intermediate10 modules1572 lessons~222h content

Mastering Your Own Commander: A Complete Learning Academy

Transform knowledge into actionable skills

Comprehensive course built from "Be Your Own Commander-in-Chief" by E2E Test Author. 1562 video lessons across 10 modules.

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Modules10
Lessons1572
Total time208h
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What you'll learn

Analyze and apply the principles of Your Own Commander (Bloom's: Analyze/Apply)
Analyze and apply the principles of Soviet Union (Bloom's: Analyze/Apply)
Analyze and apply the principles of New York (Bloom's: Analyze/Apply)
Analyze and apply the principles of Old Testament (Bloom's: Analyze/Apply)

Who this is for

Professionals and learners seeking practical knowledge

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with the subject area

Course content

10 modules · 1572 lessons · ~222h total

01Module 1: NARRATIVE is the key (forefathers* and foremothers) to drawing upon the wisdom & INTRO: image of quad-copter drone. If any of the propellers don’t work well, it
159 lessons · 1358m
1Understanding NARRATIVE is the key (forefathers* and foremothers) to drawing upon the wisdom9m
2Applying NARRATIVE is the key (forefathers* and foremothers) to drawing upon the wisdom in Practice9m
3Understanding INTRO: image of quad-copter drone. If any of the propellers don’t work well, it9m
4Applying INTRO: image of quad-copter drone. If any of the propellers don’t work well, it in Practice9m
5Understanding Nobody. Owes. You. A. Damn. Thing. In. Life.9m
6Applying Nobody. Owes. You. A. Damn. Thing. In. Life. in Practice10m
7Understanding Simple is generally better than complicated (with few exceptions).7m
8Applying Simple is generally better than complicated (with few exceptions). in Practice8m
9Understanding Self-care isn’t selfish.9m
10Applying Self-care isn’t selfish. in Practice9m
11Understanding Which actions will help improve your biofeedback and which will mess it up?10m
12Applying Which actions will help improve your biofeedback and which will mess it up? in Practice8m
13Understanding Further resources to consult:9m
14Applying Further resources to consult: in Practice8m
15Understanding Too much of even the healthiest food or drink can be bad for you.8m
16Applying Too much of even the healthiest food or drink can be bad for you. in Practice8m
17Understanding Timing: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Hydration Breaks.9m
18Applying Timing: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Hydration Breaks. in Practice9m
19Understanding Gut Flora:7m
20Applying Gut Flora: in Practice9m
21Understanding Mixing Foods:9m
22Applying Mixing Foods: in Practice9m
23Understanding Spices / Flavonoids / Probiotics / Prebiotics:9m
24Applying Spices / Flavonoids / Probiotics / Prebiotics: in Practice7m
25Understanding Mixing Foods and Liquids: effects of drinking before, during and after the meal.7m
26Applying Mixing Foods and Liquids: effects of drinking before, during and after the meal. in Practice10m
27Understanding Food as an Immersive Experience:7m
28Applying Food as an Immersive Experience: in Practice7m
29Understanding What about coffee and/or tea?10m
30Applying What about coffee and/or tea? in Practice9m
31Understanding Specific foods proven to increase longevity.8m
32Applying Specific foods proven to increase longevity. in Practice8m
33Understanding Other digestive diseases include:8m
34Applying Other digestive diseases include: in Practice9m
35Understanding Simple ways to manage or eliminate digestive disorders:7m
36Applying Simple ways to manage or eliminate digestive disorders: in Practice10m
37Understanding Eat well and exercise daily9m
38Applying Eat well and exercise daily in Practice9m
39Understanding Resolve conflict with others and within yourself as much as possible before bed10m
40Applying Resolve conflict with others and within yourself as much as possible before bed in Practice8m
41Understanding Recount the small and big successes of the day (recount small wins)10m
42Applying Recount the small and big successes of the day (recount small wins) in Practice10m
43Understanding Own a quality mattress and bedclothes10m
44Applying Own a quality mattress and bedclothes in Practice10m
45Understanding Avoid blue light in the hours before bed9m
46Applying Avoid blue light in the hours before bed in Practice8m
47Understanding Get blackout shades for your windows8m
48Applying Get blackout shades for your windows in Practice7m
49Understanding Invest in comfortable, breathable, high-quality fabric pajamas.7m
50Applying Invest in comfortable, breathable, high-quality fabric pajamas. in Practice9m
51Understanding Wear an eye mask or blue light-filtering glasses at night.7m
52Applying Wear an eye mask or blue light-filtering glasses at night. in Practice10m
53Understanding Breathe in through your nose, rather than your mouth.10m
54Applying Breathe in through your nose, rather than your mouth. in Practice8m
55Understanding Use a sleep app to monitor the quality of your sleep (especially REM sleep).10m
56Applying Use a sleep app to monitor the quality of your sleep (especially REM sleep). in Practice8m
57Understanding Sleep enough to feel rested in the morning.9m
58Applying Sleep enough to feel rested in the morning. in Practice7m
59Understanding Do regular exercise (aerobic and cardio) to maintain and increase lung capacity.10m
60Applying Do regular exercise (aerobic and cardio) to maintain and increase lung capacity. in Practice7m
61Understanding Sing for improved lung health.8m
62Applying Sing for improved lung health. in Practice7m
63Understanding Meditate regularly to improve lung health.7m
64Applying Meditate regularly to improve lung health. in Practice8m
65Understanding To quickly and effectively relax, do the 4-7-8 breath until calm8m
66Applying To quickly and effectively relax, do the 4-7-8 breath until calm in Practice7m
67Understanding Use the Wim Hof breathing method8m
68Applying Use the Wim Hof breathing method in Practice7m
69Understanding Learn Tai Chi Breathing10m
70Applying Learn Tai Chi Breathing in Practice10m
71Understanding See the chapters on MANAGING STRESS (19) and MANAGING EXPECTATIONS8m
72Applying See the chapters on MANAGING STRESS (19) and MANAGING EXPECTATIONS in Practice9m
73Understanding Use air purifiers around the house to remove dust, allergens and mold in the air7m
74Applying Use air purifiers around the house to remove dust, allergens and mold in the air in Practice10m
75Understanding Define the central concept:7m
76Applying Define the central concept: in Practice8m
77Understanding Teeth/Gums/Mouth (PREVENTIVE/MAINTENANCE MEASURES)9m
78Applying Teeth/Gums/Mouth (PREVENTIVE/MAINTENANCE MEASURES) in Practice9m
79Understanding Floss nightly. Go all the way back, as far as possible.9m
80Applying Floss nightly. Go all the way back, as far as possible. in Practice10m
81Understanding Avoid eating too much sugar throughout the day.8m
82Applying Avoid eating too much sugar throughout the day. in Practice8m
83Understanding Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco or vaping.10m
84Applying Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco or vaping. in Practice7m
85Understanding Learn to manage stress effectively (see chapter 19).7m
86Applying Learn to manage stress effectively (see chapter 19). in Practice9m
87Understanding Get a regular dental checkup and cleaning every 6 months.8m
88Applying Get a regular dental checkup and cleaning every 6 months. in Practice7m
89Understanding Gum disease, diagnosis, treatment guide10m
90Applying Gum disease, diagnosis, treatment guide in Practice9m
91Understanding Skin/Hair/Nails (PREVENTIVE/MAINTENANCE MEASURES)9m
92Applying Skin/Hair/Nails (PREVENTIVE/MAINTENANCE MEASURES) in Practice7m
93Understanding Clear your pores regularly through rigorous physical exercise.9m
94Applying Clear your pores regularly through rigorous physical exercise. in Practice8m
95Understanding Visit a banya/hot spa to sweat out the toxins every few weeks.9m
96Applying Visit a banya/hot spa to sweat out the toxins every few weeks. in Practice8m
97Understanding Get enough sun consistently to get your Vitamin D.8m
98Applying Get enough sun consistently to get your Vitamin D. in Practice7m
99Understanding Hydrate yourself frequently and adequately to maintain your skin.9m
100Applying Hydrate yourself frequently and adequately to maintain your skin. in Practice9m
101Understanding For first-degree burns, immerse in cold water immediately.10m
102Applying For first-degree burns, immerse in cold water immediately. in Practice9m
103Understanding Guide to diagnosing and treating the most common skin conditions.7m
104Applying Guide to diagnosing and treating the most common skin conditions. in Practice9m
105Understanding Eyes (PREVENTIVE/MAINTENANCE MEASURES)7m
106Applying Eyes (PREVENTIVE/MAINTENANCE MEASURES) in Practice9m
107Understanding Wear an eye mask at night to get proper eye rest.9m
108Applying Wear an eye mask at night to get proper eye rest. in Practice9m
109Understanding Wear blue light-filtering glasses to avoid eye strain.8m
110Applying Wear blue light-filtering glasses to avoid eye strain. in Practice9m
111Understanding Minimize screen use throughout the day (smartphone, tablet and computer screens).7m
112Applying Minimize screen use throughout the day (smartphone, tablet and computer screens). in Practice10m
113Understanding Eat citrus, fatty fish and green leafy veggies for good eye health.10m
114Applying Eat citrus, fatty fish and green leafy veggies for good eye health. in Practice10m
115Understanding Sit at a proper distance from the screen you’re using.9m
116Applying Sit at a proper distance from the screen you’re using. in Practice7m
117Understanding Blink frequently to avoid dry eyes.7m
118Applying Blink frequently to avoid dry eyes. in Practice8m
119Understanding Expose your eyes to the sun periodically, to get proper vitamin D.10m
120Applying Expose your eyes to the sun periodically, to get proper vitamin D. in Practice8m
121Understanding Causes, diagnosis and treatments for the most common eye conditions.8m
122Applying Causes, diagnosis and treatments for the most common eye conditions. in Practice8m
123Understanding Water, prunes, chia seeds and coffee are all great laxatives.8m
124Applying Water, prunes, chia seeds and coffee are all great laxatives. in Practice10m
125Understanding Eating fiber thickens the stool.10m
126Applying Eating fiber thickens the stool. in Practice7m
127Understanding Diagram your hygienic routine.8m
128Applying Diagram your hygienic routine. in Practice10m
129Understanding Don’t let things fester (literally and figuratively).8m
130Applying Don’t let things fester (literally and figuratively). in Practice7m
131Understanding Schedule regular spa visits.9m
132Applying Schedule regular spa visits. in Practice9m
133Understanding Stay accountable with your life partner, if need be.10m
134Applying Stay accountable with your life partner, if need be. in Practice10m
135Understanding Assess and correct your standing posture.9m
136Applying Assess and correct your standing posture. in Practice10m
137Understanding Assess and correct your walking posture10m
138Applying Assess and correct your walking posture in Practice7m
139Understanding Assess and correct your running posture8m
140Applying Assess and correct your running posture in Practice9m
141Understanding Use a tracking app (or several) to track your exercises and/or running.7m
142Applying Use a tracking app (or several) to track your exercises and/or running. in Practice8m
143Understanding Tune into your sensations. Here’s how to start.7m
144Applying Tune into your sensations. Here’s how to start. in Practice8m
145Understanding Get intimately familiar with your body’s fascia. Here’s how to start.7m
146Applying Get intimately familiar with your body’s fascia. Here’s how to start. in Practice9m
147Understanding When your body suddenly has a limited range of motion due to joint or muscle or8m
148Applying When your body suddenly has a limited range of motion due to joint or muscle or in Practice8m
149Understanding To prevent or relieve joint stiffness, do these exercises.8m
150Applying To prevent or relieve joint stiffness, do these exercises. in Practice9m
151Understanding Seek medical help, if necessary.10m
152Applying Seek medical help, if necessary. in Practice7m
153Understanding Celebrate small wins.10m
154Applying Celebrate small wins. in Practice7m
155Understanding Per Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva’s TED Talk, “Change is not a punishment.” Change can9m
156Applying Per Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva’s TED Talk, “Change is not a punishment.” Change can in Practice9m
157Understanding Develop good habits7m
158Applying Develop good habits in Practice9m
159📝Module 1 Review & Knowledge Check15m
02Module 2: Set the context & Set yourself up to succeed
159 lessons · 1348m
1Understanding Set the context7m
2Applying Set the context in Practice8m
3Understanding Set yourself up to succeed10m
4Applying Set yourself up to succeed in Practice10m
5Understanding De-risk8m
6Applying De-risk in Practice10m
7Understanding Keep a habit chart8m
8Applying Keep a habit chart in Practice8m
9Understanding Keep a scheduling guide for creating a top-notch routine and good habits10m
10Applying Keep a scheduling guide for creating a top-notch routine and good habits in Practice8m
11Understanding Carefully choose who belongs in your social circle.8m
12Applying Carefully choose who belongs in your social circle. in Practice7m
13Understanding And yes, Popeye was absolutely right. Eat your spinach!7m
14Applying And yes, Popeye was absolutely right. Eat your spinach! in Practice7m
