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#45 | How to Follow Your Passion from 2022-07-20T14:37:52

Often we are told to follow our passion, but what does that really mean? How do we actually go about following a passion? Should we just wait for this passion to come to us? In this episode, we'...

#44 | The Psychology of High Achievers from 2022-06-29T16:32:58

In 2013,  Angela Duckworth coined the term Grit during a TED Talk. 

In this episode, we explore what exactly it means to be gritty.  Angela completed her undergraduate degr...

#43 - Types of Leverage to Build Wealth from 2022-06-20T15:08:12

This is the second part of our journey to understanding how to build wealth. In this episode, we discuss the three different types of leverage that are utilized in wealth creation. Understanding...

#42 - Building Wealth with Specific Knowledge from 2022-06-06T14:54:53

On May 31st, 2018, Naval Ravikant published his famous Twitter thread titled "How to Get Rich (without getting lucky)".  This thread elegantly laid out the most important factors for buildi...

#41 - Luck, Secrets, and 7 Startup Questions from 2022-04-25T13:00:50

Building a startup is incredibly difficult and requires a great amount of luck. However, entrepreneurs can not be focused on the things they can't control. They must focus on opposing convention...

#40 - Competition is for Loser from 2022-04-05T13:00

We are back!! We apologize for such a long break.  

In the world of business, there are two types of companies. Those that go from zero to one and those that go from one to n. Peter ...

#39 - Two Systems of Thinking from 2022-02-26T03:01:53

We often believe we are fully in control of our decision-making, but this would be far from the truth. Nobel Prize winner and founder of behavioral economics, Daniel Kahneman, introduces the ide...

#38 - 12 Rules for Life Series: Speech, Social Hierarchies, & Suffering from 2022-02-14T14:00

The final episode in the 12 Rules for Life Series! 

Rule #10: Be Precise in Your Speech 

Rule #11: Do Not Bother Children When They are Skateboarding 

Rule #1...

#37 - 12 Rules for Life Series: Living a Life with Truth and Meaning from 2022-02-10T05:19:14

Rule #7: Pursue What is Meaningful (Not What is Expedient) 

Rule #8 Tell the Truth or at least Don’t Lie 

Rule #9: Assume that the Person You Are Listening to Might Know ...

#36 - 12 Rules for Life Series: Focus on What You Can Control from 2022-02-03T22:05:25

This is our favorite book that we have reviewed so far. In this episode, we discuss that in order to be successful, the only thing that should matter is what you can control. Taking full respons...

#35 - 12 Rules for Life Series: Start with You from 2022-01-25T13:00

12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson is our favorite book thus far. It is one of those books that makes you reflect after every sentence you read. We are extremely excited to finally be able to ...

Discussion #1 - Our Thoughts on Negotiating from 2022-01-25T12:00

We thought it would be a breath of fresh air for us to just discuss our thoughts on the book. We've decided to go with a new structure for our videos. We want to provide the highest quality brea...

#34 - Negotiate Your Way to Success from 2022-01-17T16:40:56

From understanding the two words that immediately transform a negotiation to finding the black swan, Chris Voss shares his insights on how negotiations are won. There's a reason why the book is ...

#33 - The Secrets to Negotiating from 2022-01-10T14:00

Chris Voss spent his professional career as the top negotiator for the FBI when it came to hostage and terrorist situations. After leaving the FBI, Chris realized that he could apply his negotia...

#32 - Rule-Based Behavioral Investing: The 4 C's & The 5 P's from 2022-01-03T19:11:04

Understanding our psychological tendencies is the first step to becoming a better investor in the stock market but in order to mitigate the risk that comes from our behavior, we must create syst...

#31 - 10 Psychological Rules for Investing from 2021-12-27T17:42:20

Before the introduction of behavioral finance, investors and economists assumed people would always act rationally. Any psychologist will tell you this is completely wrong. Dr. Daniel Croby appl...

