A content diet review to start the new year. Aiming for weekly but we’ll see! Trying to get back into podcasting by focusing on audio-only. Also check out my latest Shorts.(1) Journey to Michelin chef* YouTube: h woo “i think i want to be a mic

136: NBA x "Same as Ever" by Morgan Housel

Nov 27th, 2023 25m 18s

Sharing some takeaways from “Same as Ever” by Morgan Housel and how they connect to the NBA from a casual watcher.* Best Story Wins: MVP narratives* Wild Numbers: Why watch games when you can watch highlights for an hour* Calm Plants the Seeds

135: Creativity tips (from an aspiring demon)

Sep 16th, 2023 22m 12s

I moved all the episodes and the feed to Substack! We’ll see how this goes.On this week’s episode, I recorded in the car and tried to come up with some creativity takeaways from “Demon 79”* No one likes the horns look, what do you want me to lo

134: How the midwit meme explains everything (and other lessons from podcasts) | George Mack, Kevin Kelly, Cal Newport, Ryen Russillo, Alex Hormozi

Sep 14th, 2023 22m 24s

Notes on the podcasts I listened to recently Not Investment Advice: "George Mack: Ignored Ideas, Creativity Hacks, Game Psychology, US vs. UK & Finding The Right Metrics" David Perell: "Kevin Kelly: On Fame, Structuring Ideas, Writing Books, an

133: Creativity x NYC (Or: My coffee/gym/dinner in different apartments)

Sep 1st, 2023 35m 11s

I talk about my coffee/gym/dinner routines when living in 3 different apartments in New York. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com

132: "Stolen Focus"

Aug 28th, 2023 35m 43s

Book notes on "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention" by Johann Hari This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com

131: MMA x Creativity (Mental Model Arts)

Aug 27th, 2023 17m 4s

Applying MMA concepts to creativity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com

130: The Bear, David Chang (and lessons from "Eat a Peach")

Aug 22nd, 2023 15m 48s

Lessons from David Chang's book "Eat a Peach" shoved through the lens of "The Bear" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com

129: "The Last Action Heroes"

Jul 10th, 2023 27m 13s

Book notes for "The Last Action Heroes" by Nick de Semlyen This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com

HtbaC #5: Avoid "I'll do anything for you" (fight for the job x work work work)

Jun 10th, 2023 12m 29s

Let’s see… here’s an automated summary:Rule number five in becoming a chef is to fight for the job you want and aim for a kitchen that pushes you beyond your skills and comfort zone.When going for a job interview at a restaurant, show up earl

HtbaC #4: See mastery in the world (with the internet)

May 29th, 2023 8m 36s

Broaden your horizons: Travel the world physically and digitally, absorb the diverse cultures, cuisines, art, history, and languages. Immerse yourself in experiences and use those to fuel your creativity, as cooking is about more than just prep

How to be a Creator #3: Recognize the intersections

May 21st, 2023 8m 56s

Shout out ChatGPT for this summary:In this recording, I share my thoughts on the importance of intersections and imitation in creativity. Drawing from David Chang's "Eat a Peach" and Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an Artist", I argue that aspiring cr

How to be a Creator #2: Do what everyone else is doing. Do what everyone else isn't doing.

May 18th, 2023 12m 30s

FIRST: THANK YOU to prior subscribers. I understand if you unsubscribe because I haven’t sent anything in like years and now will be emailing more frequently. (Or for like 4 days straight before another years-long hiatus…)A ChatGPT summary of w

How to be a Creator #1: Start finding your voice

May 17th, 2023 15m 13s

Trying to find a format that I can keep up.Here’s the—I know, I know—ChatGPT summary of what I just recorded:The user talks about starting a daily 10-minute podcast, inspired by David Chang's book "Eat a Peach" and Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an A

128: "Interviews with the Masters" - Paul Graham chapter

Apr 22nd, 2023 20m 1s

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129: "Make Something Wonderful" - Steve Jobs Archive

Apr 22nd, 2023 30m 52s

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127: "Physical: 100" (and we're BACK)

Feb 27th, 2023 26m 24s

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Takeaways: "Someday is Today" by Matthew Dicks | #126

Feb 20th, 2023 29m 20s

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125: Creativity x Fitness - Consistency, Classics, and Crane Kicks (3 links)

Feb 10th, 2023 16m 30s

1. Consistency: Indie Hackers #267: The Path to $3M in 3 Years as a Solopreneur with Justin Welsh 2. Classics: Ray Dalio: Principles 3. Crane Kicks: "Fat Loss Happens on Monday" by Josh Hillis and Dan John This is a public episode. If you wou

124: The Psychology of Fitness: 19, 20 WRAP UP

Jan 11th, 2023 18m 36s

Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com

123: The Psychology of Fitness: 16, 17, 18

Jan 3rd, 2023 13m 51s

122: The Psychology of Fitness: 13, 14, 15

Dec 29th, 2022 24m 1s

Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com