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  • Ep 9 - The Task Management Model Edition

    This time around I discuss my own mental model for doing project and task management. I also throw in a couple of quick ways that I sort tasks and projects. Make sure you check out episode 8 around Three Currency Theory. This edition makes a lot more sense with that in mind. 

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    23 min
  • EP 8 - The How I Optimize My Week Edition

    In this episode I cover the MATT mental model and how I use it to optimize my week and calendar. I discuss three currency theory, explain each meta-variable and walk through examples of optimizing for each one, then throw in Turbulence to round out the model. 

    Check it out and hit me up on Twitter or other social media and let me know your thoughts! 

    PS - This is epsiode is a little shorter than most, but the model herein is quite powerful when used with discipline! 

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    15 min
  • Ep 7 - The 80/20 of Cardio Edition

    This week I cover how I found, researched and adapted the CAR.O.L algorithm (an approach to cardio-vascular fitness). This is NOT an exercise podcast or episode, though. Instead I explain the algorithm, how it is a form of systems-based thinking and the research behind it.

    Then I dig into how and why I adapted it to my own life and circumstances using the Pareto Principle and some sketchy Amazon ordering. :) 

    Lastly, I close with the results of my n=1 experiment during the COVID19 pandemic and sequester.

    Check it out, and let me know what you think on Twitter (@lbhuston).

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    25 min
  • Ep 6 - The Big O Edition

    This week, we dive a little deeper into an aspect of systems-based thinking - Optimization!

    • Trueism: "You tend to get what ya optimize for." -- Brent Huston
    • Role of optimization and the basic process
    • What you need to know - inputs, functions and outputs
    • Intended consequences
    • Unintended consequences
    • Thanks for listening! If you want to give any feedback, request a topic or tell me to shut up, hit me up on Twitter (@lbhuston) and make it so. 

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      20 min
    • Ep 5 - The Map Your Future Edition

      In this episode, I cover my Career Mapping Worksheet.

      • You can download it by clicking here .
      • I walk you through the process of using the worksheet
      • I share three different use case scenarios
        • Organic career path mapping & skills gap analysis
        • Should I change companies, careers, etc?
        • Comparing two or more job offers using the worksheet
        • I explain in detail how to use the exercise to map out your value propositions and skills gaps to build a career roadmap
        • I close by discussing very briefly, systemic thinking (systems-based thinking) as the mental model of the week.

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          25 min
        • Ep 4 - The Dollar Menu Edition

          This week on SlipStream, I take a deep dive into a mental model for owning different businesses and building personal wealth outside of them. I call this the Dollar Value Business Model. This episode covers how I've used this model over the last 30 years, the pros and cons of applying it and how it has created freedom and optionality in my life.

          It's probably not for everyone, and your mileage and paranoia may vary accordingly. (Thanks, Phorkus, for that pointer!)

          Hit me up on Twitter (@lbhuston) and let me know what you think of these deep dive episodes. What would you like to hear about besides my favorite tools, techniques, mental models and stories? Drop me a line! 

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          23 min
        • Ep 3 - The Rhymin' and Stealin' Edition

          This week I cover the following books (Click on title to learn more or purchase):

          • Basic Economics 
          • Extreme Ownership 
          • Talking To Humans 
          • Enlightenment Now 
          • Mini Habits 
          • Classes/Lessons:

            • Insight Timer - Walking the Path of the Buddha in Times of Crisis (https://insighttimer.com/meditation-courses/course_712) 
            • Peter Attia - Click Here for Part 1 
            • Experiments:

              • Writing on Medium
              • Early morning treadmill work
              • More Phun with Phishing Kits!!! 
              • Watching on AppleTV+: Defending Jacob & Beastie Boys Movie

                Mental Model: Systems Thinking

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                28 min
              • Ep 2 -The Wear A Mask Edition

                Books:

                • Cashvertising 
                • Art of Learning 
                • A Whole New Mind 
                • Watched:

                  • Good Omens
                  • Frasier
                  • Stories:

                    • Google your own fraud
                    • Privacy and security concerns in automated contact tracing systems
                    • Course: 

                      Insights Timer - Walking the Path of the Buddha During Times of Crisis

                      Model:

                      Inversion - Jacobi - "Invert, Always Invert."

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                      25 min
                    • Ep1: Quarantine Haircut Edition

                      Initial episode of the podcast.

                      Recorded while drinking Stash Meyer Lemon tea .

                      Introduction and What is this podcast about?

                      What Am I Reading:

                      • Poor Charlie's Almanac
                      • Surely, You're Joking Mr. Feynman
                      • What I'm Watching:

                        • Gifted
                        • The Peanut Butter Falcon
                        • What I'm Experimenting With: L-Tyrosine

                          Research Projects:

                          • Machine Assisted Learning (MAL)
                          • Phishing Kits
                          • Mental Model: Pareto Principle

                            Story: ClawBack vs Airforce VoIP

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                            31 min

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                          A stream of consciousness audio blog by Brent Huston. Emerging thoughts, research updates, insights and babble from all around the mind, universe and cyberspace. If you're looking for mastery, yeah,…