All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

#185: Learn a proven 4-step framework to create more time in your day for whatever matters most. In this episode, Jake and John share tactics to highlight your priorities, maintain laser focus, energize with healthy habits, and reflect in order to continuously improve and transform your life.

Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky are the authors of the best-selling books Sprint and Make Time, and co-founders of Character, a venture capital firm. Previously, they were partners at Google Ventures and design leads at Google where worked on apps like Gmail and YouTube.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/make-time-jake-knapp-john-zeratsky

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:50) What Most People Get Wrong About Managing Time

(04:06) Why People Are Struggling With Productivity

(05:45) Applying ‘Make Time’ to Your Personal Life

(08:14) Busy Bandwagons and Infinity Pools

(12:30) The 4 Step 'Make Time' Framework

(15:40) How to Start Your Day With a Highlight

(20:24) Highlights: Can There Be More Than One? Can They Change?

(24:04) Highlight Tactic: Design Your Day

(27:38) Highlight Tactic: Batch the Little Stuff

(30:34) How Often Should You Look Into Feedback Loops?

(31:18) The Most Efficient Ways to Find Laser Focus

(35:20) Creating a Distraction-Free Phone

(42:00) How to Deal With Attention Residue

(46:38) Ways to Create Energy to Recharge Yourself

(50:16) Why You Should Leave Your Headphones at Home

(51:05) Best Cadence to Take Breaks

(53:00) How Jake and John Apply Exercise to Their Lives

(56:20) What Can We Do to Reflect?

(59:14) Where to Find Jake and John’s Work

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#184: Sharing five tactics I've used recently to maximize points, lower property taxes, cut credit card annual fees, get a free companion pass, and earn thousands of dollars through bank and brokerage bonuses.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/5-tactics-to-maximize-savings

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:07) How To Lower Your Property Tax

(06:27) Chris’ Summer Award Travel Update

(14:32) 3 Big Takeaways for Booking Award Flights

(16:21) Earning A Free Southwest Companion Pass

(23:39) How To Negotiate Annual Fees on Credit Cards

(26:01) Best-Ever Credit Card Welcome Offers (July 2024)

(27:43) Overview of Bank Bonus Categories

(30:54) $1000+ Bank Bonuses

(32:48) Mid Range Bank Bonuses ($150-$750)

(38:37) Bank Bonuses on Direct Deposits

(42:22) Chris' Key Takeaway on Bank Bonuses

(44:35) Overview of Brokerage Bonuses

(48:21) Best Brokerage Bonuses (July 2024)

(55:32) Limited Time Monster Brokerage Bonus (Ending 7/31/24)

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#183: Economist Emily Oster uses data to challenge and debunk common parenting beliefs and shares data-driven strategies for parents to make more informed and confident decisions. We also cover data on polarizing topics like sleep training, breastfeeding, private vs. public school education, and more.

Emily Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University and a NYT best-selling author of four books—Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected. She's also a the founder of ParentData, a data-driven guide to pregnancy, parenting and more.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/debunking-parenting-myths

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Cochrane Reviews

1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:44) The Shocking Amount of Misleading Data Around Parenting

(04:17) Ways to Incorporate Data in Decision Making

(10:05) Why There’s So Much Pressure to Be “Perfect” Parents

(11:57) The Good Enough Approach vs. The Perfect Approach

(14:57) How Important Is It for Parents to Prioritize Themselves?

(19:47) The Most Shocking Myths and Misconceptions

(22:52) The Reason for an Abundance of Caution Around Pregnancies

(26:12) The Polarizing Data Around Sleep Training

(30:17) How to Approach Data and Reliable Sources

(32:08) The Role of Cultural Norms and Traditions in Parenting Advice

(36:33) How to Navigate Pushback on Advice

(37:29) Making Complicated or Difficult Decisions

(40:50) The Impact of Primary Education: Private vs. Public

(44:19) Why It’s Important to Build Resilience in Older Kids

(46:32) Managing Screen Time and Technology

(49:48) One Key Takeaway for Anyone Who Wants to Be a Parent

(51:25) Where to Find Emily

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#182: We share 10+ insider secrets and shortcuts to earning elite status with airlines and hotels. We cover the basics of elite status and how to leverage credit cards, points and miles, and status matches to maximize travel perks. We also explore non-traditional methods like gifting and buying, vacation homes and corporate partnerships to earn and maintain status.

Greg Davis-Kean is the founder of Frequent Miler, a blog dedicated to helping people maximize their travel rewards and loyalty programs, mostly without flying. He is also the host of the Frequent Miler on the Air podcast.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/shortcuts-to-elite-status

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Invitation-Only Statuses

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:21) The Basics of Elite Status

(05:13) Can You Earn Status With Flights Booked With Points & Miles?

