Microwaving another bag of broccoli That was the 1 habit I wanted to work on. The rest of the 1-1-1-1-1 pact * 1 habit * 10 pages * 100 reps * 1000 words * 10000 steps Which adds up to 11,111 and maps to * Habit building * Reading * Weightlifting * Writing * and Walking Initially I'm aiming for 500 days but I want to do these daily for the rest of my life. Which means the intensity is lower than other challenges you might come across. Which are great, which I've definitely tried and strayed off ...
Apr 06, 2025•13 min
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Feb 19, 2024•29 min
A content diet review to start the new year. Aiming for weekly but we’ll see! Trying to get back into podcasting by focusing on audio-only. Also check out my latest Shorts . (1) Journey to Michelin chef * YouTube: h woo “i think i want to be a michelin star cook” * Book: “Show Your Work” by Austin Kleon * YouTube: Sam Sulek * YouTube: Matt Choi (2) Fourth Wing → The one thing... do they need to kill so many people? “There is nothing more sacred than the Archives. Even temples can be rebuilt, but...
Jan 07, 2024•38 min
Sharing some takeaways from “Same as Ever” by Morgan Housel and how they connect to the NBA from a casual watcher. * Best Story Wins: MVP narratives * Wild Numbers: Why watch games when you can watch highlights for an hour * Calm Plants the Seeds for Crazy: Load balancing plants the seeds for the In-Season Tournament * Does Not Compute: You miss 27 straight 3-pointers on hardwood, not on a spreadsheet * Too Much, Too Soon, Too Fast: Cars, clothes, and the 2008 crash This is a public episode. If ...
Nov 27, 2023•25 min
I moved all the episodes and the feed to Substack ! We’ll see how this goes. On this week’s episode, I recorded in the car and tried to come up with some creativity takeaways from “Demon 79” * No one likes the horns look, what do you want me to look like? (Share those guilty pleasures!) * Use a list! (When you have to eat a frog, procrastinate with murder) * Demon vision to find bad people (You don’t always see the hard work) * “You’re a basher” (Find your format) * Resistance shows up (right af...
Sep 16, 2023•22 min
Notes on the podcasts I listened to recently Not Investment Advice : "George Mack: Ignored Ideas, Creativity Hacks, Game Psychology, US vs. UK & Finding The Right Metrics" David Perell : "Kevin Kelly: On Fame, Structuring Ideas, Writing Books, and Founding Wired Magazine" Deep Questions with Cal Newport : "Ep. 263: Overhaul Your Life" The Ryen Russillo Podcast : "Russillo on the Road: Spain Travelogue" The Game w/ Alex Hormozi : "Hormozi Life Hacks You Need To Hear | Ep 605" This is a public...
Sep 14, 2023•22 min
I talk about my coffee/gym/dinner routines when living in 3 different apartments in New York. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Sep 01, 2023•35 min
Book notes on "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention" by Johann Hari This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Aug 28, 2023•36 min
Applying MMA concepts to creativity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Aug 27, 2023•17 min
Lessons from David Chang's book "Eat a Peach" shoved through the lens of "The Bear" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Aug 22, 2023•16 min
Book notes for "The Last Action Heroes" by Nick de Semlyen This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Jul 10, 2023•27 min
Let’s see… here’s an automated summary: Rule number five in becoming a chef is to fight for the job you want and aim for a kitchen that pushes you beyond your skills and comfort zone. When going for a job interview at a restaurant, show up early, look presentable, and bring all your equipment in case you're asked to start immediately. Don't give up on a restaurant you believe is the right place for you, even if they initially say they're not hiring. The story of Magnus Nielson highlights the imp...
Jun 10, 2023•12 min
Broaden your horizons : Travel the world physically and digitally, absorb the diverse cultures, cuisines, art, history, and languages. Immerse yourself in experiences and use those to fuel your creativity, as cooking is about more than just preparing a dish. Don't let the language barrier be an excuse, and be open to every experience, even if it's uncomfortable. Learn through doing and experiencing : Art isn't about mastery or understanding but about the act of creation and experience itself. Ap...
May 29, 2023•9 min
Shout out ChatGPT for this summary: In this recording, I share my thoughts on the importance of intersections and imitation in creativity. Drawing from David Chang's "Eat a Peach" and Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an Artist", I argue that aspiring creators should cast their nets wide and cultivate a broad set of skills. How, you ask? Well, it involves stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring different fields. Imagine chefs experimenting with recipes from a cookbook - we can all apply the same ...
May 21, 2023•9 min
FIRST: THANK YOU to prior subscribers. I understand if you unsubscribe because I haven’t sent anything in like years and now will be emailing more frequently. (Or for like 4 days straight before another years-long hiatus…) A ChatGPT summary of what I blabbed about on the mic. Get ready for some mind-bending tips to be a better creator. Ditch that cooking school dream – because it's not about the degree, it's about the experience. Learn for free and harness the power of the internet to build your...
May 18, 2023•13 min
Trying to find a format that I can keep up. Here’s the—I know, I know—ChatGPT summary of what I just recorded: The user talks about starting a daily 10-minute podcast, inspired by David Chang's book "Eat a Peach" and Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an Artist." They plan to discuss each of the 33 rules for becoming a chef from Chang's book and each lesson from Saltz's article in each episode. The user also considers incorporating design principles from their experience as a UX designer and insights from...
May 17, 2023•15 min
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Apr 22, 2023•20 min
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Apr 22, 2023•31 min
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Feb 27, 2023•26 min
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Feb 20, 2023•29 min
1. Consistency: Indie Hackers #267: The Path to $3M in 3 Years as a Solopreneur with Justin Welsh 2. Classics: Ray Dalio: Principles 3. Crane Kicks: "Fat Loss Happens on Monday" by Josh Hillis and Dan John This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com...
Feb 10, 2023•17 min
Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Jan 11, 2023•19 min
Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Jan 03, 2023•14 min
Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Dec 29, 2022•24 min
Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Dec 20, 2022•14 min
Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Dec 13, 2022•14 min
Applying principles from Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" to my own fitness journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Dec 06, 2022•12 min
Taking some of the finance principles from "The Psychology of Money" and applying them to fitness as I try to finally lose that 10 pounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com
Nov 30, 2022•15 min
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Sep 29, 2022•26 min
Still a solo episode. Sharing some book notes from the last few books that I read. " The Nineties " by Chuck Losterman " Fat, Crazy, and Tired " by Van Lathan " Plays Well With Others " by Eric Barker " Building a Second Brain " by Tiago Forte This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com...
Jun 18, 2022•28 min
