Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, in his practical and often very amusing book; Creativity; A short and cheerful guide he shows it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing. John Cleese believes everyone can be more creative, and in this guide, he show...
Sep 12, 2021•59 min•Ep. 144
Elizabeth Gilbert: Big Magic : Whether we are looking to write a book, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion. In Big Magic , Elizabeth has written as a template; lessons in how to unleash your creativity. She digs deep to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. She offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity...
Sep 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 143
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi : Flow : If you’ve felt hours fly by like moments or marvelled at a sunrise you’ve experienced flow . In fact, it’s a state we experience surprisingly often, at work, at home and at play. Mihaly’s Flow explores how we can experience enjoyment in our lives by controlling our attention and strengthening our resolve. This is achieved by being immersed in an activity or subject that makes us neither anxious, nor bored. In this “flow state” we lose our self-consciousness, self...
Aug 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 142
Dan Millman's book; Way of the Peaceful Warrior is a rare story with the power to transform lives. It conveys piercing truths with drama, heart, and humor and speaks directly to the universal quest for fulfillment and happiness, for finding our place in the world. Way of the Peaceful Warrior is a part-fictional, part-autobiographical book based upon the early life of the author Dan Millman . It is a story for all times that can inspire joy, expand perspectives, and remind us of the deeper truth ...
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 141
Hello listeners! In our second Moonshots Master episode, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of FIRST PRINCIPLES . Subscribe today to our Master Series! We get inspired by some new as well as familiar superstars who maximise their problem-solving ability through the use of First Principles. We hear from Garry Tan who helps break down First Principles for us, Therealisedman who teaches us how Aristotle utilised First Principles thousands of years ago, as well as Elon Musk at his 2014 USC Commenc...
Aug 17, 2021•16 min
With a Nobel prize for economics, when Daniel Kahneman does something, it’s worth paying attention to. In his book Thinking Fast And Slow he reveals how our minds are tripped up by error and prejudice (even when we think we are being logical), and gives us practical techniques for slower, smarter thinking. It will enable you to make better decisions at work, at home, and in everything you do. It shows you where you can and can’t trust your gut feeling and how to act more mindfully and make bette...
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 140
Charlie Munger is one of the greatest investors of all time. Plenty of people have called him a “learning machine.” The phrase ‘Latticework of Mental Models ’ comes from Berkshire-Hathaway’s Charles Munger , who spent most of his life working out ways to, for lack of a better term, think better. Munger has come to the conclusion that in order to make better decisions in business and in life, you must find and understand the core principles from all disciplines. You have to learn all the big idea...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 139
Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien’s The Great Mental Models : Is designed to upgrade your thinking with the best, most useful, and powerful tools so you always have the right one on hand. Mental models help you improve your decision-making, productivity, and how clearly you see the world. You will discover what forces govern the universe and how to focus your efforts so you can harness them to your advantage, rather than fight with them or worse yet— ignore them. The old saying goes, "To the m...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 138
A lot of people think that Albert Einstein’s greatest ability was his mathematical mind, but Einstein’s greatest skill was the ability to sift the essential from the inessential — to grasp simplicity when everyone else was lost in the clutter. Problems are an integral part of everyday life. So is problem-solving. But where people differ is in their ability to solve problems. Problem-solving has a synonym today, especially in the corporate world — fire fighting. Up to 70% of employees’ time is sp...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 137
Hello listeners! We hope you enjoyed a taster of our first Moonshots Master Series episode, as we dive into MOTIVATION. Today we have our second trailer from our MOTIVATION episode for you to enjoy! Subscribe today to our Master Series! We revisit some of our most popular superstars who have harnessed the power of motivation to their success, including David Goggins , Lady Gaga and Gary Vee . As we explore models and frameworks that help us understand what drives us, we explore the Self-Determin...
