#211: Most people live their lives playing it safe. But what if the real path to meaning is telling the truth—even when it’s uncomfortable? In this episode, I reflect on a powerful idea from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: that truth is an adventure. I break down what that actually means, why telling the truth is so difficult, and how doing it anyway creates authenticity. Get ready to learn how telling the truth makes life more meaningful, what true authenticity looks like (according to Alex Hormozi), w...
Jul 07, 2025•38 min•Ep. 211
#210: Silvan Krähenbühl is an entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host. How do we actually get our personal finances right? Where do we even start? Silvan’s my go-to guy whenever I’ve got questions about this stuff. He built an entire course on personal finance and his setup is unlike anything I’ve seen before. Get ready to learn what you’d need to do if you wanted to mess up your finances, where to start if you want to get them right, how to handle money in a marriage or relationship, how to op...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 210
#209: After ending a 7.5-year relationship, I now find myself in the position of trying to find the wife I want to spend the rest of my life with. In this episode, I share how I’m attempting to do that — systematically. Plus, a few other reflections from the week, including lessons from my new job in sales. Get ready to learn how I’m trying to find my wife, why most people end up with the first best person they meet, in-person approaching vs. online dating, my thoughts on setting the company rec...
Jun 23, 2025•47 min•Ep. 209
#208: Gary Arndt is a world traveler, daily podcaster, and former tech entrepreneur. After selling his company in the late ‘90s, Gary gave away most of his possessions and set off to visit every country on Earth. From riding in a Formula 1 car and staying overnight on a U.S. aircraft carrier to witnessing revolutions in Thailand and sled dog races in the Arctic — Gary has seen it all. Today, he hosts Everything Everywhere Daily — one of the most downloaded education podcasts in the world, with n...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 208
#207: Many people feel anxious because their brain is overloaded with emotion. In this episode, I break down the hidden damage of short-form content—and why consuming it daily might be the reason you feel scattered, overstimulated, or emotionally fried. Get ready to learn how short-form triggers emotional spikes, what an “emotional hangover” is, and tactics I use to regain clarity, focus, and emotional stability plus a lot more… Timestamps (00:00) Quick story (01:33) Definition short-form conten...
Jun 09, 2025•36 min•Ep. 207
#206: Most people can’t focus because their brain is addicted to cheap dopamine. In this episode, I break down the concept of Dopamine Transfer—the step-by-step method I used to rewire my brain for deep work, discipline, and long-term success. Get ready to learn what dopamine transfer is, how to lower your stimulation baseline without burning out, and why this is the #1 edge to build in 2025 plus a lot more… Timestamps (00:51) Understanding Dopamine and Why It Matters (05:20) The Dopamine Transf...
Jun 02, 2025•26 min•Ep. 206
#205: David Morris is a Business Coach, E-learning Consultant, and Chief Operating Officer. Most coaches struggle with client retention. They get stuck with unengaged students, low renewal rates, and flaky behavior they can’t explain. David breaks it down. He’s identified six client archetypes that make or break a program — and built systems that raised retention rates to over 70%. Get ready to learn the six client types that shape your coaching business, how to turn “bad” clients into your top ...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 205
#204: Bo Burlingham is a legendary business journalist, former editor-at-large at Inc. magazine, and a contributing writer at Forbes. Starting a business today is both easier and harder than ever. Founders have more tools and advice, yet often overlook the basics—like cash flow, culture, and knowing what to say no to. Bo has spent decades studying the rare founders who get this right, as told in his classic book Small Giants. Get ready to learn what most founders get wrong in 2025, the story beh...
May 19, 2025•50 min•Ep. 204
#203: Miloš Jovanović is a finance consultant, master’s graduate, and one of my best friends. University degrees are under more pressure than ever. With online programs, coaching, and companies hiring for skills over diplomas, many are asking: is college still the best way to learn — or to acquire high-income skills? Get ready to learn whether university is still worth it, what growing up with a single mom taught him, how deleting social media changed his life, how political content fuels artifi...