15Understanding Eat as many immune-boosting foods as possible right away.8m
16Applying Eat as many immune-boosting foods as possible right away. in Practice10m
17Understanding Take as many immune-boosting supplements as you can (safely) right away.7m
18Applying Take as many immune-boosting supplements as you can (safely) right away. in Practice10m
19Understanding How to get rid of a sinus infection.10m
20Applying How to get rid of a sinus infection. in Practice7m
21Understanding Here’s the best diet for getting rid of sinus allergies.9m
22Applying Here’s the best diet for getting rid of sinus allergies. in Practice9m
23Understanding Here’s how to relieve allergies naturally, without drugs.8m
24Applying Here’s how to relieve allergies naturally, without drugs. in Practice8m
25Understanding Exercise good emotional control and impulse control.8m
26Applying Exercise good emotional control and impulse control. in Practice9m
27Understanding Learn to detect the signs of a weakened immune system.10m
28Applying Learn to detect the signs of a weakened immune system. in Practice8m
29Understanding Main symptoms of a weak immunity and what to do about them.8m
30Applying Main symptoms of a weak immunity and what to do about them. in Practice7m
31Understanding How to treat and repair a weak immune system.8m
32Applying How to treat and repair a weak immune system. in Practice10m
33Understanding Here’s how to detox your lymphatic system effectively.8m
34Applying Here’s how to detox your lymphatic system effectively. in Practice9m
35Understanding Purify your water with a high-quality water filter.8m
36Applying Purify your water with a high-quality water filter. in Practice8m
37Understanding Maintain healthy, optimized sleep7m
38Applying Maintain healthy, optimized sleep in Practice7m
39Understanding Maintain an optimized diet for the right nutrients and minerals9m
40Applying Maintain an optimized diet for the right nutrients and minerals in Practice9m
41Understanding Get regular exercise/regularly engage in physical and mental challenges10m
42Applying Get regular exercise/regularly engage in physical and mental challenges in Practice7m
43Understanding Learn to deal effectively with stress10m
44Applying Learn to deal effectively with stress in Practice9m
45Understanding Get fresh air regularly and ensure you have natural light10m
46Applying Get fresh air regularly and ensure you have natural light in Practice10m
47Understanding Maintain healthy relationships9m
48Applying Maintain healthy relationships in Practice9m
49Understanding Know who you are and keep strong barriers7m
50Applying Know who you are and keep strong barriers in Practice8m
51Understanding Keep healthy habits around spending your energy constructively7m
52Applying Keep healthy habits around spending your energy constructively in Practice10m
53Understanding Ensure regular adequate rest (mental and physical)9m
54Applying Ensure regular adequate rest (mental and physical) in Practice10m
55Understanding Create and maintain psychological safety8m
56Applying Create and maintain psychological safety in Practice8m
57Understanding Create and maintain financial safety (planning and living below your means)9m
58Applying Create and maintain financial safety (planning and living below your means) in Practice7m
59Understanding Practice grit and resilience in everything you do8m
60Applying Practice grit and resilience in everything you do in Practice8m
61Understanding Always keep moving and learning (rather than standing still)7m
62Applying Always keep moving and learning (rather than standing still) in Practice9m
63Understanding Ensure and schedule regular check-ups8m
64Applying Ensure and schedule regular check-ups in Practice8m
65Understanding Automate and outsource when possible10m
66Applying Automate and outsource when possible in Practice10m
67Understanding Prepare beforehand (wargaming, stocking up mentally and physically)9m
68Applying Prepare beforehand (wargaming, stocking up mentally and physically) in Practice8m
69Understanding Identify areas in your life where you can be more pro-active and less reactive.9m
70Applying Identify areas in your life where you can be more pro-active and less reactive. in Practice9m
71Understanding Write down all the ways in which you strain your senses, time, energy, etc.10m
72Applying Write down all the ways in which you strain your senses, time, energy, etc. in Practice7m
73Understanding Write down the content you consume regularly and how it throws you off.7m
74Applying Write down the content you consume regularly and how it throws you off. in Practice7m
75Understanding Life Is Theater, Onstage and Off8m
76Applying Life Is Theater, Onstage and Off in Practice8m
77Understanding History7m
78Applying History in Practice9m
79Understanding Culture:7m
80Applying Culture: in Practice8m
81Understanding Biases, Heuristics and Notions — and how to use them to your advantage10m
82Applying Biases, Heuristics and Notions — and how to use them to your advantage in Practice10m
83Understanding What Should We Remember?9m
84Applying What Should We Remember? in Practice7m
85Understanding Need to Act Fast9m
86Applying Need to Act Fast in Practice8m
87Understanding Too Much Information8m
88Applying Too Much Information in Practice9m
89Understanding Not Enough Meaning9m
90Applying Not Enough Meaning in Practice9m
91Understanding I’m an impostor.9m
92Applying I’m an impostor. in Practice9m
93Understanding I don’t deserve my success.7m
94Applying I don’t deserve my success. in Practice9m
95Understanding I’m not good enough.9m
96Applying I’m not good enough. in Practice8m
97Understanding I haven’t paid my dues.7m
98Applying I haven’t paid my dues. in Practice7m
99Understanding I’ll never be as good as X.8m
100Applying I’ll never be as good as X. in Practice10m
101Understanding I’m not as agile as you Millennials/Gen Zs. (Can’t teach an old dog new tricks).9m
102Applying I’m not as agile as you Millennials/Gen Zs. (Can’t teach an old dog new tricks). in Practice8m
103Understanding It’s either Carnegie Hall / Nobel Prize / billions for me, or I’m nothing.8m
104Applying It’s either Carnegie Hall / Nobel Prize / billions for me, or I’m nothing. in Practice10m
105Understanding I’ll never build a successful side hustle or business.8m
106Applying I’ll never build a successful side hustle or business. in Practice7m
107Understanding I’m afraid of what happens if I’m actually successful.7m
108Applying I’m afraid of what happens if I’m actually successful. in Practice10m
109Understanding I’m afraid to fail.9m
110Applying I’m afraid to fail. in Practice7m
111Understanding There isn’t anyone in this world that finds me attractive.8m
112Applying There isn’t anyone in this world that finds me attractive. in Practice9m
113Understanding Nobody in this world understands me. I’m a special butterfly.8m
114Applying Nobody in this world understands me. I’m a special butterfly. in Practice10m
115Understanding Business means sacrificing my morals to make a buck.9m
116Applying Business means sacrificing my morals to make a buck. in Practice10m
117Understanding Marriage means diluting myself into the other person or having to divorce.10m
118Applying Marriage means diluting myself into the other person or having to divorce. in Practice9m
119Understanding Marriage means the other person has to adjust to me.9m
120Applying Marriage means the other person has to adjust to me. in Practice10m
121Understanding Marriage means the other person needs to change.8m
122Applying Marriage means the other person needs to change. in Practice8m
123Understanding My net worth is my worth.9m
124Applying My net worth is my worth. in Practice10m
125Understanding My (LinkedIn or Facebook or other) network is my net worth.7m
126Applying My (LinkedIn or Facebook or other) network is my net worth. in Practice9m
127Understanding I have nothing new to add to the conversation. My story is nothing special.9m
128Applying I have nothing new to add to the conversation. My story is nothing special. in Practice7m
129Understanding Things look good now, but I’m certain they will get worse — and soon.7m
130Applying Things look good now, but I’m certain they will get worse — and soon. in Practice9m
131Understanding Cause and Effect:7m
132Applying Cause and Effect: in Practice8m
133Understanding Managing Perceptions8m
134Applying Managing Perceptions in Practice7m
135Understanding Dealing with Trauma8m
136Applying Dealing with Trauma in Practice7m
137Understanding Abandonment -9m
138Applying Abandonment - in Practice7m
139Understanding Guilt -10m
140Applying Guilt - in Practice8m
141Understanding Trust -10m
142Applying Trust - in Practice10m
143Understanding Neglect -7m
144Applying Neglect - in Practice9m
145Understanding Personality Diagnosis7m
146Applying Personality Diagnosis in Practice10m
147Understanding How to discover your creative personality type9m
148Applying How to discover your creative personality type in Practice8m
149Understanding Dark Triad vs. Light Triad of personality7m
150Applying Dark Triad vs. Light Triad of personality in Practice7m
151Understanding Culture(s) — born, from each parent, adopted in a third country,8m
152Applying Culture(s) — born, from each parent, adopted in a third country, in Practice10m
153Understanding Don’t drink your own Kool-Aid10m
154Applying Don’t drink your own Kool-Aid in Practice7m
155Understanding You are “called” to serve8m
156Applying You are “called” to serve in Practice8m
157Understanding Realize that it’s NOT (all about) you8m
158Applying Realize that it’s NOT (all about) you in Practice9m
159📝Module 2 Review & Knowledge Check15m
03Module 3: It CAN ALL be taken away & None of it really matters, in the grand scheme of things
159 lessons · 1341m
1Understanding It CAN ALL be taken away7m
2Applying It CAN ALL be taken away in Practice7m
3Understanding None of it really matters, in the grand scheme of things9m
4Applying None of it really matters, in the grand scheme of things in Practice7m
5Understanding Don’t pay attention to your fans9m
6Applying Don’t pay attention to your fans in Practice9m
7Understanding Be aware of your own biases and faulty mental models.7m
8Applying Be aware of your own biases and faulty mental models. in Practice10m
9Understanding Work to better understand your personality and what it means for you.8m
10Applying Work to better understand your personality and what it means for you. in Practice10m
11Understanding Deal with your trauma head on and ASAP — get things out in the open.8m
12Applying Deal with your trauma head on and ASAP — get things out in the open. in Practice9m
13Understanding Take ownership of the problems in your life.9m
14Applying Take ownership of the problems in your life. in Practice8m
15Understanding That said, it’s never too late, just harder.8m
16Applying That said, it’s never too late, just harder. in Practice9m
17Understanding Realized flow control is critical to time management.8m
18Applying Realized flow control is critical to time management. in Practice7m
19Understanding Set clear deadlines for projects, tasks, goals and other milestones9m
20Applying Set clear deadlines for projects, tasks, goals and other milestones in Practice10m
21Understanding Found the best time to do certain tasks during the day, week and month9m
22Applying Found the best time to do certain tasks during the day, week and month in Practice8m
23Understanding Optimized when I do certain tasks based on my circadian rhythms10m
24Applying Optimized when I do certain tasks based on my circadian rhythms in Practice10m
25Understanding These include dependent tasks, flow notifications (such as when using Microsoft7m
26Applying These include dependent tasks, flow notifications (such as when using Microsoft in Practice9m
27Understanding Learned to make the daily routine into a game.7m
28Applying Learned to make the daily routine into a game. in Practice7m
29Understanding I carefully curate my news feeds on Facebook and LinkedIn, the two platforms I7m
30Applying I carefully curate my news feeds on Facebook and LinkedIn, the two platforms I in Practice10m
31Understanding Get Off My Calendar; Calendar Management9m
32Applying Get Off My Calendar; Calendar Management in Practice10m
33Understanding Time-boxing7m
34Applying Time-boxing in Practice10m
35Understanding Themed Days10m
36Applying Themed Days in Practice7m
37Understanding Manage your bandwidth well.9m
38Applying Manage your bandwidth well. in Practice8m
39Understanding Gamify your day.9m
40Applying Gamify your day. in Practice7m
41Understanding Measure your progress seamlessly.7m
42Applying Measure your progress seamlessly. in Practice10m
43Understanding Automation and consistency when organizing is critical.8m
44Applying Automation and consistency when organizing is critical. in Practice9m
45Understanding Office10m
46Applying Office in Practice9m
47Understanding Digital Life9m
48Applying Digital Life in Practice9m
49Understanding Curating and Channeling Information Flows9m
50Applying Curating and Channeling Information Flows in Practice9m
51Understanding Eat less and healthier, to avoid over-taxing your digestive system (see Ch 4)8m
52Applying Eat less and healthier, to avoid over-taxing your digestive system (see Ch 4) in Practice7m
53Understanding Avoid excessive alcohol, drugs and medications as much as possible in order to9m
54Applying Avoid excessive alcohol, drugs and medications as much as possible in order to in Practice7m
55Understanding Learn to breathe more deeply and efficiently (see Ch 6)7m
56Applying Learn to breathe more deeply and efficiently (see Ch 6) in Practice7m
57Understanding Avoid people who take your energy and waste your time9m
58Applying Avoid people who take your energy and waste your time in Practice7m
59Understanding Avoid doing things you can’t stand doing7m
