#183: I’m back! In this episode, I’ll fill you in on what I’ve been up to over the past two years—from why I stopped uploading episodes on Catch The Zenith, to making my first dollar online, starting a second podcast, getting into a master’s program, juggling two businesses, working in the US for six months, starting a software company, and finally, figuring out where I want to take this podcast next. Enjoy!

Timestamps

• 00:32 Starting my 2nd business
• 15:11 Getting into a master’s program
• 20:26 Working in the U.S.
• 32:10 Joining Swisspreneur
• 37:10 Starting a software company
• 41:15 Plans for the podcast
• 54:30 Outro

Things Mentioned

• Richard Yu 
• Swisspreneur
• Master’s program
• BrandIN
• trueKPIs
• Deallense

Bonus Resources

• Sleep Improvement Checklist
• Book Notes Template
• Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet

Nicola Flückiger

• Show notes
• Newsletter
• YouTube
• Spotify
• Apple
• X
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Personal Website

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• Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com

#183: Welcome to Intense Life, where we explore how to pursue more enterprising, high-performing, and focused lives. Serial entrepreneurs approach life with maximum intensity, and this show is here to share how you can, too. I'm Nicola, a startup enthusiast and your host. In this podcast, my guests and I share lessons from founding companies and living productive lives. Join us and stay intense!

Bonus Resources

• Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps -  Cheat Sheet
• Sleep Improvement Checklist
• Book Notes Template

Nicola Flückiger

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• Apple
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Swisspreneur
• Website

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• Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: [email protected]

#182: Over the past two years, I have run a high-performance coaching business, helping over 40 clients become more productive. In this episode, I want to share the top 3 business lessons I've learned from this venture. Enjoy!

Timestamps

• 00:00:38 Lesson 1: Buy yourself time by learning from successful entrepreneurs who have already done it before.
• 00:03:00 Lesson 2: Test your critical business hypothesis quickly with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Always seek client feedback, incorporate it into your product, or pivot to a new business idea if necessary.
• 00:07:38 Lesson 3: Focus on building an exceptional product to minimize the need for extensive marketing and advertising.

Things Mentioned

• Richard Yu
• $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi
• The Lean Startup by Eric Ries 

Bonus Resources

• Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps -  Cheat Sheet
• Sleep Improvement Checklist
• Book Notes Template

Nicola Flückiger

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• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Website

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• Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: [email protected]

#181: In this episode, I want to show you how to get the most out of your books. Specifically, I’ll share eight strategies that can help you retain more of what you read and internalize the knowledge better.

Maybe you can relate to my experience. You read a book and can remember the content for maybe a week or two, but then the knowledge starts to fade because you don’t revisit it. When you finish a book, you feel euphoric and eager to implement the ideas, but that enthusiasm gradually wanes. I faced this exact problem when I started reading more and more books. That’s why I developed various approaches to solve this issue for myself. These are the strategies I want to share with you. They include techniques I practice myself and others that I discovered while creating this podcast, which I believe could be valuable for you.

For this episode, I’ve also uploaded a custom template that I use when reading books. It shows you exactly how I take notes on the books I read and how I create a summary once I finish a book. More details are in the episode. Enjoy!

Things Mentioned

• Book Notes Template
• Feynman Technique
• 11 Reasons Why Reading is Important
• Article by James Clear
• Video by Ali Abdaal
• Video by Mark Manson
• Taking Breaks While Reading – Video by Centered Learning

Nicola Flückiger

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#180: Think you're chasing your goals the right way? Think again. Quick fixes and silver bullets don't exist. Success is built with "Golden BBs" – small, consistent actions.⁣ Enjoy!

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#179: In this episode, I share with you 3 simple methods that should help you regardless of what calendar you are using. ⁣Enjoy!

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#178: In high school, I was a chronic procrastinator. Today, I’m pursuing a master’s degree at an elite university in St. Gallen, have completed two internships, and have founded or co-founded three businesses. In this episode, I share a simple tactic I use to trick my brain into consistently getting hard work done. Enjoy!

Things Mentioned

• David Goggins
• Alex Hormozi 
• Charlie Munger 
• Albert Einstein

Nicola Flückiger

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#177: "If you can’t be first in a category, set up a new category you can be first in."
– A quote from the book "The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing" by Al Ries and Jack Trout, which we'll be discussing today. Specifically, the second chapter: "The Law of the Category."

Are you trying to figure out how to start your business but haven't yet found the ultimate idea to conquer the market? Then, the Law of the Category might just help you out. This episode aims to provide you with insights on how to differentiate and set apart your business, your product, or your service from the competition in the market. Enjoy!

Things Mentioned 

• The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing von Al Ries und Jack Trout
• Law #2: The Law of the Category – Eric Sink
• The Law of the Category – Niklas Rosenberg
• How to Start a Business or Podcast From Scratch | Tim Ferriss
• $100M Offers –Alex Hormozi 

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#176: Over the past few years, I've transitioned from being a chronic procrastinator in high school to becoming a highly productive master's student at an elite university. Throughout this journey, I developed a 6-step planning process that not only structures my days but also saves me over 20 hours each week, allowing me to accomplish more. I promise that by listening to the end, you'll feel less overwhelmed by learning how to effectively organize your days, and you'll become more efficient by focusing on the right tasks.

In this episode, I'll share the six-step planning framework I use daily, along with six implementation steps to enhance your chances of success. Plus, if you stay until the end, I'll provide a free Cheat Sheet to jump-start your daily planning routine. Enjoy!

Bonus Resources

• Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps -  Cheat Sheet

Nicola Flückiger

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#175: For more than a year, I went to bed and woke up at the same time every day, and it really made my sleep better. I found out seven cool tips that helped me sleep deeply and wake up feeling super refreshed. In this episode, I’m going to tell you all about these seven tips so you can sleep well without having to figure it all out by yourself. Enjoy!

Bonus Resources

• Sleep Improvement Checklist

Nicola Flückiger

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Contact Me

• Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: [email protected]