"Read what you like, what drives your curiosity and then go for about 10 pages more or less."

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Timo (@timosnotes), a "bookstagrammer", discusses building a personal brand around non-fiction books on Instagram. He talks about content creation strategies, balancing reading quantity and quality, and the challenges of maintaining a social media presence. The conversation covers personal branding, influencer challenges, time management, self-publishing, and AI writing tools. It ends with book recommendations on writing.

00:00 Introduction and Timo's Journey

02:00 Building a Personal Brand Around Non-Fiction Books

08:48 Quantity vs Quality: Finding the Right Balance in Reading

11:10 Navigating the Success Bias and Setting Realistic Goals

21:32 The Power of Principles in Different Fields

26:18 Prioritizing and Focusing on One Goal at a Time

32:12 The Pros and Cons of Social Media

34:32 Balancing Personal Enjoyment and External Expectations

43:26 The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing

49:18 The Role of AI Writing Tools in the Writing Process

55:42 The Value of Books and Book Recommendations for Writing

Jake shares his personal background, including his upbringing, sports, and entrepreneurial ventures. He discusses his interest in technology and its impact on humanity. The conversation also touches on the use of AI, the importance of sharing work online, and the potential for technology to free humans to pursue higher meaning.

00:00 Introduction and Background

08:09 The Impact of COVID on Entrepreneurship

13:31 The Role of Technology in Human Progress

26:05 Navigating the Risks of AI and Technology

38:30 The Power of Sharing Work Online

In this conversation, Emil Drud interviews Mike Simon, a somatic coach, about the practice of somatic coaching and its impact on personal development. Somatic coaching focuses on the mind-body connection and helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and sensations on a somatic level. It is a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional coaching by incorporating the body and emotions. Mike shares his journey from being a professional dancer to becoming a somatic coach and how his background in dance informs his current work. He also discusses the importance of empowerment in coaching and the dangers of false guru coaches.

"I support individuals to become more aware of not only how they think, but also how they feel on a somatic, body, energetic, cellular level."

In this conversation, the multi-passionate creative Nik Huno discusses his role as a guide and the difference between guidance and coaching. He emphasizes the importance of intuition and presence in his work. Nik also shares his journey of moving away from manipulative sales tactics and embracing authentic selling. He highlights the significance of trust in building relationships with clients. Additionally, he talks about the connection between entrepreneurship and creativity, and how embracing his creativity has influenced his entrepreneurial journey. The conversation explores the topics of creativity, consciousness, and the intersection of art and business. The speakers discuss the importance of aligning with one's internal creative spirit and the balance between creativity and productivity. They also touch on the interconnectedness of different fields and the benefits of being a polymath. The conversation emphasizes the power of intuition and following one's curiosity in the creative process.

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:30 Building Trust

37:38 The Balance Between Creativity and Productivity

49:27 The Power of Being a Polymath

57:52 The Intersection of Art and Business

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In this brief episode I emphasize the value of time and how we can use our time effectively.

In this episode, we delve into a topic that's often overshadowed by the usual discourse on creative blocks: the journey from ideation to realization. It's not just about having ideas; it's about the crucial step many of us miss - bringing those ideas into the public eye. I discuss the common pitfalls that prevent projects from seeing the light of day, offering practical advice and strategies to overcome these barriers. Join me as we explore the path to not only generating great ideas but also the fulfilling process of sharing them with the world, making this discussion a must-listen for anyone looking to break the cycle of unfinished projects.