60Applying Avoid doing things you can’t stand doing in Practice7m
61Understanding Enjoy safe sexual activity with one partner, but not too frequently.8m
62Applying Enjoy safe sexual activity with one partner, but not too frequently. in Practice8m
63Understanding Morning Routine — everything starts with a well-planned and executed morning.9m
64Applying Morning Routine — everything starts with a well-planned and executed morning. in Practice8m
65Understanding Afternoon Routine9m
66Applying Afternoon Routine in Practice10m
67Understanding Evening and Bedtime Routine:7m
68Applying Evening and Bedtime Routine: in Practice7m
69Understanding Out of sight/site, (eventually) out of mind.7m
70Applying Out of sight/site, (eventually) out of mind. in Practice8m
71Understanding Connect the good habit or removed bad habit to a larger mission and movement.8m
72Applying Connect the good habit or removed bad habit to a larger mission and movement. in Practice8m
73Understanding Implement and automate prep habits (see Chapter 15)9m
74Applying Implement and automate prep habits (see Chapter 15) in Practice10m
75Understanding Manage expectations of the ups and downs.10m
76Applying Manage expectations of the ups and downs. in Practice7m
77Understanding Plan things out.10m
78Applying Plan things out. in Practice7m
79Understanding Become voluntarily accountable to someone else.7m
80Applying Become voluntarily accountable to someone else. in Practice7m
81Understanding Celebrate small wins.7m
82Applying Celebrate small wins. in Practice9m
83Understanding Mark milestones.7m
84Applying Mark milestones. in Practice10m
85Understanding See the kinetic curve of progress of others who’ve succeeded in what you want.7m
86Applying See the kinetic curve of progress of others who’ve succeeded in what you want. in Practice7m
87Understanding Get rid of your mindset hooks by getting pissed at yourself for letting others7m
88Applying Get rid of your mindset hooks by getting pissed at yourself for letting others in Practice9m
89Understanding Leave time for “boredom.” Remember what it was like in childhood when you simply9m
90Applying Leave time for “boredom.” Remember what it was like in childhood when you simply in Practice7m
91Understanding Making Decisions7m
92Applying Making Decisions in Practice9m
93Understanding When making a decision, always start with first principles.7m
94Applying When making a decision, always start with first principles. in Practice7m
95Understanding If not, can you consult experts who know better than you? Do you have a solid7m
96Applying If not, can you consult experts who know better than you? Do you have a solid in Practice8m
97Understanding If there is a way to de-risk easily, don’t let the risk dissuade you.8m
98Applying If there is a way to de-risk easily, don’t let the risk dissuade you. in Practice7m
99Understanding Will the obligation created by the decision be feasible in terms of scheduling8m
100Applying Will the obligation created by the decision be feasible in terms of scheduling in Practice9m
101Understanding If it’s not clear up front, try shifting around your schedule and creating room8m
102Applying If it’s not clear up front, try shifting around your schedule and creating room in Practice8m
103Understanding Ask, am I managing expectations of timeline, risk, quality/reliability, work and9m
104Applying Ask, am I managing expectations of timeline, risk, quality/reliability, work and in Practice10m
105Understanding Values-driven habits10m
106Applying Values-driven habits in Practice9m
107Understanding Memory habits10m
108Applying Memory habits in Practice8m
109Understanding Noticing and remembering more per experience and unit time.8m
110Applying Noticing and remembering more per experience and unit time. in Practice9m
111Understanding Having gratitude and awareness of one’s own mortality.9m
112Applying Having gratitude and awareness of one’s own mortality. in Practice10m
113Understanding Other techniques for improving working memory include:9m
114Applying Other techniques for improving working memory include: in Practice7m
115Understanding Measure your performance after doing so.7m
116Applying Measure your performance after doing so. in Practice9m
117Understanding Celebrate small wins.8m
118Applying Celebrate small wins. in Practice10m
119Understanding Forgive yourself for not living up to your goals, some days.10m
120Applying Forgive yourself for not living up to your goals, some days. in Practice7m
121Understanding Create a guilt-free fund.7m
122Applying Create a guilt-free fund. in Practice10m
123Understanding Maximize your 401(k) and/or IRA and/or Roth IRA8m
124Applying Maximize your 401(k) and/or IRA and/or Roth IRA in Practice7m
125Understanding Maximize your taxes when you file by:9m
126Applying Maximize your taxes when you file by: in Practice9m
127Understanding Control costs and lifestyle creep7m
128Applying Control costs and lifestyle creep in Practice9m
129Understanding Take expert surveys and answer high-value questions for corporations eager to10m
130Applying Take expert surveys and answer high-value questions for corporations eager to in Practice8m
131Understanding Coach others to follow your path without all the bumps and to get the results7m
132Applying Coach others to follow your path without all the bumps and to get the results in Practice10m
133Understanding Freelancing — writing, editing, video creation, social media marketing, etc.10m
134Applying Freelancing — writing, editing, video creation, social media marketing, etc. in Practice7m
135Understanding Gig economy work — delivery, driving, etc.10m
136Applying Gig economy work — delivery, driving, etc. in Practice8m
137Understanding Selling old or antique stuff9m
138Applying Selling old or antique stuff in Practice10m
139Understanding Selling or reselling items through e-commerce7m
140Applying Selling or reselling items through e-commerce in Practice8m
141Understanding Flipping houses9m
142Applying Flipping houses in Practice9m
143Understanding Coach and consult others, including DIY, done-for-you and co-creation8m
144Applying Coach and consult others, including DIY, done-for-you and co-creation in Practice9m
145Understanding Your mindset of giving is built through many small actions, not a few splashy9m
146Applying Your mindset of giving is built through many small actions, not a few splashy in Practice9m
147Understanding Biggest Stressor => Biggest Priority to Fix ASAP7m
148Applying Biggest Stressor => Biggest Priority to Fix ASAP in Practice9m
149Understanding Negative Scripts Around Money:8m
150Applying Negative Scripts Around Money: in Practice9m
151Understanding The Best Things In Life Are Free — And Incredibly Expensive7m
152Applying The Best Things In Life Are Free — And Incredibly Expensive in Practice10m
153Understanding Live below your means.9m
154Applying Live below your means. in Practice10m
155Understanding Learn to budget religiously and plan out your cashflows in advance.9m
156Applying Learn to budget religiously and plan out your cashflows in advance. in Practice8m
157Understanding Save 6 months’ worth of salary in case of unemployment.10m
158Applying Save 6 months’ worth of salary in case of unemployment. in Practice10m
159📝Module 3 Review & Knowledge Check15m
04Module 4: Diversify your revenue streams. & Start a side hustle to leverage your expertise and experience.
159 lessons · 1360m
1Understanding Diversify your revenue streams.7m
2Applying Diversify your revenue streams. in Practice8m
3Understanding Start a side hustle to leverage your expertise and experience.8m
4Applying Start a side hustle to leverage your expertise and experience. in Practice8m
5Understanding Max out your 401(k) to get the most matching dollars possible.9m
6Applying Max out your 401(k) to get the most matching dollars possible. in Practice8m
7Understanding Cliche or not, the only constant is change.7m
8Applying Cliche or not, the only constant is change. in Practice7m
9Understanding You will most certainly fuck things up at some point with your:7m
10Applying You will most certainly fuck things up at some point with your: in Practice8m
11Understanding When you are super active and have a lot going on, it’s expected that you will7m
12Applying When you are super active and have a lot going on, it’s expected that you will in Practice9m
13Understanding You’ll say the wrong things8m
14Applying You’ll say the wrong things in Practice8m
15Understanding You’ll lash out8m
16Applying You’ll lash out in Practice9m
17Understanding You’ll forget to be grateful8m
18Applying You’ll forget to be grateful in Practice7m
19Understanding You’ll forget to plan7m
20Applying You’ll forget to plan in Practice10m
21Understanding You’ll forget anniversaries and important dates10m
22Applying You’ll forget anniversaries and important dates in Practice7m
23Understanding You’ll let things slide7m
24Applying You’ll let things slide in Practice10m
25Understanding You’ll forget why you fell in love9m
26Applying You’ll forget why you fell in love in Practice10m
27Understanding Your partner will also say the wrong things, lash out, forget to be grateful for9m
28Applying Your partner will also say the wrong things, lash out, forget to be grateful for in Practice10m
29Understanding You’ll “screw them up” in some way, despite your best efforts7m
30Applying You’ll “screw them up” in some way, despite your best efforts in Practice10m
31Understanding You’ll yell at them8m
32Applying You’ll yell at them in Practice8m
33Understanding You’ll show hypocritical behavior toward them at some point7m
34Applying You’ll show hypocritical behavior toward them at some point in Practice7m
35Understanding You’ll forget your core values when exhausted and under-slept8m
36Applying You’ll forget your core values when exhausted and under-slept in Practice9m
37Understanding You’ll minimize things that are important for them8m
38Applying You’ll minimize things that are important for them in Practice7m
39Understanding You’ll never live up to their dreams for you, until you do9m
40Applying You’ll never live up to their dreams for you, until you do in Practice10m
41Understanding You’ll never make them completely happy10m
42Applying You’ll never make them completely happy in Practice10m
43Understanding You’ll always be their little boy or girl8m
44Applying You’ll always be their little boy or girl in Practice7m
45Understanding They will always seek to control and shape you until you grow a backbone and9m
46Applying They will always seek to control and shape you until you grow a backbone and in Practice7m
47Understanding They will always see you as the stereotype they form of you in childhood9m
48Applying They will always see you as the stereotype they form of you in childhood in Practice9m
49Understanding You will almost certainly grow apart with age, unless both of you want closeness7m
50Applying You will almost certainly grow apart with age, unless both of you want closeness in Practice9m
51Understanding When you’re together, you’ll slip right back into kid mode, regardless of your10m
52Applying When you’re together, you’ll slip right back into kid mode, regardless of your in Practice7m
53Understanding With age, you will have fewer and fewer true friends, as you move away, start10m
54Applying With age, you will have fewer and fewer true friends, as you move away, start in Practice8m
55Understanding Friendships are only as good as the time you invest in building and maintaining8m
56Applying Friendships are only as good as the time you invest in building and maintaining in Practice10m
57Understanding You will piss off your boss at some point10m
58Applying You will piss off your boss at some point in Practice10m
59Understanding You have the power to choose your boss. Do so very carefully through thorough10m
60Applying You have the power to choose your boss. Do so very carefully through thorough in Practice8m
61Understanding Stand your ground for things that are important for you and don’t let your boss9m
62Applying Stand your ground for things that are important for you and don’t let your boss in Practice9m
63Understanding They want most to grow and progress up the corporate ladder7m
64Applying They want most to grow and progress up the corporate ladder in Practice7m
65Understanding They want to show you how valuable they are to the team8m
66Applying They want to show you how valuable they are to the team in Practice10m
67Understanding They will fail without the requisite training and regular feedback9m
68Applying They will fail without the requisite training and regular feedback in Practice9m
69Understanding Their success depends 80% on you empowering them, 20% on them doing9m
70Applying Their success depends 80% on you empowering them, 20% on them doing in Practice9m
71Understanding They want you to justify their investment by increasing it 30x, because only 19m
72Applying They want you to justify their investment by increasing it 30x, because only 1 in Practice10m
73Understanding They will tear apart every element of your company looking for metrics, just so8m
74Applying They will tear apart every element of your company looking for metrics, just so in Practice8m
75Understanding You should expect that they don’t have your best interest at heart, but their own7m
76Applying You should expect that they don’t have your best interest at heart, but their own in Practice9m
77Understanding They want the equity you give them to vest into something meaningful, with8m
78Applying They want the equity you give them to vest into something meaningful, with in Practice9m
79Understanding You should expect them to have the networks and experience to help you shorten10m
80Applying You should expect them to have the networks and experience to help you shorten in Practice7m
81Understanding They want to get paid for software, implementation, advice, or strategy/design8m
