Everybody Pulls The Tarp

Andrew talks with Brad Feinberg, a professional sports bettor and NBC Sports Philadelphia on-air betting expert. Brad has made his living as a full-time sports bettor since 1993 and is one of the most successful Daily Fantasy Sports players in the US. He won $1 million dollars in the 2016 FanDuel World Championship and has made 8 live championship finals. For Brad, the backbone of it all is a database he tirelessly built and stocked with decades of data in order to enable optimal decision-making.  You'll hear about Brad's research process and frameworks for decision-making which include principles that will help you make better, more informed decisions in everything you do.

Show highlights:
1:50 - Brad's career before sports betting
4:51 - Collecting and leveraging data
6:36 - Decision-making
7:25 - Process over result
9:40 - Challenging your thinking
11:52 - Balancing data and your gut instincts
18:25 - Optimizing for your strengths
18:48 - Staying humble and choosing what's right over flashy
20:37 - Why you shouldn't compare yourself to others
20:53 - Surrounding yourself with smarter people
22:37 - Asking others to challenge your opinions
26:02 - Brad's day
31:29- "I like the process of doing the work"
32:10 - If you don't pay the toll, you aren't getting over the bridge

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This week Andrew talks to the entrepreneur behind a product Time Magazine named one of the best inventions of 2021. Chris Kanik is the CEO & Founder of Smart Cups, a technology company that created the world's first printed beverage.  Chris took his first chemistry class at age 10 and started working in a research lab when he was 12.  A few years later, his career pivoted to an unexpected place—standup comedy. Chris spent 7 years as a stand up comedian and performed at many of the top comedy clubs across the United States. Today, Chris says his experience as a comedian makes him a better CEO. His story is a powerful example of what’s possible when you push your limits, work hard, and step outside your comfort zone.

Show highlights:
1:50 - Explanation of Smart Cups technology & printable beverages
5:37 - Validating the idea for the product
6:52 - "Everyday is a grind"
7:08 - Life is not linear
7:30 - First chemistry class and working in a lab at age 12
7:50 - Pivoting career to standup comedy
8:15 - Initial idea and prototype for Smart Cups
9:23 - Not your conventional chemist
9:45 - Operating with a chip on your shoulder
10:17 - Childhood meeting with Dwayne Johnson
11:31 - Why science was a means to a better life for Chris
12:19 - Role of teachers and staff at school advocating for Chris
15:34 - Adapting experience as a comedian to be a better CEO
15:45 - Power of storytelling, communication, and adaptability
17:06 - How to observe body language and adapt your message
18:00 - Enthusiasm is the key to engagement
18:50 - Communication style as CEO
20:23 - Loyalty as a leader
20:38 - Decision to make sanitizer to save staff jobs during pandemic
21:41 - Leading by example

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Jaelin Kauf is one of the top female mogul skiers in the world—and the fastest woman on the moguls World Cup circuit. Hard at work preparing for the Olympics in Beijing this February, Jaelin estimates she only spends 20 minutes competing each year. The rest of her time is spent preparing for those 20 minutes. In this conversation, Andrew and Jaelin explore her Olympic training process, the power of visualizing success, and how to get back on track when you fall short of expectations. 

Show highlights:
2:15 - Jaelin's Olympic training process
2:43 - Day in the life
4:15 - Finetuning skills
5:17 - Measuring progress
7:20 - Turning failure into a positive
8:11 - Overcoming disappointment
10:35 - Routines and consistency
12:01 - Role of coaching staff and teammates
15:32 - Jaelin's visualization techniques
21:01 - Impact on young athletes
22:02 - Jaelin's "Deliver The Love" motto
24:10 - Perspective
 
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Andrew sits down with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. Jennifer writes books on pop culture history and her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Billboard, and more. You'll hear Jennifer share how she generates new ideas, her creative process, and how to promote your work while staying humble. This conversation will help you make the most of important projects in your life. 