#30 - Lessons from Benjamin Franklin from 2021-12-20T21:00

Mentorship is one of the greatest resources we can receive because it gives us guidance and an example of success. One common mistake people make is assuming our mentors must be alive, but study...

#29 - Bitcoin Series: Risks and the Future of Crypto (Lightning Network, ETH, DeFi) from 2021-12-13T21:10:23

After covering the definition of money and the fundamentals of the Bitcoin protocol, we discuss the potential risks and downsides of cryptocurrencies, alternative coins like Ethereum, the Lighti...

#28 - Bitcoin Series: From Centralized to Decentralized from 2021-12-06T19:39:42

In this episode, we dive into the technical details about how the Bitcoin protocol was designed. The Bitcoin protocol created the idea of blockchain which inspired other protocols to take this i...

#27 - Bitcoin Series: What is Money? from 2021-11-23T15:00

In this three-part series, we will be discussing the basics of Bitcoin and the technology that powers the cryptocurrency. When diving into the Bitcoin rabbit hole, the first question that one mu...

#26 - How to Learn Anything without School from 2021-11-15T16:50:15

One of the most valuable skills you can learn is the skill of knowing how to learn. We have discussed techniques for increasing productivity and improving study habits, but now we will be explor...

Leadership and Changing People's Minds from 2021-11-08T16:02:21

In order to become a great leader, you must understand the art of communication. A leader that doesn't understand the principles laid out by Dale Carnegie will greatly struggle at getting anyone...

#25 - Leadership and Changing People's Minds from 2021-11-08T16:02:21

In order to become a great leader, you must understand the art of communication. A leader that doesn't understand the principles laid out by Dale Carnegie will greatly struggle at getting anyone...

#24 - Finding your Passion, Purpose, and Motivation from 2021-11-01T15:31:52

In order to achieve the impossible, whether the impossible is something that has never been done or something you never thought you could do, you must have the proper motivation and drive. In th...

Finding your Passion, Purpose, and Motivation from 2021-11-01T15:31:52

In order to achieve the impossible, whether the impossible is something that has never been done or something you never thought you could do, you must have the proper motivation and drive. In th...

#23 - Sharing our Personal Journeys into Self-Growth from 2021-10-25T17:00

This week we decided to take a break from opening up books to instead opening up about our personal journeys into becoming more disciplined and lifelong learners. Hope you enjoy some of these em...

Sharing our Personal Journeys into Self-Growth from 2021-10-25T17:00

This week we decided to take a break from opening up books to instead opening up about our personal journeys into becoming more disciplined and lifelong learners. Hope you enjoy some of these em...

#22 - Simple Techniques for Making People Like You from 2021-10-18T18:50:28

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie has stood the test of time and continues to be one of the most influential books anyone can read. In this episode, we cover the ...

Simple Techniques for Making People Like You from 2021-10-18T18:50:28

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie has stood the test of time and continues to be one of the most influential books anyone can read. In this episode, we cover the ...

#21 - Reasons and Methods for Getting Proper Sleep from 2021-10-11T13:00

Sleep is not only fundamental to our existence, but getting proper sleep can be the key to improving the quality of our lives. In this episode, we discuss the functions affected by sleep and foc...

Reasons and Methods for Getting Proper Sleep from 2021-10-11T13:00

Sleep is not only fundamental to our existence, but getting proper sleep can be the key to improving the quality of our lives. In this episode, we discuss the functions affected by sleep and foc...

#20 - Understanding Human History from 2021-09-29T14:05:55

In this episode, we explore the brief human history presented by Yuval Noah Harari in his book, Sapiens. From the cognitive to the agricultural revolution, we discuss how these events shaped man...

Understanding Human History from 2021-09-29T14:05:55

In this episode, we explore the brief human history presented by Yuval Noah Harari in his book, Sapiens. From the cognitive to the agricultural revolution, we discuss how these events shaped man...

#19 - Increase your Focus & Productivity : Deep Work from 2021-09-22T15:22:47

We live in a world of distractions which makes the ability to focus a rare commodity. Those that are able to focus and go into this state of deep work significantly outproduce those that work di...