82Applying They want to get paid for software, implementation, advice, or strategy/design in Practice9m
83Understanding You will go from dust to dust (birth to death)8m
84Applying You will go from dust to dust (birth to death) in Practice8m
85Understanding Nobody owes you a damned thing.7m
86Applying Nobody owes you a damned thing. in Practice9m
87Understanding In the same vein, don’t let this prevent you from speaking up unequivocally and9m
88Applying In the same vein, don’t let this prevent you from speaking up unequivocally and in Practice7m
89Understanding Know where the borders of your morals and ethics are staked and defend them.8m
90Applying Know where the borders of your morals and ethics are staked and defend them. in Practice10m
91Understanding For example, first-borns tend to have the most expectations thrown on them as a8m
92Applying For example, first-borns tend to have the most expectations thrown on them as a in Practice8m
93Understanding There will be times in your life when you will suffer, often greatly.10m
94Applying There will be times in your life when you will suffer, often greatly. in Practice8m
95Understanding But, be irreplaceable in your chosen field. Don’t follow the herd. Competition8m
96Applying But, be irreplaceable in your chosen field. Don’t follow the herd. Competition in Practice10m
97Understanding When poor expectation management is actually a good thing:10m
98Applying When poor expectation management is actually a good thing: in Practice7m
99Understanding This book itself is a demonstration of this (educated) amateur spirit, in play.7m
100Applying This book itself is a demonstration of this (educated) amateur spirit, in play. in Practice10m
101Understanding Your own expectations of yourself8m
102Applying Your own expectations of yourself in Practice8m
103Understanding Others’ expectations of you9m
104Applying Others’ expectations of you in Practice7m
105Understanding Your expectations of others7m
106Applying Your expectations of others in Practice10m
107Understanding Learning not to give a damn about others’ opinions9m
108Applying Learning not to give a damn about others’ opinions in Practice10m
109Understanding Liberate yourself by simply walking out of said jail.9m
110Applying Liberate yourself by simply walking out of said jail. in Practice9m
111Understanding Planning9m
112Applying Planning in Practice10m
113Understanding Preparation7m
114Applying Preparation in Practice10m
115Understanding Practice7m
116Applying Practice in Practice10m
117Understanding Accountability10m
118Applying Accountability in Practice10m
119Understanding That said, dealing with stress in a smarter, more strategic way (healthy coping8m
120Applying That said, dealing with stress in a smarter, more strategic way (healthy coping in Practice9m
121Understanding It is indeed possible to combine the “no other alternative” paradigm with that7m
122Applying It is indeed possible to combine the “no other alternative” paradigm with that in Practice7m
123Understanding Emotional Control10m
124Applying Emotional Control in Practice10m
125Understanding Those are the questions that lead you to answers and breakthroughs, even if it’s10m
126Applying Those are the questions that lead you to answers and breakthroughs, even if it’s in Practice8m
127Understanding This really helps you to act from a higher cognitive state even when your lizard9m
128Applying This really helps you to act from a higher cognitive state even when your lizard in Practice10m
129Understanding Everything passes.9m
130Applying Everything passes. in Practice8m
131Understanding There is always a solution.7m
132Applying There is always a solution. in Practice8m
133Understanding G-d is always with you.9m
134Applying G-d is always with you. in Practice8m
135Understanding When you’re right in the midst of the craziness, stop beating yourself up.8m
136Applying When you’re right in the midst of the craziness, stop beating yourself up. in Practice10m
137Understanding Use any of the other coping mechanisms in this section and just let it go.7m
138Applying Use any of the other coping mechanisms in this section and just let it go. in Practice10m
139Understanding Create more buffers in your calendar9m
140Applying Create more buffers in your calendar in Practice10m
141Understanding Say “no” much more to the wrong people and opportunities7m
142Applying Say “no” much more to the wrong people and opportunities in Practice10m
143Understanding About the other people involved7m
144Applying About the other people involved in Practice8m
145Understanding How human nature works7m
146Applying How human nature works in Practice10m
147Understanding Certain cultural or linguistic markers8m
148Applying Certain cultural or linguistic markers in Practice7m
149Understanding Empathy for others, digging deeper into their story9m
150Applying Empathy for others, digging deeper into their story in Practice9m
151Understanding About yourself9m
152Applying About yourself in Practice10m
153Understanding Missing information that you need to make better decisions now and for the8m
154Applying Missing information that you need to make better decisions now and for the in Practice7m
155Understanding Managing expectations properly8m
156Applying Managing expectations properly in Practice9m
157Understanding Learning the language and psychology of the others involved9m
158Applying Learning the language and psychology of the others involved in Practice9m
159📝Module 4 Review & Knowledge Check15m
05Module 5: How have others solved the same problem that you find yourself in? & Is there a YouTube video or app or hack or friend you can call for that?
159 lessons · 1325m
1Understanding How have others solved the same problem that you find yourself in?7m
2Applying How have others solved the same problem that you find yourself in? in Practice8m
3Understanding Is there a YouTube video or app or hack or friend you can call for that?8m
4Applying Is there a YouTube video or app or hack or friend you can call for that? in Practice7m
5Understanding If not, who is the top expert on the subject and how has he or she solved the10m
6Applying If not, who is the top expert on the subject and how has he or she solved the in Practice7m
7Understanding Can you figure it out for free and quickly?8m
8Applying Can you figure it out for free and quickly? in Practice8m
9Understanding If not, pay the expert and get it solved ASAP.9m
10Applying If not, pay the expert and get it solved ASAP. in Practice9m
11Understanding Reset the rhythm in your mind back to one that makes you feel in control8m
12Applying Reset the rhythm in your mind back to one that makes you feel in control in Practice8m
13Understanding Physiological Control7m
14Applying Physiological Control in Practice8m
15Understanding Faith: Leave the rest to G-d7m
16Applying Faith: Leave the rest to G-d in Practice9m
17Understanding Statistics9m
18Applying Statistics in Practice7m
19Understanding Leverage the Discomfort and Pain7m
20Applying Leverage the Discomfort and Pain in Practice7m
21Understanding Not all is lost!10m
22Applying Not all is lost! in Practice7m
23Understanding Remember that trying, in the first place, is already half the battle7m
24Applying Remember that trying, in the first place, is already half the battle in Practice9m
25Understanding In the Moment8m
26Applying In the Moment in Practice8m
27Understanding Reacting to Negativity:7m
28Applying Reacting to Negativity: in Practice8m
29Understanding Modulating Mood9m
30Applying Modulating Mood in Practice8m
31Understanding Mental Health Checkup7m
32Applying Mental Health Checkup in Practice10m
33Understanding There is ALWAYS a better way out of whatever bad or seemingly hopeless situation7m
34Applying There is ALWAYS a better way out of whatever bad or seemingly hopeless situation in Practice7m
35Understanding Take a Mental Health Inventory Survey and score it to see where you’re holding.8m
36Applying Take a Mental Health Inventory Survey and score it to see where you’re holding. in Practice10m
37Understanding Developing Grit / Stoicism7m
38Applying Developing Grit / Stoicism in Practice9m
39Understanding See your problems in context.10m
40Applying See your problems in context. in Practice8m
41Understanding Understand that everyone’s struggling.10m
42Applying Understand that everyone’s struggling. in Practice8m
43Understanding Refuse to be a slave to your amygdala and stress hormones.8m
44Applying Refuse to be a slave to your amygdala and stress hormones. in Practice10m
45Understanding Meditate/pray daily.8m
46Applying Meditate/pray daily. in Practice10m
47Understanding Use music to modulate your mood.9m
48Applying Use music to modulate your mood. in Practice9m
49Understanding Start saying no to the wrong people and tasks.8m
50Applying Start saying no to the wrong people and tasks. in Practice9m
51Understanding Address the root causes of your stress head on.9m
52Applying Address the root causes of your stress head on. in Practice10m
53Understanding Take control of your time and social circle.10m
54Applying Take control of your time and social circle. in Practice10m
55Understanding Prepare ahead of time to minimize the chance of being late.7m
56Applying Prepare ahead of time to minimize the chance of being late. in Practice7m
57Understanding Ask for help when necessary.10m
58Applying Ask for help when necessary. in Practice9m
59Understanding Learn how successful people got through a situation causing you stress.7m
60Applying Learn how successful people got through a situation causing you stress. in Practice7m
61Understanding Take a walk around the block and breathe fresh air.10m
62Applying Take a walk around the block and breathe fresh air. in Practice9m
63Understanding Resolve conflict with others before bed.7m
64Applying Resolve conflict with others before bed. in Practice8m
65Understanding Know the best times to start projects and conversations (and also, the worst).8m
66Applying Know the best times to start projects and conversations (and also, the worst). in Practice7m
67Understanding Account for human nature in your interactions and planning.9m
68Applying Account for human nature in your interactions and planning. in Practice9m
69Understanding Use a scheduler to minimize friction with others asking for your time.9m
70Applying Use a scheduler to minimize friction with others asking for your time. in Practice9m
71Understanding Know your value and charge a lot of money for your time and expertise/insight.10m
72Applying Know your value and charge a lot of money for your time and expertise/insight. in Practice10m
73Understanding Always choose traction toward your goals over distraction.7m
74Applying Always choose traction toward your goals over distraction. in Practice10m
75Understanding Get a full night of restful sleep regularly.8m
76Applying Get a full night of restful sleep regularly. in Practice9m
77Understanding Eat well and exercise to stay in good physical and mental shape.7m
78Applying Eat well and exercise to stay in good physical and mental shape. in Practice7m
79Understanding Go on vacation regularly to restore yourself.9m
80Applying Go on vacation regularly to restore yourself. in Practice9m
81Understanding Write out the ideal scenario of how your day would look at home, at work, etc.9m
82Applying Write out the ideal scenario of how your day would look at home, at work, etc. in Practice7m
83Understanding Work backwards from perfect conditions to get to where you are now.10m
84Applying Work backwards from perfect conditions to get to where you are now. in Practice9m
85Understanding Research/Survey/Second Opinion10m
86Applying Research/Survey/Second Opinion in Practice7m
87Understanding Create, Maintain and Consult Brain Trust9m
88Applying Create, Maintain and Consult Brain Trust in Practice8m
89Understanding Always Know Your Rights in any situation8m
90Applying Always Know Your Rights in any situation in Practice10m
91Understanding Planning the game7m
92Applying Planning the game in Practice8m
93Understanding Build the team of people7m
94Applying Build the team of people in Practice7m
95Understanding Conduct relevant research and create the playbook10m
96Applying Conduct relevant research and create the playbook in Practice8m
97Understanding Pre-game preparation10m
98Applying Pre-game preparation in Practice8m
99Understanding Conducting the game8m
100Applying Conducting the game in Practice9m
101Understanding Doing the “hot wash” after each round10m
102Applying Doing the “hot wash” after each round in Practice7m
103Understanding Concluding the game7m
104Applying Concluding the game in Practice9m
105Understanding Doing a final debrief10m
106Applying Doing a final debrief in Practice10m
107Understanding De-risking7m
108Applying De-risking in Practice7m
109Understanding Mitigation — nipping it in the bud7m
110Applying Mitigation — nipping it in the bud in Practice8m
111Understanding Avoidance — don’t engage with anyone or any scenario that’s risky, period7m
112Applying Avoidance — don’t engage with anyone or any scenario that’s risky, period in Practice8m
113Understanding Ignoring/Accepting7m
114Applying Ignoring/Accepting in Practice7m
115Understanding Learned Helplessness9m
116Applying Learned Helplessness in Practice7m
117Understanding Containment9m
118Applying Containment in Practice9m
119Understanding Exploitation8m
120Applying Exploitation in Practice10m
121Understanding Creativity7m
122Applying Creativity in Practice10m
123Understanding Personal + Professional Development Plan10m
124Applying Personal + Professional Development Plan in Practice7m
125Understanding Becoming a Great Manager/Leader:7m
126Applying Becoming a Great Manager/Leader: in Practice7m
127Understanding Making Your Boss Happy10m
128Applying Making Your Boss Happy in Practice8m
