Rockonomics explores the economics of the music industry, highlighting how technological changes have transformed revenue streams, with live concerts becoming a primary source of income for artists. The book also delves into broader economic concepts such as superstars, inequality, and the gig economy, using the music industry as a case study. Krueger discusses how musicians can succeed in the digital age and how economic lessons from the music industry apply to other sectors.
In 'Hate the Game', Daryl Fairweather applies high-level economic concepts such as game theory and behavioral economics to everyday life decisions, offering strategies for navigating career, relationships, and personal choices. The book combines personal anecdotes with historical and pop culture references to make economics accessible and empowering for readers.
In 'Lean Learning', Pat Flynn addresses the challenges of information overload in the digital age. The book emphasizes the importance of selective curiosity, developing storytelling skills, and managing distractions to achieve goals. Flynn argues that learning the right things and avoiding 'junk sparks' that derail focus is crucial for success. He provides strategies for modern online entrepreneurs to stay healthy, focused, and productive in an era dominated by AI and social media.
People sometimes cheat on their partner. Not everyone – but some do. This episode begins with some insight into one big reason that causes infidelity in a marriage or relationship. https://www.thoughtco.com/why-people-cheat-on-their-partners-3026688
We are surrounded by information on every topic you can imagine. The problem is that if you want to learn how to do something, you could spend an eternity learning and never get to the doing – because there is always more to learn. The solution to this is to learn less according to Pat Flynn. He is a leading serial entrepreneurs, online marketer and podcaster who has mastered the art of "lean learning" – to learn just enough. Pat joins me to explain how it works. Pat is author of the book Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less (https://amzn.to/4jTHGol) and host of the podcast Smart Passive Income (https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/spi/).
The world of economics may sound a bit academic but your whole life and the decisions you make are all about economics. And once you understand that, you can learn how things like game theory, uncertainty, overthinking and other economic principles can help you navigate life. Here to explain how to do that is Daryl Fairweather. She is chief economist at Redfin, where she analyzes US housing markets and consumer behavior as well as a member of the academic advisory council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and a former senior economist at Amazon. Daryl is author of the book, Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work (https://amzn.to/3ZyDbs0).
Some people prefer to go barefoot – particularly in the summer. But there is a belief that it is illegal to go barefoot in certain public places or even to drive a car barefoot. Is it? Listen and discover the legal truth about going barefoot. http://www.thebarefootalliance.org/lawsregulations/
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