Show highlights:
1:40 - Jennifer's interest in being a writer at a young age
2:31 - Andrew's chronicling of 1993 Mets season with aspirations to be a journalist
3:37 - Experiences writing as a kid
5:10 - Getting her first "dream job" at Entertainment Weekly
8:01 - Behind the scenes covering Hollywood
8:30 - Seizing career opportunities when they arise
10:52 - Writing her first book
13:01 - Going fulltime as a writer
14:17 - Combining skillsets and experiences
16:39 - Looking for the "story in a story"
17:21 - Creative process and writing environment
18:59 - Life as a freelance creative
22:51 - Being confident in your own work
23:27 - Overcoming roadblocks and doubt
25:15 - How to promote your own work while staying humble
26:28 - "Nobody cares about your project more than you"

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This week Andrew sits down with Elliott Avent, one of the most successful college baseball coaches in history. Avent is 1 of only 10 active coaches to surpass 1,100 career wins. He's led NC State University for more than 25 years and 120 of his players have been selected in the Major League Baseball draft, including 47 since 2014 alone.  In this conversation, you'll hear timeless lessons about how to create and sustain a winning culture over a long period of time. 

Show highlights:
1:31 - Turnarounds and staying the course when things aren't going your way
3:21 - Leading with stability, consistency, and transparency
4:59 - Loyalty
6:44 - Recruiting and identifying the right players for a team
8:31 - Honesty and transparency
11:36 - How to determine if someone has the work ethic and heart to succeed
13:32 - Role of body language
14:16 - Signs of great work ethic
15:03 - Albert Pujols, Ozzie Albies, Ron Washington, and Trea Turner
17:21 - Leading by example and understanding your role
18:24 - Doing the "little things" in the Sportscenter highlight era
20:23 - Coach Avent's appreciation for the military
21:14 - Communication, leadership, coaching

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Sylvia Hoffman started bobsledding in 2018 with no previous experience in the sport. In just 2 years, Sylvia became the top brakewoman for USA Bobsled. She’s now a 5x World Cup Medalist, 3x National Champion, and an international record holder.  Today, Sylvia is hard at work training with hopes of competing in her first Olympics in Beijing this February. In this conversation, Andrew sits down with Sylvia to learn more about how she became one of the world’s most elite bobsledders in just a few short years—and what we can all learn from her experience.  If you are starting down a new path or developing a new skill then this conversation is for you. 

Show highlights:
1:51 - Becoming elite at something new
2:53 - Leveraging relatable skills
4:53 - Taking risks and betting on yourself
6:38 - Committing to you and those around you
7:44 - Biggest surprises when learning to bobsled
9:01 - Why bobsledders are tarp pullers
10:55 - Training for a winter sport and how to use time efficiently
12:57 - Role of technology, video, and data in bobsledding
15:27 - Setting goals and how to personalize goals for you 
18:12 - Mental skills and role of sports psychology
21:05 - Training schedule and Olympic preparation
24:16 - Role of sleep in recovery
25:53  - Being so close to a dream and navigating pressure
27:30 - Surrounding yourself with people who have achieved your goals
28:30 - How to "protect your energy" and stay positive

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Conor McDermott-Mostowy is a Team USA speed skater and a US National Champion.  One of the biggest rising stars in his sport, Conor is hard at work training in hopes of competing in his first Olympics in February.  In this conversation, Conor and Andrew go behind the scenes for a look at Conor's training process and explore how he’s navigating all of the ups and downs that come with Olympic training.  This conversation has lessons on taking breaks to manage burnout, staying focused on the tasks you can control, and sticking with ambitious goals even when you aren't seeing results.  

Show highlights:
1:53 - Conor updates Andrew on the Olympic training process
2:58 - Staying focused amid disappointing results
3:45 - Detailed look at Olympic training schedule
4:37 - Holistic training
5:21 - Role of others in Conor's success
6:22 - Navigating a competitive environment while lifting up those around you
7:27 - Conor's start in speed skating as a child
8:28 - Transition from short track to long track skating
11:28 - Applying experiences from one skill to another
14:50 - Taking a break to manage burnout
16:54 - Returning to intense training routine after long hiatus
20:32 - Setting ambitious goals and focusing on what you can control
22:25 - Developing and improving specific skills
23:12 - Sticking with a lofty goal even when you aren't seeing progress
24:23 - Conor's plans for the months leading up to the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games

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Maddie Hall is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the co-founder & CEO of Living Carbon, a biotech startup building genetically engineered trees to fight climate change.  Andrew and Maddie discuss what motivated Maddie to start the company, her process for researching new ideas, and lessons learned from building a fast-growing startup.  

