Best Tiago Forte Podcasts (2025)

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Why I'm ditching Spotify and why you should too 1:17

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Recently it’s come to our attention that Daniel Ek, the CEO of Spotify, who Forbes estimates is worth over $10 billion, is now investing some of the money he makes off the back of Spotify subscriptions to fund military drones. This is via a company called Helsing, who provide what they call “precision mass and autonomous capabilities to democracies…

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Congrats, you’re burned out! Here’s what to do next 23:27

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Burnout is something that affects neurotypicals and neurospicies alike, so today we’re going to find out what it looks like so you can spot it whether it’s in the distance or right up in your grill, and more importantly we’ll look at what we can do about it. Check out our guest's podcast, You Are Not a Frog. Am I Stressed, Overwhelmed... or Burning…

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You aren’t lazy; you’re fighting a broken system – Ignacio Martín-Baró 23:56

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Modern work pressures call for some radical resistance, and we’re going to look for it where resistance is needed most: the frontline battle against oppression. Check out our guest's podcast, You Are Not a Frog. Am I Stressed, Overwhelmed... or Burning Out? Get your free guide to help you tell the difference Support the show from $3 and get Episode…

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“Busy is the New Stupid” – What does Warren Buffett know about real work? 21:57

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Is there anything this 94 year-old business mogul can teach us about our attitude towards work and busyness? Check out our guest's podcast, You Are Not a Frog. Am I Stressed, Overwhelmed... or Burning Out? Get your free guide to help you tell the difference Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to Productivity 31:29

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Highlights from Mark's podcast dedicated to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which covers – if not skewers – the subject of productivity in the loving image of Douglas Adams. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via Patreon…

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How to remember everything — Tiago Forte and his Second Brain 27:04

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We need a system to keep our brain clear of all those nagging little tasks and bits of info we arry with us, so it can focus on having better ideas. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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How to build a car or plan a wedding using Kanban 19:51

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We can learn a lot from the world of manufacture and bring it into the work that we do. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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Why giving less than 100% is better for your health 17:44

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The whip-cracking "give it all you got" business bro bullshit isn’t just insensitive – it’s actually wrong. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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Buckminster Fuller and the system of You 21:09

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Modern work needs a more modern approach than Taylorism's simple "one right way". Enter systems theory, and one of its greatest proponents. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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What Sherlock Holmes can teach us about productivity and our brains 24:38

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He’s the world’s first and only consulting detective, and his mind has fascinated us for over a hundred and thirty years. His methods are mysterious and complex, but goddammit he gets results. So what can Baker Street’s most famous resident teach us about how we do our most important work? Special thanks to this week's guest, Matthew Bellringer. Su…

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How to stick to it when the novelty wears off – Atomic Habits 27:14

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Could there be more to habit building than “just showing up”? On those days when you can’t find the inspiration, is there anything you can do to help keep you on track? Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via Patreon…

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How to turn your side hustle into your main gig – “The One Thing” 28:20

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While we might not come up with a paradigm-shifting idea, we are capable of putting a dent in the universe, and putting something on the permanent record of the Internet. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via Patreon…

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20% of your effort makes up 80% of your success — The Pareto principle 26:08

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How you can use this law of nature, work, productivity and creativity to focus on the stuff that will have the biggest impact, and eventually ditch the rest. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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How to be a polymath – Leonardo da Vinci 23:33

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Being a creative person in this most digital of decades means needing to be good at more than one form of creative expression. That means thinking like a polymath, and luckily we have history’s greatest multi-hyphenate to learn from. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As S…

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The super-productive women missing from time management history 21:00

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Let’s spend a bit of time today with some of the women of productivity history, some of whom you know, some we’ll meet for the first time. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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How Ben Franklin used timeboxing to stop missing deadlines 22:17

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If you have to meet any kind of regular publishing schedule, you’ll know how time can stretch out into infinity until the night before you have to hit Publish, when suddenly it feels like you have to cram 8 hours of work into 30 minutes. But Benjamin Franklin had a neat little system that helped him keep on top of his commitments, and all it takes …

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What happened to the Inbox Zero guy? 26:31

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Inbox Zero is a pretty good way of organising your email, but behind the system is a dude who stepped off the hamster wheel of productivity, got some perspective, and became one of the Internet’s true treasures. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via Patreo…

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How to make fewer mistakes – The Checklist Manifesto 23:38

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Simple mistakes are more common than it’s comfortable to admit. But there’s a dirt-simple technique that has dramatically reduced the number of preventable deaths, and it’s stuff we can use to make our own lives run more smoothly. Thanks to Ayesha Khan of Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* for lending her voice to Mark's silly opening sketch. Support t…

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Adulting is Easy with Lauren Keen Aumond 1:24:05

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I’m joined today by Lauren Keen Aumond. The usual host of the Adulting Is Easy podcast is celebrating her 200th episode by turning the tables and becoming the interviewee. Lauren is a personal finance content creator and real estate investor based in the Tampa Bay area. She probably uses her Business Finance Degree from the University of Florida an…

