Another year older, another year wiser. In this week's episode, we're reflecting on a few lessons it would have been nice to learn earlier, and we're passing the savings onto you.

Full show notes

Things mentioned in this episode:

How to Give a Killer Speech (Ep. 212)

The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg

Starting Strength

Essentialism: How to Do More by Doing Less (Ep. 171)

Cooked documentary

The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There, by Catherynne M. Valente

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Timestamps:

0:06:27 - Be less cynical and more open with your feelings

0:13:31 - Be more empathetic when someone is hurt

0:19:16 - Don't neglect your posture and overall health

0:29:24 - Don’t do something just so you can put it in your resume

0:31:55 - Don't keep trying to date a friend and learn how to lose

0:38:18 - Eat a healthier diet

0:46:35 - Don’t over-systemize your life

0:48:56 - More free time doesn’t equal more productivity

0:52:48 - Get out of your comfort zone

0:54:27 - Don’t ask for help until you work on the problem for a while

0:59:40 - Conclusion

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