Jul 22, 2021•13 min
In Episode 136 we do a Cal Newport deep dive. Similar to his book Deep Work : Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World which refers to studying for focused chunks of time without distractions such as email and social media. Cal challenges the belief that participation in social media is important for career capital, suggesting instead that career capital is a function of creativity, impact and control, or autonomy. Cal's been an advocate for "digital minimalism" and refers to the role ema...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 136
Hello listeners! In our first Moonshots Master episode, we are diving into MOTIVATION. Subscribe today to our Master Series! We revisit some of our most popular superstars who have harnessed the power of motivation to their success, including David Goggins , Lady Gaga and Gary Vee . As we explore models and frameworks that help us understand what drives us, we explore the Self-Determination Theory [hyperlink to RoninOwl YouTube clip], and Daniel Pink’s secret to motivation . We get inspired by s...
Jul 15, 2021•16 min
Cal Newport doesn’t like the distractions of technology. In fact, Newport thinks that our focus on technology and how it dominates modern business is holding us back. His latest book, A World Without Email : Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload, looks to take a sledgehammer to how technology runs modern enterprise and, ultimately, our lives. The idea is not to jettison email but to make it smarter. Instead of the back and forth, you get collaborative tools. You don’t even need to...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 135
Joe Rogan , the American comedian, podcaster, and UFC color commentator's unique and unconventional passion and approach has a lot to teach us. Rogan started working for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as an interviewer and color commentator. In December 2009, Rogan launched a free podcast with his friend and fellow comedian Brian Redban. By August 2010, the podcast was named The Joe Rogan Experience and entered the list of Top 100 podcasts on iTunes. The podcast features an array of gu...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 134
In Episode 133 we take a look at our rising star Nassim Nicholas Taleb . The scholar and former options trader who has devoted his life to problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. We dive into his book, Antifragile: Things that gain from disorder and discover how to approach the world in the face of uncertainty and what lessons can we take from his work to ensure robustness, to set ourselves or your business up for potential positive and negative events. Thanks to our monthly suppor...
Jun 27, 2021•56 min•Ep. 133
Drawing on nearly two decades of teamwork and sporting successes, in her book; Wolfpack , Wambach shows us what teamwork looks like, what leadership stands for, and how you can achieve bigger goals, overcome any obstacles in your way, and unleash your true potential. Abby Wambach has scored more international goals than any other player in history. Cristiano Ronaldo has 85, Abby has 160. Abby Wambach inspires the next generation to find their voice, unite their pack, and change the world. "Make ...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 132
Part 2: Rules 7-12. Beyond Order, by Jordan Peterson is presented as a counterweight to 12 Rules for Life , in part 2 we explore Rules 7-12 and how to apply these to our day-to-day lives. The prescription includes: assume responsibility for your situation, dig deep to discover your capacity for self-discipline, and work hard to make things happen! 'Work as hard as you possibly can on at least one thing and see what happens.' Jordan B Peterson. Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Rose Banks Ma...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 131
Beyond Order, by Jordan Peterson is presented as a counterweight to 12 Rules for Life , offering a dozen new rules organized around the idea that as well as fighting the chaos that constantly threatens to engulf our lives, the book, Peterson writes, is an attempt to explain “how the dangers of too much security and control might be profitably avoided”. The prescription includes: assume responsibility for your situation, dig deep to discover your capacity for self-discipline, and face life’s inev...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 130
Part Two: Rules 1 -12: 12 Rules for Life; Jordan Peterson’s book has become for some, almost a religious text, with the ‘rules’ serving as the 10 Commandments of modern life. 12 Rules for Life frames a set of life principles to live by. In part two we dive into the second half of his book to dive into rules 7-12, including; "Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don’t", and "Tell the truth — or, at least, don’t lie." Get Beyond Order from Amazon: https://geni.us/be...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 129
In 12 Rules for Life; Jordan Peterson’s book has become for some, almost a religious text, with the ‘rules’ serving as the 10 Commandments of modern life. Are these the guiding principles by which we now structure our existence? It certainly is for some, and that’s worth thinking about. 12 Rules for Life frames a set of life principles to live by. Learn why you should stop telling lies to others and yourself, why you should stop doing things you know are bad for you, and how to pursue what is tr...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 128
Moonshot Master Series Welcome to our Moonshot Master Series. In this series, we will share insights into improving yourself, your decisions and your leadership. Once a month, we will publish a deep dive into a growth area. The topics we'll cover include: Personal Transformation Problem Solving and Decision Making Leadership Each show will include wisdom from diverse superstars, entrepreneurs and authors. This comprehensive collection of ideas will be accompanied by practical frameworks and temp...
