In the Information Age (which we are now living in) there's a lot of information to keep track of. Most of it is useless, but some of it is powerful. The trick is to separate the signal from the noise, and having "information sherpas" will help you do that.
Information sherpas are people who pay close attention to particular areas of interest. In this episode I'll share some of the best sherpas to help you learn the principles and best practices for becoming more productive. am
Show Notes- The Tim Ferriss Show (his podcast)
- 5 Bullet Friday (Tim Ferriss' weekly email blast)
- Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers, by Tim Ferriss
- Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World, by Tim Ferriss
- Michael Hyatt website
- Podcasts by Michael Hyatt
- Focused (podcast by David Sparks)
- Mac Power Users (Mac-focused podcast by David Sparks)
- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear
- The 3-2-1 Newsletter, by James Clear
- The Sweet Setup (productivity courses for Mac users)
General Resources
- The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter)
- The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice
- The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners)
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