Jonny from Propane Fitness shares his wit and wisdom on life hacks and productivity strategies. He tackles the quirks of singing 'Happy Birthday' at parties and reveals how to snag YouTube Premium for just 94p. The conversation digs into crafting the ultimate warmup routine for gym sessions and humorous travel tips, like keeping protein on the go. Jonny also humorously reflects on noise management and tech tools, such as swapping Evernote for Apple Notes, making for an engaging and insightful discussion.
Gate D2 at Amsterdam airport is a secluded area ideal for a comfortable nap during a layover.
Buying a small pot of protein from a supplement store upon arrival can help meet protein goals while traveling.
Curio offers curated articles and podcasts from various reputable sources, allowing you to explore new topics and breakout of your information bubble.
Deep dives
Gate D2 at Amsterdam airport is the perfect spot for a nap
Gate D2 at Amsterdam airport is a secluded area with alcoves and no armrests, making it ideal for a comfortable nap during a layover.
Buy a small pot of protein when traveling
Traveling can make it difficult to meet your protein requirements, so buying a small pot of protein from a supplement store upon arrival can help ensure you hit your protein goals while away.
Use Curio to listen to curated articles and podcasts
Curio is a subscription service that offers curated articles and podcasts from various reputable sources, allowing you to explore new topics and breakout of your information bubble.
Don't stress too much about choosing a low-calorie donut
When faced with a box of Krispy Kreme donuts, choose the flavor that you enjoy the most instead of worrying about choosing a low-calorie option, as the calorie difference between flavors is minimal.
The allure of curated content
The podcast episode discusses the appeal of using a service that curates and filters content from various publications. With the overwhelming amount of information available, many people find it difficult to find interesting articles and publications on their own. The service highlighted in the episode offers a diverse range of topics, such as Steve Jobs' impact at Apple, AI, and the struggles faced by UK bars and restaurants in the changing labor market. This curated content provides listeners with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and discover new insights they might not have found otherwise.
Life hacks and media recommendations
The podcast also includes discussions on life hacks and media recommendations. One life hack mentioned is a reusable lint roller for dog hair, which can be washed under the tap and used again. Another topic discussed is the film 'Knives Out,' described as a Cluedo-like mystery with a surprising twist. Additionally, the hosts share their recommendations for watching TV series like 'Gangs of London' and 'Time' on BBC, as well as a seminar by Michael Raduga on lucid dreaming and astral projection. They also mention some book recommendations, including the 'Jed McKenna' series and the film 'Next' about AI and existential risks.
Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for another Life Hacks episode.
Sit back & enjoy as we run through our favourite tools, apps, websites, strategies & resources for a productive and efficient life.
Expect to learn how to crush singing happy birthday, why Yusef is leaving Evernote, the most fun way to spend £12, how to get YouTube Premium for 94p, the ultimate warmup routine, why Jonny is now the most interesting person in the room, how to sleep in Amsterdam Airport and much more...
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