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How to work when the sky’s caving in — Lincoln vs Churchill 27:00

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When things look bleak, either in your head or out in the world, being “productive” is probably the furthest thing from your mind. We live in difficult times, no doubt, but two outliers a hundred years apart, fought oppression, propaganda, and dehumanisation all while under their own personal dark clouds. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes e…

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Bullet Journal – Productive or performative? 20:42

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Can this analogue system for a digital age really help us get more done? Has it strayed from its roots and become synonymous with people who call things “super aesthetic”? And, if we can learn what we need to about the system in 3 minutes, why does it cost three and a half grand to learn to teach it? Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early …

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How to get into the zone — Flow 19:36

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Time stands still and you’re in that sweet-spot where the work you're doing is challenging enough to hold your attention, but not so difficult that it causes you stress. This is flow, and it might just prove itself to be one of the keys that unlocks long-term happiness. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener c…

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The tomato of productivity – the Pomodoro Technique 19:12

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It’s four o’clock in the afternoon, and you’re thinking over your day. Did you actually get anything done, or were you just reacting to a bunch of distractions? Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via PatreonBy Mark Steadman

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Do the worst thing first thing (”Eat the frog”) 15:35

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“Eat a live frog every morning, and nothing worse will happen to you for the rest of the day.” So says Mark Twain. Or so says a productivity guru says Mark Twain. But as far as we can tell, Mark Twain never said that. So what’s with all the frogs, and how can they help us do more of the right stuff, and less of the wrong? Support the show from $3 a…

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Work expands to fill the time available – Parkinson’s Law 14:06

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Studies show if you give people 60 minutes to complete a task that only takes 30, they’ll work the full hour instead of taking the rest off. That’s Parkinson’s Law in action, and by recognising it, we can buy back some time to ourselves. Just don’t tell the boss, or they’ll give you more busy work. Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early an…

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The Eisenhower Matrix – Decision-making in the White House 13:50

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How do you decide what needs to be done now, and what can wait? And how do you take care of the stuff that needs doing now, while not neglecting the things that make it worth getting out of bed in the morning? Support the show from $3 and get Episodes early and ad-free Join our listener community Join Mark for monthly Q&As Support Undo via Patreon…

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A Simple Approach to a Better Life with Nate Dallas 1:34:14

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Enjoy this re-release of one my top listened to episodes with my guest, Nate Dallas. Nate shares his transformative journey from an outwardly successful yet unsatisfied individual to someone who prioritizes peace and well-being over societal norms. Whether it's understanding the nuances of state management or the importance of love and connection, …

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Finding Purpose Through Minimalism with Joshua Becker 1:08:26

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Joshua Becker. Joshua is a writer, creator, and entrepreneur at Becoming Minimalist. He is here to talk about his book, "Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life." Drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy, Joshua challenges the pursuit of …

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How to Build Incredible Collaborative Relationships at Work with Deb Mashek 1:30:34

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Enjoy this re-release of one my top listened to episodes with my guest, Deb Mashek. Our guest today is Dr. Deb Mashek, a social psychologist who helps business leaders navigate the relationship headwinds that tank timelines, bottom lines and well-being. She is an experienced business advisor, professor and non-profit executive. She is the author of…

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Microdosing Bravery with Kristen Lee 1:24:38

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Kristen Lee. This week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Dr. Kristen Lee, a researcher and expert in the field of behavioral science. She is the author of Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More and Offer Yourself to the World. …

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The Practice of Groundedness with Brad Stulberg 1:34:52

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Brad Stulberg. This week’s episode of the Growth Guide Podcast features Brad Stulberg. Brad joined us today to talk about his book, The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul. Brad is a writer, researcher, and performance …

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How 3 Phone Alarms Can Change Your Health, Wealth, and Relationships with Eric Partaker 58:11

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Eric Partaker This week’s episode of The Growth Guide Podcast features Eric Partaker who joined us today to talk about his book: The 3 Alarms: A Simple System to Transform Your Health, Wealth, and Relationships Forever. Eric shares transformative insights on balancing health…

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Introducing Undo 1:11

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Coming January 2025. Humans will do anything to avoid the actual work they said they’d do. While supposedly writing this trailer I checked my slow cooker, restocked the fridge, took my blood pressure (it’s dangerously high, btw), followed up on a WhatsApp conversation, picked up the post, checked in on the cats, tidied my desk and made another coff…

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Get Lean, Stay Healthy and Kick Ass at Life with Oonagh Duncan 58:23

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Oonagh Duncan. Oonagh Duncan is the CEO and founder of Fit Feels Good. She is a multi-award-winning fitness expert, media personality, and author of Healthy as F*ck: The Habits You need to Get Lean, Stay healthy and Kick Ass at Life. Your body is the result of two facts: gen…

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Building a Second Brain with Tiago Forte 1:00:57

