The podcast discusses atomic habits, as advocated in James Clear's bestseller, 'Atomic Habits'.

The focus emphasizes the power of small, consistent changes in behaviors, which yield significant impact long term. The analogy of a plane altering its course subtly yet ending up in a dramatically different location was used.

The mechanic of habit formation (cue, craving, response, reward) was examined with an elaboration on how to hack this process to introduce new positive habits and phase out negative ones.

The podcast also touches on the brain's dopamine system and its implication for habit formation. It highlighted practical tips such as 'temptation bundling', 'two-minute rule', and 'habit tracking'.

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This episode focuses on Mo Godwat's book, 'That Little Voice in Your Head'.

The discussion delves into understanding and optimizing our inner voice drawing from computer science and neuroscience concepts.

The episode offers practical exercises to control thoughts and emotions and gives examples of how to reshape them positively. Godwat’s inspiration from his son’s death, his movement 'One Billion Happy', and his role as a former Google X top executive are highlighted.

A guided practical activity is proposed to understand four reasons our brains could impede happiness: conditioning, old patterns, pent-up emotions, and hidden triggers from traumas. It goes on to discuss faulty inputs, defense mechanisms, and brain polarities that might cause unhappiness. The conversation ends with a discussion on rumination being the main cause of unhappiness and the benefit of meditation and giving to improve the state of mind.

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The podcast discusses the power of subconscious beliefs in shaping our identities based on the book 'Psycho-Cybernetics' by Maxwell Maltz. The host explores the concept of how our minds create our reality and that changing our perceptions can lead to significant changes in our lives. The podcast emphasizes the impact of negative beliefs on our behavior and introduces the theory of Psycho cybernetics, which explains how our brain and nervous system respond to negative feedback. The podcast concludes with a discussion of success and failure personality traits and how we can train ourselves to avoid failure traits and enhance success traits. It touches upon the significance of emotional regulation and finally provides two techniques to help deal with distractions in our everyday lives.

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This episode discusses key insights from Steven Pressfield's 'War of Art', focusing on the concept of 'resistance' – a destructive force within us that prevents us from doing meaningful work and pursuing our passions. It explores how 'resistance' manifests through fear, self-doubt, and procrastination, and provides strategies for combating it. The discussion also delves into the importance of self-discipline, commitment, resilience, and recognizing one's strengths and limits. The episode illustrates these concepts with examples from various successful individuals like Quentin Tarantino, Oprah, Steve Jobs, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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In this episode, Shawn and I talk about our first few weeks after moving to Austin. Experiences so far and activities we are trying to get a better feel for the city and our must-do activities.

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Shortcast: How to focus and realize if your weeks are successful in making progress towards your goals. This episode is inspired by the Focus Course from Shawn Blanc

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Join us as we chat with Selina Eshraghi, a data-driven creative director and travel content creator pursuing her passions in art, design, and exploring the world. Selina shares her journey pivoting from chemical engineering to graphic design in college, embracing her creative side while leveraging her analytical skills.

We dive into her tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, taking “big swings” to find fulfillment, and carving your own path. Selina opens up about finding happiness through slow travel and living abroad.

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