New Episode: Adam Grant - Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
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
New Episode: Carol Dweck: Mindset; The New Psychology of Success
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success 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 the smartest who end up the smartest." C.D
New Episode: Eckhart Tolle: The Power of Now
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 moment is all you have. Make NOW the focus of your life." E.T
New Episode: Stephen R Covey: Part Two: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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
New Episode: Stephen R Covey: Part One: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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.
New Episode: Dale Carnegie: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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.
"The rare individual who unselfishly tries to serve others has an enormous advantage". Dale Carnegie.
New Episode: Dale Carnegie: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
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 everyday nuances of living, in order to get the reader to focus on the more important aspects of life.
"Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration and resentment." Dale Carneige.
New Episode: Satya Nadella: Learn Something New
Satya Nadella is the CEO of Microsoft. He knew he always wanted to be a part of something that empowered people and brought world-changing impact and he quickly felt part of the team at Microsoft that was swiftly making that happen.
His strengths lie in his learnings both personally and professionally. That empathy is the path to success in both leadership and business, and performance matters every day, don’t wait for tomorrow to do your best work. He simply loves reading and cricket. He often says that the game has taught him leadership and teamwork skills and like many successful people, he is passionate about knowledge and learning something new.
“Have a growth mindset", Satya Nadella
New Episode: Christine Lagarde: I'll Find A Way
Christine Lagarde may be the “rock star” head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but she was also the first woman to become finance minister of a G8 economy and is the first woman to head both the ECB (European Central Bank).
A noted antitrust and labor lawyer, the first female Chair of the major international law firm Baker & McKenzie. Christine Lagarde dishes out advice on all aspects of life – including her very own secrets to success.
"I’ll find my way - and if I don’t, I’ll make it". Christine Lagarde
New Episode: Jeff Bezos: Amazon and Beyond
Jeff Bezos the founder of Amazon, the world's largest online retailer announced that he would step down as the CEO. We recognize the accomplishments of an extraordinary entrepreneur. How Bezos taught us you need to innovate internally first and look at Jeff’s leadership traits; be bold, learn and be curious.
"It was never about the books". Jeff Bezos.
New Episode: Tom Brady: The Greatest Of All Time
Tom Brady is without a doubt an incredible athlete and one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all-time.
He’s an inspirational reminder of the power of the journey and how healthy habits lead to big results. He has arguably achieved the full circle of all the Moonshots moments we’ve explored throughout our shows. Whether you're a Brady fan or even a sports fan. We can all learn from Tom Brady.
“The biggest challenges end up being the best things that happen in your life”, Tom Brady.
Which Ryan Holiday book to read first
Ryan Holiday is wise beyond his years and a talented writer and media strategist. His books bring wrestle with two main topics: Stoicism and media. I highly recommend his books, but given they span various substantial topics, I recommend reading Ryan Holiday books in this order.
New Episode: Ryan Holiday: Stillness Is The Key
In our final episode on Ryan Holiday, we look at his best-selling book, Stillness Is The Key. We look at tools to harness the power of slowing down your body and mind for fewer distractions, better self-control, and above all, a happier and more peaceful life.
Holiday examines figures who exemplified the power of stillness: Winston Churchill, Fred Rogers, who taught generations of children to see what was invisible to the eye; Anne Frank, whose journaling and love of nature guided her through unimaginable adversity.
New Episode: Ryan Holiday: The Obstacle Is The Way
In our series on Ryan Holiday. We take key learnings from his book, The Obstacle Is The Way. Packed full of stories and anecdotes that illustrate the timeless Stoic lessons from some of the greatest men and women who have ever lived. Including Steve Jobs. Ulysses S. Grant. Thomas Edison. Margaret Thatcher. Samuel Zemurray. Amelia Earhart. Erwin Rommel. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Richard Wright. Jack Johnson. Theodore Roosevelt.
The book shares their collective wisdom in order to help you accomplish the very specific and increasingly urgent goal we all share: overcoming obstacles.
The best startup ideas from Paul Graham at Ycombinator
We did a deep looking the wisdom of Paul Graham and Ycombinator in Episode 46. Here's a summary of why we learnt:
New Episode: Ryan Holiday: Ego is the Enemy
In Episode 112: In Ego is the Enemy, Ryan Holiday sought to answer questions about what to do when the biggest obstacle is internal. Holiday explains how finding early successes led him to the realization that ego can cloud ambition and hinder personal and professional growth, particularly when accomplishments are tied to self-worth.
Ego Is the Enemy puts forth the argument that often our biggest problems are not caused by external factors such as other people or circumstances. Instead, our problems stem from our own attitude, selfishness, and self-absorption. In other words, introducing ego into a situation often prevents us from being rational, objective, and clear-headed.
The goal of this book is “to restore Stoicism to its rightful place as a tool in the pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance, and wisdom.” From how to manage failure to get what you want, the ideas continue to be vitally relevant to today's doers and thinkers.
How to Start and Launch a Successful Podcast
Hey Moonshoters. I know many of you are designers, developers, makers and creators. And as listeners of the Moonshots Podcast, I wanted to share a course I've made: 'How to Start and Launch a Successful Podcast'.
SkillShare Course: How to Start and Launch a Successful Podcast
I've been podcasting for many years, and I started in radio over 20 years ago. The Moonshots Podcast has over 300,000 downloads since we started. And I make most of the show myself - from artwork to post-production.
After doing more than 100 episodes, I will share all the lessons I've learnt in my podcasting course.
Here's what we'll cover
Picking your podcast niche
Design your podcast brand
Structuring and organise your show
Planning and submitting your show
At the end of the course, you'll be ready to publish your podcast.
This class is for anyone who has a story worth sharing and wants to start a podcast. And I hope to inspire you to take this first step.
New Episode: Ryan Holiday: The Daily Stoic
In Episode 111: Join us as we start our 4 part series on Ryan Holiday with his book The Daily Stoic. A unique blend of practical wisdom that has been inspiring the most successful among us for centuries, from Roman Emperors to Barack Obama. The Daily Stoic widens our view on the Stoic philosophy and shows that it can be applied to any problem.
The goal of this book is “to restore Stoicism to its rightful place as a tool in the pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance, and wisdom.” From how to manage failure to get what you want, the ideas continue to be vitally relevant to today's doers and thinkers.
New Episode: Kyle Maynard: No Excuses
In Episode 110: We look at No Excuses, the story of Kyle Maynard's battle against the odds. Born without arms or legs. No Excuses is his inspirational autobiography that shows how a positive can-do attitude gives someone we might see as disadvantaged the advantage over life.
In this episode, Kyle talks about Martin Heidegger and Jean-Paul Sartre, and their idea of Facticity.
You can find out more by clicking on the embedded links or the list below. Kyle also believes in Alfred Korzybski's concept of 'the Map is Not the Territory' and how the word is not the thing. You can find out more in the links below.
Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Heidegger
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Paul_Sartre
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facticity
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Korzybski
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Map%E2%80%93territory_relation
https://www.solutionsiq.com/resource/blog-post/map-territory-agile-teams-know-difference/