May 20, 2021•24 min
Dan Millman’s book: The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Blends fact and fiction as he recounts his day's training as a college gymnast in his bid to become a World Champion, along with all the hardships he faced. The fiction format of the novel magnifies the impact of the lessons contained within, allowing us to envision our own personal transformation whilst tapping into our deep, primal urge for immersive storytelling. Drawing parallels with Siddhartha, which effortlessly combines timeless wisdom...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 127
Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights is not a conventional memoir. As he neared age 50, the Oscar-winning actor revisited the journal he kept for 35 years to see what he could learn from it. “This is a book about how to catch more YESs in a world of NOs and how to recognize when a NO might actually be a YES. This is a book about catching green lights and realizing that the yellow and the reds eventually turn green.” – Matthew McConaughey Get Greenlights from Amazon https://geni.us/GreenLights Get t...
May 09, 2021•54 min•Ep. 126
Think Again is a book about the benefit of doubt, and about how we can get better at embracing the unknown and the joy of being wrong. In the end, learning to rethink may be the secret skill to give you the edge in a world-changing faster than ever. Good teachers introduce new thoughts, but great teachers introduce new ways of thinking. - A.G Think Again Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Triman Kaur Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller Lars Bjørge Edward Rehfeldt III 孤鸿...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 125
Mindset: The New Psychology of Succes s is a self-help book by Carol Dweck , designed to help you understand and change a fundamental mindset to impact all aspects of your life and reach your full potential. Why do some people fall apart in face of setbacks, while others turn their failures into success? Why are some people obsessed with proving themselves, while others can laugh at and learn from their mistakes? The key difference is in their mindset. "It’s not always the people who start out t...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 124
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle teaches us that every minute you spend worrying about the future or regretting the past is a minute lost, because really all you have to live in is the present, the now, and gives you actionable strategies to start living every minute as it occurs. Eckhart published The Power of Now in 1997, which eventually went on to become a New York Times bestseller after Oprah Winfrey fell in love with it and recommended it. " Your life is now. Realise that the present mome...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 123
Part Two: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey , we look at how we must value and celebrate the differences in another’s perspective and commit to creating Win-Win situations that are mutually beneficial and satisfying to each party. How do we make these habits and ideas real? Teach, share and learn with others. "To go for Win-Win, you not only have to be nice, you have to be courageous." -Stephen Covey Buy on Amazon https://geni.us/7habitsbycovey Get the summary via Blink...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 122
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is written on Covey's belief that the way we see the world is entirely based on our own perceptions. In order to change a given situation, we must change ourselves, and in order to change ourselves, we must be able to change our perceptions. We all want to succeed. And one path to success is identifying the habits that can help us on our journey. "I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions". Stephen Covey. Ge...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 121
The most successful leaders all have one thing in common: They've read How to Win Friends and Influence People . As a salesman, Dale Carnegie made his sales territory the national leader for the firm he worked for. Carnegie eventually ended his sales career and taught public speaking to share his success. Even Warren Buffet, one of the most successful investors of the 20th century, took Carnegie's course at age 20. Fortunately for us, all the same lessons are packaged into the now-famous book. "...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 120
Dale Carnegie’s bestseller, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living , has been helping people overcome the worry habit since 1948. Dale Carnegie offers a set of practical formulas you can put to work today, formulas to last a lifetime! It's as relevant today and fascinating to listen to and easy to apply. The book's goal is to lead the reader to a more enjoyable and fulfilling life, helping them to become more aware of, not only themselves but others around them. Carnegie tries to address the ever...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 119
