August Thomas

I catch up with debut thriller writer August Thomas during her UK tour, and discover her Four Books - a brilliant combination of the practical and the personal. As we discuss her choices, August talks about her inspirations and the international perspective that led her to write this fascinating book. Look out for some noisy sheep towards the end of the episode, bleating-out my 'not yet officially released' publication news...

I catch up with debut thriller writer August Thomas during her UK tour, and discover her Four Books - a brilliant combination of the practical and the personal. As we discuss her choices, August talks about her inspirations and the international perspective that led her to write this fascinating book. Look out for some noisy sheep towards the end of the episode, bleating-out my 'not yet officially released' publication news...

Taran Matharu

I catch up with New York Times-bestselling fantasy author Taran Matharu to discover which Four Books he'd take on board the spaceship, and hear about his writing experiences, habits and inspirations.

L J MacWhirter, author of the dark and fascinating Black Snow Falling, discusses her writing life as she prepares to board the Four Books spaceship.

L J MacWhirter

Alice Broadway

Alice Broadway, author of YA best-sellers Ink and Spark, chooses her Four Books at the Edinburgh International Book Festival and offers a fascinating insight into her creative process.

In this trailer, I explain my reasons for starting this podcast - and reveal the identity of the first volunteer to board the Four Books spaceship...

Trailer

I'm a huge fan of Desert Island Discs - but I always want to hear more about the book choices, and about the impact that reading has had on the lives of successful, interesting people. So I decided to do just that. In this podcast, I find out which four books my guests cherish above all others. They have to imagine that they’re about to be cast away to a... ahem... beamed up to an alien spaceship, with only time to grab four books to take on their one-way journey.

Four Books

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"It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.
This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions."

An 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Business Wars

This is Episode 1 of an 8-part series on the brutal business battle between Netflix and Blockbuster, and later HBO.It all started around 1997, with a guy named Marc Randolph and his mathematician friend Reed Hastings. Randolph and Hastings knew they’d have to take on Blockbuster, but what they didn’t anticipate was that their business model would take on network television and eventually change the entire movie industry.This was an 8-year total war that left innumerable casualties in its wake: thousands of hollowed out buildings and economic losses in the billions. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Netflix vs Blockbuster - Sudden Death | 1

You don't have to like tennis to like this. There is so much to learn from how this rivalry made each player better. This series explores the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.

A 7 part series on Federer and Nadal

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Sports Wars

In this series we explore the unique tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal-- two very different players, both exceptional, in pursuit of perfection. Swiss-born Roger Federer was seemingly born with a racquet in his hand and at a young age he quickly masters the game, but what he needs to reach the top is to learn how to master his emotions. Meanwhile, Spaniard Rafael Nadal learns the game under the tutelage of his uncle Toni on the clay courts of Mallorca, where the decision to make him a left-handed player separates him early from his competition.  Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Federer vs Nadal - The Hothead | 1

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The best episodes for anyone looking to learn more about topics such as happiness, fulfillment, depression and psychology/mental health in general. With interviews with industry experts, personal stories of individuals, this topic has lessons applicable to everyone. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

During the 1960s the field of psychology focussed on the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms, and how to reduce people’s misery. Professor Martin Seligman wanted to change that focus. He’s become known as the Father of Positive Psychology, and he’s had a profound influence worldwide. In Part 1 of our 2 programs with Martin Seligman, hear him address an exclusive audience in Australia on happiness and human flourishing.

All In The Mind

Positive psychology—with Martin Seligman

Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. Get Podcast UpdatesDo you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.  Cheat Sheet  Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39] The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13] How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53] The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55] How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15] Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24] Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27] Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09] The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07] Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17] How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38] AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38] Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42] Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03] Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24] 5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56] Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]  Links  SELF Journal TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138) The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months 10% Happier by Dan Harris Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal” Moodnotes Day One The Five Minute Journal TextExpander Evernote Launch Center Pro Journey app Baron Fig notebooks Field Notes Moleskine Rhodia notebook Bullet Journal Miracle Morning  If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how. 

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. <h2>Get Podcast Updates</h2>Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email. <h2>Cheat Sheet</h2> <ul> <li>Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39]</li> <li>The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13]</li> <li>How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53]</li> <li>The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55]</li> <li>How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15]</li> <li>Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24]</li> <li>Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27]</li> <li>Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09]</li> <li>The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07]</li> <li>Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17]</li> <li>How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38]</li> <li>AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38]</li> <li>Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42]</li> <li>Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03]</li> <li>Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24]</li> <li>5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56]</li> <li>Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]</li> </ul> <h2>Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://bestself.co/products/self-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SELF Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/002-journaling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/069-kendra-wright/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/138-12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/10-percent-happier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10% Happier by Dan Harris</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/thai-nguyen/benefits-of-journaling-_b_6648884.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal”</a></li> <li><a href="https://moodnotes.thriveport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moodnotes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/day-one/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Day One</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Five Minute Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/textexpander/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TextExpander</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/evernote/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evernote</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/launch-center-pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Launch Center Pro</a></li> <li><a href="https://2appstudio.com/journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Journey app</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.baronfig.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Baron Fig notebooks</a></li> <li><a href="https://fieldnotesbrand.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Field Notes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/moleskine-plain-notebook-large/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moleskine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/rhodia-dotgrid-notebook/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rhodia notebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/bullet-journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/miracle-morning-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Miracle Morning</a></li> </ul> If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. 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Four Books

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