#103: Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk joins Chris to discuss his extraordinary career and how drive, tenacity, and motivation made it all possible. Tony also shares his favorite travel destinations, offers guidance on following your passion, and reveals where he's currently focusing his time/energy.

Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) is a professional skateboarder and highly successful entrepreneur. He’s invented dozens of moves, won 73 titles, was a world champion 12 years in a row, and, in one of skateboarding’s defining moments, executed a 900 at the 1999 X Games. Tony also co-hosts the Hawk vs. Wolfe podcast, and runs a foundation called The Skatepark Project.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=51pM6_cfcNc

Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/tony-hawk

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Full Show Notes

(01:49) Common Misunderstandings About Skateboard Culture

(03:09) Tony’s Drive, Determination, Perseverance, and Motivation

(10:03) Surfing

(11:55) Modeling Determination as a Parent

(21:05) Tony’s Favorite Travel Destinations

(22:49) Racking Up Miles and Traveling Efficiently

(24:03) Tony’s Favorite Travel Hacks and Advice

(28:34) Instances of Mistaken Identity

(30:59) Playing the Points Game

(34:38) Health, Fitness, Routines, and Supplements

(41:47) Time Management: Saying No

(43:52) Toddler Hack

(44:28) Relationship with Money and the Value of Education

(50:47) Tony’s Current Focus

(52:07) Advice About Pursuing Your Passion

(57:14) Where to Find Tony Hawk

(59:58) Parting Advice

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#102: Host Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) breaks down the different ways you can use your points and miles for free flights to Japan. He also discusses how to use your points for free hotel/resort stays in Japan, and shares some of the best credit card bonuses right now for quickly rack up points for your next trip.

Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/japan-travel-points-miles

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(1:24) ANA

(3:58) Japan Airlines

(5:24) British Airways

(5:40) Singapore Airlines

(8:25) Virgin Atlantic

(15:06) Zip Air

(17:44) Hyatt

(24:47) Marriott

(25:25) Hilton

(28:57) IHG

(31:32) Hostels & Capsule Hotels

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#101: Travel writer Brandon Presser joins Chris to discuss all things Japan. They cover why they both love the country so much, what makes it worth a visit, where you should go, what you should see and do, and all the incredible foods you should be trying (including their favorite spots to eat at).

Brandon Presser (@brandpress) is a freelance travel writer who has lived in Japan twice, written 3 books on the country and has traveled there in all but one of the last 20 years. Aside from Japan, he's also written 50+ travel guidebooks, contributes to numerous travel publications and recently released his latest book: The Far Land.

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/japan-brandon-presser

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Tokyo

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Secondary Destinations

Transportation

Miscellaneous information

Full Show Notes

(01:31) Why Japan?

(04:12) Japan: Post-Pandemic and Post-Olympics

(07:50) How to Plan for Your First Visit to Japan

(09:52) Destinations Outside of Tokyo and Kyoto

(12:12) The Best Time of Year to Visit

(13:51) Is It Beneficial to Have a Guide? Can People Get By Using English?

(15:20) Understanding the Rating/Review System

(17:43) Japanese People and Culture

(21:49) Culture: Meeting & Getting to Know the Locals

(24:59) Tokyo: How to Geographically Think About the City

(29:07) Transportation and the Suica Pre-Paid Transportation Card

(33:21) Tokyo: What to Eat, Drink, Do

(36:17) Misnomer: Tokyo Is Expensive

(36:47) Dining in Tokyo

(37:57) Dining Etiquette: Tipping

(38:58) Dining Etiquette: Meal Times

(40:23) Segmented Dining

(41:18) Food Specialties

(42:46) Restaurant/Bar/Cafe Recommendations

(49:28) More Things to See and Do in Tokyo

(59:03) Nightlife Scene

(1:01:13) Is Japan Family-Friendly?

(1:04:02) Kyoto

(1:07:29) What to Know About Visiting Kyoto

(1:09:44) Working with High-End Travel Planners/Access to Personalized Luxury Cultural Experiences

(1:12:57) How the Hotel Industry Has Changed Due to the Pandemic

(1:16:51) Top Things to See and Do, and Where to Stay in Kyoto

(1:20:12) Kyoto: What to Eat, Drink, Do

(1:22:51) Specific Types of Foods to Try

(1:24:53) Other Things to See and Places to Explore in Kyoto

(1:25:53) Etiquette: Be Engaging and Show Appreciation

(1:27:07) Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto: Emerging Destinations and Interesting Places

(1:36:21) Shopping in Japan

(1:36:50) Osaka

(1:38:45) Seto Inland Sea

(1:40:18) Where to Find Brandon Online

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#100: Financial independence (FI) expert Brad Barrett joins Chris to reflect on getting to 100 episodes of All the Hacks. They share some major lessons they've learned recently, discuss how to value their time and share how they plan to apply these lessons in 2023. They also share plenty of recommendations and hacks along the way.

Brad Barrett (@bradchoosefi) is the co-host of ChooseFI, the top podcast on financial independence with more than a million monthly listeners. Brad became financially independent and quit his job at 35 years old, without ever earning a six-figure salary.

Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/episode-100-brad-barrett/

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Full Show Notes

(01:20) Going Full-Time on All the Hacks

(04:12) Episodes That Have Sparked Interest

(16:59) Personal Annual Reviews and Operating Principles for the Year

(26:46) Managing Money on Your Own

(28:48) Paying Fees for Investment Management

(30:06) Travel Goals and Eyeing a Trip to Japan

(39:52) Learning to Value Your Time

(43:57) Meal Planning, Cooking, and Meals at Home

(50:33) Is Real Estate Investing Worth It?

(57:40) A Few Savings Tips for Insurance

(59:44) Canceling Subscriptions

(1:01:15) Task Manager Apps

(1:04:20) Having Accountability Partners

(1:06:05) Health Hacks

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#99: Investor and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom joins Chris to discuss performing a personal annual review. Sahil outlines the seven questions everyone should ask when reflecting on the previous year and establishing goals for the new one. Additionally, they offer strategies, tips, and advice to increase your happiness, energy, and sense of fulfillment while decreasing your stress and anxiety to make 2023 an amazing year.

Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom) is among the most dynamic and up-and-coming financial personalities in the business world. Choosing to pursue a writing career that would be more fulfilling and rewarding, Sahil left his job in investment banking and private equity, recently launched a venture fund, SRB Ventures, and writes The Curiosity Chronicle.

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/annual-review-sahil-bloom

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Energy Calendar Technique

This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life

Tim Ferriss: The 4-Hour Workweek | Ted Talk

Andrew Huberman: Light & Sun Exposure Guide | The Science & Use of Cold Exposure

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Medical Testing: InsideTracker

Tracking: Wealthfront | Kubera | Trustworthy

Products: Hostage Tape | Cold Plunge

Money-Saving Site: Rakuten

Bangalore Recommendation: Royal Afghan (ITC Windsor) 

Full Show Notes

(01:28) New Year’s Resolutions: Planning vs. Reflecting

(02:17) Personal Annual Review

(13:10) Creating Energy: What Energized Me?

(16:18) Draining Energy: What Took Away My Energy?

(23:29) Boat Anchors: What Held Me Back?

(25:15) Overcoming Fear

(30:44) Best Hits and Worst Misses

(33:06) Lessons Learned: What Did I Learn This Year?

(34:46) Setting Course: Figuring Out My Direction for the Year

(36:51) Journaling Technique: Sahil’s 1-1-1 Method

(40:31) Energy Calendar: Managing Your Time and Energy

(45:58) Taking Breaks for Productivity

(47:49) Email Batching Technique

(50:56) Twitter Settings for Enhanced Productivity

(52:27) Delegating Tasks: Learning to Outsource

(53:28) Health Strategy: The 5-5-5-30 Approach

(54:41) Sahil’s Morning Routine

(56:02) Tech-Free Walk: Disconnecting for Clarity

(56:58) Time-Restricted Eating

(57:14) Self-Diagnostics: Understanding Yourself

(58:01) Alarm-Free Mornings

(59:10) The Power of Apples

(1:01:28) Personal Power-Down Ritual

(1:02:59) Expressing Appreciation Verbally

(1:03:31) Enjoying a Solo Meal

(1:04:05) Quality Family Time

(1:04:57) Monthly Investment Deposits: Automating Savings

(1:05:25) Financial Automation: Streamlining Money Tasks

(1:05:54) Sahil’s 48-Hour Rule

(1:06:36) Chris’s Money Hacks

(1:09:33) Sahil and Chris’s India Recommendations

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#98: Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author Dan Martell joins Chris to talk about buying back time. They discuss the value of adopting the right mindset, techniques for scheduling your time, tools to streamline processes, and changes you can make to reclaim your time and lead a more fulfilling life.

Dan Martell (@danmartell) is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author. He is also the managing partner of High Speed Ventures and the founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, the world's largest coaching program for high-performing founders of Software as a Service businesses. His new book is Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire.

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/buy-time-dan-martell

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Resources Mentioned:

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction to Dan Martell

(02:16) Saving Time: The Quest for Freedom

(05:55) Time and Energy Audit: Assessing Your Resources

(09:27) Work Strategies: Understanding Your Productive Patterns

(14:04) Efficiency Hacks: Breaking Down Calendar Tasks

(17:42) Organizational Tools: Google Docs, Calendars, and To-Do Lists

(20:31) Life Vision & RPM: Aligning Goals with Actions

(22:55) Color-Coding Calendar: Visualizing Priorities

(23:25) Mindset Shift: Overcoming Time Objections

(27:29) Business Growth: Trading Time, Money, and More

(30:00) Reducing Expectations: A Path to Liberation

(34:02) Valuing Time: The Key to Transformation

(39:34) Practical Time Reclaiming: Real-Life Examples

(56:02) Assistants for Efficiency: Administrative & Virtual Support

(1:01:52) Family Playbook: Streamlining Home Life

(1:05:34) Trustworthy: Family Operating System

(1:08:55) Frustration List: Addressing Pain Points

(1:11:19) Perfect Week Design: Structuring Productive Time

(1:15:03) Seven Pillars of Life: Balancing Key Areas

(1:18:23) Relationship Insights: Lessons from a Family Coach

(1:24:30) "Buy Back Your Time": Empowering Freedom

(1:25:59) Where to Find Dan Martell Online

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#97: Physician and entrepreneur, Jordan Shlain MD, joins Chris to discuss optimizing your health. They cover the pillars of longevity, how things like sleep, diet, and exercise affect your overall health, finding a new physician, what types of diagnostic tests to consider and more.

