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Modern WisdomDec 21, 2018

#044 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & New Year Plans

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#044 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & New Year Plans includes mentions of Deep Work by Cal Newport, Happy by Darren Brown, Endure by Alex Hutchinson, and Atomic Habits by James Clear, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Deep Work' as a valuable resource for improving focus and productivity. They highlight the book's concept of fixed schedule produc…

Happy

Darren Brown

Indexed context: The host mentions Darren Brown's book 'Happy' to illustrate the distinction between process goals and outcome goals. He emphasizes that true happines…

Endure

Alex Hutchinson

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Endure' by Alex Hutchinson to emphasize the importance of understanding one's physical limits and the mental aspect of endurance t…

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Join us for a special Christmas Episode as we roll around in festive cheer, reflecting upon 2018 and reviewing our best hacks & fails from the last 12 months before setting some goals for the coming year. Discover why a chestnut didn't kill Jonny, what our individual approaches to new year's resolutions are, and why Yusef decided to take his pants off halfway through this recording (for real). Extra Stuff: 6 Minute Diary - http://amzn.eu/d/0hz6JJH Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

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Happy

Darren Brown

The host mentions Darren Brown's book 'Happy' to illustrate the distinction between process goals and outcome goals.…

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Endure

Alex Hutchinson

The host mentions 'Endure' by Alex Hutchinson to emphasize the importance of understanding one's physical limits and…

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

The host mentioned 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear to emphasize the importance of focusing on the process of habit for…

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The Six-Minute Diary

The host mentions 'The Six-Minute Diary' as a significant tool that has helped him establish a daily journaling habit…

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Darren Brown

The host mentions Darren Brown's book in the context of reflecting on life and mortality as one approaches their 30s.…

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Turning Pro

Steven Pressfield

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Getting Things Done

David Allen

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Referenced books include Deep Work by Cal Newport and Happy by Darren Brown.
Related interests include Individuals seeking to enhance their productivity and focus. and Individuals interested in personal development and happiness.

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course development(1)developing reading habits(1)importance of proper practice(1)influence of productivity methods(1)Journaling and daily habits(1)physical limits and training(1)process goals vs outcome goals(1)productivity and focus(1)

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Highly Recommended(4)Passing Reference(3)Deep Dive(2)

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Individuals seeking to enhance their productivity and focus.Individuals interested in personal development and happinessathletes and fitness enthusiastsIndividuals interested in self-improvement and habit formationIndividuals looking to improve their journaling practice and morning routines.Individuals in their late 20s to early 30s seeking personal growth.

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

Best for Individuals seeking to enhance their productivity and focus.Often cited around productivity and focus

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The speaker recommends reading 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport, emphasizing its importance for mastering focus and productivity.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: productivity and focus

For: Individuals seeking to enhance their productivity and focus.

Indexed context: Read deep work and atomic habits.

The host mentions 'Deep Work' as a valuable resource for improving focus and productivity. They highlight the book's concept of fixed schedule productivity, which they found helpful in managing their time effectively.

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Happy

Darren Brown

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and happinessOften cited around process goals vs outcome goals

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The speaker mentions 'Happy' by Darren Brown as another recommended book, indicating it's on their wish list.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: process goals vs outcome goals

For: Individuals interested in personal development and happiness

Indexed context: So in Darren's book, which I highly recommend reading called Happy, he talks about this, the idea of like the experienced self and the remembered self.

The host mentions Darren Brown's book 'Happy' to illustrate the distinction between process goals and outcome goals. He emphasizes that true happiness comes from daily experiences rather than just achieving a future goal.

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Endure

Alex Hutchinson

Best for athletes and fitness enthusiastsOften cited around physical limits and training

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A recommendation for those interested in a sports-related book that explores physical limits and endurance.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: physical limits and training

For: athletes and fitness enthusiasts

Indexed context: Endure, by Alex Hutchinson. Oh my god. If someone wants a more sportsy side book. Amazing.

The host mentions 'Endure' by Alex Hutchinson to emphasize the importance of understanding one's physical limits and the mental aspect of endurance training. The book is highlighted as a fantastic resource for those looking to push their boundaries in sports and fitness.

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Best for Individuals interested in self-improvement and habit formationOften cited around developing reading habits

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The speaker suggests 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear as a great book for those looking to improve their habits and productivity.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: developing reading habits

For: Individuals interested in self-improvement and habit formation

Indexed context: I recently read James Clear's Atomic Habits, which kind of put a bottle cap on that thought process of the... you know, actually, you know, my version of my reality today and what it'll be like this time next year and in two years time.

The host mentioned 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear to emphasize the importance of focusing on the process of habit formation rather than just the outcomes. This book helped shift the host's perspective on goal-setting and the significance of small, incremental changes in daily routines.

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The Six-Minute Diary

Best for Individuals looking to improve their journaling practice and morning routines.Often cited around Journaling and daily habits

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Mentioned in the context of reading a quote daily, which is part of the diary's structure.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Journaling and daily habits

For: Individuals looking to improve their journaling practice and morning routines.

Indexed context: Six Minute Diary is a real game changer.

The host mentions 'The Six-Minute Diary' as a significant tool that has helped him establish a daily journaling habit. He emphasizes its impact on his morning routine and personal development, highlighting how it has changed his perspective on journaling.

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Darren Brown

Best for Individuals in their late 20s to early 30s seeking personal growth.Often cited around reflections on mortality

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Darren has a lot of thoughts about death in the book, emphasizing the importance of being mindful of mortality and having regular reviews of one's life direction.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: reflections on mortality

For: Individuals in their late 20s to early 30s seeking personal growth.

Indexed context: Darren has a lot of thoughts about death in the book.

The host mentions Darren Brown's book in the context of reflecting on life and mortality as one approaches their 30s. They emphasize the importance of being mindful of death and regularly reviewing one's life direction to avoid regret.

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Turning Pro

Steven Pressfield

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their discipline and focus in personal development.Often cited around importance of proper practice

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The discussion references the book 'Turning Pro' by Steven Pressfield, which emphasizes doing things properly and with focus.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: importance of proper practice

For: Individuals seeking to improve their discipline and focus in personal development.

Indexed context: That's a similar kind of. Okay. Message. Do things properly.

The host mentions 'Turning Pro' to highlight the importance of doing things properly in various aspects of life. This aligns with the discussion on the need for focus and precision in practices like meditation and training.

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Getting Things Done

David Allen

Best for Individuals interested in productivity improvementOften cited around influence of productivity methods

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A quote from David Allen is referenced, indicating the influence of his work on the discussion.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: influence of productivity methods

For: Individuals interested in productivity improvement

Indexed context: A quote from David Allen is referenced, indicating the influence of his work on the discussion.

The host briefly mentions David Allen's work to highlight its impact on productivity discussions. This reference serves to acknowledge the foundational ideas that shape current productivity strategies.

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Building a Second Brain

Tiago Forte

Best for Individuals interested in course creationOften cited around course development

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The book is being made off the back of the course.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: course development

For: Individuals interested in course creation

Indexed context: The book is being made off the back of the course.

The host briefly mentions 'Building a Second Brain' in relation to a course being developed. This suggests that the book may serve as a foundational resource for the course content.

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Indexed context: The host mentions Darren Brown's book 'Happy' to illustrate the distinction between process goals and outcome goals. He emphasizes that true happines…

Endure

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Indexed context: The host mentions 'Endure' by Alex Hutchinson to emphasize the importance of understanding one's physical limits and the mental aspect of endurance t…

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