In this episode, Rachel talks about her favorite writing program and shares writing samples from her children’s stories and papers.
Intentional Family #101: The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword
Bookworm #189: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
In this episode, the authors (and Stanford Life Design Lab co-founders) promise to help us use design thinking to create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling. Join new co-host Cory Hixson and me as we attempt to build our version of a well-lived, joyful life.
Focused #196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf
Cognitive neuroscientist and reading warrior Dr. Maryanne Wolf joins us to talk about the science of reading and how what we read changes our brains.
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Bookworm #188: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
Productivity isn’t just hard work and efficiency. In this episode, the author promises to teach us an easier and happier path to success.
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Focused #195: The Productivity Field Guide
After several years in production, the Productivity Field Guide is here! I interview David about what’s in it, how much went into it, and why it’s so important to David.
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Intentional Family #99: Words for the Year, 2024 Edition
In this episode, Rachel & I revisit the topic of yearly themes and share our words for 2024.
Bookworm #187: Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen
As humans, we tend to avoid conversations that can cause us to feel anxious or frustrated. In this episode, the authors make the case for leaning into these difficult conversations and give us advice for doing so with confidence and skill.
Focused #194: I’d Like to Take a Mulligan
In this episode, David & I reflect on everything that happened in 2023 and share our intentions for 2024.
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Intentional Family #98: Amor Fati
In this episode, Rachel & I unpack the Latin phrase for “love of fate” and explain why you don’t have to like what happens in order to use it to your advantage.
Bookworm #186: Same as Ever by Morgan Housel
In this episode, Joe & I attempt to navigate uncertainty by focusing on the things that never, ever change.