Life and Lessons by Sean Spooner
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -Sharing the life lessons I wish I knew sooner in my twenties. Join me for daily Little Lessons episodes, plus weekly long-form conversations with some of the world’s smartest thinkers, including Chris Williamson, Johann Hari, Rory Sutherland, Nir Eyal, David Robson and more. If you want more from life, this podcast is where you’ll find the tools you need.
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E87: The Late Episode
August 29, 2021 16:22 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I bring you up to speed with what I've been up to for the past week and a bit, and I explain why this podcast is late for the first time in 87 weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E86: A Framework For Better Decisions
August 20, 2021 03:30 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about my second vaccine, I reflect on the past five years, and I discuss a new framework for making better decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E85: Asking Yourself 'What If?'
August 13, 2021 03:30 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I discuss why I might need to be fairer to a younger version of myself, and I talk about a lesson that I learned in the gym about life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E84: Purpose, New Identities, and Finding Obvious Answers
August 06, 2021 19:22 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I discuss the change of identity we've all gone through during lockdown, why I struggled to define my purpose when asked this week, and why the answers to our biggest challenges are sometimes far simpler than we think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E83: Finding My Feet in a Post-Restrictions World
July 30, 2021 03:30 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I explain why I've been feeling a little bit lost since the most recent Covid restrictions ended. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E82: How Young Apprentice Distorted My Priorities
July 23, 2021 03:30 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBThis week, you're going to hear a conversation which was originally recorded for Peter Watson's podcast, Behind The Journey. We discuss all sorts, including how being on the BBC's Young Apprentice at 16 led me to make poor decisions in my early twenties, the reason I quit social media, caffeine and alcohol, and a lot more. I know Peter well, and so this conversation just flows. The microphones could have been switched off. The software not recording. And it would have been the exact same c...
E81: Everyone Is Making It Up As They Go Along
July 16, 2021 03:31 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about getting emotional over a game of football, and I discuss why everyone is making it up as they go along. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E80: Journaling, Conversations, and Getting Paid For Things You Love
July 09, 2021 03:30 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I discuss the benefits of journaling, the buzz I get from conversations with new people, and how to arrive in a situation where you're paid to do what you love. Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. ...
E79: Patter Turned One
July 02, 2021 03:30 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I reflect on some of the progress we've made since Patter rebranded, one year ago today. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E78: Mentors, Resilience, Redefining Success & more
June 25, 2021 03:30 - 2 hours - 117 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation that was originally recorded on the Two Teachers Talk Business podcast. The guys were kind enough to have me on as a guest a few weeks back and I enjoyed the conversation so much that I wanted to share it with you here. In the next two hours, you’re going to learn: How I first discovered that I had an interest in business Why I think that aimlessly sending people to university is actually bad news for us all ...
E77: A Myth About Happiness
June 18, 2021 03:30 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about habits, productivity, and I discuss why happiness is a process rather than a destination. The book I mention in this episode is 'Stillness is the Key' by Ryan Holiday. Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform yo...
E76: Broken Cars, Broken Phones and Broken Vaccination Websites
June 11, 2021 03:30 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I reflect on a week in which everything broke at the same time, and I discuss why I find so much value in using this podcast as a journal. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. Hosted on Acast....
E75: Ollie Horton on Consistent Actions, Practical Productivity, Education and more
June 04, 2021 03:30 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBOn this week’s episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Ollie Horton. Ollie is a personal trainer, the host of the Stripping it Bare podcast, and somebody I’ve known from afar for a while. As you’ll discover in this conversation, as I did at the time, if there’s one person who I could sit and rift with for hours on topics I really care about, Ollie would be close to top of the list. In the next hour, you’re going to learn: The power of consistent actio...
E74: Catchup, Bitcoin Punts and Treasure Hunts
May 28, 2021 03:30 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I give you a bunch of life updates, talk about a £10,000 treasure hunt rabbit hole I've found myself in, and share why I've finally taken a punt on Bitcoin. Pre-order Peter's book, The Niche Influence, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Niche-Influencer-Peter-Watson/dp/1527290557/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1622139682&sr=1-1 Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My ...
E73: Dom McGregor on Growing a £200m Business and 4.5 Years Sober
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation I had with Dom McGregor. Dom co-founded Social Chain, a business that grew to almost £200m in revenue before floating on the stock exchange – all within the space of five years. During that time, Dom also went sober, and has since not drank in over four and a half years. In the next hour, you're going to learn: How running out of toilet paper whilst in university led to Dom co-founding a £200m business Wha...