Show highlights:
1:04 - What Living Carbon does
2:34 - Maddie's idea to start Living Carbon
3:34 - Research process, exploring new topics, and networking
5:16 - Responding to doubt and people who don't believe in you
7:31 - Y Combinator experience
7:44 - Experience as a startup founder
8:29 - Entrepreneurship runs in Maddie's family
8:45 - Believing in yourself and ambitions
9:33 - Parents modeling behaviors that drove Maddie's ambitions
10:42 - Life as a startup founder and navigating company growth
11:53 - Maintaining company core values and making smart hiring decisions
13:44 - Finding what motivates you
14:32 - Power of self-awareness as a proxy for growth
14:46 - Tips for interviewing and identifying strong talent
17:45 - Overcoming doubt and unknowns
19:18 - Goalsetting process and OKRs

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Danielle Walker is a 3x New York Times bestselling author, health advocate, and a self-trained chef. Diagnosed with a severe case of an incurable autoimmune disease at 22 years old, Danielle set out on a personal mission to find ways to manage her symptoms through lifestyle and diet. From her own kitchen, she tested and perfected thousands of recipes that she now shares with millions around the world. Danielle's story is one of resilience, hope, and will give you the courage you need to tackle challenges head on. 

Show highlights:
1:31 - Danielle's diagnosis with severe case of autoimmune disease at age 22
3:12 - Doing her own research to find solutions
3:58 - Finding new approaches that work for you
4:50 - Starting a blog and building an audience
6:18 - Staying driven and motivated even with a steep learning curve
8:55 - Focusing on positives, keeping a positive outlook
9:42 - Transitioning a blog into a business
9:50 - Learning new skills on the fly
11:00 - Process of writing first book
14:50 - Entrepreneurial spirit and experience as a kid selling things
18:06 - Using the blog as market research to shape content for book
19:50 - Turning vulnerability and hardship into something positive
21:21 - Process of writing a personal memoir and power of personal reflection
22:13 - Power of going through old notes and conversations
22:55 - Being mindful of diet and what you put in your body

To learn more about Danielle and shop her store:
https://daniellewalker.com 

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Chris Helfrich is the master of using creativity and imagination to solve problems. As CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation, Chris led an effort to make hospital gowns more comfortable and playful for kids. Today, Chris is CEO of Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation where last month Chris, Stephen, and Ayesha launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Bus, a one-of-a-kind mobile resource center delivering critical resources to kids and families in the Oakland community. In this conversation, Andrew and Chris explore the power of using thoughtful, creative solutions to solve problems and serve others.

Show highlights:
1:26 - Eat. Learn. Play. mission
1:35 - Why Stephen Curry & Ayesha Curry launched Eat. Learn. Play.
2:55 - Pivoting to serve the community's needs during COVID crisis
5:44 - Chris on his career path and inspiration to be part of mission-driven organizations
7:14 - Finding organizations and missions that bring you passion
9:01 - Creativity and design-thinking to solve problems
9:41 - Reshaping hospital gowns for kids at Starlight Children's Foundation
10:05 - Working with Stephen Curry & Ayesha Curry
12:01 - Andrew's experience as co-founder of Autism Speaks U
12:35 - Running into barriers and navigating adversity
13:13 - Staying passionate about your work and committed to a vision
14:22 - "Together at takeoff, together at landing" mindset
15:44 - Story of Eat. Learn. Play. Bus and impact on Oakland community
17:43 - Changing stigmas around community resources
18:48 - Understanding your community and stakeholder needs
20:35 - Power of Stephen Curry & Ayesha Curry's platform
24:38 - Building a passionate, successful team
25:11 - Everybody Pulls The Tarp mantra and why no task is beneath great leaders

To learn more about Stephen & Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Bus visit: https://www.eatlearnplay.org/bus

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