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Modern WisdomJan 14, 2021

#269 - Richard Meadows - Optionality: How To Make Your Own Luck In Life

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Notable books mentioned: Optionality: How to Survive and Thrive in a Volatile World, Essentialism by Greg McKeown, Getting Things Done by David Allen

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#269 - Richard Meadows - Optionality: How To Make Your Own Luck In Life mentions Optionality: How to Survive and Thrive in a Volatile World, Essentialism by Greg McKeown, and Getting Things Done by David Allen with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The speaker highly recommends picking it up.

Essentialism
Greg McKeown

my point is that a lot of the time you can imagine someone would not only hoard perhaps money they would hoard intellectual wealth

The speaker references David Allen's 'two minute rule' from his book 'Getting Things Done' as a good principle for day-to-day actions.

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Richard Meadows is a journalist and author. Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. How to organise our lives to be efficient but have options, to be take advantage of routine and enjoy variety is one of the hardest balancing acts we face. Expect to learn why you should earn as much money as you can when you're young, how to make life changing choices under uncertain conditions, protect against financial disaster, develop a system to create our own luck and much more...
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Optionality: How to Survive and Thrive in a Volatile World cover
Best for listeners interested in personal development and resilienceOften cited around book recommendation

The book 'Optionality: How to Survive and Thrive in a Volatile World' will be linked in the show notes below on Amazon, and the speaker highly recommends picking it up.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: listeners interested in personal development and resilience
Key quote: The speaker highly recommends picking it up.
The host emphasizes the importance of the book in navigating uncertainty. They believe it offers valuable insights for thriving in a volatile environment.
ASIN: B08KYZ9MMG
Buy on Amazon
Essentialism cover
Essentialism
Greg McKeown
Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and effective decision-makingOften cited around hoarding options and opportunities

The speaker mentions Greg McKeown's book 'Essentialism' while discussing the importance of linking people and opportunities.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal growth and effective decision-making
Key quote: my point is that a lot of the time you can imagine someone would not only hoard perhaps money they would hoard intellectual wealth
The host discusses the importance of not hoarding options and instead using one's resources to help others, referencing 'Essentialism' to emphasize the value of focused action. This book serves as a guide for individuals to prioritize what truly matters and to take meaningful steps towards their goals.
ASIN: B00IWYP5NI
Buy on Amazon
Getting Things Done cover
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their productivityOften cited around time management principles

The speaker references David Allen's 'two minute rule' from his book 'Getting Things Done' as a good principle for day-to-day actions.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals seeking to improve their productivity
Key quote: The speaker references David Allen's 'two minute rule' from his book 'Getting Things Done' as a good principle for day-to-day actions.
The host briefly mentions David Allen's 'two minute rule' as a useful guideline for managing daily tasks. This principle is highlighted to illustrate a practical approach to productivity.
ASIN: 0143126563
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Optionality: How to Survive and Thrive in a Volatile World cover
Mentioned at 1:21:51
Optionality: How to Survive and Thrive in a Volatile World

The host emphasizes the importance of the book in navigating uncertainty. They believe it offers valuable insights for thriving in a volatile envir…

Essentialism cover
Mentioned at 1:14:00
Essentialism
Greg McKeown

The host discusses the importance of not hoarding options and instead using one's resources to help others, referencing 'Essentialism' to emphasize…

Getting Things Done cover
Mentioned at 1:15:23
Getting Things Done
David Allen

The host briefly mentions David Allen's 'two minute rule' as a useful guideline for managing daily tasks. This principle is highlighted to illustra…

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The Big Short

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The Big Short was that famous film made about the fellow Christian Bale played that shorted the housing market.