Best Daniel Scrivner Podcasts (2025)

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#066 - Leaving Religion with Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren 49:20

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20d ago49:20

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychology professor Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren about the topic of leaving religion and his new book, Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion. They discuss why people leave religion, what it feels like when personal beliefs no longer match religious teachings, what parts of religion stay w…

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#065 - Trauma & PTSD with Dr. Patricia Resick 45:56

2M ago45:56

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychiatry & trauma expert, Dr. Patricia Resick. They discuss the difference between trauma and ordinary negative events, the defining features of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), how our thoughts can keep us stuck in distress, and what helps people truly heal. For more o…

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#064 - Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning with Dr. Joe Pierre 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychiatrist and author Dr. Joe Pierre about his new book, False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things that Aren't True. They discuss how the internet has changed the way we learn and absorb information, how human thinking often diverges from objectiv…

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#063 - Solitude with Dr. Thuy-vy Nguyen 55:32

4M ago55:32

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with experimental psychologist Dr. Thuy-vy Nguyen about solitude and her book, Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone, co-authored along with Netta Weinstein and Heather Hansen. They discuss the difference between solitude and loneliness, the benefits of embracing solitude, what happens …

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#062 - ADHD & Adolescence with Dr. Gilly Kahn 54:33

5M ago54:33

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Gilly Kahn about ADHD in adolescence and her upcoming debut book Allow Me to Interrupt: A Psychologist Reveals the Emotional Truth Behind Women's ADHD. They discuss sex differences in the presentation of ADHD symptoms, the upside of ADHD thinking patterns, how reje…

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#061 - Raising Resilient Children with Dr. Tovah Klein 1:03:04

6M ago1:03:04

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychology professor & author Dr. Tovah Klein about raising resilient children and her new book, Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty. They discuss why parents need to look inward before trying to change their child's behavior, making your child feel s…

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#060 - Executive Skills in Children with Dr. Richard & Colin Guare 59:00

7M ago59:00

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Richard & Colin Guare about executive skills in children and their new book, the 2nd edition of Smart But Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential. They discuss how parents can distinguish ability from motivational deficits, the importan…

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#059 - Tribal Culture with Dr. Michael Morris 1:02:03

8M ago1:02:03

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with cultural psychologist Dr. Michael Morris about tribal culture and his new book, Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together. They discuss the important elements of culture, how human coordination compares to other primates, the key instincts that facilitated…

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#058 - Divorce with Dr. Barbara Kelly 57:34

9M ago57:34

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist Dr. Barbara Kelly about the topic of divorce. They discuss the reasons why people pursue divorce, common causes of communication breakdown in a relationship and how to avoid them, strategies for detaching from an intimate partner, and how to manage divorce effectively when chil…

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#057 - Human Well-Being with Dr. Clay Routledge 47:17

9M ago47:17

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with existential psychologist Dr. Clay Routledge about happiness & well-being. They discuss the extent to which happiness is objective, the distinction between pleasure and well-being, how discomfort can be an important contributor to well-being, and how nostalgia can be used to cope with negati…

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#056 - Flow with Dr. Sue Jackson 49:27

10M ago49:27

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson about flow states and her new book, Experiencing Flow: Life Beyond Boredom & Anxiety They discuss the characteristics of flow, common activities that can produce flow states, the arousal sweet spot that leads to flow, what elite athletes can teach us about flow,…

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#055 - OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz 47:42

11M ago47:42

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They discuss how OCD is different from "ordinary" obsessions, different categories of obsessive thoughts, whether or not traumatic events cause OCD, and how exposure helps to treat OCD symptoms. For mor…

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#054 - Intelligence with Dr. Russell T. Warne 59:53

1y ago59:53

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with educational psychology scholar Dr. Russell Warne about intelligence and his book, In the Know: Debunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence. They discuss the key components of intelligence, the myth of multiple intelligences, what life outcomes are improved by having higher intelligence, to …

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#053 - Shame & Guilt with Dr. June Tangney 51:54

1y ago51:54

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with emotion researcher Dr. June Tangney about shame & guilt. They discuss the difference between guilt & shame, why some people feel more shame than others, whether or not shame can be a good thing, cultural differences in experiencing shame, and how to effectively cope with feelings of guilt &…

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#052 - Morbid Curiosity with Dr. Coltan Scrivner 50:37

