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The Sam Ovens Podcast

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Apr 13, 2018 • 39min

27. Tired Of Wasting Your Time?

Are you tired of burning yourself out trying to do 1,000 different things and feeling like you're going nowhere?  Time is the most finite and precious thing we have in life --  What you spend your time doing, the decisions you make, this will determine how good or bad your life is. Rather watch it? Click here -> https://www.consulting.com/channel/tired-of-wasting-your-time-watch-this (P.S. For the free tool, click the link above)
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Apr 4, 2018 • 31min

26. Why Productivity Is Overrated! The Secret Is To Do Less Not More

The podcast discusses why productivity is overrated and reveals the secret to achieving 1,000x more progress by doing less. It emphasizes the power of focus, hiring a personal trainer for increased productivity and energy, maintaining a routine for productivity, and the importance of disconnecting from distractions.
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Mar 29, 2018 • 12min

25. The Importance Of Quarterly Reviews

The podcast discusses the importance of quarterly reviews for personal and professional growth. It emphasizes the need for clear thinking, honesty about progress, and error correction. It also highlights the impact of mood, health, fitness, sleep, exercise, diet, and distractions on performance. The podcast encourages taking breaks, reflecting, and finding areas for improvement.
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Mar 20, 2018 • 11min

24. Outputs Derive From Inputs: You Are What You Consume

Explore the concept of cause-effect relationships and how it applies to achieving success in life and business. Learn about the importance of good habits and hard work, and how they contribute to impressive achievements. Discover the significance of consuming good food and information for personal growth and success.
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Feb 28, 2018 • 37min

23. 5 Profound Lessons I Learned From Reading Jeff Bezos Letters To Amazon Shareholders

Learn valuable insights from Jeff Bezos' letters to shareholders, including the importance of long-term thinking, customer obsession, and adapting for survival. Understand how short-sighted choices can impact future success and why constantly thinking about market changes is crucial. Discover the cult-like culture at Amazon and the Darwinian reality of survival in the business world.
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Feb 22, 2018 • 29min

22. The "Flywheel" -- The Secret Behind The Success Of Amazon, Google, Uber And Facebook

The podcast explores the concept of a flywheel and how it drives the exponential growth of companies like Amazon, Google, Uber, and Facebook. It discusses the importance of attention to clients and client results, threshold limits, and network effects. The chapter on challenges, growth, and narrowing down emphasizes the need to focus on a niche over time.
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Feb 16, 2018 • 18min

21. The "Expert" Lie That's Holding You Back: Why You Don't Need To Be An Expert To Get Paid In Business

Explore the delusion that you need to be an expert to get paid in business. Discover the struggles of being overqualified and underemployed. Learn about the market backwards approach and the importance of understanding market needs. Uncover the advantage of starting fresh and a five-step approach to business. Understand the importance of front-loading risk and solving problems for clients.
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Feb 1, 2018 • 13min

20. 8 Things That I Use Everyday To Get More Out Of Life

The speaker shares a list of 8 affordable and accessible everyday items that improve their life, including healthy snacks, flavored water, a bed jet, and more. They also discuss tools and techniques for optimal sleep and focus, as well as everyday tools for productivity and getting more out of your day.
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Jan 22, 2018 • 22min

19. How The Myers Briggs Personality Test Can Change Your Life

Discover the power of the Myers Briggs personality test in business and entrepreneurship. Learn how to take the test for free and understand your results. Explore the differences between S-type and N-type personalities and their impact in different roles. Find out how to balance strengths and weaknesses for personal growth and success in business.
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Dec 17, 2017 • 14min

18. How to Achieve Peak Performance by Taking Daily Breaks and Vacations

As business owners, we are constantly faced with the internal and external conflict of achieving "work-life balance". At times we can feel guilty for working too much and at other times for not working enough. We hear the saying to "work smarter, not harder", but how do we know if we're working hard enough? On the contrary, there are people working extremely hard with very little reward for their efforts who may need some time for reflection and planning to gain perspective of the bigger picture.

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