Mike Schmitz
What if work wasn’t just something you did but was a portal to a life where you felt fully alive? In this episode, the author challenges us to think differently about our profession. Join Cory & me as we embark on a mission to find their own “good work.”
In this episode, David & I revisit the topic of AI to consider what’s changed in the last year and discuss how it can be helpful for those of us who strive to live a focused life.
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In this episode, Rachel provides encouragement to overworked, overwhelmed, under-compensated parents.
Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. In this episode, the author and storyteller extraordinaire promises to help us tell them better.
In this episode, Clarke Ching (“The Bottleneck Guy”) joins us to talk about finding solutions and fixing systems, both personally and professionally.
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In this episode, Rachel offers encouragement for how we can invest in our children’s future by noticing and fostering the things that spark delight.
In this episode, the author promises to change the way we think with a collection of essays about why we should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way we see our lives.
In this episode, David & I discuss deliberate practice and the art of skill development — for both fun and profit.
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In this episode Rachel shares about the benefits and potential pitfalls of extracurricular activities and how to curate what’s best for your children.
In this episode, the author shares an unconventional approach to help writers and aspiring creatives capture their ideas, think wildly, and write constantly. Join Cory & me as we enter the labyrinth of the zettelkasten.