129Understanding Communicate regularly and effectively.8m
130Applying Communicate regularly and effectively. in Practice8m
131Understanding Project management software9m
132Applying Project management software in Practice9m
133Understanding A single communication platform like Slack, so that there’s an ongoing thread7m
134Applying A single communication platform like Slack, so that there’s an ongoing thread in Practice7m
135Understanding Speak your mind! Each conversation is a two-way street. If you don’t like how9m
136Applying Speak your mind! Each conversation is a two-way street. If you don’t like how in Practice8m
137Understanding Be reliable9m
138Applying Be reliable in Practice9m
139Understanding If you have one, treasure him or her and stay with them as long as possible. But8m
140Applying If you have one, treasure him or her and stay with them as long as possible. But in Practice8m
141Understanding Managing Your Career Effectively8m
142Applying Managing Your Career Effectively in Practice7m
143Understanding Get good (excellent) at storytelling to explain your career path.9m
144Applying Get good (excellent) at storytelling to explain your career path. in Practice8m
145Understanding As an (initial) outsider, you have a harder time convincing such people to let7m
146Applying As an (initial) outsider, you have a harder time convincing such people to let in Practice10m
147Understanding Neil DeGrasse Tyson advises (I’m paraphrasing here): don’t focus on grades8m
148Applying Neil DeGrasse Tyson advises (I’m paraphrasing here): don’t focus on grades in Practice7m
149Understanding Examples from my story:7m
150Applying Examples from my story: in Practice8m
151Understanding I didn’t start out with this mindset, but once I found my Zone of Genius, none7m
152Applying I didn’t start out with this mindset, but once I found my Zone of Genius, none in Practice8m
153Understanding Most bosses don’t care or don’t know how to align talent with the right projects.8m
154Applying Most bosses don’t care or don’t know how to align talent with the right projects. in Practice7m
155Understanding Looking for a job is a full-time job, when you’re unemployed.10m
156Applying Looking for a job is a full-time job, when you’re unemployed. in Practice8m
157Understanding Communicate and over-communicate with your manager and/or leadership. Get your10m
158Applying Communicate and over-communicate with your manager and/or leadership. Get your in Practice8m
159📝Module 5 Review & Knowledge Check15m
06Module 6: More about how to best deal with your boss is also found in Chapter 32. & Look for growth and learning and development opportunities at work and outside —
159 lessons · 1362m
1Understanding More about how to best deal with your boss is also found in Chapter 32.10m
2Applying More about how to best deal with your boss is also found in Chapter 32. in Practice10m
3Understanding Look for growth and learning and development opportunities at work and outside —7m
4Applying Look for growth and learning and development opportunities at work and outside — in Practice9m
5Understanding Create your own detailed, custom personal and professional development plan7m
6Applying Create your own detailed, custom personal and professional development plan in Practice9m
7Understanding A few other helpful guidelines for succeeding at work:10m
8Applying A few other helpful guidelines for succeeding at work: in Practice8m
9Understanding Start a Side Hustle First; Every Job is a Consulting Project9m
10Applying Start a Side Hustle First; Every Job is a Consulting Project in Practice8m
11Understanding This alone will help you to avoid major mistakes and correct smaller ones more7m
12Applying This alone will help you to avoid major mistakes and correct smaller ones more in Practice9m
13Understanding Learn to delegate, outsource, automate relentlessly, with lower-value tasks8m
14Applying Learn to delegate, outsource, automate relentlessly, with lower-value tasks in Practice9m
15Understanding Create a value ladder in your business8m
16Applying Create a value ladder in your business in Practice10m
17Understanding Building a Brand8m
18Applying Building a Brand in Practice10m
19Understanding Clear and internally aligned mission, vision and values within your organization10m
20Applying Clear and internally aligned mission, vision and values within your organization in Practice7m
21Understanding A product, service or offering that:9m
22Applying A product, service or offering that: in Practice7m
23Understanding Recurring purchases and revenue9m
24Applying Recurring purchases and revenue in Practice10m
25Understanding Clear differentiation from your competition7m
26Applying Clear differentiation from your competition in Practice10m
27Understanding Creating Your Own PR Machine7m
28Applying Creating Your Own PR Machine in Practice10m
29Understanding Delegation/Automation/Outsourcing/Coaching — tools and strategies10m
30Applying Delegation/Automation/Outsourcing/Coaching — tools and strategies in Practice8m
31Understanding Becoming a Thought Leader — “How I Built This”9m
32Applying Becoming a Thought Leader — “How I Built This” in Practice10m
33Understanding Length and variety of practical (not just academic) experience in a field8m
34Applying Length and variety of practical (not just academic) experience in a field in Practice7m
35Understanding Consistent production of high-quality content in said field9m
36Applying Consistent production of high-quality content in said field in Practice7m
37Understanding RESEARCH and mind expansion7m
38Applying RESEARCH and mind expansion in Practice8m
39Understanding REDUCTION to practice and to essence (by pruning/curation, without reductionism)9m
40Applying REDUCTION to practice and to essence (by pruning/curation, without reductionism) in Practice8m
41Understanding REFINEMENT of mental models, knowledge and practice8m
42Applying REFINEMENT of mental models, knowledge and practice in Practice9m
43Understanding REINVENTION of self and one’s context8m
44Applying REINVENTION of self and one’s context in Practice7m
45Understanding Human dynamics within families and workplaces - psychology and language7m
46Applying Human dynamics within families and workplaces - psychology and language in Practice10m
47Understanding How cities work (all the utilities, transportation and infrastructure)7m
48Applying How cities work (all the utilities, transportation and infrastructure) in Practice7m
49Understanding Learning one or more of the most commonly spoken languages in the world7m
50Applying Learning one or more of the most commonly spoken languages in the world in Practice10m
51Understanding Basics of systems thinking8m
52Applying Basics of systems thinking in Practice8m
53Understanding Basics of design thinking10m
54Applying Basics of design thinking in Practice9m
55Understanding Mindset9m
56Applying Mindset in Practice7m
57Understanding Organization/optimization — see chapter 158m
58Applying Organization/optimization — see chapter 15 in Practice7m
59Understanding Manage stress effectively — see chapter 197m
60Applying Manage stress effectively — see chapter 19 in Practice7m
61Understanding Manage expectations for yourself — see chapter 189m
62Applying Manage expectations for yourself — see chapter 18 in Practice9m
63Understanding Set dedicated time to learn each week, ideally each day — see chapter 1410m
64Applying Set dedicated time to learn each week, ideally each day — see chapter 14 in Practice9m
65Understanding Learn from all people and situations, for good and for bad.10m
66Applying Learn from all people and situations, for good and for bad. in Practice10m
67Understanding Let nothing be beneath you.9m
68Applying Let nothing be beneath you. in Practice8m
69Understanding Let nothing be above you.10m
70Applying Let nothing be above you. in Practice8m
71Understanding But if it’s truly beyond what you can handle, then you can always ask or hire10m
72Applying But if it’s truly beyond what you can handle, then you can always ask or hire in Practice9m
73Understanding Find and optimize the places and times where and when you learn best.10m
74Applying Find and optimize the places and times where and when you learn best. in Practice10m
75Understanding Exercise tight time management7m
76Applying Exercise tight time management in Practice9m
77Understanding Make consistent progress daily (1% goal) — James Altucher8m
78Applying Make consistent progress daily (1% goal) — James Altucher in Practice10m
79Understanding Exercise patience each day, week, month and year10m
80Applying Exercise patience each day, week, month and year in Practice8m
81Understanding Forgive yourself and others for poorly managed expectations7m
82Applying Forgive yourself and others for poorly managed expectations in Practice8m
83Understanding Think 80/20 with every task/plan7m
84Applying Think 80/20 with every task/plan in Practice8m
85Understanding Manage your own expectations9m
86Applying Manage your own expectations in Practice10m
87Understanding Automate/outsource/delegate with lower-value tasks9m
88Applying Automate/outsource/delegate with lower-value tasks in Practice8m
89Understanding Reduce distractions + demotivators8m
90Applying Reduce distractions + demotivators in Practice8m
91Understanding Control diet/exercise routine carefully and keep consistent to see results9m
92Applying Control diet/exercise routine carefully and keep consistent to see results in Practice9m
93Understanding Get more clarity on motivations/incentives/alignment/values/mission7m
94Applying Get more clarity on motivations/incentives/alignment/values/mission in Practice8m
95Understanding Express your gratitude each day, no matter how good or bad10m
96Applying Express your gratitude each day, no matter how good or bad in Practice8m
97Understanding Take regular breaks to rest and sleep7m
98Applying Take regular breaks to rest and sleep in Practice8m
99Understanding Reserve regular date nights with your significant other9m
100Applying Reserve regular date nights with your significant other in Practice9m
101Understanding Buffer against financial + professional + personal shocks as much as you can9m
102Applying Buffer against financial + professional + personal shocks as much as you can in Practice9m
103Understanding Don’t be a hero or martyr10m
104Applying Don’t be a hero or martyr in Practice8m
105Understanding Track your progress carefully (pick your KPIs)10m
106Applying Track your progress carefully (pick your KPIs) in Practice8m
107Understanding Stakes are low7m
108Applying Stakes are low in Practice10m
109Understanding They’re not afraid of messing up (nothing to lose)10m
110Applying They’re not afraid of messing up (nothing to lose) in Practice8m
111Understanding The barrier to entry is low or non-existent7m
112Applying The barrier to entry is low or non-existent in Practice9m
113Understanding Competition is minimal or none7m
114Applying Competition is minimal or none in Practice8m
115Understanding They have help7m
116Applying They have help in Practice9m
117Understanding They have mastered the skills and needed for completion7m
118Applying They have mastered the skills and needed for completion in Practice10m
119Understanding They know all the rules of the discipline or game involved9m
120Applying They know all the rules of the discipline or game involved in Practice7m
121Understanding They are truly curious to try and see what happens9m
122Applying They are truly curious to try and see what happens in Practice8m
123Understanding The situation is urgent9m
124Applying The situation is urgent in Practice8m
125Understanding The price of inaction is very high8m
126Applying The price of inaction is very high in Practice9m
127Understanding Competition is eating their lunch10m
128Applying Competition is eating their lunch in Practice7m
129Understanding They don’t know all the rules9m
130Applying They don’t know all the rules in Practice8m
131Understanding They haven’t mastered all the skills needed for completion9m
132Applying They haven’t mastered all the skills needed for completion in Practice10m
133Understanding There is no help from anyone or any source8m
134Applying There is no help from anyone or any source in Practice7m
135Understanding The path is anything but clear8m
136Applying The path is anything but clear in Practice9m
137Understanding When we’re at the very bottom, looking up, with nothing to lose8m
138Applying When we’re at the very bottom, looking up, with nothing to lose in Practice9m
139Understanding When we stop caring what others think about us and our work7m
140Applying When we stop caring what others think about us and our work in Practice10m
141Understanding Don’t wait for or ask for anyone’s permission to learn. Just do it by default!9m
142Applying Don’t wait for or ask for anyone’s permission to learn. Just do it by default! in Practice9m
143Understanding One example: Start your own business. Do things beyond your comfort zone.8m
144Applying One example: Start your own business. Do things beyond your comfort zone. in Practice10m
145Understanding Regularly Challenging Your Assumptions9m
146Applying Regularly Challenging Your Assumptions in Practice10m
147Understanding Creating and Managing Change8m
148Applying Creating and Managing Change in Practice9m
149Understanding Originality — founder’s effect in any discipline or pursuit8m
150Applying Originality — founder’s effect in any discipline or pursuit in Practice10m
151Understanding Cleverness/brilliance — being the smartest guy or gal in the room8m
152Applying Cleverness/brilliance — being the smartest guy or gal in the room in Practice10m
153Understanding Elegance/simplicity — cutting the Gordian knot of complexity10m
154Applying Elegance/simplicity — cutting the Gordian knot of complexity in Practice10m
