Gritty and Curious

I talk with John Rondi about how to develop a mobile app, how to turn your idea into reality, and the benefits/struggles of being an entrepreneur(1) How to develop a mobile app John Rondi is the founder and CEO of the Stunited app. He isn't a technical guy, but he was able to turn his idea into reality. (2) How to turn your idea into realityEveryone has great ideas. If you don't have one visit r/entrepreneur on Reddit. There is no shortage of GREAT ideas; only a shortage of people who can execute.(3) Benefits/Struggles of being an entrepreneurWhen you are an entrepreneur, people start to identify you with your brand. This can be tough. You expose your self to criticism and critique. John talks about why he loves being an entrepreneur and why it's sometimes a struggle.John's bioJohn Rondi is the Founder and CEO of the Stunited AppLinkedIn | Instagram Austin's bioAustin is the host of the Gritty & Curious podcast. His passions are business, fitness, and technology.LinkedIn | Twitter

I talk with Rahul Rana about how to: (1) get an interview a billionaire, (2) how to write a book, and (3) what makes a moonshot company!(1) How to get an interview with a billionaireRahul is writing a book called "Making Moonshots". He is interviewing billionaires, venture capitalists, and CEOs to identify what it takes to build a moonshot company. He shares how he locks up interviews with these people.(2) How to write a bookHave you ever thought about writing a book? Me too. It's on my bucket list. Rahul breaks down his creative process, his book-writing schedule, and shares how to get started.(3) What makes a moonshot companyHave you ever wondered what makes a company a "moonshot?" Rahul shares the commonalities between all moonshot companies.Rahul's bioRahul is a rising sophomore at Rutgers Business School double majoring in Business Analytics and Information Technology and finance. He is also minoring in cognitive sciences. He is currently writing a book called "Making Moonshots." It is set to be published in December of 2020.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-rana-99b338169/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/r.ahulrana/Email - [email protected] Austin's bioAustin is the host of the Gritty & Curious podcast. His passions are business, fitness, and technology.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinschlessEmail - [email protected] the next generation of creators!Shoot me a dm on LinkedIn with answers to these questions:(1) What do you want to create?(2) What medium do you want to use?(3) What's your mission?

Leon Fraser joins me to talk about getting your MBA, consulting, and the future of education.Leon's Bio CEO of NJ Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC), Business Professor @ Rutgers Business School, Associate Director of Executive Education @ Rutgers Business School, BA from Harvard, MBA from Wharton.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonfraser/Austin's BioAustin enjoys business, fitness, and technology. He is the host of the Gritty & Curious podcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/AustinSchlessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/ Are you looking for a community of gritty and curious people? Join the Gritty & Curious LinkedIn Group! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12357663/

Big Bob joins me to talk about travel, travel tips, and the top 10 travel destinations for young people.

Big Bob's Bio

Big Bob has traveled all over the world. He's been to Egypt, Australia, and all over Europe.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bob.schlessinger

Austin's Bio

Austin enjoys business, fitness, and technology. He is the host of the Gritty & Curious podcast

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AustinSchless

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

Are you looking for a community of gritty and curious people? Join the Gritty & Curious LinkedIn Group! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12357663/

Andy Gao joins me to talk about the value of college, blogging, and online learning.

Andy Gao's Bio

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AndyJGao

Blog - https://www.andyjgao.com/

Notes - https://notebook.andyjgao.com/

Topics

(1) Is college worth it?

College is expensive. Is it really worth it? What is the true value? Andy talks about his 3 biggest takeaways from college. He also discusses the bro effect.

(2) Should I start a blog?

Ever thought about starting a blog? You should. Andy and I tell you why.

(3) Online learning?

Education is changing.  The COVID-19 pandemic has expedited this change. What is the future of education? How can we replicate the "college experience" online?

