1+ y ago22:12

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I moved all the episodes and the feed to Substack! We’ll see how this goes. On this week’s episode, I recorded in the car and tried to come up with some creativity takeaways from “Demon 79” * No one likes the horns look, what do you want me to look like? (Share those guilty pleasures!) * Use a list! (When you have to eat a frog, procrastinate with …

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134: How the midwit meme explains everything (and other lessons from podcasts) | George Mack, Kevin Kelly, Cal Newport, Ryen Russillo, Alex Hormozi 22:24

1+ y ago22:24

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Notes on the podcasts I listened to recently Not Investment Advice: "George Mack: Ignored Ideas, Creativity Hacks, Game Psychology, US vs. UK & Finding The Right Metrics" David Perell: "Kevin Kelly: On Fame, Structuring Ideas, Writing Books, and Founding Wired Magazine" Deep Questions with Cal Newport: "Ep. 263: Overhaul Your Life" The Ryen Russill…

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133: Creativity x NYC (Or: My coffee/gym/dinner in different apartments) 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

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I talk about my coffee/gym/dinner routines when living in 3 different apartments in New York. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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132: "Stolen Focus" 35:43

1+ y ago35:43

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Book notes on "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention" by Johann Hari This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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131: MMA x Creativity (Mental Model Arts) 17:04

1+ y ago17:04

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Applying MMA concepts to creativity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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130: The Bear, David Chang (and lessons from "Eat a Peach") 15:48

2y ago15:48

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Lessons from David Chang's book "Eat a Peach" shoved through the lens of "The Bear" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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101: Dr. Chevy Cook — On Leadership Lessons from the Secretary of the Army, Finishing a PhD in Character Development, and How to Manage Energy 1:14:52

2y ago1:14:52

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It's great to welcome Dr. Chevy Cook back to the podast! Chevy was on the show for Episode 36, but a lot has happened since that interview. We catch up on him finishing his PhD, serving as the speechwriter for the 25th Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Christine Wormuth, completing the Battalion Commander Assessment Program (BCAP), and taking co…

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129: "The Last Action Heroes" 27:13

2y ago27:13

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Book notes for "The Last Action Heroes" by Nick de Semlyen This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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HtbaC #5: Avoid "I'll do anything for you" (fight for the job x work work work) 12:29

2y ago12:29

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Let’s see… here’s an automated summary: Rule number five in becoming a chef is to fight for the job you want and aim for a kitchen that pushes you beyond your skills and comfort zone.When going for a job interview at a restaurant, show up early, look presentable, and bring all your equipment in case you're asked to start immediately.Don't give up o…

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100: Juliet Funt — A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work 47:06

2y ago47:06

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Featured in top media outlets such as Forbes, CNBC, and Fast Company, Juliet Funt is a globally renowned keynote speaker, tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500, founder and CEO of the efficiency training firm, Juliet Funt Group. Juliet is the author of A Minute to Think, nominated for the Next Big Idea Club curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Pink, Su…

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HtbaC #4: See mastery in the world (with the internet) 8:36

2y ago8:36

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Broaden your horizons: Travel the world physically and digitally, absorb the diverse cultures, cuisines, art, history, and languages. Immerse yourself in experiences and use those to fuel your creativity, as cooking is about more than just preparing a dish. Don't let the language barrier be an excuse, and be open to every experience, even if it's u…

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How to be a Creator #3: Recognize the intersections 8:56

2y ago8:56

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Shout out ChatGPT for this summary: In this recording, I share my thoughts on the importance of intersections and imitation in creativity. Drawing from David Chang's "Eat a Peach" and Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an Artist", I argue that aspiring creators should cast their nets wide and cultivate a broad set of skills.How, you ask?Well, it involves ste…

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How to be a Creator #2: Do what everyone else is doing. Do what everyone else isn't doing. 12:30

2y ago12:30

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FIRST: THANK YOU to prior subscribers. I understand if you unsubscribe because I haven’t sent anything in like years and now will be emailing more frequently. (Or for like 4 days straight before another years-long hiatus…) A ChatGPT summary of what I blabbed about on the mic. Get ready for some mind-bending tips to be a better creator. Ditch that c…

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How to be a Creator #1: Start finding your voice 15:13

2y ago15:13

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Trying to find a format that I can keep up. Here’s the—I know, I know—ChatGPT summary of what I just recorded: The user talks about starting a daily 10-minute podcast, inspired by David Chang's book "Eat a Peach" and Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an Artist." They plan to discuss each of the 33 rules for becoming a chef from Chang's book and each lesson …

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99: Doug Jones — Lessons from Ranger School, Achieving Excellence in Physical Fitness, and How to Stay Sharp as a Leader 1:08:27

2y ago1:08:27

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After graduating from West Point (where I’m pretty sure Doug was the #1 ranked cadet in our class in physical fitness, which is incredible, but I couldn’t get a straight answer from Doug on that fact), Doug commissioned as an infantry officer, graduated from Ranger School, and then went on to leave at several different levels at home and in combat.…

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128: "Interviews with the Masters" - Paul Graham chapter 20:01

2y ago20:01

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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129: "Make Something Wonderful" - Steve Jobs Archive 30:52

2y ago30:52

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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127: "Physical: 100" (and we're BACK) 26:24

2y ago26:24

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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Takeaways: "Someday is Today" by Matthew Dicks | #126 29:20

2+ y ago29:20

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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125: Creativity x Fitness - Consistency, Classics, and Crane Kicks (3 links) 16:30

2+ y ago16:30

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1. Consistency: Indie Hackers #267: The Path to $3M in 3 Years as a Solopreneur with Justin Welsh 2. Classics: Ray Dalio: Principles 3. Crane Kicks: "Fat Loss Happens on Monday" by Josh Hillis and Dan John This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.…

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124: The Psychology of Fitness: 19, 20 WRAP UP 18:36

2+ y ago18:36

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Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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98: Simone Askew — On Being the First Black Female First Captain at West Point, Authentic Leadership, and Advice for Mentors 47:22

2+ y ago47:22

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It's great to be back after taking a few months off! I'm really excited about all we can learn together in 2023! Today I have the privilege of sharing my interview with Simone Askew. In 2017, she became the first African American woman to earn the role of First Captain, the leader of the Corps of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West…

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123: The Psychology of Fitness: 16, 17, 18 13:51

2+ y ago13:51

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Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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122: The Psychology of Fitness: 13, 14, 15 24:01

2+ y ago24:01

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Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.comBy Francis

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