May 12, 2025•3 hr 33 min•Ep. 203
#202: Lea Bochtler is a high-performance coach and Columbia University grad who’s helped 400+ clients level up their performance. What’s it like to grow a coaching business on China’s biggest social platform, WeChat — and serve hundreds of clients in a completely different cultural context? Get ready to learn how Lea grew to 120,000 followers on WeChat, how business culture in China differs from the U.S., what she learned from Richard Yu’s coaching program, why university is no longer the most e...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 202
#201: Modern life has trained our brains to crave constant stimulation, leaving focus, creativity, and peace harder to find than ever. In this episode, I break down how I unfried my brain after years of internet overload. Get ready to learn why impulse control is the foundation for mental clarity, how boredom can become your brain’s secret weapon, why overconsumption of “good” content still backfires, how to retrain your focus through deep work, what Cal Newport and Charlie Munger can teach us a...
Apr 28, 2025•32 min•Ep. 201
#200: To celebrate 200 episodes of Catch The Zenith, I’ve broken down 10 of my favorite lessons, insights, and quotes from the last few years of building, learning, and interviewing world-class performers. Get ready to learn why obsession beats balance, how gratitude creates lasting happiness, why there’s no single path to success, what it means to die healthy, how minimalism frees your mind, why work-life alignment matters more than balance, the power of talking to your team, how movement fits ...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 200
#199: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing Book Notes...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 199
#198: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing Book Notes...
Apr 07, 2025•57 min•Ep. 198
#197: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing Book Notes...
Mar 31, 2025•32 min•Ep. 197
#196: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing Book Notes...
Mar 24, 2025•56 min•Ep. 196
#195: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing Book Notes...
Mar 17, 2025•35 min•Ep. 195
#194: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing Book Notes...
Mar 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 194
#193: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing Book Notes...
Mar 03, 2025•50 min
#192: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing Book Notes...
Feb 24, 2025•52 min•Ep. 192
#191: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzV...
Feb 17, 2025•53 min•Ep. 191
#190: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzV...
Feb 10, 2025•32 min•Ep. 190
#189: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzV...
Feb 03, 2025•33 min•Ep. 189
#188: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzV...
Jan 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 188
#187: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. Get ready to learn why telling the truth can lead to the greatest adventure in life, why letting go of things outside your control can improve your well-being, why challenging your own views by confronting opposing opinions can broaden your pers...
Jan 20, 2025•33 min•Ep. 187
#186: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship.Please share and enjoy! Timestamps 00:36 Little voice in your head 03:59 Do the basics 09:37 Finite vs. infinit...
Jan 13, 2025•45 min•Ep. 186
#185: In my comeback episode 183, I told you all about my new goal for this podcast: to document my self-improvement and business journey, learn from mistakes, and get better in life and entrepreneurship. In other words, this podcast is part of my diary, where I share both my personal and professional experiences with you. That’s why I’m introducing a new format today: Zenith Reflections—where I go through some of my tweets from the week on X (thoughts, ideas, lessons, reminders, quotes, etc.) a...
Jan 06, 2025•36 min•Ep. 185
#184: I’ve always struggled to remember the lessons I’ve learned over time, so I found a simple way to reflect and capture them. That’s why, for the fourth year in a row, I’m recording this yearly reflection episode. In this one, I’m sharing 27 lessons that made a big impact on my personal and professional life in 2024. Enjoy! Timestamps 00:40 Knowing what career to pursue doesn't happen coincidentally 07:16 You can sound more intelligent with preparation 12:45 "You did a great job; now let's do...
Dec 30, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 184
#183: I’m back! In this episode, I’ll fill you in on what I’ve been up to over the past two years—from why I stopped uploading episodes on Catch The Zenith, to making my first dollar online, starting a second podcast, getting into a master’s program, juggling two businesses, working in the US for six months, starting a software company, and finally, figuring out where I want to take this podcast next. Enjoy! Timestamps 00:32 Starting my 2nd business 15:11 Getting into a master’s program 20:26 Wo...
Dec 23, 2024•55 min•Ep. 183
#182: Over the past two years, I have run a high-performance coaching business, helping over 40 clients become more productive. In this episode, I want to share the top 3 business lessons I've learned from this venture. Enjoy! Timestamps 00:00:38 Lesson 1: Buy yourself time by learning from successful entrepreneurs who have already done it before. 00:03:00 Lesson 2: Test your critical business hypothesis quickly with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Always seek client feedback, incorporate it int...
Jun 17, 2024•11 min•Ep. 182
