Aidan's Infinite Play

Aidan's Infinite Play

By Aidan HelfantEducationSelf-Improvement
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Aidan's Infinite Play episodes

  • E47 Jordan Minor: Video Game Of The Year

    Jordan Minor is the Author of VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR, a unionized PCMag writer, and a self-proclaimed fake Street Sharks guy.

    In this podcast you will learn:

    • What makes a revolutionary video game?
    • How video games as a medium differ from other mediums?
    • Underrated and overrated video games?
    1 hr
  • E46 Jesse Schell: What Video Game Design Highlights About Creativity

    In this podcast you will learn: 

    • What insights video game design can give us on the creative process
    • Why asking questions over getting advice can help our creativity
    • How to find inspiration for your creative passions

    Jesse Schell is a game designer, CEO of Schell Games, professor at Carnegie Mellon and author of The Art Of Game Design A Book Of Lenses.
     
    The Art Of Game Design: https://amzn.to/3Bu98bq
     

    🎮Self-Learning Quest: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/self-learning-quest/
     
    🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking/

    🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery

    MY ONLINE COURSES:

    📚The Art Of Linked Reading: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks/

    🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: https://shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university

    MY FAVORITE THINGS:

    📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant

    🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): https://readwise.io/read

    💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/

    🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9

    🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw

    JOIN THE JOURNEY:

    🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/

    ✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/newsletter/

    🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant

    🎙️Check out my Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0

    🐦Check out my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidanHelfant

    Aidan’s Email: [email protected]

    PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links 


     

    45 min
  • E45 Bob Doto: A System For Writing: Capture Ideas, Think Wildly, Write Constantly

     In this podcast you will learn: 

    • How to capture ideas so you don’t lose them
    • How to think wildly using a centuries old notetaking technique
    • How to write constantly and never experience writers block again

    For the past 20 years Bob Doto has worked with writers, spiritual aspirants, yogis, teachers, knowledge workers, teaching courses on Zettelkasten, PKM, social media, and spirituality. I had him on the podcast a few months ago and had a wonderful conversation. Now he’s coming back on for round 2 to have a conversation about his new book, A System For Writing.
     
    Get A System For Writing: https://amzn.to/3z5lOoo
    Bob Doto Twitter: https://x.com/thehighpony?lang=en
     

    MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
    🎮Self-Learning Quest: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/self-learning-quest/
     
    🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking/

    🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery

    MY ONLINE COURSES:

    📚The Art Of Linked Reading: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks/

    🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: https://shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university

    MY FAVORITE THINGS:

    📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant

    🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): https://readwise.io/read

    💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/

    🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9

    🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw

    JOIN THE JOURNEY:

    🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/

    ✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/newsletter/

    🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant

    🎙️Check out my Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0

    🐦Check out my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidanHelfant

    Aidan’s Email: [email protected]

    PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links 

    1 hr 9 min
  • E44 Dennis Xiao: Journaling To Discover Yourself And Others

    In this podcast you will learn:
    - Why you should journal
    - How to start journaling
    - How journaling helps you connect better with others

    Dennis is a YouTuber and creator of the newsletter Living The Questions where he talks about healing, introspection, and the human experience. He's become a good friend of mine through engaging in our writing club we have with some other friends.

    Dennis Xiao YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvg1raWweYol8jBwKg0DHCw
    Dennis Xiao Twitter: https://twitter.com/DennisBXiao?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

    MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
    🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking/

    🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery

    MY ONLINE COURSES:

    📚The Art Of Linked Reading: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks/

    🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: https://shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university

    MY FAVORITE THINGS:

    📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant

    🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): https://readwise.io/read

    💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/

    🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9

    🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw

    JOIN THE JOURNEY:

    🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/

    ✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/newsletter/

    🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant

    🎙️Check out my Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0

    🐦Check out my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidanHelfant

    Aidan’s Email: [email protected]

    PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links



    1 hr 3 min
  • E43 Scott Young: How To Get Better At Anything

    How can you master hard skills more quickly? Accelerate your career? Be more productive and live a better life? Since 2006, Scott Young has been writing to try to find answers to these questions with books such as Ultralearning, hundreds of articles, and courses such as Make It Happen. In the last few days he has finished another major book on learning called Get Better At Anything.