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Tiago Forte. In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with productivity expert Tiago Forte. Renowned for his "Second Brain" concept, Tiago offers an innovative approach to managing information and boosting creativity. He introduces the CODE system—Capture, Organize…

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Why your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It with Chris Winter 1:35:17

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Chris Winter, Today, we're diving deep into the intricacies of sleep with renowned sleep expert and neurologist, Chris Winter. With over 10,000 patients under his care, including elite athletes, Chris has transformed lives through improved sleep. We'll explore fascinating to…

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Embracing an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Karolina Rzadkowolska 1:14:35

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Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Karolina Rzadkowolska. Karolina Rzadkowolska is a life coach, author, and podcast host. She is an alcohol-free life empowerment expert who helps intuitive women ditch alcohol and discover their greater purpose. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her programs to c…

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Start Where You Are 7:06

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In today's episode, "Start Where You Are," I talk about how I’ve achieved significant milestones such as completing triathlons, becoming a CFO, and building a multimillionaire net worth. I share insights from a pivotal coffee conversation that sparked reflection on how to take those critical first steps, despite the fear that often accompanies them…

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Unlock Your Hidden Genius with Polina Pompliano 1:33:25

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Today, we have Polina Marinova Pompliano on the show to discuss her latest book: Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World’s Most Successful People Polina is the founder of The Profile, a media organization that studies successful people and companies. Previously, she spent five years at FORTUNE where she covered technology an…

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Are You Reconciled? 7:43

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In today's episode, I talk about the art of aligning your actions with your true desires to achieve success and fulfillment. Learn about the importance of knowing what you want, understanding what it takes, and doing the work consistently. This episode provides practical examples and highlights common pitfalls like blaming, complaining, and getting…

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Secrets to Financial Independence with JL Collins 1:08:29

1y ago1:08:29

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Today, we have JL Collins on the podcast, a best-selling author and Financial Independence blogger. JL’s first book, The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life, was published in 2016 and has become something of a bible for people in the financial independence movement. He joined me today to discuss his …

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Laziness is a Superpower 12:23

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In today's episode, we're flipping conventional wisdom on its head by diving deep into the surprising philosophy of using laziness as a superpower. Join me as I talk about how this counterintuitive approach has helped me achieve remarkable milestones: becoming a CFO, completing an Ironman and an ultra marathon, running every day for a year and a ha…

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Your Path from Zero to Millionaire with Brian Preston 1:12:00

1y ago1:12:00

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Today, we have Brian Preston on the podcast. Brian Preston, (CPA, CFP®, PFS) is the author of Millionaire Mission and Founder & Host of The Money Guy Show. Brian lays out a nine-step system for building wealth with the money you already have in his new book: Millionaire Mission. We cover the five levels of wealth, financial order of operations, and…

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Burn the Boats 6:27

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In today's episode, we dive into a popular entrepreneurial concept: "burning the boats." I talk about the historical roots of this idea, drawing inspiration from the story of Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes. But is this approach really for everyone? I also introduce the "Spider Man approach," advocating for a more cautious and strategic way to p…

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Create Once, Distribute Forever with Ross Simmonds 1:15:47

1y ago1:15:47

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Today, we have Ross Simmonds on the podcast. Ross is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist, and is the founder of Foundation Marketing, a B2B content marketing agency that combines data and creativity to support successful and ambitious software brands in the worlds. Foundations has worked with brands like Canva, Jobber, Enboarder and more. Ross…

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Hitting the Wall 5:12

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In today's episode, we dive into a topic we all face at some point - hitting the wall. I share my personal experiences and offer valuable insights on how to bounce back from burnout and avoid hitting the wall in the first place. From setting boundaries to self-care techniques, I provide practical advice to help you recharge and excel. Join me as we…

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Get Better at Anything 1:25:20

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Today, we have Scott Young on the podcast. Scott is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning, a podcast host, computer programmer, and an avid reader. Since 2006, he has published weekly essays to help people learn and think better. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Pocket, and Business Insider, on the BBC, and at…

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Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School with Brian Feroldi 1:11:12

1y ago1:11:12

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Enjoy this re-release with my guest, Brian Feroldi. Brian is a financial educator, author, speaker, creator, and YouTuber. Brian began investing in 2004. He had no idea what he was doing at first, but as his experience and knowledge of the stock market developed, his returns improved considerably. He enjoys assisting others in making better financi…

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The Seasons of Life 8:51

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In this episode, we'll take a journey through the different seasons of life that shape and define our existence. From Formation, where our character is molded by early experiences, to Adolescence, where we start setting the foundation for our future, to Baby Season, a time of pure joy in bringing new life into the world. But we'll also dive into th…

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The Spotlight Effect 6:07

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Today, we're diving into the phenomenon known as the Spotlight Effect. I talk about the social psychology behind this concept, exploring how it can impact our daily lives, from social interactions to financial decisions. Discover how the fear of judgment and the need to impress others can influence our behavior and spending habits. Join us as we un…