1y ago50:37

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with behavioral scientist Dr. Coltan Scrivner about morbid curiosity. They discuss the different domains of morbid curiosity, if morbidly curious people are less empathetic, what attracts us to horror & true crime content, and potential benefits of being curious about danger. For more on Coltan,…

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#051 - Gaming & Mental Health with Dr. Chris Ferguson 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology and co-author of "Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong", Dr. Chris Ferguson, about the relationship between video games and mental health. They discuss whether or not violent video games cause violent behavior, the challenges in measuring the imp…

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#050 - The Importance of Play with Dr. Peter Gray 1:12:04

1+ y ago1:12:04

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with play expert, Dr. Peter Gray about his book, Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students For Life. They discuss the characteristics of an activity that allow it to be considered play, the developmental skills learn…

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#049 - Dealing with Uncertainty with Dr. Kate Sweeny 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with social psychologist Dr. Kate Sweeny about the psychology of uncertainty. They discuss the upside of worrying, how uncertainty compares to other life stressors, what types of people are better at worrying, and effective vs. ineffective coping strategies. For more on Kate, visit www.katesween…

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#048 - Mindful Health with Dr. Ellen Langer 56:21

1+ y ago56:21

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with professor of psychology Dr. Ellen Langer about mindfulness and her new book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health. They discuss the difference between mindfulness and mindlessness, how our thoughts & mindsets can limit our potential, why the mind should not be thought of as …

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Book: "I, Steve: Steve Jobs in his Own Words" by George Beahm | Episode #172 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

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Steve Jobs made an incredible impact on the world by creating two of today's most important companies in Apple and Pixar. Both companies created world-changing products while Steve Jobs was alive in the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and Oscar winning animated films such as Toy Story. More importantly, both companies developed the right team, vision, and…

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Trailer - Book: "I, Steve: Steve Jobs in his Own Words" by George Beahm | Episode #172 2:45

1+ y ago2:45

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Steve Jobs made an incredible impact on the world by creating two of today's most important companies in Apple and Pixar. Both companies created world-changing products while Steve Jobs was alive in the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and Oscar winning animated films such as Toy Story. More importantly, both companies developed the right team, vision, and…

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Friday 5: 5 Lessons on Negotiating from Steve Jobs | Episode #183 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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My favorite lessons from "To Pixar and Beyond" by Lawrence Levy. Who joined Pixar in 1995, helped Steve Jobs take Pixar public, and built it into the $7.4 billion company Disney eventually acquired.Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificExplore the episode notes.Search and down a transcript and find links to related books,…

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Trailer - Friday 5: 5 Lessons on Negotiating from Steve Jobs | Episode #184 3:22

1+ y ago3:22

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My favorite lessons from "To Pixar and Beyond" by Lawrence Levy. Who joined Pixar in 1995, helped Steve Jobs take Pixar public, and built it into the $7.4 billion company Disney eventually acquired.Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificExplore the episode notes.Search and down a transcript and find links to related books,…

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Book: "To Pixar And Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History" | Episode #182 58:30

1+ y ago58:30

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After he was dismissed from Apple in the early 1990s, Steve Jobs turned his attention to a little-known graphics company he owned called Pixar. One day, out of the blue, Jobs called Lawrence Levy, a Harvard-trained lawyer and executive to whom he had never spoken before. He hoped to persuade Levy to help him pull Pixar back from the brink of failur…

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Trailer - Book: "To Pixar And Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History" by Lawrence Levy | Episode #183 2:24

1+ y ago2:24

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After he was dismissed from Apple in the early 1990s, Steve Jobs turned his attention to a little-known graphics company he owned called Pixar. One day, out of the blue, Jobs called Lawrence Levy, a Harvard-trained lawyer and executive to whom he had never spoken before. He hoped to persuade Levy to help him pull Pixar back from the brink of failur…

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Short Read: Jony Ive's Introduction in "Designed by Apple in California" | Episode #177 10:40

1+ y ago10:40

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In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of Apple's designs simply titled Designed by Apple in California. The book is dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs.“The idea of genuinely trying to make something great for humanity was Steve’s motivation from the beginning, and it remains both our ideal and our go…

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Trailer - Short Read: Jony Ive's Dedication in "Designed by Apple in California" | Episode #177 2:22

1+ y ago2:22

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In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of Apple's designs simply titled Designed by Apple in California. The book is dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs.“The idea of genuinely trying to make something great for humanity was Steve’s motivation from the beginning, and it remains both our ideal and our go…