E72: Surrounding Yourself With The Right People
May 14, 2021 03:30 - 20 minutes - 28 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I share the story of why I'm accidentally pissing people off when I drive, and I give my thoughts on the three kinds of people you need to surround yourself with to find success. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform...
E71: Ben Pearson on the Mental Health Impacts of Frontline Policing
May 07, 2021 05:45 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this week’s episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Ben Pearson. Ben was in West Yorkshire Police for 19 years, ending up in the force's traffic unit, where you might have seen him on Channel 5’s Police Interceptors. A series of life events caused Ben to eventually leave the police, for the benefit of his own mental health, and he now spends his time helping to create conversations about mental health – and the impacts of policing. He’s also the aut...
E70: Why 'Hustle Culture' is Fundamentally Flawed
April 30, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I give you an update on the past few extremely eventful weeks, and I share why I have been giving myself a break recently. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
E69: Elke Wiss on Asking Better Questions and Getting Better Answers
April 23, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBOn this week’s episode, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Elke Wiss. Elke is a practical philosopher and a best-selling author. Her book, How To Know Everything, offers a framework for asking better questions and makes the case for why we should all improve our question-asking skills. In the next hour, you’re going to learn: The six fundamental errors we all make when it comes to effective question asking, and how to avoid them Why creating detachment between your opinions...
E68: An Unexpected Consequence of This Podcast
April 16, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBOn this (shorter than usual!) episode of Life and Lessons, I discuss why I feel fortunate to have this podcast. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E67: Chris Williamson on Identity Change, Sobriety, Cancel Culture and more
April 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBOn this episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Chris Williamson. Chris is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, which he has used to have conversations with some of the most interesting people on the planet, including more than 100 New York Times Bestselling Authors – and in the process has racked up over 10 million downloads. Away from the microphone, Chris is a director of Voodoo Events, who have welcomed more than 1 million partygoers through the d...
E66: Dealing With Events Out Of Our Control
April 02, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I tell the story of something out of our control that went wrong this week, and the lesson that it taught me. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
E65: Cameron Rawson on The Secret Life of a DJ, Mental Health, Alcohol and more
March 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation between me and Cameron Rawson. Cameron is a DJ who has played venues across the length and breadth of the country. But a year ago, his life was put on hold. With clubs closed and events cancelled, everything Cameron came to accept as normal was thrown into question. Cameron has some really interesting insights into the realities of the nightlife industry, and also an inspiring story of how he has used the pas...
E64: My Productivity Blueprint and Restructuring Things
March 19, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I share with you my productivity blueprint, and talk you through some changes that will be happening to this content. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
E63: Thinking Bigger and Asking Better Questions
March 12, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk you through the series of events that made me realise that I haven't been thinking big enough, and I discuss why I think the ability to ask better questions is a massively undervalued skill. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons o...
E62: Peter Watson on Financial Stability, Calling Out Bullshit, Business Growth and More
March 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBThis week, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Peter Watson. Peter is the co-founder of Distract, one of the fastest-growing and best-known marketing agencies in the Midlands. But he’s also so much more than that. He’s a prolific founder and investor, currently sitting on six businesses, and invested in a bunch more. He’s the biggest advocate and holder of Bitcoin I know. And he has some really interesting views into the economics of the world we live in right now. In the ne...
E61: Witnessing a Car Crash and Going Back to Basics on My Habits
February 26, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I share what I learned from witnesses a police car crash, why I'm going back to basics with my habits, and what these podcasts are teaching me. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. Hosted on ...
E60: Ryan Murton on Gambling £100,000s, Quitting Cold Turkey, and The Future of Dating
February 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation I had with Ryan Murton. Ryan is the Director of Organic Acquisition at Bumble. Before that, he spent almost 10 years working for some of the biggest and best-known bookmakers, including Paddypower, Betfair, and SkyBet. Ryan has a really interesting story and some insights that you won't quite believe. On this episode, you're going to learn about: Exactly how gambling companies win new customers and what to l...
E59: Elon Musk, Podcast Growth, and Missing The Past
February 12, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about what the growth of this podcast has taught me, why trying to be Elon Musk will never bring you success, and what I miss about the past. Follow Sean Spooner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. Host...
