Unconventional Thinkers

In this episode, we talk to Melissa Isaacson. Melissa was the Chicago Tribune’s principal beat writer for the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls.  She also covered Wimbledon, the US Open, the Australian Open, and the Olympic Games for ESPN. Among the topics we cover include: 

• “The Last Dance” 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan, a documentary Melissa appeared extensively in
• The relationship that Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen had with Dennis Rodman
• How Phil Jackson managed to handle all the egos
• Her book "State" and the lessons she learned in writing the book

In this episode, we talk to Jeff Pearlman. Jeff is a 9-time New York Times best-selling author.  Among the topics we cover include:

• His new book "The Three-Ring Circus"
• The Kobe/Shaq rift
• The craziest team he has ever covered
• His writing process
• The subject of his next book

In this episode, we talk to Tim Ward. Tim is the author of the Master's Communicator's Handbook. Among the topics we cover include:

• How to communicate powerfully
• The art of listening
• Tips and tricks on how to communicate more effectively

In this episode, we talk to Ali Abdaal. Ali is a doctor. He is also a YouTuber with over a million subscribers. Among the topics we cover include:

• How to increase productivity
• How he grew his YouTube channel to over a million subscribers
• Apps that have influenced him along the way

The books that have influenced him along the way include

• The 4-Hour Week
• Anything You Want
• Show Your Work
• How to Take Smart Notes

In this episode, we talk to Gleb Tsipursky. Tsipursky is a disaster avoidance expert. Among the topics we cover include:

• His book, Never Go With Your Gut
• What led him down the path to becoming a disaster avoidance expert
• What normalcy bias has to do with the COVID crisis

In this episode, we speak with world-recognized mediator Ken Cloke. Ken is a pioneer and leader in the field of mediation and conflict resolution and has written several books including "Resolving Conflicts at Work" and "Mediating Dangerously"

Among the topics we cover include:

• What conflict mediation is
• Why the word YOU is a dangerous word to use when attempting to resolve conflicts
• How to learn effective habits of conflict resolution

We hope you enjoy this interview with Kenneth Cloke.

In this episode, we talk to David Burns,  author of the best-selling books Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and The Feeling Good Handbook. David has changed so many people's lives, including mine. Among the topics we cover include:

• His upcoming book, Feeling Great
• How to overcome procrastination
• Why acceptance is paradoxically the greatest change you can make

We hope you enjoy this interview with David Burns

In this episode, we talk to the co-founder and chief scientist of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel. Among the topics we cover include:

• What motivated him to found Renaissance Periodization
• The problems with a lot of advice from the so-called experts in the fitness industry
• What actually does work in training and nutrition

We hope you enjoy this interview with Mike Israetel

We talk with David Hanscom, author of Back In Control and a new book Do You Really Need Spine surgery. The topics we cover include:

• How to reduce anxiety
• Why anxiety is a physiological program and not a physical one
• Why mental pain is worse than physical pain

I really hope you enjoy this interview with David Hanscom

We talk with Taylor Jacobson,  founder, and CEO of Focusmate.   Among the topics, we talk about include:

• What  events led Taylor to found Focusmate
• Why Focusmate works
• The importance of reflection in his life
• The two questions he asks himself daily

We hope you enjoy this interview with Taylor Jacobson