Notepod #21: 3 Tools for Thinking - Loops, Friction, and Levels
Release Date: 07/03/2021
134: How the midwit meme explains everything (and other lessons from podcasts) | George Mack, Kevin Kelly, Cal Newport, Ryen Russillo, Alex Hormozi
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Notes on the podcasts I listened to recently Not Investment Advice: David Perell: Deep Questions with Cal Newport: The Ryen Russillo Podcast: The Game w/ Alex Hormozi:
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133: Creativity x NYC (Or: My coffee/gym/dinner in different apartments)
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I talk about my coffee/gym/dinner routines when living in 3 different apartments in New York.
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132: "Stolen Focus"
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Book notes on "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention" by Johann Hari
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131: MMA x Creativity (Mental Model Arts)
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Applying MMA concepts to creativity
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130: The Bear, David Chang (and lessons from "Eat a Peach")
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Lessons from David Chang's book "Eat a Peach" shoved through the lens of "The Bear"
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129: "The Last Action Heroes"
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Book notes for "The Last Action Heroes" by Nick de Semlyen
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128: "Interviews with the Masters" - Paul Graham chapter
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129: "Make Something Wonderful" - Steve Jobs Archive
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127: "Physical: 100" (and we're BACK)
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Takeaways: "Someday is Today" by Matthew Dicks | #126
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info_outline3 mental tools:
- Loops: Open for curiosity, Close for focus
- Friction: Add for bad habits, Remove for good habits
- Level Changes: Up/Down for learning and teaching, Left/Right for creativity