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Book: "The Laws of Creativity: How to Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius" | Episode #142 1:13:11

1+ y ago1:13:11

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“At this point in my career, I have art directed over 100 products from a rough idea into consumer’s hands. I’ve collaborated with incredible creators like James Clear and Roxane Gay. There came a point where it was very obvious how it all worked and fit together—because I was always interested not just in what I was doing but how I was doing it.” …

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Trailer - Book: "The Laws of Creativity: How to Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius" | Episode #142 5:45

1+ y ago5:45

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“At this point in my career, I have art directed over 100 products from a rough idea into consumer’s hands. I’ve collaborated with incredible creators like James Clear and Roxane Gay. There came a point where it was very obvious how it all worked and fit together—because I was always interested not just in what I was doing but how I was doing it.” …

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Friday 5: Five Lessons on Simplicity from Steve Jobs | Episode #176 15:32

1+ y ago15:32

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Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificIn this episode of Friday Five, Daniel Scrivner shares his five favorite ideas from the book 'Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success' by Ken Segall. The book explores Apple's obsession with simplicity and how it has contributed to the company's success. The five id…

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Trailer - Friday 5: Five Lessons on Simplicity from Steve Jobs | Episode #176 2:10

1+ y ago2:10

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Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificIn this episode of Friday Five, Daniel Scrivner shares his five favorite ideas from the book 'Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success' by Ken Segall. The book explores Apple's obsession with simplicity and how it has contributed to the company's success. The five id…

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Book: (Part 2) "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success" | Episode #175 (Part 2 of 2) 40:05

1+ y ago40:05

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"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end, because once you get there, you can move mountains." — Steve JobsTo Steve Jobs, simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Revolution after revolution, Jobs proved that Simplicity is the most powerful force in…

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Trailer - Book: (Part 2) "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success" | Episode #175 (Part 2 of 2) 1:21

1+ y ago1:21

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"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end, because once you get there, you can move mountains." — Steve JobsTo Steve Jobs, simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Revolution after revolution, Jobs proved that Simplicity is the most powerful force in…

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Book: (Part 1) "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success" | Episode #174 (Part 1 of 2) 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

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"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end, because once you get there, you can move mountains." — Steve JobsTo Steve Jobs, simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Revolution after revolution, Jobs proved that Simplicity is the most powerful force in…

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Trailer - Book: (Part 1) "Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success" | Episode #174 (Part 1 of 2) 2:13

1+ y ago2:13

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"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end, because once you get there, you can move mountains." — Steve JobsTo Steve Jobs, simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Revolution after revolution, Jobs proved that Simplicity is the most powerful force in…

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Steve Vassallo of Foundation Capital: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook 25:06

1+ y ago25:06

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“There’s a stereotype of creatives, which is that they’re just flying by the seat of their pants. I’m here to tell you that it’s absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey CofoneJoey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned a…

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Short Read: Mike Moritz on Steve Job's Frugality in "Imitators Take Note: Steve Jobs Was More Than a Showman" | Episode #173 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

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"It is easy to forget that, when he was a student, the man who brought us the Macintosh, iPhone and iPad (and, with his little finger, Pixar) collected bottle caps to make ends meet. The need to stretch every nickel informed the way Apple was run during the early days." — Mike MoritzIn 2015, Mike Moritz wrote an opinion piece for The Financial Time…

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Trailer - Steve Vassallo of Foundation Capital: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook 3:10

1+ y ago3:10

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“There’s a stereotype of creatives, which is that they’re just flying by the seat of their pants. I’m here to tell you that it’s absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey CofoneJoey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned a…

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Trailer - Short Read: Mike Moritz on Steve Job's Frugality in "Imitators Take Note: Steve Jobs Was More Than a Showman" | Episode #173 3:42

1+ y ago3:42

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"It is easy to forget that, when he was a student, the man who brought us the Macintosh, iPhone and iPad (and, with his little finger, Pixar) collected bottle caps to make ends meet. The need to stretch every nickel informed the way Apple was run during the early days." — Mike MoritzIn 2015, Mike Moritz wrote an opinion piece for The Financial Time…

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How They Invest: Compound Kings (KNGS) Approach to Technology Value Investing | Episode #129 1:20:28

