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    Upgrading Your Life Through Virtual Mentors

    A book that I’m reading is Skip the Line by James Altucher. It has many interesting ideas, but here I’d like to share just one of them with you: reading books can give you virtual mentors. In fact, the author wrote that reading is a “superpower” because of it! You see, we need mentors to get...
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    Feel Fulfilled by Cultivating Your Portfolio of Passions

    If you want to live a fulfilling life, you should cultivate your portfolio of passions. What I mean is that you should make room for different passions of yours and nurture them. Why is this important? Because reaching your full potential will make you feel fulfilled. The keyword here is full...
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    The Importance of Building Mental Models and How to Do It

    I’m currently re-reading The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman. I’ve read the book years ago, but I recently felt the need to read it again. The book summarizes important principles for businesses that it calls “mental models”. The term “mental model” was popularized by Charlie Munger, the...
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    Why a Passion for Learning Is Essential

    What do you think is a key trait for thriving in this age? A good answer, I believe, is a passion for learning. Let me explain. I recently read Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein. It’s an insightful book about the history of finance. It covers topics such as the origin...
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    Ask the Readers: What Lessons Did You Learn in 2022?

    Here we are near the end of 2022. Soon we will enter the year 2023. I think it’s a good time to reflect on what we have learned this year so that we can start the new year strong. For me, a lesson I learned is the importance of taking risks to make progress in life. I already learned about this...
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    The Coming Threats of Generative AI and What to Do

    In my last post, I wrote that there is currently an emergence of AI tools that can create new content, called generative AI. These tools can generate emails, poems, images, and more based on your input (known as prompts). This is a recent development because the tools emerged only in 2022. The...
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    Awakening Your Dormant Talents

    Do you have a talent that you no longer develop? Do you have some potential that you are no longer using? I wrote about this topic years ago. At that time, I wrote that my dormant talent was coding. I have a background in computer science, but at that time I hadn’t developed an app in years. My...
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    Lifelong Learning: The Key to Mastering Your AI Toolkit

    The AI revolution isn’t just coming – it’s here. 2023 was a wild ride, but 2024 is ramping things up even faster. New tools emerge constantly, and staying updated requires significant time and attention. I’m incredibly grateful for the power these tools grant us. As an individual without a...
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    Preparing for 2025 as a Lifelong Learner

    Here we are in December, with 2025 just around the corner. While many people wait until January to start their New Year’s resolutions, I believe December is the perfect time to prepare for the new year. By using this month to set the stage, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running when the new...
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    From Music to the Stars: The Inspiring Journey of William Herschel

    I’m inspired by the story of William Herschel in The Age of Wonder. He was an accomplished musician living in 18th-century England. Originally an immigrant from Hanover, he arrived penniless. Yet over time, he established himself as a respected musician and even secured an important position in...
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    146: Econ Corner 2.0

    On this episode, we chat about the economics of productivity—including our “comparative advantages,” finite resources, and how we can think “on the margin.” Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 71: Tradeoffs Episode 114: Commitment Devices Episode 102: Couples That Work interview Episode...
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    147: Good Productivity

    On this episode, we chat about how to tame instant messages—and pursuing greater productivity for the right reasons. Links mentioned in the episode: Article: No, I don’t want AI to write for me Article: There are just 10 basic values You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below...
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    148: Fancy Health Stuff

    On this episode, I give my long-term review (and a few rants) about three health investments: the Ozlo Sleepbuds, Apple Watch 10, and the Peloton Bike+. We also chat about whether fancy health stuff is even necessary… Links mentioned in this episode: The Ologies episode on Reality TV Ozlo...
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    149: Everyday Carry

    On this episode, we chat about what we carry around with us on the go to get stuff done. In Chris’s bag: Lululemon’s closest backpack to Chris’s 22oz Takeya water bottle Davek Solo umbrella (the best umbrella) Davek Mini Umbrella Sonos Ace headphones AirPods Pro earbuds The book Chris...
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    150: Fake Deadlines

    On this episode, we chat about how to set “fake deadlines,” the perks (and drawbacks) of the four-day workweek, and how managing our attention can be more effective than managing our time. You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: Fake Deadlines appeared first on...
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    151: Distractions

    On this episode, we chat about how to think about and tactically overcome distraction—including by knowing the four types of distractions, keeping a “distractions list,” and using a distractions blocker. Links mentioned in this episode: The four types of distraction that derail our focus The...
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    152: Reel Talk

    On this episode, we chat about how to manage our attention to the fullest. We also chat about how our relationship with novelty has changed over time, how algorithms wire our mind, and the natural rhythm of our attention. You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast...
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    153: Managing Attention

    On this episode, we chat about how to create an attentional foundation for deeper focus—and then share some strategies for managing our attention every day. Chris also teases his next book (coming out in January)! Link mentioned in this episode: Chris’s Reddit question: Is my book title...
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    154: Why We Procrastinate

    On this episode, we begin our deep dive into the science of overcoming procrastination. Topics covered include: The triggers of aversion; The logic war that happens in our mind as we procrastinate; Impulsiveness, perfectionism, and procrastination; Details on Chris’s upcoming course; Aversion...
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    145: Inbox Zero Is Dumb

    On this episode, we chat about all of the ways that “Inbox Zero” misses the mark and is the wrong goal to have with email—but also the few cases where it can be helpful. You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: Why “inbox zero” is dumb appeared first on Chris Bailey.

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