If you don't take care of yourself:

• mentally
• physically
• emotionally
• spiritually

It's nearly impossible to be an effective leader.

I've spent over 2 years learning about productivity. Here's what actually works:

Shin splints suck.

For 20 years they ruined my running.

But in the last 6 years, I've run 7,500 miles with no pain.

Here's how you destroy shin splits (for good):

21 lessons I learned from 10 years of marriage:

(because I couldn’t stop at 10)

I used to drink coffee right after waking up.

For the last 2 weeks, I've spent my first ~2 hours awake drinking water with electrolytes instead.

I feel so much better.

(And enjoy my cup of coffee so much more).

A simple realization:

There's always an excuse available to those who want one.

And there's always an opportunity available to those who want one.

Life is just a set of choices.

We get to choose.

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Revisionist History with Malcolm Malcolm Gladwell

Fascinating reviews of historical events and people in a new light.

Lessons:

• Get a deeper understanding of history
• Learn to challenge your assumptions about the world

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Freakonomics Radio

Intelligent, research-backed discussion from the Freakonomics team.

Lessons:

• Learn from Nobel laureates, scientists and entrepreneurs
• Explores the “hidden side” of well-known topics

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fre…

Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz

Bloomberg’s show featuring influential people in business.

Lessons:

• Insights on today’s market and business environment
• Topical conversation on the biggest business stories

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mas…

How I Built This with Guy Raz

Interviews with entrepreneurs on how they build their businesses.

Lessons:

• Invaluable insights on building companies
• Learn how to build an epic brand

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how…