    In this podcast you will learn:

    • Why success is often a better teacher than failure
    • Why copying and innovation are complementary
    • Why most learning doesn't transfer between contexts


    Scott's New Book Get Better At Anything: https://amzn.to/44IMVRR
    Scott's Blog: https://www.scotthyoung.com/

    MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
    🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking/

    🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery

    MY ONLINE COURSES:

    📚The Art Of Linked Reading: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks/

    🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: https://shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university

    MY FAVORITE THINGS:

    📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant

    🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): https://readwise.io/read

    💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/

    🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9

    🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw

    JOIN THE JOURNEY:

    🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/

    ✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/newsletter/

    🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant

    🎙️Check out my Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0

    🐦Check out my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidanHelfant

    Aidan’s Email: [email protected]

    PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links

    1 hr 31 min
  • E42 David Kadavy: Balancing Creativity And Productivity In PKM

    David Kadavy, an author, podcaster, and former designer whose work is redefining creativity in our age. David believes we're entering a new era where success hinges on our ability to generate ideas and bring them to life, even when the path isn't clear. Through his books, including the bestsellers Mind Management, Not Time Management and Design for Hackers, David has shared his insights with over 100,000 readers across twelve languages. In his weekly Love Mondays newsletter and various speaking engagements worldwide, from SXSW to TEDx, David explores the essence of creativity: how to find the courage to pursue ideas that might fail and discover the unique contributions each of us can make.

    David's Blog: https://kadavy.net/blog/

    In this podcast you will learn:

    • How to be a bottom up thinker in a world that rewards top downs
    • How to balance creativity with productivity
    • How to figure out your PKM personality


    MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
    🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking/

    🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery

    MY ONLINE COURSES:

    📚The Art Of Linked Reading: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks/

    🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: https://shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university

    MY FAVORITE THINGS:

    📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant

    🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): https://readwise.io/read

    💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/

    🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9

    🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw

    JOIN THE JOURNEY:

    🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/

    ✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/newsletter/

    🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant

    🎙️Check out my Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0

    🐦Check out my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidanHelfant

    Aidan’s Email: [email protected]

    PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links



    1 hr 29 min
  • E41 Andrew Altshuler: Boost Your Learning With AI And PKM

    Andrew Altshuler, a researcher turned consultant & educator. He helps people & businesses to transform the chaos of information into an efficient, AI-optimized knowledge system. In his NEWSLETTER he decodes systems & strategies for better thinking, learning & decision-making.

    Andrew's website: https://www.altshuler.io/
     
    In this podcast you will learn:
    - How to use AI in PKM to supercharge your learning
    - Common mistakes people make using LLM for learning
    - How to become a more critical thinker

    MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
    🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking/

    🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery

    MY ONLINE COURSES:

    📚The Art Of Linked Reading: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks/

    🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: https://shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university

    MY FAVORITE THINGS:

    📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant

    🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): https://readwise.io/read

    💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/

    🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9

    🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw

    JOIN THE JOURNEY:

    🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/

    ✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/newsletter/

    🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant

    🎙️Check out my Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0

    🐦Check out my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidanHelfant

    Aidan’s Email: [email protected]

    PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links



    1 hr 26 min
  • E40 Martin Adams: Becoming A Critical Thinker With The Zettelkasten

    Martin Adams is ecommerce entrepreneur and content creator trying to inspire the next generation of thinkers and doers. He makes content on Personal Knowledge Management as well as content on mindset and mastery. He's also creating Flowtelic, an app to help you study, learn, think, write, and publish with maximum efficiency and consistency. And he recently published his book Atomic Notetaking: The Ultimate Zettelkasten Guide.

    In this podcast you will learn:

    • How to find joy in your Personal Knowledge Management
    • How to become a more critical thinker
    • How to come to genius insights with your Zettelkasten

    MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
    🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking/

    🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery

    MY ONLINE COURSES:

    📚The Art Of Linked Reading: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks/

    🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: https://shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university

    MY FAVORITE THINGS:

    📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant

    🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): https://readwise.io/read

    💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/

    🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9

    🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw

    JOIN THE JOURNEY:

    🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/

    ✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/newsletter/

    🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant

    🎙️Check out my Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0

    🐦Check out my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidanHelfant

    Aidan’s Email: [email protected]

    PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links

    1 hr 34 min
  • E39 Binny VA: Supercharge Your Learning And Journaling With A Zettelkasten

    A philosopher programmer who specializes in back-end development and stoicism. His biggest project right now is creating a MINDOS, a mental operating system which he's doing in public through his newsletter. He's recently published a book called Zettelkasten And The Art Of Personal Knowledge Management.

    In this podcast you will learn:
    - How to supercharge your learning with the Zettelkasten system
    - How to upgrade your journaling with the Zettelkasten
    - The future of AI and the Zettelkasten

    MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
    🔗Unlock Your Genius With Linked Book Notetaking: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/linked-book-notetaking/

    🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery

    MY ONLINE COURSES:

    📚The Art Of Linked Reading: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/learn-the-art-of-linked-reading-in-3-weeks/

    🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: https://shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university

    MY FAVORITE THINGS:

    📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant

    🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): https://readwise.io/read

    💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/

    🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9

    🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw

    JOIN THE JOURNEY:

    🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/

    ✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/newsletter/

    🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant

    🎙️Check out my Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0

    🐦Check out my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidanHelfant

    Aidan’s Email: [email protected]

    PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links





    55 min

About Aidan's Infinite Play

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Aidan Helfant is a gamification and meta-learning expert best known for his course Self-Learning Quest, which helps video gamers make self-learning outside work and school effective and fun by…