Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habits

In this episode we dive into Cal Newport’s book So Good They Can’t Ignore You discussing his long-held belief that "follow your passion" is not good advice. Not only is the cliche flawed-preexisting passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work-but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving what they do. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Triman Kaur Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller Lars Bjørge Edward Rehfeldt III 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Krzysztof Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Barbara Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Author and advocate for digital minimalism, Cal Newport, discusses mindful technology use to maximize benefits while minimizing attention drain. They explore smartphone addiction, social media engineering, and reclaiming control over digital consumption.

Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and the author of six self-improvement books. He also writes the Study Hacks blog focused on academic and career success. This series we will deep dive into his work starting with his book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Deep Work is a book about the science of productivity. Cal argues the best way to get more meaningful work done is by working deeply – working in a state of high concentration without distractions on a single task. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Triman Kaur Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller Lars Bjørge Edward Rehfeldt III 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Krzysztof Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Barbara Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The podcast explores Simon Sinek's upcoming book, 'The Infinite Game', discussing the concept of playing the infinite game in business, creating a supportive work environment, and embracing constant improvement. The hosts also introduce Cal Newport as the next author to explore, focusing on digital minimalism and deep work.

Practical tips for finding inspiration in work and inspiring others. Discussion on finding your purpose and living by it. Exploring the flywheel concept and book recommendations. Seeking outside perspective to find your purpose. Benefits of mindfulness. Discovering your why and transforming negative experiences. Evolution of your why over time. Introduction of Simon Sinek's new book, The Infinite Game.

'Together is Better' may be subtitled as a 'Little Book of Inspiration' by Simon Sinek, but it's big on impact. Enjoy the third part of our series on author Simon Sinek as we look for inspiration in our work and beyond. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Triman Kaur Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller Lars Bjørge Edward Rehfeldt III 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Krzysztof Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Barbara Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Simon Sinek is fast becoming a leading thinker of our time. He motivates his audience by thinking differently about how we behave and how we lead companies. His books and videos top their respective lists and our first profile of Sinek was well received by our listeners. That's why we've dedicated 5 shows to each of his books. So settle in for a deep dive into the world of Simon Sinek. Let’s start this journey with his first book Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Get Leaders Eat Last from Amazonhttps://geni.us/LeaderseatlastGet the summary via Blinkisthttps://blinkist.o6eiov.net/gbn1X0Become a Moonshot Memberhttps://www.patreon.com/Moonshots Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Triman Kaur Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller Lars Bjørge Edward Rehfeldt III 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Krzysztof Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Barbara Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Simon Sinek, a leading thinker, shares the power of having a clear vision and finding your 'why'. He discusses the impact of his writing, the importance of the 'why' in leadership, and the role of communication in success. He explores the concept of passion and finding fulfillment, as well as the significance of understanding and articulating your 'why'.

2018 wasn’t such a great year for our tech giants, from Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica debacle to Google’s sexual misconduct investigations, last year was rocked by scandal within the tech industry. In this Moonshots episode we look into theses scandals and how they are likely to influence 2019, as well as, what can we learn from these events and how they shape the future. Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Triman Kaur Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller Lars Bjørge Edward Rehfeldt III 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Krzysztof Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Barbara Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels born 2 October 1974 is often cited as one of the most inspirational architects of our time. At an age when many architects are just beginning to establish themselves in professional practice, Ingels has already won numerous competitions and achieved a level of critical acclaim that is rare for new names in the industry. He is the founder and creative partner of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), widely known for buildings that defy convention while incorporating sustainable development principles and bold sociological concepts. Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Triman Kaur Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller Lars Bjørge Edward Rehfeldt III 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Krzysztof Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Barbara Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★