155Understanding Avoidance of repeated trauma7m
156Applying Avoidance of repeated trauma in Practice7m
157Understanding Avoidance of becoming like your parent or other relative or negative stereotype8m
158Applying Avoidance of becoming like your parent or other relative or negative stereotype in Practice7m
159📝Module 6 Review & Knowledge Check15m
07Module 7: Avoidance of abrogated core values / compliance with core values & Creativity / Brainstorming
159 lessons · 1365m
1Understanding Avoidance of abrogated core values / compliance with core values9m
2Applying Avoidance of abrogated core values / compliance with core values in Practice8m
3Understanding Creativity / Brainstorming8m
4Applying Creativity / Brainstorming in Practice10m
5Understanding Drift / Creep9m
6Applying Drift / Creep in Practice7m
7Understanding Retool and relaunch your routine7m
8Applying Retool and relaunch your routine in Practice7m
9Understanding Refresh your motivation and incentive anchors (see above)10m
10Applying Refresh your motivation and incentive anchors (see above) in Practice10m
11Understanding Change the timing with which you start something new (see Daniel Pink’s When)7m
12Applying Change the timing with which you start something new (see Daniel Pink’s When) in Practice7m
13Understanding Account for changing circadian rhythms and physical and mental abilities10m
14Applying Account for changing circadian rhythms and physical and mental abilities in Practice10m
15Understanding Kondo your life to remove physical and mental clutter8m
16Applying Kondo your life to remove physical and mental clutter in Practice9m
17Understanding How to Create Opportunity and Capitalize On It8m
18Applying How to Create Opportunity and Capitalize On It in Practice9m
19Understanding The Power of Doing Nothing Regularly — “Amish Time,” R&R, Travel, Observation7m
20Applying The Power of Doing Nothing Regularly — “Amish Time,” R&R, Travel, Observation in Practice10m
21Understanding Sabbath / Weekly Day of Rest7m
22Applying Sabbath / Weekly Day of Rest in Practice7m
23Understanding How Boredom Fuels Growth9m
24Applying How Boredom Fuels Growth in Practice10m
25Understanding How to Think About — and Practice — Reciprocity9m
26Applying How to Think About — and Practice — Reciprocity in Practice8m
27Understanding Love Every Fellow As Yourself, With a Twist7m
28Applying Love Every Fellow As Yourself, With a Twist in Practice10m
29Understanding Gratitude in All Your Interactions8m
30Applying Gratitude in All Your Interactions in Practice9m
31Understanding Judging Others, Non-Judgmentally7m
32Applying Judging Others, Non-Judgmentally in Practice10m
33Understanding How Others Judge You7m
34Applying How Others Judge You in Practice10m
35Understanding Can I trust this person?9m
36Applying Can I trust this person? in Practice8m
37Understanding Can I respect this person? [competence]7m
38Applying Can I respect this person? [competence] in Practice7m
39Understanding Give Your Best Stuff Away / Be Open Source10m
40Applying Give Your Best Stuff Away / Be Open Source in Practice9m
41Understanding The World Is Round And Why That Matters9m
42Applying The World Is Round And Why That Matters in Practice10m
43Understanding Integrity/Moral Fortitude/Trust9m
44Applying Integrity/Moral Fortitude/Trust in Practice9m
45Understanding Do hard things daily9m
46Applying Do hard things daily in Practice7m
47Understanding When you say you’re going to do something, do it. Even when it gets hard.10m
48Applying When you say you’re going to do something, do it. Even when it gets hard. in Practice10m
49Understanding Get control of your emotions10m
50Applying Get control of your emotions in Practice10m
51Understanding Stop quitting when it gets hard10m
52Applying Stop quitting when it gets hard in Practice7m
53Understanding Shine a bright light on your positive qualities7m
54Applying Shine a bright light on your positive qualities in Practice10m
55Understanding Don’t seek external approval from others.10m
56Applying Don’t seek external approval from others. in Practice8m
57Understanding Learn to distinguish between great opportunities and unreasonable temptations.10m
58Applying Learn to distinguish between great opportunities and unreasonable temptations. in Practice10m
59Understanding No Guilt / Shame / Pressure from Others10m
60Applying No Guilt / Shame / Pressure from Others in Practice9m
61Understanding Nothing to Lose When You’re Your Best Self7m
62Applying Nothing to Lose When You’re Your Best Self in Practice7m
63Understanding Filtering by Your 4 Pillars (Values)9m
64Applying Filtering by Your 4 Pillars (Values) in Practice7m
65Understanding How to Detect Psychopaths9m
66Applying How to Detect Psychopaths in Practice8m
67Understanding Practicing Intentionality in Every Encounter7m
68Applying Practicing Intentionality in Every Encounter in Practice10m
69Understanding Do your prep and due diligence up front.10m
70Applying Do your prep and due diligence up front. in Practice9m
71Understanding Is this a reasonable or tenuous expectation? Be clear and don’t waste time on10m
72Applying Is this a reasonable or tenuous expectation? Be clear and don’t waste time on in Practice7m
73Understanding Learning to be Per Se with Your Language and Psychology7m
74Applying Learning to be Per Se with Your Language and Psychology in Practice9m
75Understanding How to Understand Others’ Motivations — and Your Own9m
76Applying How to Understand Others’ Motivations — and Your Own in Practice10m
77Understanding Safety: think that happens when a person doesn’t make enough in her minimum wage8m
78Applying Safety: think that happens when a person doesn’t make enough in her minimum wage in Practice7m
79Understanding Job Satisfaction:7m
80Applying Job Satisfaction: in Practice7m
81Understanding Job Dissatisfaction:9m
82Applying Job Dissatisfaction: in Practice9m
83Understanding Need for Achievement8m
84Applying Need for Achievement in Practice8m
85Understanding Need for Power9m
86Applying Need for Power in Practice9m
87Understanding Need for Affiliation10m
88Applying Need for Affiliation in Practice8m
89Understanding Three key pieces here:9m
90Applying Three key pieces here: in Practice8m
91Understanding Motivation is calculated as:10m
92Applying Motivation is calculated as: in Practice9m
93Understanding Effort or motivation do NOT directly lead to performance8m
94Applying Effort or motivation do NOT directly lead to performance in Practice10m
95Understanding Cultural background10m
96Applying Cultural background in Practice10m
97Understanding Age and life stage9m
98Applying Age and life stage in Practice9m
99Understanding Outsider or Insider7m
100Applying Outsider or Insider in Practice9m
101Understanding Profession/industry7m
102Applying Profession/industry in Practice9m
103Understanding Career stage9m
104Applying Career stage in Practice7m
105Understanding Equity7m
106Applying Equity in Practice9m
107Understanding Baggage8m
108Applying Baggage in Practice8m
109Understanding Personality traits8m
110Applying Personality traits in Practice9m
111Understanding Responsiveness10m
112Applying Responsiveness in Practice8m
113Understanding Expectations7m
114Applying Expectations in Practice9m
115Understanding Specific Situations8m
116Applying Specific Situations in Practice10m
117Understanding Humility and the Desire to Help Others9m
118Applying Humility and the Desire to Help Others in Practice8m
119Understanding Learning From Each Person — For the Good and Bad10m
120Applying Learning From Each Person — For the Good and Bad in Practice9m
121Understanding Establishing Credibility — Yours and Theirs — Professional and Personal Brand7m
122Applying Establishing Credibility — Yours and Theirs — Professional and Personal Brand in Practice10m
123Understanding Judging Others Favorably Up Front9m
124Applying Judging Others Favorably Up Front in Practice8m
125Understanding Good Manners / Timeliness / Appearance / Good Taste10m
126Applying Good Manners / Timeliness / Appearance / Good Taste in Practice7m
127Understanding Be concise and to the point when you speak.8m
128Applying Be concise and to the point when you speak. in Practice7m
129Understanding Be distinctive and memorable, for the right reasons.7m
130Applying Be distinctive and memorable, for the right reasons. in Practice7m
131Understanding Body Language — Yours and Theirs10m
132Applying Body Language — Yours and Theirs in Practice10m
133Understanding Make eye contact with the person speaking8m
134Applying Make eye contact with the person speaking in Practice10m
135Understanding Avoid jargon and buzzwords8m
136Applying Avoid jargon and buzzwords in Practice8m
137Understanding Stand up straight and practice good posture7m
138Applying Stand up straight and practice good posture in Practice8m
139Understanding Avoid breaks in your speech like “um” and “like”10m
140Applying Avoid breaks in your speech like “um” and “like” in Practice9m
141Understanding Keep your hands out of pockets and palms up7m
142Applying Keep your hands out of pockets and palms up in Practice10m
143Understanding Be concise and to the point9m
144Applying Be concise and to the point in Practice9m
145Understanding Wear one or more of your favorite pieces of clothing to project confidence8m
146Applying Wear one or more of your favorite pieces of clothing to project confidence in Practice9m
147Understanding Wear a signature item (see below)7m
148Applying Wear a signature item (see below) in Practice8m
149Understanding Do your preparation for the meeting beforehand and do your due diligence9m
150Applying Do your preparation for the meeting beforehand and do your due diligence in Practice8m
151Understanding Identify competence triggers for the specific audience and put them into practice8m
152Applying Identify competence triggers for the specific audience and put them into practice in Practice10m
153Understanding Making Yourself Memorable — Humor / Signature Item7m
154Applying Making Yourself Memorable — Humor / Signature Item in Practice8m
155Understanding Always Be Helpful7m
156Applying Always Be Helpful in Practice10m
157Understanding When You’ve Made a Bad First Impression8m
158Applying When You’ve Made a Bad First Impression in Practice7m
159📝Module 7 Review & Knowledge Check15m
08Module 8: When You’re Late, Unprepared or Dealing With an Emergency & When Others Are Angry
159 lessons · 1333m
1Understanding When You’re Late, Unprepared or Dealing With an Emergency8m
2Applying When You’re Late, Unprepared or Dealing With an Emergency in Practice7m
3Understanding When Others Are Angry8m
4Applying When Others Are Angry in Practice7m
5Understanding Responding to Criticism8m
6Applying Responding to Criticism in Practice7m
7Understanding Clarity on the answer to the question, “does this person’s opinion pay my bills?”9m
8Applying Clarity on the answer to the question, “does this person’s opinion pay my bills?” in Practice9m
9Understanding How to Make a Second Impression That Trumps The First9m
10Applying How to Make a Second Impression That Trumps The First in Practice7m
11Understanding Be thankful for their precious time and don’t try to take any more than necessary7m
12Applying Be thankful for their precious time and don’t try to take any more than necessary in Practice7m
13Understanding Come prepared with something helpful and beneficial for the other person8m
14Applying Come prepared with something helpful and beneficial for the other person in Practice8m
15Understanding Listen carefully and always more than you speak9m
16Applying Listen carefully and always more than you speak in Practice7m
17Understanding Show you’ve engaged with their content previously7m
18Applying Show you’ve engaged with their content previously in Practice8m
19Understanding Healthy Relationship Mindset:8m
20Applying Healthy Relationship Mindset: in Practice9m
21Understanding Help clear the road for other people and they’ll do the same for you.10m
22Applying Help clear the road for other people and they’ll do the same for you. in Practice10m
23Understanding Adjust your expectations as each relationship and situation demands.8m
24Applying Adjust your expectations as each relationship and situation demands. in Practice7m
25Understanding Never compromise your values, no matter the pressure on you to do so.8m
26Applying Never compromise your values, no matter the pressure on you to do so. in Practice7m
27Understanding Never be over-eager or overly blasé with anyone.10m
28Applying Never be over-eager or overly blasé with anyone. in Practice8m
29Understanding Take stock of each of your relationships regularly.8m
30Applying Take stock of each of your relationships regularly. in Practice9m
31Understanding Interviewing9m
32Applying Interviewing in Practice10m
33Understanding Would this person make for a great partner (business or life)?8m
34Applying Would this person make for a great partner (business or life)? in Practice8m
35Understanding What amazing insights can this person share with me?8m
36Applying What amazing insights can this person share with me? in Practice10m
37Understanding Are his or her life mission and values well-aligned with mine?8m
38Applying Are his or her life mission and values well-aligned with mine? in Practice8m
39Understanding Will this investor do a lot to help me grow my business?7m
40Applying Will this investor do a lot to help me grow my business? in Practice8m
41Understanding Will this guest on my podcast share golden nuggets with my audience?9m
42Applying Will this guest on my podcast share golden nuggets with my audience? in Practice8m
43Understanding Will this client be a good one or a giant pain in the ass?8m
44Applying Will this client be a good one or a giant pain in the ass? in Practice9m
45Understanding Does this entrepreneur’s journey help me to shortcut my own path to success?9m
