In this episode, Joel and Raj discuss effective storytelling: How putting a "handle" on your story can make it 10x more memorable Why kids can't tell stories Ways to practice telling different kinds of stories

Boats, Barnacles & Brainpower

Aug 26th, 2021 26m 13s

In this episode, Joel and Raj go mental and discuss People-based vs code-based systems planning How physics and barnacles can make your company better What Frank Underwood can teach you about throwing rocks

20 Episodes, Lots of Darts. Did We Hit Anything?

Aug 19th, 2021 21m 59s

In this landmark episode, Raj and Joel uncover: Why it took seven years of overplanning to launch a show that has none Why we refuse to sell or promote anything on the show Trying too hard to make it perfect is just creative procrastination

What We're Obsessed with Now

Aug 12th, 2021 28m 33s

In this episode, Raj and Joel chat about what they're obsessed with, including: Raj's ancestor that was shot for treason Can you create a big company ... with no people? Why Joel is smart enough to use mental models, and Raj isn't

Redefining Retirement and Realism

Aug 5th, 2021 19m 49s

In this episode, Raj and Joel chat about... Why Raj wants to ban retirement for business owners What we'd do if we hit our financial "number" (Hint: no Lambo) How living for retirement is like living for the weekend

Why Date Night KPIs Are Romantic

Jul 29th, 2021 20m 16s

In this episode, old man Raj and Joel talk about: Why you shouldn't talk about your kids during dates How planning date nights leads to conversational spontaneity Joel's love language is criticism and that's not going well

Projects, Planning and Productivity Porn

Jul 22nd, 2021 21m 18s

In this episode, Raj and Joel discuss Why planners and productivity tools are useless ... And what works better Should you plan for one year, five years or only the next quarter? Raj's "Anti-Getting Things Done" method

I Suck At My Hobbies. Thanks Winston Churchill.

Jul 15th, 2021 21m 33s

Joel and Raj discuss how hobbies can rejuvenate ... But some pastimes don't actually recharge your batteries The joy of sucking at something Why watching tv and browsing your phone is a terrible way to relax Joel's hobby is NOT riding Ponies,

Vacations, Vegetating, and Variety

Jul 8th, 2021 19m 9s

In this episode, Raj and Joel chat about: The difference between vacations and trips (Hint: It has to do with extended family) Doing something, or doing nothing... Which works better? Why Raj has a weird unnatural hatred for the beach Joel's v

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Rogers: Work vs Home Personality

Jul 1st, 2021 17m 29s

In this episode, Raj & Joel discuss Why putting on your armor to go to work is useful Who you are vs. who you project you are Why Raj's mother in law is afraid to call him on the phone

Scavenging Scraps from Second Brains

Jun 24th, 2021 20m 6s

In this episode, Raj and Joel discuss Capturing what we learn, and whether we actually use it Why Raj's brain is a stinking garbage heap Why note taking is a time suck and that's probably a good thing

Negotiation, Our Terrorist Kids and Mute Button Subterfuge

Jun 17th, 2021 23m 32s

In this episode, Raj and Joel discuss: Why being unreasonable is the only option How to negotiate with your wife and lose every time... guaranteed Why the mute button is your friend during a negotiation

Business Sales, Branding & Buyers

Jun 10th, 2021 22m 23s

Joel and Raj discuss selling a business, and How to break your business for fun and profit The one thing buyers really want (it's not what you think Why exits rarely go as planned and why that's ok

Introverts, Energy & Small Talk

Jun 3rd, 2021 19m 3s

Raj and Joel discuss talk all about introverts, including: Why Joel jumps out of bathroom windows Is being an introvert a liability? The one-question guaranteed-to-succeed introvert test

A Semi-Accurate Personal Brand Formula

May 27th, 2021 23m 37s

In this episode, Raj & Joel chat about: Raj and Joel discover their mutual disdain for small talk Why this episode is about personal branding but is a terrible example of it Why this show will get the shadow ban hammer because of what Joel doe

Reading, Remembering & Results

May 20th, 2021 25m 52s

In this episode Raj & Joel discuss: Why Raj barely remembers what he reads, and why it doesn't matter Whether there's anything actually new to discover in books Joel discusses his (information) constipation problem

Hiring, Heuristics & Humans

May 13th, 2021 28m 38s

In this episode, Raj and Joel compare notes and experience on: Why workplaces shouldn't be like a family Why most of your results come from multipliers and dividers and what they are Their worst interview experiences

Sleep, Stats & Sanity

May 6th, 2021 25m 45s

In this episode: Joel rightly accuses Raj of being a dork about sleep, then proves he's a sleep dork too. Oh, they also talk about: Their favorite sleep gadgets Why their spouses think they're crazy Why you should never mess with Raj in the mo

Cooking, Competence and a Challenge

Apr 29th, 2021 21m 51s

In this episode, Raj & Joel discover: Why Raj is a total liar for saying he can't cook How to be totally lazy and still cook amazing food A challenge ... accepted

Self Mockery, Spaghetti and Starlord

Apr 22nd, 2021 22m 54s

In this episode, Joel & Raj uncover: The other half that makes discipline work The smart formula for imperfect action Why Raj got mocked and called Starlord (and doesn't care)

Discipline, Willpower & Bruce Lee

Apr 15th, 2021 18m 20s

In this episode, Raj & Joel uncover: How to avoid confusing discipline for willpower How Bruce Lee helped us hit our goals Why your kids will fail... if you do this

WTF Is Discipline and Darts?

Apr 1st, 2021 9m 5s

In this episode we introduce the concepts of Discipline & Darts and list all the reasons you definitely don't want to listen to this show (if you're looking for darts advice). And a few reasons you might want to listen. Really.

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