Increase your Focus & Productivity : Deep Work from 2021-09-22T15:22:47

We live in a world of distractions which makes the ability to focus a rare commodity. Those that are able to focus and go into this state of deep work significantly outproduce those that work di...

#18 - Proven Ways to Learn Anything Faster from 2021-09-13T19:29:41

One of the greatest skills anybody could obtain is the ability to learn any skill quickly. In today's episode, we will be exploring different techniques for learning faster and revealing techniq...

Proven Ways to Learn Anything Faster from 2021-09-13T19:29:41

One of the greatest skills anybody could obtain is the ability to learn any skill quickly. In today's episode, we will be exploring different techniques for learning faster and revealing techniq...

#17 - Essentialism from 2021-09-06T13:00

Understanding what is most important makes it easier to understand what is not important.  

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We appreciate each and every one...

Essentialism from 2021-09-06T13:00

Understanding what is most important makes it easier to understand what is not important.  

Like, comment on your thoughts, and share!!  

We appreciate each and e...

#16 - Implementing a Growth Mindset from 2021-08-30T15:14:16

The difference between having a growth mindset and a fixed mindset can be the difference between success and failing at anything you do.

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Implementing a Growth Mindset from 2021-08-30T15:14:16

The difference between having a growth mindset and a fixed mindset can be the difference between success and failing at anything you do.

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#15 - Understanding Happiness from 2021-06-09T00:52:08

Happiness is defined as the state of being happy, but what does it mean to actually be happy. In this episode, we breakdown the differences between finding happiness in your life versus finding ...

Understanding Happiness (1/4) from 2021-06-09T00:52:08

Happiness is defined as the state of being happy, but what does it mean to actually be happy. In this episode, we breakdown the differences between finding happiness in your life versus finding ...

#14 - The Truth about the Mandela Effect from 2021-05-06T16:44:42

More likely, this isn't your first time seeing a video about the Mandela Effect. This "effect" is actually a very recent idea that was coined in the 21st century. Join us as we explore different...

The Truth about the Mandela Effect from 2021-05-06T16:44:42

More likely, this isn't your first time seeing a video about the Mandela Effect. This "effect" is actually a very recent idea that was coined in the 21st century. Join us as we explore different...

#13 - Science of Memory: Why Do We Forget? from 2021-05-03T17:13:12

Some of us are more forgetful than others but have you ever wondered why we even forget things? The science behind how our memory can answer these questions for us.

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Science of Memory: Why Do We Forget? from 2021-05-03T17:13:12

Some of us are more forgetful than others but have you ever wondered why we even forget things? The science behind how our memory can answer these questions for us.

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#12 - Practical Ways to Build and Break Habits from 2021-04-29T14:03:07

Breaking and Building habits are one of the toughest things we can do as humans. Our brains are wired to save energy and turn daily tasks into habitual events. Therefore, we are exploring some o...

Practical Ways to Build and Break Habits from 2021-04-29T14:03:07

Breaking and Building habits are one of the toughest things we can do as humans. Our brains are wired to save energy and turn daily tasks into habitual events. Therefore, we are exploring some o...

#11 - The Science of Building and Destroying Habits from 2021-04-26T17:32:56

Habits emerge because the brain is constantly looking for ways to save energy. The brain will try to make almost any routine into a habit because habits allow our minds to perform tasks without ...

The Science of Building and Destroying Habits from 2021-04-26T17:32:56

Habits emerge because the brain is constantly looking for ways to save energy. The brain will try to make almost any routine into a habit because habits allow our minds to perform tasks without ...

#10 - Explaining the Personality Differences Between Men and Women Through Biology from 2021-04-22T17:28:10

This is one of our favorite episodes that we have recorded so far. We have already explored the nature vs nurture debate, but now we are discussing the biological differences in personality betw...

Explaining the Personality Differences Between Men and Women Through Biology from 2021-04-22T17:28:10

This is one of our favorite episodes that we have recorded so far. We have already explored the nature vs nurture debate, but now we are discussing the biological differences in personality betw...