Resources

Twitter Accounts Mentioned

Naval - https://twitter.com/naval

Nat Eliason - https://twitter.com/nateliason

David Perrell - https://twitter.com/david_perell

Tiago Forte - https://twitter.com/fortelabs

YouTube Accounts Mentioned

Thomas Frank - https://www.youtube.com/user/electrickeye91

Ali Abdaal - https://www.youtube.com/user/Sepharoth64

David Dilbrick - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh5gdwCx6lN7gEC20leNVA

Podcasts Mentioned

North Star Podcast - https://www.perell.com/podcast

Gritty & Curious - https://samaustin.blog/podcasts/

Build a Second Brain - https://fortelabs.co/blog/basbpodcast/

Articles Mentioned

10,000 Hour Rule - https://www.newyorker.com/sports/sporting-scene/complexity-and-the-ten-thousand-hour-rule

The Compound Effect - https://www.andyjgao.com/blog/the-compound-effect/

Key Takeaways From College - https://www.andyjgao.com/blog/key-takeaways-after-graduating-college/

Other Links

Lambda School - https://lambdaschool.com/

Are you looking for a community of gritty and curious people? Join the Gritty & Curious LinkedIn Group! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12357663/

Austin's Bio

Austin enjoys business, fitness, and technology. 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AustinSchless

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

My friend and CEO of Spicy Wear, John King, joins me to talk about his journey starting and growing his own clothing brand.

John's Bio

John is the CEO and Founder of SPICY WEAR

John's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spicyjohn_/

SPICY WEAR Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/SpicyWear/

SPICY WEAR Website - https://spicywearclothing.com/

Austin's Bio

Austin Schlessinger is the host of the Gritty & Curious podcast

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AustinSchless

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grittyandcurious/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/grittyandcurious

Website - https://grittyandcurious.com

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Podcasts suck. Have you ever heard something interesting in a podcast and then totally forgot which episode it was in? Maybe you remember the episode, but even then, you have to search through the entire episode to find what you are looking for! SO ANNOYING. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on (1) the biggest issue with podcasts (2) the solution (3) the future of podcasts, audio, and voice assistants.

Bookmarks

3:26 - The issue with podcasts

7:35 - The solution

9:17 - The future of podcasts

Austin's Bio

Austin Schlessinger is a fitness enthusiast, blogger, and host of the Gritty & Curious podcast.

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AustinSchless

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grittyandcurious/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/grittyandcurious

Gritty & Curious - https://grittyandcurious.com

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The 2019-2020 basketball season was a breakout year for the Rutgers men’s basketball team. For years, Rutgers athletics was the laughing stock of the Big 10. Not anymore. Mike Sasso and Dante Intindola—my friends and housemates—join me to talk about the evolution of Rutgers basketball from a manager's perspective, the evolution of Rutgers basketball from a fan's perspective, and how the team dealt with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bookmarks

2:24 - Evolution of Rutgers Basketball (Manager's Perspective) w/ Mike Sasso

23:50 - Evolution of Rutgers Basketball (Fan's Perspective) w/ Dante Intindola

46:05 - COVID-19 and the 2019-2020 Season

Mike's Bio

Mike is my friend, housemate, and 4-year manager of the Rutgers Men's Basketball Team

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikesasso/

Dante's Bio

Dante is my friend, housemate, and huge Rutgers Basketball fan

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danteint/

Austin's Bio

Austin Schlessinger is a lifelong student, creator, and host of the Gritty & Curious podcast.

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AustinSchless

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austinschlessinger/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/grittyandcurious

Gritty & Curious - https://grittyandcurious.com

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What's life like as a YouTuber? What is it like living out of a Prius? How do you differentiate yourself as a photographer? Nick Morris—my cousin, adventure photographer, and Youtuber—join me to talk about life as a Youtuber, living in a Prius, and photography.

Intricate Explorer Information

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Youtube -  https://www.youtube.com/c/intricateexplorer

Austin's Bio

Austin Schlessinger is a blogger, fitness enthusiast, and host of Gritty and Curious.

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AustinSchless    

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grittyandcurious/    

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinschlessinger/    

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