The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber dispels the myths about starting your own business, highlighting that most small business owners are not true entrepreneurs but rather technicians skilled in their trade. Gerber introduces the concept of the 'E-Myth' and explains that business owners must embody three key roles: the Entrepreneur (the visionary), the Manager (the organizer), and the Technician (the doer). The book emphasizes the distinction between working 'on' your business and working 'in' your business, and provides practical advice on building systems and processes to ensure a business can run independently of its owner.
In *How Not to Die*, Dr. Michael Greger examines the top 15 causes of premature death in America, including heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, and high blood pressure. He explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can often be more effective than pharmaceutical and surgical approaches in preventing and reversing these diseases. The book includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen, a checklist of foods to consume daily for maximum health benefits, and is backed by extensive scientific research and evidence.
In 'Anything You Want,' Derek Sivers shares 40 powerful lessons learned from his experience of accidentally starting and growing CD Baby into a successful business. The book emphasizes the importance of creating a business that is a 'utopia' or perfect world, where the focus is on making dreams come true for both the entrepreneur and the customers. Sivers stresses that business is not just about money but about helping people and making them happy. He also highlights the advantages of starting with no money, the irrelevance of traditional business plans, and the importance of prioritizing customer needs over personal gain. The book includes memorable stories of his mistakes and successes, including his interactions with Steve Jobs and the impact of his decisions on his business.
This book by Dr. Julie Smith focuses on mental health and wellbeing, offering advice and concepts that she uses in her clinical therapeutic practice. It is designed for an audience that may not have access to psychotherapy, providing realistic and useful solutions for leading a meaningful life.
This book combines insights from clinical practice and composition theory to help both academic and non-academic writers achieve comfort and fluency. It outlines a six-step program focusing on motivation, imagination, fluency, control, audience, and resilience. The book offers unique strategies for cultivating imagination and avoiding writing blocks, emphasizing the importance of regular engagement with ideas and maintaining a network of peers.
In 'Four Thousand Weeks', Oliver Burkeman offers a contrarian approach to time management by focusing on the finite nature of human life. Assuming an average lifespan of 80 years, the book calculates that we have approximately 4,000 weeks to live. Burkeman argues against the modern fixation on productivity and efficiency, instead advocating for embracing the limits of time and prioritizing what truly matters. The book draws on insights from ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers to help readers construct a more meaningful life by accepting and working within the constraints of time. It addresses issues such as the efficiency trap, the pitfalls of convenience culture, and the importance of living in the present while acknowledging the unpredictability of the future[3][4][5].
As Season 2 of the podcast draws to an end, I look back at some of the best moments from the season, including conversations with Dr Julie Smith, James Hoffmann, Logan Ury, Julian Hearn, Kharma Medic and Oliver Burkeman.
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00:00 Intro
02:04 Lessons in meaningful living
14.36 Lessons in entrepreneurship
27:08 Lessons in dating
41:20 Lessons in side hustles
56:01 Lessons in time management
01:03:37 Lessons in goal setting
FULL EPISODES ⬇️
S2 E1 Dr Julie Smith
S2 E10 James Hoffmann
S2 E5 Logan Ury
S2 E7 Julian Hearn
S2 E11 Kharma Medic
S2 E2 Oliver Burkeman
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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith - https://geni.us/vGXlB
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How To Not Die Alone by Logan Ury - https://geni.us/QMbAA
Huel: Complete Food - https://uk.huel.com
Four-Thousand Weeks: Embrace Your Limits, Change Your Life by Oliver Burkeman - https://geni.us/kyc9Djv
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