Ryan Holiday - To Everyone Who Asks For ‘Just A Little’ Of Your Time: Here’s What It Costs To Say Yes

Ryan Holiday - To Everyone Who Asks For ‘Just A Little’ Of Your Time: Here’s What It Costs To Say Yes

Schedule your most important work first. Then, if and only if there is some time left, maybe say yes to these requests.

Seth Godin's Startup School

Seth Godin's Startup School

A course I really enjoyed listening to. I'm a big fan of Seth Godin because he's such an original thinker. So it was great to get insight a 3-day course where he teaches the ins and outs about starting and marketing a company.

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Carlin routinely makes three 4-hour episodes on the topics he picks (he only releases one every 3 months). But don't the length scare you. You'll be hooked and suddenly find yourself thinking up extra excuses to go running to continue listening. Start with Wrath of the Kahns or Kink of Kings

Revisionist History Podcast

Revisionist History Podcast

Absolutely devoured this first season of Malcolm Gladwell's podcast. Gladwell retells the stories of historic events because sometimes the true message doesn't make it into the history books. He is - of course - a great storyteller, but he is also quite outspoken!

StartUp – Gimlet Media

StartUp – Gimlet Media

Gimlet's first podcast and still the one I enjoy the most. Follow Alex along all his struggles in starting this company and tear up when he and Matt get together as co-founders. Since then they have also started great other shows like Reply All and the Mystery Show. And their current fall lineup is looking really strong!

FastCompany - Why is something funny, and why should we care?

FastCompany - Why is something funny, and why should we care?

If you click just one thing, let the clips in this article brighten your day. Why are some things funny? This article offers 4 theories (Superiority, Relief, Incongruity and Benign Violation). Reminds me of Scott Adams (of Dilbert) saying that to be funny a story should include 2 of the following 6 elements: Clever, Cute, Bizarre, Cruel, Naughty or Recognizable.

Jonathan Coe - Sinking Giggling into the Sea

Jonathan Coe - Sinking Giggling into the Sea

Satire of the ones in power is important. It can act as a conduit for clear though and action. But too often it merely replaces thought/action. "A snigger here, a snigger there – it all adds up". Also, it is often misunderstood! We often take from it what we want to hear. The Colbert Report and Loadsamoney were popular both on the left and right wing.

The Unbounded Spirit - 12 Life-Changing Pieces of Wisdom to Keep in Mind

The Unbounded Spirit - 12 Life-Changing Pieces of Wisdom to Keep in Mind

I agree with all of them. "Work can be beautiful" "Everything is temporary" "Simplicity is the key to the good life" All easy to agree with. Difficult to grasp. Even harder to internalise, remind yourself of or act upon. Which one rings true for you?

Jamie Varon - To Anyone Who Thinks They’re Falling Behind In Life

Jamie Varon - To Anyone Who Thinks They’re Falling Behind In Life

With the risk of adding to the pile of things you should do, but please allow yourself to simply be yourself. I think we don't have to over-stress having to be productive. Let alone stressing over the outcome. Do what you can. If you care so much that you're stressing out about it, you're already ok.

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