In this episode, Joel and Raj discuss effective storytelling: How putting a "handle" on your story can make it 10x more memorable Why kids can't tell stories Ways to practice telling different kinds of stories
In this episode, Joel and Raj go mental and discuss People-based vs code-based systems planning How physics and barnacles can make your company better What Frank Underwood can teach you about throwing rocks
In this landmark episode, Raj and Joel uncover: Why it took seven years of overplanning to launch a show that has none Why we refuse to sell or promote anything on the show Trying too hard to make it perfect is just creative procrastination
In this episode, Raj and Joel chat about what they're obsessed with, including: Raj's ancestor that was shot for treason Can you create a big company ... with no people? Why Joel is smart enough to use mental models, and Raj isn't
In this episode, Raj and Joel chat about... Why Raj wants to ban retirement for business owners What we'd do if we hit our financial "number" (Hint: no Lambo) How living for retirement is like living for the weekend
In this episode, old man Raj and Joel talk about: Why you shouldn't talk about your kids during dates How planning date nights leads to conversational spontaneity Joel's love language is criticism and that's not going well
In this episode, Raj and Joel discuss Why planners and productivity tools are useless ... And what works better Should you plan for one year, five years or only the next quarter? Raj's "Anti-Getting Things Done" method
Joel and Raj discuss how hobbies can rejuvenate ... But some pastimes don't actually recharge your batteries The joy of sucking at something Why watching tv and browsing your phone is a terrible way to relax Joel's hobby is NOT riding Ponies, really.
In this episode, Raj and Joel chat about: The difference between vacations and trips (Hint: It has to do with extended family) Doing something, or doing nothing... Which works better? Why Raj has a weird unnatural hatred for the beach Joel's vacations are never rained out as long as there are drinks and floaties
In this episode, Raj & Joel discuss Why putting on your armor to go to work is useful Who you are vs. who you project you are Why Raj's mother in law is afraid to call him on the phone
In this episode, Raj and Joel discuss Capturing what we learn, and whether we actually use it Why Raj's brain is a stinking garbage heap Why note taking is a time suck and that's probably a good thing
In this episode, Raj and Joel discuss: Why being unreasonable is the only option How to negotiate with your wife and lose every time... guaranteed Why the mute button is your friend during a negotiation
Joel and Raj discuss selling a business, and How to break your business for fun and profit The one thing buyers really want (it's not what you think Why exits rarely go as planned and why that's ok
Raj and Joel discuss talk all about introverts, including: Why Joel jumps out of bathroom windows Is being an introvert a liability? The one-question guaranteed-to-succeed introvert test
In this episode, Raj & Joel chat about: Raj and Joel discover their mutual disdain for small talk Why this episode is about personal branding but is a terrible example of it Why this show will get the shadow ban hammer because of what Joel does off-camera
In this episode Raj & Joel discuss: Why Raj barely remembers what he reads, and why it doesn't matter Whether there's anything actually new to discover in books Joel discusses his (information) constipation problem
In this episode, Raj and Joel compare notes and experience on: Why workplaces shouldn't be like a family Why most of your results come from multipliers and dividers and what they are Their worst interview experiences
In this episode: Joel rightly accuses Raj of being a dork about sleep, then proves he's a sleep dork too. Oh, they also talk about: Their favorite sleep gadgets Why their spouses think they're crazy Why you should never mess with Raj in the morning
In this episode, Raj & Joel discover: Why Raj is a total liar for saying he can't cook How to be totally lazy and still cook amazing food A challenge ... accepted
In this episode, Joel & Raj uncover: The other half that makes discipline work The smart formula for imperfect action Why Raj got mocked and called Starlord (and doesn't care)
In this episode, Raj & Joel uncover: How to avoid confusing discipline for willpower How Bruce Lee helped us hit our goals Why your kids will fail... if you do this
In this episode we introduce the concepts of Discipline & Darts and list all the reasons you definitely don't want to listen to this show (if you're looking for darts advice). And a few reasons you might want to listen. Really.