(06:39) Elite Status Perks on Different Levels

(08:32) How Airline Alliances Fit Into Status

(10:34) Earning Airline Status via Credit Cards

(15:27) Airlines That Make It Easy to Earn Status

(21:24) Perks of Hotel Status

(23:45) Ways to Earn Hyatt Status

(29:17) Can You Spend Money Outside of Credit Cards to Earn Status?

(30:42) How Status Matches Work

(35:08) Airline Status Offers

(40:28) Getting “Walked” From a Hotel

(41:32) Gifting an Elite Status

(42:09) Lifetime Status

(45:21) Buying Elite Status

(46:31) Leveraging Corporate Partnerships for Status Perks

(48:38) Vacation Home Memberships

(49:24) Is Chasing Elite Status Worth It?

(52:47) Rolling Your Own Airline and Hotel Elite Status

(54:27) Car Rental Status

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#181: Learn the profitable side hustle of turning everyday deals into a reliable income stream. Chris and Kai explore an unconventional approach to maximize savings, leveraging brokerage bonuses, meal kits, cell phones, buying groups and gift cards. They also share tips to find the best freebies and discounts.

In 2023, Kai earned over $36,000 and 2.4 million points turning deals into profits. He shares his churning journey every month on the his podcast.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/profitable-deals-into-side-hustle

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Freebies and Discounts

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Meal Kits

Cell Phone Plans

Buying Groups

Gift Cards: Pepper

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:43) Quick Overview of “Profitable Deals”

(08:20) Leveraging Bank Bonuses

(10:58) Opening a Bank Account: Average Requirements and Returns

(14:40) Why You Should Prioritize Brokerages to Make Profit

(17:14) Brokerage Accounts

(24:10) Getting the Best Deals off Meal Kits

(25:46) Kai's Favorite Meal Kits

(28:04) How to Save on a New Phone or Cell Phone Plan

(31:30) Big Cell Phone Carriers vs. MVNO

(32:27) Number Porting for Cell Phone Plans

(36:14) Best Sources for Discounts and Freebies

(39:15) How to Filter Out the Best Deals

(41:10) Kai's Approach to the Credit Card Game

(44:59) Misconceptions Around Opening Credit Cards

(46:30) Paying Taxes with Your Credit Card

(49:20) How Buying Groups and Reselling Works

(56:07) Making Profits on Gift Card Deals

(57:31) Bank Funding: Profiting with Zero Costs

(59:44) Why You Should Have a Player 2 for Better Deals

(1:02:23) Insane Referral Bonuses

(1:04:01) Player 2 Hacks

(1:06:20) Using Your Business as a Player

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#180: Chris hosts a debate about whether stock investing or real estate is the faster path to wealth. He's joined by experts from The Motley Fool and BiggerPockets who dive into tax advantages, cash flow potential, long-term returns, and wealth-building strategies associated with each investment path to help you make informed decisions. 

Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger are analysts at The Motley Fool, a financial services company that provides free and premium investment guidance to millions of investors.

Scott Trench is CEO and President and Dave Meyer is VP of Market Intelligence at BiggerPockets, the world's largest online network of real estate investors.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/investing-stocks-vs-real-estate

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:21) Defining Stock Investing Vs. Real Estate Investing

(03:59) The Case For Stock Investing

(06:52) Why You Should Invest In Real Estate First

(08:03) Barriers To Entry For Stocks vs. Real Estate

(10:40) Getting Returns on Stocks vs. Real Estate

(13:34) Volatility: How Much Risk Is Involved?

(15:47) How To Diversify In Real Estate

(21:25) Forced Selling in Real Estate vs. Stocks

(24:07) Leveraging Real Estate Investment Trusts

(26:24) Value Add Investing in Real Estate

(27:48) Time Investment: Managing Stock vs. Real Estate Portfolios

(37:41) Can You Leverage The Stock Market For Higher Return?

(39:55) Liquidity in Stock Market vs. Real Estate

(42:22) Tax Advantages of Investing in Stocks vs. Real Estate

(44:52) Closing Arguments for Real Estate vs. Stocks

(46:29) Diversifying Your Investment Portfolio With Both Stocks and Real Estate

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#179: The world’s most traveled man, Harry Mitsidis shares his wisdom on the transformative benefits of travel. He provides insights on planning trips for the best experiences, shares his favorite destinations and highlights under-appreciated countries and regions.