#9 - Personality: Nature vs Nurture from 2021-04-19T13:00

The nature versus nurture debate involves whether human behavior is determined by the environment, either prenatal or during a person's life, or by a person's genes. Although we are not particip...

Personality: Nature vs Nurture from 2021-04-19T13:00

The nature versus nurture debate involves whether human behavior is determined by the environment, either prenatal or during a person's life, or by a person's genes. Although we are not particip...

#8 - Effective and Efficient Time Management from 2021-04-15T13:00

In this episode, we discuss how we can improve our time management skills by focusing on what we value in our lives. Although there are many tips and tricks to increase your productivity, nothin...

Effective and Efficient Time Management from 2021-04-15T13:00

In this episode, we discuss how we can improve our time management skills by focusing on what we value in our lives. Although there are many tips and tricks to increase your productivity, nothin...

#7 - The Philosophy of Time from 2021-04-12T13:00

In this episode, we explore the philosophy of time. Time is a concept that has been pondered by many philosophers, but we are yet to solve the mystery of what exactly is time and how do we measu...

#6 - The Physics of Time from 2021-04-12T13:00

In this episode, we explore the physics of time. Time is one of the most important variables used in many physics calculations. Although physicists have derived these questions, they are still u...

The Philosophy of Time from 2021-04-12T13:00

In this episode, we explore the philosophy of time. Time is a concept that has been pondered by many philosophers, but we are yet to solve the mystery of what exactly is time and how do we measu...

The Physics of Time from 2021-04-12T13:00

In this episode, we explore the physics of time. Time is one of the most important variables used in many physics calculations. Although physicists have derived these questions, they are still u...

Exercise and The Brain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For years we have been told exercise and you will lose weight... but that is DEAD WRONG! Exercising has so many more benefits for your body and mainly your brain. In today's episode, we explore ...

#5 - How to Find Happiness and Discover Yourself from 2020-08-29T19:45:14

This has to be one of the most emotional and insightful episodes we have recorded. Understanding your purpose or finding what makes you happy is the greatest challenge we face as human beings. I...

How to Find Happiness and Discover Yourself from 2020-08-29T19:45:14

This has to be one of the most emotional and insightful episodes we have recorded. Understanding your purpose or finding what makes you happy is the greatest challenge we face as human beings. I...

#4 - The Reality of Being a Teen Parent from 2020-08-17T20:16:57

Often when people refer to teen parents, they immediately think about teen moms. In today's episode, we will be exploring this topic from a father's point of view featuring Chris Osteguin. To be...

The Reality of Being a Teen Parent from 2020-08-17T20:16:57

Often when people refer to teen parents, they immediately think about teen moms. In today's episode, we will be exploring this topic from a father's point of view featuring Chris Osteguin. To be...

#3 - Exercise and The Brain from 2020-08-10T19:04:19

For years we have been told exercise and you will lose weight... but that is DEAD WRONG! Exercising has so many more benefits for your body and mainly your brain. In today's episode, we explore ...

#2 - Dealing with Depression from 2020-08-05T17:07:02

Depression rates have been soaring among kids as young as 12 and young adults up to 25. In this episode, we tackle this difficult topic through Devin Bui's experience while sharing advice and ou...

Dealing with Depression from 2020-08-05T17:07:02

Depression rates have been soaring among kids as young as 12 and young adults up to 25. In this episode, we tackle this difficult topic through Devin Bui's experience while sharing advice and ou...

#1 - Introduction to Self-Care from 2020-07-20T12:10:42

In this episode, we are joined by Tik Tok influencer, Devin Bui, to address and debunk common myths about self-care. By clarifying these myths, we hope to bring light to the fact that self-care ...

Introduction to Self-Care from 2020-07-20T12:10:42

In this episode, we are joined by Tik Tok influencer, Devin Bui, to address and debunk common myths about self-care. By clarifying these myths, we hope to bring light to the fact that self-care ...