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#187 - Life Hacks 201

Jun 22, 2020

Jonny and Yusef, the dynamic duo behind Propane Fitness, share their favorite life hacks for productivity and efficiency. They dive into real-life reviews, like their thoughts on AirPods Pro. The two discuss clever hunger management strategies while cutting and recommend must-have to-do list apps. Expect tips for managing your Instagram inbox conveniently and a list of binge-worthy TV shows. Their humorous takes on gym culture, including the quirks of lifting attire, make for an entertaining and insightful conversation!

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Kitchen Efficiency

Do chores while cooking breakfast to maximize efficiency.
Use dead time productively, like Chris does with his kitchen ballet.

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Coffee and Tea Hacks

Try coffee bags for a convenient, quick coffee option, suggests Yusuf.
Avoid silken mesh tea bags due to potential plastic and estrogen exposure.

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AirPods Pro Review

Invest in AirPod Pros for superior noise cancellation and an immersive audio experience if you consume audio often.
Purchase AppleCare Plus for extended warranty and buy from an authorized retailer if possible.

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Life Hacks and Nostalgia

01:43 • 6min

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Maximizing Efficiency in Daily Life

07:33 • 9min

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Headphones, Style, and Gym Culture

17:00 • 13min

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Lifting Attire and Performance

30:23 • 7min

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Navigating Customer Service: Tools and Frustrations

37:13 • 2min

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Navigating Customer Service Woes

39:11 • 13min

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Mastering OmniFocus for GTD

52:10 • 17min

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Enhancing Entertainment: Life Hacks for Viewing and Listening

01:09:01 • 3min

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The Art of Listening and Productivity Hacks

01:12:28 • 20min

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Thresholds and Tech: Finding Balance

01:32:16 • 5min

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Enhancing Audiobook Comprehension and Life Hacks

Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth.

Lives of the Stoics

The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius

Ryan Holiday

Stephen Hanselman

This book presents the fascinating lives of twenty-six ancient Stoics, from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius, organized in digestible mini-biographies. It vividly brings to life the stories of key Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Cicero, and demonstrates how their philosophies shaped their actions and legacies. The authors intertwine historical context with philosophical insights, making the book both educational and entertaining. It shows how Stoic principles can be applied to modern life, emphasizing virtues like Courage, Justice, Temperance, and Wisdom.

Traffic Secrets

The Underground Playbook for Filling Your Websites and Funnels with Your Dream Customers

Russell Brunson

Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson is a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs to learn the art and science of getting traffic to their websites and funnels. The book focuses on timeless, direct marketing techniques that help entrepreneurs identify their dream customers, discover where they congregate online, and implement strategies to grab their attention. Brunson, the CEO and co-founder of ClickFunnels, shares market-tested strategies for understanding customer needs, creating effective hooks and stories, and making compelling offers. The book emphasizes the importance of diversifying traffic sources to avoid dependence on a single platform and provides step-by-step instructions for mastering multiple traffic sources.

Jonny & Yusef from PropaneFitness.com join me as we begin the 2nd Season of Life Hacks.

Our favourite tools, apps, websites, strategies & resources for a productive and efficient life.

Expect to learn our real life review of the AirPods Pro, how to hack your hunger when cutting, our favourite To Do List apps, how you can manage your Instagram Inbox on desktop, a huge list of our favourite things to watch on TV and much more...

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Do your chores whilst cooking breakfast

Coffee Bags

4:6:6 Method for coffee

AirPods Pro - https://amzn.to/3fHhMn1

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