E58: Tom Harwood on the Secrets of British Politics, Twitter Division, Breaking News and more
February 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation between me and Tom Harwood. Tom is Senior Reporter at Guido Fawkes. If you follow political news, or you've ever seen tweets of a breaking news story unfolding in Westminster, it's likely that you've seen Tom's face. In the next hour, you're going to learn: What really happens behind the scenes in British politics Why the pub is often the best place to be when working in political journalism How it feels ...
E57: Gamestop, Perspective and Facing Failure
January 29, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I give you an update on my dad, share the story of failing 75 Hard, discuss how I found perspective through an unexpected conversation, and reflect on advice I gave to a 17-year-old. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E56: Andrew Tindall from Studying Medicine to Marketing Alcohol Brands
January 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation between me and Andrew Tindall. You may remember Andrew as the guy who managed to last on the BBC's Young Apprentice for three-times longer than I did, but off-screen, Andrew has a really interesting story. Having studied for a medical degree at a prestigious university, Andrew changed directions not once, but twice; first, by changing his degree halfway through, and then by starting a career in the alcohol indu...
E55: Mental Toughness and Minimalism
January 15, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I share with you an update on my 75 Hard progress, discuss what it is teaching my about mental toughness, and encourage you to watch a documentary about Minimalism. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E54: Billy Harris on Bio-Hacking, Productivity Enhancements, Happiness and more
January 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation between me and Billy Harris. Billy is the founder of the Peak Performance Program. It’s his job to help 6, 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs optimise their sleep, nutrition, body, mind, time and focus – and in doing so, optimise the impact that they can have in their personal and their professional lives. Billy is an expert in all things bio-hacking, health and productivity, and in this conversation, he drops...
E53: 2021 Goal Setting, Accidentally Making The News, and Attempting 75 Hard
January 01, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBOn this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I share with you a lesson I learned in the moments before hitting 'record', discuss my 2021 goal-setting process, and explain why I'm attempting the 75 Hard challenge. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Join My Newsletter: seanspooner.co.uk/email Patter: https://patter.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E52: 6 Lessons From A Year Of Life
December 04, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBThis is it; the final episode of Life and Lessons for the year. In this episode, I reflect on six lessons that the past year has taught me. Remember, I'll be back with the first episode of Series 2 on January 1st. Set a reminder! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E51: Start Your New Year's Resolutions on December 1st
November 27, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBOn this, the final 'normal' episode of Life and Lessons for 2020, I talk about why you should start your New Years Resolutions on December 1st, and I answer what might be the best question I've been asked all year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E50: Office Refurbishments
November 20, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBWe have a catchup on this week's episode of Life and Lessons; I tell you about our office refurbishment project and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E49: Finding Happiness And Podcast Guests
November 13, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBI tell you about the guests I'm trying to get on series two of this podcast, and I explore the patterns I see between the happiest people I know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E48: Avoiding Comfort
November 06, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBThis episode gets unexpectedly deep. I talk about avoiding comfort, pushing myself forward, and why we have nothing to lose next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E47: Why I'm Looking Forward To Next Year
October 30, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week has been a quiet one. Between the lockdown here in Wales, and the amount of work we've had on in the business, nothing exciting has happened. But I take the time to reflect on why I am so excited about next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E46: Questions About Business, Partnerships and Vlogging
October 23, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBAfter a late night drive home from Wales, I answer questions about business partnerships, how to start a business, and whether or not I would consider vlogging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E45: Passing My Driving Test And Buying A Car
October 16, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBI talk about my experience of passing the 2020 UK driving test, and talk about buying my very first car from Cazoo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E44: The Eve Of My Driving Test
October 09, 2020 03:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBBy time you listen to this, I will be on my driving test. Here's how I'm feeling about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E43: Processing Your Thoughts
October 02, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBI talk about the importance of being able to process your thoughts, and I discuss the benefits of being able to talk to a camera on this week's episode of Life and Lessons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E42: 1,000 Days Sober
September 25, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBI answer questions about my 1,000 days without alcohol. Why did I stop drinking? What did it teach me? Will I ever drink again? I answer these and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1,000 Days Sober
September 25, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBI answer questions about my 1,000 days without alcohol. Why did I stop drinking? What did it teach me? Will I ever drink again? I answer these and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
E41: Confidence
September 18, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBI talk about the importance of having the confidence to do unusual things, how to build confidence, and how it relates to the single biggest regret of those on their deathbed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E40: Visiting Auschwitz
September 11, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBI reflect on my visit to Auschwitz last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E39: What Happens After Episode 52?
September 04, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBI give you an update on what's next for this podcast once we pass episode number 52. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.