1+ y ago1:20:28

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“The investment management business actually looks a lot more like every other business, where there's products, there's marketing, and there's distribution, and you have to be outstanding at all three of those things in order to succeed in this business.” – Robert Cantwell, Founder and CIO of Compound KingsChapters(00:02:23) Introduction(00:04:53)…

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Trailer - How They Invest: Compound Kings (KNGS) Approach to Technology Value Investing | Episode #129 3:15

1+ y ago3:15

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“The investment management business actually looks a lot more like every other business, where there's products, there's marketing, and there's distribution, and you have to be outstanding at all three of those things in order to succeed in this business.” – Robert Cantwell, Founder and CIO of Compound KingsExplore the episode notes.Search and down…

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Friday 5: Five Lessons on Building Momentum from Jim Collins | Episode 181 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

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Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificWatch and listen.Watch this episode on YouTubeFind this episode in your favorite podcast appGet new episodes delivered via emailExplore my full summary for the book featured this week.Turning the Flywheel: Why Some Companies Build Momentum and Others Don'tBrought to you by HVMN. With …

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Trailer - Friday 5: Five Lessons on Building Momentum from Jim Collins | Episode 183 3:14

1+ y ago3:14

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Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM PacificWatch and listen.Watch this episode on YouTubeFind this episode in your favorite podcast appGet new episodes delivered via emailExplore my full summary for the book featured this week.The Essays of Warren Buffett: Warren's Ideas from 50+ Years Grouped by TopicBrought to you by HVMN. W…

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Book: "Turning the Flywheel: Why Some Companies Build Momentum and Others Don't" by Jim Collins | Episode #169 1:03:56

1+ y ago1:03:56

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No matter what your walk in life, no matter how big or small your enterprise, no matter whether it's for-profit or nonprofit, no matter whether you're CEO or a unit leader, the question stands: How does your flywheel turn? — Jim CollinsTurning the Flywheel is a monograph that was meant to accompany Jim Collins' famous book Good to Great — which is …

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Trailer - Book: "Turning the Flywheel: Why Some Companies Build Momentum and Others Don't" by Jim Collins | Episode #169 3:01

1+ y ago3:01

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No matter what your walk in life, no matter how big or small your enterprise, no matter whether it's for-profit or nonprofit, no matter whether you're CEO or a unit leader, the question stands: How does your flywheel turn? — Jim CollinsTurning the Flywheel is a monograph that was meant to accompany Jim Collins' famous book Good to Great — which is …

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Short Read: Warren Buffett's Shareholder Letter on Shutting Down Berkshire Hathaway's Textile Business from 1985 | Episode #171 21:19

1+ y ago21:19

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In 1985, Warren Buffett had to make an incredibly difficult decision. Which was whether to shut down the textile business Berkshire Hathaway — the original business Warren acquired, which was where Berkshire got its name. In today's episode, I break down that decision and why he ultimately closed the business.Explore the episode notes.Search and do…

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Joey Cofone, Founder & CEO of Baronfig - Favorite Baronfig Products, Skill vs Renown, Daily Disciplines, Favorite Books, and More 29:37

1+ y ago29:37

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“There’s a stereotype of creatives, which is that they’re just flying by the seat of their pants. I’m here to tell you that it’s absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey CofoneJoey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned a…

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Trailer - Short Read: Warren Buffett's Shareholder Letter on Shutting Down Berkshire Hathaway's Textile Business from 1985 | Episode #171 2:30

1+ y ago2:30

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In 1985, Warren Buffett had to make an incredibly difficult decision. Which was whether to shut down the textile business Berkshire Hathaway — the original business Warren acquired, which was where Berkshire got its name. In today's episode, I break down that decision and why he ultimately closed the business.Explore the episode notes.Search and do…

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Trailer - Joey Cofone, Founder & CEO of Baronfig - Favorite Baronfig Products, Skill vs Renown, Daily Disciplines, Favorite Books, and More 2:59

1+ y ago2:59

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“There’s a stereotype of creatives, which is that they’re just flying by the seat of their pants. I’m here to tell you that it’s absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey CofoneJoey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned a…

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Short Read: “How To Do Great Work” by Paul Graham | Episode #168 1:38:06

1+ y ago1:38:06

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Paul Graham's essay on "How To Do Great Work" begins with the following words:If you collected lists of techniques for doing great work in a lot of different fields, what would the intersection look like? I decided to find out by making it. Partly my goal was to create a guide that could be used by someone working in any field. But I was also curio…