Harry Mitsidis is one of three people in the world to have visited every country twice. He founded NomadMania, a travel community platform that offers tools, information, and resources that empower meaningful adventures around the world.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/harry-mitsidis-most-traveled-man

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:21) How Harry’s Travel Obsession Started

(05:15) Countries That Were Most Challenging to Visit

(08:05) Why Slow Travel Matters

(14:08) The Different Benefits of Travel

(20:36) Solo Travel vs. Group Travel

(22:26) The One-of-a-Kind Experience in North Korea

(24:05) Traveling to Dangerous Destinations

(31:42) Underrated Countries

(33:36) Ways to Feel Like a Local in a New Destination

(37:35) Harry's Favorite Food Around the World

(39:30) Regions That Are Under-Appreciated

(43:12) Why Your Second Trip to a Destination Is a Better Experience

(44:27) Places That Left Harry Disappointed

(46:53) Harry's Advice to Travelers

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#178: Bestselling author James Nestor reveals how improper breathing can lead to health issues that include poor sleep, asthma, chronic congestion, ADHD, and anxiety. He shares research-backed techniques to identify and correct your breathing habits, highlighting the numerous health benefits of nasal breathing.

James Nestor is a science journalist and award-winning author of the book Breath. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Outside, Scientific American, The New York Times and more.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/james-nestor-breathing-improves-health

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(03:10) Why Humans Are the Worst Breathers and Why We Should Care

(05:29) The Importance of Nasal Breathing

(07:18) Ways to Identify if You're a Mouth Breather and How to Fix It

(10:07) What Is Oral Posture and Why Is It Important?

(15:58) The Problem with Straightening Your Teeth

(22:07) How to Improve Nasal Breathing

(23:39) The Benefits of Nasal Breathing and Deep Breaths

(28:42) The Functions of the Left Nostril vs. Right Nostril

(30:58) The Correct Way to Exhale

(31:28) Breathing Techniques

(39:14) Is It Possible to Overbreathe?

(41:19) The Vital Role of the Underutilized Diaphragm

(46:03) The Immediate Impact of Breathing Correctly

(47:01) How to Fix Your Posture for Optimized Breathing

(48:33) Products to Aid Better Breathing

(50:58) Why You Should Learn to Hold Your Breath

(55:50) The Benefits of Freediving

(57:54) Best Breathing Techniques for Kids

(59:34) Apps to Help You Track and Improve Your Breathing

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#177: Chris shares the best accounts to replace your checking account and maximize interest earning. He evaluates must-have banking features, compares 10+ bank accounts, assesses the pros and cons of switching accounts, offers automation tips to elevate your banking experience and so much more. 

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/best-bank-accounts-high-interest

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(03:29) Must-Have Features in a Primary Bank Account

(09:23) Tiebreakers to Consider for a Bank Account

(14:43) High-Yield Savings Accounts

(17:41) Regular Checking Accounts

(21:43) The Most Optimal Way to Use a Bank Account

(24:54) Comparison of Banks with Main Features You Need

(28:50) Robinhood's Investing & Spending Accounts

(30:52) The Difference Between Bank Accounts and Investment Accounts

(33:25) The Schwab Checking Account

(38:39) Unique Features of Mercury

(44:33) The Wealthfront Individual Cash Account

(46:15) U.S. Bank's Elite Money Market Account

(47:17) Fidelity Cash Management Account

(53:24) Chris' Top 3 Bank Account Recommendations

(56:42) Is It Worth Switching Bank Accounts?

(58:45) Simple Steps to Automate Your Financial Life

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#176: Chris and Nick share the strategies you need to know to easily get the most value out of your points and miles. They discuss the best and worst redemption options, transferring points, optimal ways to structure a trip, finding availability, tips for hotel and airline programs and more.

Nick Reyes is the Senior Author at Frequent Miler and co-host of the Frequent Miler On The Air podcast. He is an avid traveler who's been to 60+ countries and loves collecting points and miles.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/nick-reyes-redeeming-points-and-miles

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Frequent Miler On The Air Podcast

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:12) Why Nick Loves The Points and Miles Game (vs. Cash Back)

(04:26) The Worst Ways To Redeem Points and Miles

(08:12) Booking Travel via Credit Card Portals

(11:51) How To Maximize Transfer Partner Redemptions

(20:54) Is It Really Worth Investing Time To Learn The Points Game?

(23:56) The Basics of Transferring Points

(27:38) How Major Airline Alliances Work

(31:29) Understanding Airline Ticket Pricing

(32:55) 3 Things You Need In Abundance To Travel More

(39:41) The Impact of Travel Award Availability

(46:25) Optimizing Transfer Bonuses

(48:08) How To Position Your Flight and Structure Your Trip

(56:18) Redeeming Points and Miles For Different Airline Cabin Classes

(1:00:59) How To Travel With Kids Using Points and Miles

(1:06:32) Can Families Actually Use Awards to Fly Business Class?

(1:14:03) Seat Hack For Traveling With Kids

(1:16:53) Nick's Advice To Make Best Use of Points and Miles

(1:24:56) Are Hotel Points Actually Worth It?

(1:28:23) Award Booking Services

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