46Applying Does this entrepreneur’s journey help me to shortcut my own path to success? in Practice7m
47Understanding Dear former or current client, when you think of my brand, what comes to mind?9m
48Applying Dear former or current client, when you think of my brand, what comes to mind? in Practice8m
49Understanding What would you do differently, if you were in my position?7m
50Applying What would you do differently, if you were in my position? in Practice8m
51Understanding How would you build this, if you were in my shoes?7m
52Applying How would you build this, if you were in my shoes? in Practice7m
53Understanding How did you build your most successful venture(s)?9m
54Applying How did you build your most successful venture(s)? in Practice9m
55Understanding What are the biggest mistakes can I avoid on this journey?9m
56Applying What are the biggest mistakes can I avoid on this journey? in Practice8m
57Understanding You work with them at will — your own and theirs, equally.8m
58Applying You work with them at will — your own and theirs, equally. in Practice7m
59Understanding Your primary job is to be:7m
60Applying Your primary job is to be: in Practice7m
61Understanding Mentor / Champion8m
62Applying Mentor / Champion in Practice9m
63Understanding Family You’re Born With9m
64Applying Family You’re Born With in Practice9m
65Understanding Your health10m
66Applying Your health in Practice7m
67Understanding Your happiness9m
68Applying Your happiness in Practice7m
69Understanding Your self-sufficiency (financially, careerwise and businesswise)9m
70Applying Your self-sufficiency (financially, careerwise and businesswise) in Practice8m
71Understanding Your independence, financial and emotional and social7m
72Applying Your independence, financial and emotional and social in Practice9m
73Understanding Your respect10m
74Applying Your respect in Practice10m
75Understanding Your attention, at least once in a while (call your mother already!)9m
76Applying Your attention, at least once in a while (call your mother already!) in Practice8m
77Understanding Your pride in them and what they represent9m
78Applying Your pride in them and what they represent in Practice9m
79Understanding Grandchildren as compensation for all the sh*t they had to take from you as a kid7m
80Applying Grandchildren as compensation for all the sh*t they had to take from you as a kid in Practice10m
81Understanding Their love9m
82Applying Their love in Practice9m
83Understanding Their respect for your life choices, without judgment (good luck!)7m
84Applying Their respect for your life choices, without judgment (good luck!) in Practice9m
85Understanding Their trust in you as being able to make your own choices8m
86Applying Their trust in you as being able to make your own choices in Practice10m
87Understanding Their pride in you10m
88Applying Their pride in you in Practice10m
89Understanding Babysitting help and pressure relief, especially when you have multiple kids10m
90Applying Babysitting help and pressure relief, especially when you have multiple kids in Practice7m
91Understanding Respect (especially older ones from younger ones)9m
92Applying Respect (especially older ones from younger ones) in Practice7m
93Understanding Deference (older ones) on certain subjects10m
94Applying Deference (older ones) on certain subjects in Practice7m
95Understanding Ability to mind your own business9m
96Applying Ability to mind your own business in Practice8m
97Understanding Approval of their life choices, deserved or otherwise, without judgment8m
98Applying Approval of their life choices, deserved or otherwise, without judgment in Practice7m
99Understanding Face time, from time to time10m
100Applying Face time, from time to time in Practice8m
101Understanding Seeing each other’s kids grow up10m
102Applying Seeing each other’s kids grow up in Practice8m
103Understanding Friendship7m
104Applying Friendship in Practice9m
105Understanding Periodic check-ins and in-person facetime, just because, no questions asked8m
106Applying Periodic check-ins and in-person facetime, just because, no questions asked in Practice8m
107Understanding Loyalty to each other above others9m
108Applying Loyalty to each other above others in Practice7m
109Understanding Travel and adventures together8m
110Applying Travel and adventures together in Practice9m
111Understanding Keeping each other’s secrets and R-rated stories8m
112Applying Keeping each other’s secrets and R-rated stories in Practice10m
113Understanding Watching each other’s kids grow up and hopefully also become friends8m
114Applying Watching each other’s kids grow up and hopefully also become friends in Practice9m
115Understanding Business Partner7m
116Applying Business Partner in Practice9m
117Understanding Employee8m
118Applying Employee in Practice7m
119Understanding Alignment with the mission and vision and values of the company10m
120Applying Alignment with the mission and vision and values of the company in Practice8m
121Understanding Work that puts them in a state of flow frequently7m
122Applying Work that puts them in a state of flow frequently in Practice8m
123Understanding Frequent professional and personal development7m
124Applying Frequent professional and personal development in Practice8m
125Understanding Feeling respected by and respecting their colleagues8m
126Applying Feeling respected by and respecting their colleagues in Practice7m
127Understanding Rewards and recognition according to their own preferences10m
128Applying Rewards and recognition according to their own preferences in Practice10m
129Understanding One thing is the most important: the desire to win and passion for the game.7m
130Applying One thing is the most important: the desire to win and passion for the game. in Practice9m
131Understanding Example: 5W University, weekly in-office classes on different levels, minimum8m
132Applying Example: 5W University, weekly in-office classes on different levels, minimum in Practice8m
133Understanding What struggles have you overcome before? What’s your competitive background?10m
134Applying What struggles have you overcome before? What’s your competitive background? in Practice8m
135Understanding Telling the truth9m
136Applying Telling the truth in Practice9m
137Understanding Treat others the way you want to be treated8m
138Applying Treat others the way you want to be treated in Practice7m
139Understanding Engagement with you (eye contact, meaningful conversation, a degree of openness)10m
140Applying Engagement with you (eye contact, meaningful conversation, a degree of openness) in Practice7m
141Understanding Be transparent about the dynamic between employer and employee (the former wants10m
142Applying Be transparent about the dynamic between employer and employee (the former wants in Practice9m
143Understanding Be able to take fair criticism and act on it quickly, not just to take praise8m
144Applying Be able to take fair criticism and act on it quickly, not just to take praise in Practice9m
145Understanding Have gratitude9m
146Applying Have gratitude in Practice8m
147Understanding Transparency about each person’s contribution is critical, in both directions8m
148Applying Transparency about each person’s contribution is critical, in both directions in Practice10m
149Understanding Work hard, regardless of what you do8m
150Applying Work hard, regardless of what you do in Practice9m
151Understanding Figure out what differentiates you from everyone else and leverage it7m
152Applying Figure out what differentiates you from everyone else and leverage it in Practice8m
153Understanding Customer — Marketing10m
154Applying Customer — Marketing in Practice8m
155Understanding You must focus on benefits, not features, for the customer7m
156Applying You must focus on benefits, not features, for the customer in Practice9m
157Understanding You must master:10m
158Applying You must master: in Practice8m
159📝Module 8 Review & Knowledge Check15m
09Module 9: Vendor & Investor
159 lessons · 1354m
1Understanding Vendor10m
2Applying Vendor in Practice8m
3Understanding Investor10m
4Applying Investor in Practice8m
5Understanding Product-market fit8m
6Applying Product-market fit in Practice8m
7Understanding Viability in the current economic conditions9m
8Applying Viability in the current economic conditions in Practice7m
9Understanding Ability to generate recurring revenue9m
10Applying Ability to generate recurring revenue in Practice8m
11Understanding Ability to grow and scale quickly7m
12Applying Ability to grow and scale quickly in Practice7m
13Understanding Ability to raise further capital7m
14Applying Ability to raise further capital in Practice8m
15Understanding Ability to hire a talented team10m
16Applying Ability to hire a talented team in Practice10m
17Understanding Ability to build a great brand and culture10m
18Applying Ability to build a great brand and culture in Practice7m
19Understanding Ability to get along among the top execs9m
20Applying Ability to get along among the top execs in Practice9m
21Understanding Say sorry when you’ve made a mistake or an error of fact or judgment.10m
22Applying Say sorry when you’ve made a mistake or an error of fact or judgment. in Practice8m
23Understanding Say thank you and show them the importance of gratitude.8m
24Applying Say thank you and show them the importance of gratitude. in Practice10m
25Understanding Offer them lots of affection, but always respect when they don’t want it.9m
26Applying Offer them lots of affection, but always respect when they don’t want it. in Practice10m
27Understanding Ability to take good care of themselves (health, fitness, mentality)8m
28Applying Ability to take good care of themselves (health, fitness, mentality) in Practice10m
29Understanding Ability to think for themselves9m
30Applying Ability to think for themselves in Practice8m
31Understanding Ability to solve their own problems10m
32Applying Ability to solve their own problems in Practice7m
33Understanding Agency and autonomy to make their own decisions well for themselves7m
34Applying Agency and autonomy to make their own decisions well for themselves in Practice7m
35Understanding Teach them life skills and important mental models for dealing with the world10m
36Applying Teach them life skills and important mental models for dealing with the world in Practice9m
37Understanding Showing them how the world works7m
38Applying Showing them how the world works in Practice10m
39Understanding Helping them understand that nobody is perfect, yourself first as their parent9m
40Applying Helping them understand that nobody is perfect, yourself first as their parent in Practice9m
41Understanding Help them to manage expectations well7m
42Applying Help them to manage expectations well in Practice7m
43Understanding Help them learn how to manage their stress effectively8m
44Applying Help them learn how to manage their stress effectively in Practice10m
45Understanding Help them to figure out their path in life or get them help to do it themselves10m
46Applying Help them to figure out their path in life or get them help to do it themselves in Practice7m
47Understanding Teach them how to make money on their own and how to sell (lemonade and cookies,9m
48Applying Teach them how to make money on their own and how to sell (lemonade and cookies, in Practice8m
49Understanding How to Ace Email7m
50Applying How to Ace Email in Practice8m
51Understanding Follow-Up and Automation9m
52Applying Follow-Up and Automation in Practice9m
53Understanding Relationship Pruning10m
54Applying Relationship Pruning in Practice10m
55Understanding Mistakes will happen, just budget for it9m
56Applying Mistakes will happen, just budget for it in Practice7m
57Understanding Always look to improve yourself and your marriage.7m
58Applying Always look to improve yourself and your marriage. in Practice8m
59Understanding Always look to be nice and helpful to your spouse. Do nice things for each other.7m
60Applying Always look to be nice and helpful to your spouse. Do nice things for each other. in Practice10m
61Understanding Take trips and create awesome experiences for each other.8m
62Applying Take trips and create awesome experiences for each other. in Practice8m
63Understanding Don’t talk too much. Keep some mystery among yourselves.8m
64Applying Don’t talk too much. Keep some mystery among yourselves. in Practice8m
65Understanding Don’t complain. For any reason unless truly serious. It poisons the well.9m
66Applying Don’t complain. For any reason unless truly serious. It poisons the well. in Practice10m
67Understanding Share lots of good meals together. Cook together a lot.8m
68Applying Share lots of good meals together. Cook together a lot. in Practice10m
69Understanding Marriage is all about effective project management.8m
70Applying Marriage is all about effective project management. in Practice9m
71Understanding Promise and deliver, then overdeliver. Rinse and repeat.10m
72Applying Promise and deliver, then overdeliver. Rinse and repeat. in Practice8m
73Understanding Celebrate small wins and occasions, not just big ones.10m
74Applying Celebrate small wins and occasions, not just big ones. in Practice9m
75Understanding Walk together and plan together. Then work on things together.8m
76Applying Walk together and plan together. Then work on things together. in Practice9m
77Understanding All Eggs (and Egos) In One Basket7m
78Applying All Eggs (and Egos) In One Basket in Practice7m
79Understanding Project Management 1019m
80Applying Project Management 101 in Practice7m
81Understanding Taste the Chocolates and Smell the Flowers10m
82Applying Taste the Chocolates and Smell the Flowers in Practice9m
83Understanding Happy Wife, Happy Life7m
84Applying Happy Wife, Happy Life in Practice7m
85Understanding Doing my chores on time — taking out the trash, washing the dishes7m
