
Will Chou's Personal Development Show Podcast
Sharing what I learn on my own journey from knowing nothing to learning how to achieve happiness, wealth, performance, and success with data, real stories, history, and science. The info comes from the best in the field, from athletes to billionaires to businessmen to artists to historians to scientists. The knowledge is sourced from the vast amount of books, interviews, videos, documentaries, and other research I’ve consumed.
Latest episodes

Oct 2, 2019 • 30min
Habit Stacking: A Secret to Small Changes to Improve Life [Podcast]
I want to share with you a concept called “habit stacking” that I discovered from James Clear’s book Atomic Habits (affiliate link). He didn’t originate the term, but I found it incredibly useful for building good habits. Listen to the podcast episode now. Get a free audiobook of your choice from Audible here.
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Aug 28, 2019 • 48min
The Life Changing Art of Staying Organized (How To Stay Tidy)
One of my readers wrote in, and asked me for help staying organized. Organization just makes things more efficient, pleasing to look at, and relaxing. There’s many benefits for your career — or even your relationships, people judge you poorly if you’re messy. The secret is partial minimalism. Things look cleaner and more organized when… Continue reading The Life Changing Art of Staying Organized (How To Stay Tidy)
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Jul 7, 2019 • 2h 5min
Nature Vs. Nurture, a.k.a. Hard Work Vs. Talent (A Discussion Revisited)
Some young folk are still debating whether it’s worth lifting a finger to do any extra work (like nihilism) because they feel like your talent is all “in the cards” — that there’s no way you can do anything extraordinary even if you work harder. I want to revisit this debate, as I talked about… Continue reading Nature Vs. Nurture, a.k.a. Hard Work Vs. Talent (A Discussion Revisited)
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Jun 11, 2019 • 44min
How Billionaires Are Different From Millionaires
After studying thousands of pieces of content from billionaires and millionaires, clear differences emerge. For one, not a single billionaire I’ve studied — except for Oprah — has ever uttered a word on Law of Attraction or manifesting your reality or “asking and getting it given.” That said, tons of millionaires mention it. That makes… Continue reading How Billionaires Are Different From Millionaires
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Apr 3, 2019 • 25min
How To Read 1 Book a Week (52 Books a Year) Without Hacks or Gimmicks
Does reading one book a week seem like an unreachable goal? In this podcast episode, I’ll break down a system for how anyone can work their way up to a book a week easily. As a preview of what I say: By failing to prepare, you are going to fail. The first step involves scheduling… Continue reading How To Read 1 Book a Week (52 Books a Year) Without Hacks or Gimmicks
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Feb 27, 2019 • 1h 21min
How to Master Work-Life Balance According to Jack Welch & Sara Blakely (Plus, Questions on Travel & Med School)
Work-life balance is a huge issue for many people, especially since women now have to work full-time when they used to be expected to be stay-at-home mothers — and because American culture has a philosophy of “the harder you work, the more successful you’ll be.” This podcast episode breaks down some insights I took from the… Continue reading How to Master Work-Life Balance According to Jack Welch & Sara Blakely (Plus, Questions on Travel & Med School)
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Jan 30, 2019 • 9min
Why It’s Okay If You’re Not Invited To Cool Parties
It feels horrible when you’re not invited to parties or social gatherings where the cool, attractive people go. I have experienced this when I was younger, and many people experience this, so I want to tell you why it’s okay that you didn’t go to these. More importantly, you’ll learn in this podcast episode why… Continue reading Why It’s Okay If You’re Not Invited To Cool Parties
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Jan 2, 2019 • 45min
How To Start Making Money Online with Nick Kho of Real Social Dynamics
Many of my readers have written in asking for advice on how to start making their first $1,000 a month (or some income) online from scratch. For this podcast episode, I brought Nick Kho, the Asian American CEO and founder of Real Social Dynamics, the world’s largest men’s dating coaching business. Nick has built 7-to-8 figure… Continue reading How To Start Making Money Online with Nick Kho
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Dec 13, 2018 • 8min
Principles by Ray Dalio Book Summary and Notes
“Truth – more precisely, an accurate understanding of reality – is the essential foundation for producing good outcomes.” ― Ray Dalio Ray Dalio and his new book, Principles, need little introduction. He has a net worth of over $18.9 billion+, made through the hedge fund he started. The book is a memoir of his life… Continue reading Principles by Ray Dalio Book Summary and Notes
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Dec 6, 2018 • 56min
9 Mistakes With How Asian Parents Raise Children
Exploring the impact of Asian parenting styles on children's motivation and mental well-being, contrasting academic success with personal fulfillment. Challenging status-seeking behavior and risk-averse parenting practices, advocating for a balanced approach to nurturing children's potential and pursuing fulfilling work aligned with personal aspirations.
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