What Actually Works

What Actually Works

By Nathan, Will, and DanSociety & CultureBusinessPhilosophy
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What Actually Works episodes

  • #010 - On Competition
    In which Nathan shares a ridiculous story about an uncomfortable situation, and the lads (Dan and Will) set him straight.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • #008 - How do you read?
    Dan, Will, and Nathan talk about their systems (or lack thereof) for extracting knowledge from books.

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    57 min
  • #007 - When were you wrong?
    Certainty is the natural state of our minds, but often it is false. This week on WAW, we talk about times we were wrong. Nathan shares a story about how Hardbound's storytelling format didn't go viral like he thought it would. Dan made political predictions that ended up false. Will was wrong not to launch a product he built.

    Enjoy the wrongness!

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com
    1 hr 35 min
  • #006 - When to quit?
    You doubt it's working. Your patience is thinning. Should you leave? This week on WAW, stories of how things end.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • #005 - When should you learn a new skill?
    That moment when you realize you could go down a rabbit hole of new knowledge -- but should you?

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    1 hr 21 min
  • #004 - Are tech companies bad?
    In which Nathan, Dan, and Will introspect on the nature of technology companies. Are they/we actually changing the world for the better?

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    1 hr 18 min
  • #003 - When is the last time you cried?
    An unusual and bold topic choice by Dan, but it turns out to be a really fascinating discussion.

    What question should we explore next? Tweet at us: @nbashaw @danshipper @willhoekenga

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com
    1 hr 2 min
  • #002 - How do you decide to pursue a new business idea?
    We've all been there: you have an idea for a business, and you like it a lot. How do you decide whether or not to go for it? This week on WAW, we discuss. Also - we're introducing a new segment! It's called "How Was Your Week?" and I bet you can guess what it's about.

    Also, here is the link to that youtube video Nathan was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4GgKnF7fmYnibX-_1H0rwEUCywhQFfs6

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com
    1 hr 19 min
  • #001 - What are you obsessed with?
    Everybody has something they're obsessed with. But what life circumstances actually cause obsession?

    TL;DL
    * Will is obsessed with how words can create economic value for businesses
    * Dan is obsessed with shipping
    * Nathan is obsessed with business strategy

    Tweet to us to tell us how much you loved/hated the episode: @nbashaw @willhoekenga @danshipper

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waw.substack.com
    1 hr 21 min

About What Actually Works

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Three friends search for the promised land in business and life.

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