86Applying Doing my chores on time — taking out the trash, washing the dishes in Practice7m
87Understanding A cooked dinner8m
88Applying A cooked dinner in Practice7m
89Understanding Bathed kids7m
90Applying Bathed kids in Practice7m
91Understanding Remembered anniversaries and birthdays8m
92Applying Remembered anniversaries and birthdays in Practice7m
93Understanding Taking a bit extra time to be affectionate and playful7m
94Applying Taking a bit extra time to be affectionate and playful in Practice8m
95Understanding Breakfast in bed always does the trick9m
96Applying Breakfast in bed always does the trick in Practice10m
97Understanding Good, strong coffee waiting for her when she sits for breakfast8m
98Applying Good, strong coffee waiting for her when she sits for breakfast in Practice9m
99Understanding Cleanliness and hygiene9m
100Applying Cleanliness and hygiene in Practice9m
101Understanding When I’m not writing a damn book every night for a year8m
102Applying When I’m not writing a damn book every night for a year in Practice10m
103Understanding When the itinerary is planned and booked in advance9m
104Applying When the itinerary is planned and booked in advance in Practice8m
105Understanding When I read her mind consistently9m
106Applying When I read her mind consistently in Practice7m
107Understanding Giving her pleasure in the ways she prefers (see below)10m
108Applying Giving her pleasure in the ways she prefers (see below) in Practice9m
109Understanding Good Intimacy Does NOT Equal Good Sex7m
110Applying Good Intimacy Does NOT Equal Good Sex in Practice9m
111Understanding Make her feel sexy by courting her, but not mentioning sex9m
112Applying Make her feel sexy by courting her, but not mentioning sex in Practice8m
113Understanding Get out of the house more often (pandemic or no pandemic) and make yourself more7m
114Applying Get out of the house more often (pandemic or no pandemic) and make yourself more in Practice10m
115Understanding Learn to let yourself go and accept pleasure.8m
116Applying Learn to let yourself go and accept pleasure. in Practice10m
117Understanding Help your partner to let herself go and accept pleasure.9m
118Applying Help your partner to let herself go and accept pleasure. in Practice8m
119Understanding Be open to new experiences.10m
120Applying Be open to new experiences. in Practice10m
121Understanding Communicate with your partner throughout.8m
122Applying Communicate with your partner throughout. in Practice10m
123Understanding How Kids Change You and Your Marriage9m
124Applying How Kids Change You and Your Marriage in Practice8m
125Understanding If You Want To Be Loved, Focus on Being Your Best Self9m
126Applying If You Want To Be Loved, Focus on Being Your Best Self in Practice9m
127Understanding Grow Together or Grow Apart9m
128Applying Grow Together or Grow Apart in Practice8m
129Understanding Us Kids Just Wanna Have Fun9m
130Applying Us Kids Just Wanna Have Fun in Practice8m
131Understanding Keep The Mystery, Holmes7m
132Applying Keep The Mystery, Holmes in Practice10m
133Understanding Be crystal clear about your red lines, beyond which you leave the table.8m
134Applying Be crystal clear about your red lines, beyond which you leave the table. in Practice8m
135Understanding If You Don’t Ask, The Answer Is Always No10m
136Applying If You Don’t Ask, The Answer Is Always No in Practice7m
137Understanding Banks, Vendors, Customer Service10m
138Applying Banks, Vendors, Customer Service in Practice10m
139Understanding Salary Scripts and Guidelines7m
140Applying Salary Scripts and Guidelines in Practice10m
141Understanding Cultural Signs (See Sections i. — vi. above);9m
142Applying Cultural Signs (See Sections i. — vi. above); in Practice9m
143Understanding Punctuality vs. taking it easy10m
144Applying Punctuality vs. taking it easy in Practice9m
145Understanding Directness vs. subtlety7m
146Applying Directness vs. subtlety in Practice7m
147Understanding Gender dynamics (patriarchal aggressiveness/dominance vs. equal gender roles)7m
148Applying Gender dynamics (patriarchal aggressiveness/dominance vs. equal gender roles) in Practice9m
149Understanding Look for Win-Win-Wins10m
150Applying Look for Win-Win-Wins in Practice8m
151Understanding The 10-year, $250,000 lesson — and why it was worth it10m
152Applying The 10-year, $250,000 lesson — and why it was worth it in Practice7m
153Understanding Basics of Contracts8m
154Applying Basics of Contracts in Practice8m
155Understanding Most Important Types of Contracts For You To Know7m
156Applying Most Important Types of Contracts For You To Know in Practice8m
157Understanding Playing Nice With Others For Kinder Eggs7m
158Applying Playing Nice With Others For Kinder Eggs in Practice9m
159📝Module 9 Review & Knowledge Check15m
10Module 10: Complementary Roles, Agile Teams & Consulting Mindset
141 lessons · 1198m
1Understanding Complementary Roles, Agile Teams7m
2Applying Complementary Roles, Agile Teams in Practice9m
3Understanding Consulting Mindset9m
4Applying Consulting Mindset in Practice8m
5Understanding Creating strategy7m
6Applying Creating strategy in Practice9m
7Understanding Designing the systems8m
8Applying Designing the systems in Practice7m
9Understanding Creating a detailed strategic plan7m
10Applying Creating a detailed strategic plan in Practice10m
11Understanding Implementing quickly and efficiently to establish facts on the ground8m
12Applying Implementing quickly and efficiently to establish facts on the ground in Practice10m
13Understanding Seeking small wins up front to build morale9m
14Applying Seeking small wins up front to build morale in Practice10m
15Understanding Knowing up front exactly what’s expected of me9m
16Applying Knowing up front exactly what’s expected of me in Practice7m
17Understanding Activating Each Team Member’s “Zone of Genius”7m
18Applying Activating Each Team Member’s “Zone of Genius” in Practice10m
19Understanding Project Manage Like a Boss9m
20Applying Project Manage Like a Boss in Practice7m
21Understanding Communication Channels — Open and Anonymous9m
22Applying Communication Channels — Open and Anonymous in Practice7m
23Understanding Transparency and Shooting the Sh*t7m
24Applying Transparency and Shooting the Sh*t in Practice7m
25Understanding Rewards and Recognition7m
26Applying Rewards and Recognition in Practice10m
27Understanding Effective Decision-Making As a Group8m
28Applying Effective Decision-Making As a Group in Practice10m
29Understanding Empathy + vulnerability8m
30Applying Empathy + vulnerability in Practice8m
31Understanding Leading by example, from the front, not from behind, like a hypocrite9m
32Applying Leading by example, from the front, not from behind, like a hypocrite in Practice9m
33Understanding Actually caring about the people you’re leading8m
34Applying Actually caring about the people you’re leading in Practice9m
35Understanding Agility to change course based on new information7m
36Applying Agility to change course based on new information in Practice9m
37Understanding Leadership is a choice, not a qualification. A title does not make one a leader.9m
38Applying Leadership is a choice, not a qualification. A title does not make one a leader. in Practice7m
39Understanding Leadership can be as simple as acting by contrast to all the passive followers.8m
40Applying Leadership can be as simple as acting by contrast to all the passive followers. in Practice7m
41Understanding You don’t have to be brave to be a leader, just willing to act.9m
42Applying You don’t have to be brave to be a leader, just willing to act. in Practice8m
43Understanding Indeed, as the old saying goes, leaders are very much made, not born.8m
44Applying Indeed, as the old saying goes, leaders are very much made, not born. in Practice8m
45Understanding Lessons in Servant Leadership and Effective Management7m
46Applying Lessons in Servant Leadership and Effective Management in Practice8m
47Understanding Zone of Genius / 4 Pillars / Higher Purpose8m
48Applying Zone of Genius / 4 Pillars / Higher Purpose in Practice9m
49Understanding Why Me?7m
50Applying Why Me? in Practice7m
51Understanding Why Not Me?10m
52Applying Why Not Me? in Practice7m
53Understanding Special Butterflies and Shakespeare’s Monkeys10m
54Applying Special Butterflies and Shakespeare’s Monkeys in Practice8m
55Understanding Reclaiming Our Perfect Knowledge9m
56Applying Reclaiming Our Perfect Knowledge in Practice8m
57Understanding Practice gratitude8m
58Applying Practice gratitude in Practice10m
59Understanding Purify yourself by washing your hands before you do anything else10m
60Applying Purify yourself by washing your hands before you do anything else in Practice7m
61Understanding Take the extra moment or effort to uncover sparks of G-dliness in the world9m
62Applying Take the extra moment or effort to uncover sparks of G-dliness in the world in Practice7m
63Understanding Do good deeds and help and include others in the process7m
64Applying Do good deeds and help and include others in the process in Practice9m
65Understanding Add value. According to Scott Galloway (on the James Altucher Show ): you have a10m
66Applying Add value. According to Scott Galloway (on the James Altucher Show ): you have a in Practice8m
67Understanding You can create value not just through generating revenue, but by:7m
68Applying You can create value not just through generating revenue, but by: in Practice8m
69Understanding Observe the structure of 3x a day prayer10m
70Applying Observe the structure of 3x a day prayer in Practice10m
71Understanding Observe the structure of the week10m
72Applying Observe the structure of the week in Practice8m
73Understanding Observe the structure of the month9m
74Applying Observe the structure of the month in Practice10m
75Understanding Observe the structure of the year10m
76Applying Observe the structure of the year in Practice10m
77Understanding Practice ritual immersion periodically to cleanse your mind and body of impurity10m
78Applying Practice ritual immersion periodically to cleanse your mind and body of impurity in Practice8m
79Understanding If it’s not helping you in some way, it’s usually hurting you9m
80Applying If it’s not helping you in some way, it’s usually hurting you in Practice7m
81Understanding Be kind to others, for no reason whatsoever8m
82Applying Be kind to others, for no reason whatsoever in Practice9m
83Understanding Exclude toxic people from your life to remove energy blocks10m
84Applying Exclude toxic people from your life to remove energy blocks in Practice10m
85Understanding Find areas of focus that put you in a state of flow7m
86Applying Find areas of focus that put you in a state of flow in Practice9m
87Understanding Read the Ethics of the Fathers to gain wisdom7m
88Applying Read the Ethics of the Fathers to gain wisdom in Practice7m
89Understanding Remember that “A wealthy man is happy with his lot.” — Ethics of the Fathers7m
90Applying Remember that “A wealthy man is happy with his lot.” — Ethics of the Fathers in Practice10m
91Understanding The Scale of Us8m
92Applying The Scale of Us in Practice8m
93Understanding Our Duty (To Improve Humanity)10m
94Applying Our Duty (To Improve Humanity) in Practice10m
95Understanding Everything Is A Signal. Nothing Is Noise9m
96Applying Everything Is A Signal. Nothing Is Noise in Practice8m
97Understanding Charity Starts at Home9m
98Applying Charity Starts at Home in Practice9m
99Understanding How committed are you to the change(s) you seek?9m
100Applying How committed are you to the change(s) you seek? in Practice9m
101Understanding Do you have a family and/or community of people rooting you on?9m
102Applying Do you have a family and/or community of people rooting you on? in Practice8m
103Understanding How strong is your faith in G-d — and in yourself ?7m
104Applying How strong is your faith in G-d — and in yourself ? in Practice8m
105Understanding Are you committed to tracking your progress every day, visually and objectively?7m
106Applying Are you committed to tracking your progress every day, visually and objectively? in Practice10m
107Understanding The Power of a Smile7m
108Applying The Power of a Smile in Practice9m
109Understanding How to Give of Yourself, When You Have “Nothing” to Give7m
110Applying How to Give of Yourself, When You Have “Nothing” to Give in Practice8m
111Understanding Keep Your Customs10m
112Applying Keep Your Customs in Practice7m
113Understanding Ethics10m
114Applying Ethics in Practice10m
115Understanding You can refuse to follow orders and risk getting fired, demoted or reassigned10m
116Applying You can refuse to follow orders and risk getting fired, demoted or reassigned in Practice8m
117Understanding You can quit and walk away, when your red lines are crossed7m
118Applying You can quit and walk away, when your red lines are crossed in Practice7m
119Understanding Diet (Yes, Diet!)10m
120Applying Diet (Yes, Diet!) in Practice10m
121Understanding Standards9m
122Applying Standards in Practice8m
123Understanding Structure Inside The Chaos9m
124Applying Structure Inside The Chaos in Practice10m
125Understanding Health And Welfare9m
126Applying Health And Welfare in Practice8m
127Understanding Family Time10m
128Applying Family Time in Practice7m
129Understanding Community10m
130Applying Community in Practice9m
131Understanding Celebrating Life7m
132Applying Celebrating Life in Practice8m
133Understanding Taking Stock, Correcting Course7m
134Applying Taking Stock, Correcting Course in Practice8m
135Understanding Prayers / Meditation10m
136Applying Prayers / Meditation in Practice8m
137Understanding Solutions, Not Problems8m
138Applying Solutions, Not Problems in Practice8m
139Understanding Slavery Vs. Freedom7m
140Applying Slavery Vs. Freedom in Practice9m
141📝Module 10 Review & Knowledge Check15m