The hosts reflect on the impact of certain interviews and episodes, recognizing their popularity and metrics.
Lessons learned in content creation and distribution, including adapting to audience preferences and the value of deep dives.
Highlighting the most popular episodes and projects of the year, discussing their impact and appeal.
Strategies for overcoming challenges, emphasizing self-care and prioritizing mental health.
Deep dives
The Journey and Growth of the Podcast
The podcast reflects on its journey and growth over the past year, recognizing the number of episodes and collaborations done. They acknowledge the impact of certain interviews and episodes, such as the Berkshire Hathaway episode, and reflect on the popularity and metrics of their content. They discuss the challenges faced during the pandemic, changes made to the format, and how they adapted to meet the evolving needs of their audience.
Lessons Learned and Adjustments Made
The podcast hosts share the lessons they learned in terms of content creation and distribution, including adapting the show to align with audience preferences and recognizing the importance of differentiation. They discuss the impact of providing free content and the value of deep dives and research-based episodes. The hosts also reflect on the challenges and mental toll of producing high-quality content while balancing personal responsibilities.
Highlighting Successful Episodes and Projects
The hosts highlight the most popular episodes and projects of the year, discussing the impact and appeal of each. They mention specific episodes that resonated with listeners, such as those on TSMC, Axie Infinity, and Philosopher Foxes. They also share how collaborations and sponsorships have contributed to the success and growth of their respective projects.
Overcoming Challenges and Focusing on Self-Care
The hosts discuss the challenges they faced throughout the year and strategies they used to overcome them. They emphasize the importance of self-care, such as establishing boundaries and taking breaks when needed. They also express the need for balance and prioritizing mental health while managing the demands of their respective projects.
The value of intrinsic gratification
The podcast episode explores how the speaker experienced a shift in mindset, realizing the importance of focusing on intrinsic gratification rather than seeking external validation. This transformation required a reevaluation of their own psyche and a shift towards finding joy in doing things they loved well, rather than relying on external validation.
Expanding the narrative
The podcast also discusses the podcast's intention to expand the topics covered and tell broader stories beyond traditional business narratives. They express a desire to explore areas such as web3, countries, and other unconventional subjects, while maintaining their high-quality research and storytelling standards.
Reflection on future endeavors
During the episode, the speakers reflect on their future plans, expressing excitement for upcoming content ideas. They discuss their interest in exploring areas like healthcare, climate, and other significant topics that have not yet received as much attention. They anticipate continuing their current work and remain open to new storytelling possibilities.
Originally broadcast live on New Years Eve: we raise a glass (of coffee haha) and recap 2021 with our besties Mario Gabriele from the Generalist and Packy McCormick from Not Boring. Thank you for making 2021 an incredible year for all of us at ACQ, NB + TG, and may 2022 be filled with great things and grand adventures for us all!
