Ravi sits down with Alyssa Ages, author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Discover the True Meaning of Strength. Through the lens of her pursuit of competitive strongman weight lifting, Alyssa describes why physical strength matters, and how it teaches us that we’re capable of so much more than we know.

Ravi sits down with Jamie Hodari, the founder of Industrious, one of the world’s largest flexible workspace providers. Jamie discusses a sustainable path for startups in the era of VC money, the future of office work, and some wild run-ins with WeWork’s Adam Neumann. 

Ravi sits down with his co-host and author of The Coach’s Guide to Teaching, Doug Lemov. Doug talks about how the science of classroom teaching can be leveraged in sports to create championship caliber coaches on the court and field.

Doug sits down with Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, authors of The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life. Listen in for advice on building better relationships, practicing effective leadership, and developing the competitive prowess needed to be an exceptional teammate.

Doug is joined by his kids Maia and Caden Lemov as they discuss parenting styles, setting phone rules in the digital age, motivating kids academically, pushing commitment over performance, finding balance in sports, and reflecting on parenting and personal growth.

In this engaging conversation, Carl Hendrick, a former rock band frontman turned PhD and professor, shares insights from his book on cognitive psychology and teaching. He discusses the critical role of memory in education and the challenges digital distractions pose to student focus. Hendrick critiques traditional teaching methods and emphasizes the importance of structured routines for student motivation. He also explores how deep knowledge can enhance creativity, advocating for a connection between education and passion.

Ravi sits down with William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson to discuss lessons learned from their book The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives.Listen in for William and Ned’s insights about stepping back as parents to let your children navigate the world with confidence and find their own path.

Ryan sits down with Susan Asiyanbi, founder and CEO of The Olori Network, a coaching practice that helps executives and leaders achieve their goals by building better working relationships with their employees and business partners. Susan started as a teacher in Newark, New Jersey, and later served in many leadership roles at Teach for America, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Transformation Officer. Her job now focuses on coaching managers on how to lead through an equity lens.

Following up last week’s show about learning one skill per year, Ravi sits down with friend and fitness expert Sadie Durante, who coached him during his year of powerlifting. Sadie is the director of Power Monkey Fitness and offers lessons about the importance of building community and emphasizing fun while teaching life-changing skills.

Ravi Gupta shares his journey of learning one skill per year, from powerlifting to novel writing. He provides a roadmap for anyone looking to pursue their dreams. The podcast explores the benefits of video analysis, the process of refining writing, and strategies for language learning. It also touches on book recommendations and pursuing dreams later in life.