Jordan Shlain MD (@drjordanshlain) is a primary care physician and the founder of Private Medical, a concierge medical practice focused on proactive prevention. He's also the Founder of Eat REAL, a non-profit organization aimed at helping school systems improve the quality of their school lunch programs and was previously the founder of HealthLoop, a platform to monitor and communicate with patients during the recovery process.

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/optimizing-health-jordan-shlain

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Full Show Notes

(01:09) The Current State of the US Healthcare System

(04:52) Affordable Care Act and Accountable Care Organization

(09:25) Taking a Proactive Approach to Keeping Yourself Informed and Optimized

(10:26) Testing

(11:34) MRI and MRA

(13:13) Who Are You? Baseline Tests and Panels to Run to Learn the State of Your Health

(14:08) Information About Inflammageing

(15:06) Cancer Test: Grail

(15:39) Understanding Your Blood Pressure

(16:13) Tests for Those Who Have a Family History of Heart Disease or High Cholesterol

(17:29) Inside Tracker

(17:58) Other Testing Companies Available to Consumers

(20:47) Looking Through the Lens of Safety and Efficacy

(24:45) Unpacking Longevity

(26:26) Hydration

(28:27) Alcohol

(29:07) Sleep, Cortisol Levels, and the Glymphatic System

(30:47) Diet

(32:40) Exercise

(33:25) Supplements, IV Drips

(33:56) Sugar and Dr. Shlain’s Eat Real Non-Profit Organization

(36:17) Connecting Sugar Intake with Fiber

(38:28) Consuming Sweets in Moderation Across Time

(39:34) Glucose Monitoring

(41:17) Dr. Shlain’s Take on Supplements

(44:21) Combatting Dental Issues with Toothpaste

(45:42) The How Are You Framework

(48:12) What Is Your Trajectory?

(53:31) High Cholesterol

(55:44) Interpreting Data and Finding the Right Doctor

(60:00) The Importance of Building Long-Term Relationships with Healthcare Providers

(1:01:40) Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Potential New Physician

(1:02:24) The Rise of Membership-Based Medicine

(1:03:30) Investing in Your Health

(1:12:17) Where to Find Dr. Shlain

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#96: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about earning points with your spouse, where to put cash savings, investing vs. paying down a mortgage, when to book hotels in the travel portal, saving money on data while traveling and much more. This episode is packed with many of the incredible insights that Chris has earned from his years optimizing his life!

Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions-7/

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(00:47) Listener Wins

(3:19) Listener Hacks

(5:35) Paying Down Mortgage vs. Investing

(8:06) Where to Put Short/Mid-Term Savings

(14:45) Getting More Points with Your Partner

(17:08) Opening Airline Accounts

(20:05) Booking Hotels and Flights in the Portal

(22:49) Points Transfers

(27:53) Short on Miles

(30:39) Review the PNC Points Card

(32:46) Travel Questions

(36:32) Storing Photos

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#95: Chris shares his top 10 learnings and takeaways from the past year of All the Hacks, which covers time management, personal finance, happiness, regret, negotiating, marriage, communication and more. He also recaps some of the top hacks he's learned this year and his top credit cards, based on real spending data.

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/top-lessons-hacks-credit-cards-2022

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Full Show Notes

(1:36) Takeaway 1: Time

(4:29) Takeaway 2: Simplifying Finances

(7:23) Takeaway 3: Negotiating

(9:20) Takeaway 4: Regret

(11:05) Takeaway 5: 80/80 Marriage

(12:29) Takeaway 6: Charismatic Communication

(13:24) Takeaway 7: Using Points

(14:49) Takeaway 8: Second Brain

(15:57) Takeaway 9: Net Fulfillment over Net Worth

(18:28) Takeaway 10: Happiness

(23:16) Best Hacks from 2022

(24:35) Travel Hacks

(26:02) Health Hacks

(28:02) Brain Hack

(28:32) Party Hack

(29:23) Top Credit Cards of 2022

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#94: Founder of Love and London, Jessica Dante, joins Chris to discuss all things London. They cover what to eat, see, do, and where to stay. Jessica also shares her favorite hidden gems, offers alternatives to overhyped tourist sites, and provides tips to experience the city like a true local. Then Chris provides a recap of his recent trip to London and walks through how to use use your points/miles for your next trip.

Jessica Dante (@loveandlondon) founded the digital media company Love and London to share her love of London and make travel dreams a reality for others. Her mission is to provide tourists with unique ways to experience the city.

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/london-travel-jessica-dante

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