Smart Nonsense
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Ryan Biery: Art and Industrial Design, Sneaking onto a College Hockey Team, and Freelancing (#74)
December 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBEpisode #74 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Ryan Biery, an expert designer and a hockey teammate from college. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Industrial Design: The skills you need to get the job done Why choosing the right college is critical to your success Social Media for Industrial Designers. A friend or a foe? Links Connect with Ryan: Website | Instagram | YouTube Industrial Design Sketch Timelapse - Garden Hose Nozzle | Ryan Biery Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success...
Noah Cowan: Jeopardy! and The Art of Dabbling (#73)
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBEpisode #73 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Noah Cowan, one of his smartest friends from Brown. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why you must start dabbling in various things How to ace your college courses -- and enjoy it! What leads to broken social trust and how can we fix it? Links Connect with Noah: Twitter College Championship Sizzle | Jeopardy! Contestants for $500: Who is Noah Cowan? | The Brown Daily Herald Brown Political Review | BPRadio [First-year Brown student capt...
Tom "Tomas" Skipper: Travel, Friendship, and Nicknames (#72)
November 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBEpisode #72 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking to Tomas, a friend from Brown about their travels together. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How travel and sports transform friendships Should we change the office hour system? Why you must start saying YES to travel Links Friend Chats: How to Hustle Your Way to Wall Street | Smart Nonsense Pod #19 Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In The World?—on Tim Ferriss Show | Smart Nonsense ...
What Will You Learn: Talking With The Most Prolific Book Reviewers on the Internet (#71)
November 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBEpisode #71 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Adam Jones and Adam Ashton, the creators of the What You Will Learn podcast. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How can books affect your life? The value of having good friends Why you must experiment and follow your curiosity Links What You Will Learn Top 50 Best Books of All Time 200th BOOK! 3 More Lessons Book Club: The Innovation Stack | Smart Nonsense #47 Book Club: Money | Smart Nonsense #48 The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek How to...
Sudarshan Sridharan: The Gen Z Mafia, Networking, and luck (#70)
October 31, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBEpisode #70 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Sudarshan Sridharan, the founder of the Gen Z Mafia. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: The contribution of luck to success How should you run your life? The value of networking and community building Links Connect with Sudarshan Sridharan: Twitter | Fion | Gen Z Mafia | HandsFree | PartyTalk | SaveMAPS Sudarshan’s Articles: The Prime Pick ~ Investing Advice for the Everyday Investor Economic Pandemonium is Coming 'There's something in t...
Andrew Yu: Tech Networking, Product Management, and Company Culture (#69)
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBEpisode #69 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Andrew Yu, a product manager at LinkedIn. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Online networking: The impact it brings in today’s generation How do you establish your authority? The untruth behind “Follow Your Passion” Links Connect with Andrew Yu: Website | Email | Twitter Servant Networking: Serve, Don't Network | The Action | Andrew’s Writings Avthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea | Smart Nonsense Pod #37 Pod Club: Nick Ko...
Episode #69: Andrew Yu
October 26, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBEpisode #69 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Andrew Yu, a product manager at LinkedIn. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Online networking: The impact it brings in today’s generation How do you establish your authority? The untruth behind “Follow Your Passion” Links Connect with Andrew Yu: Website | Email | Twitter Servant Networking: Serve, Don't Network | The Action | Andrew’s Writings Avthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea | Smart Nonsense Pod #37 Pod Club: Nick Ko...
Steph Smith: Working From Home, Creating Quality Content, and Learning to Code (#68)
October 26, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBEpisode #68 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Steph Smith, author of Standing Out in 2020: Doing Content Right. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Should you quit your job and learn how to code? The beauty of remote work and a nomadic lifestyle Creating content: What you must know Links Connect with Steph Smith: Website | Twitter | Trends Steph Articles: The Guide to Remote Work That Isn't Trying to Sell You Anything How to Be Great? Just Be Good, Repeatably Antifragility at Work: Ch...
Book Club: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller (#67)
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBEpisode #67 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing The One Thing, a book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: The One Thing by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why getting your haircut at night is a bad idea Work-Life balance: Does it really exist? The ONE thing that you need to ask yourself everyday Links Brandon Zhang: The Student Mindset, Growth Hacking, and Building Community | Smart Nonsense Pod #61 Book Club: D...
Book Club: The ONE Thing by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan (#67)
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBEpisode #67 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing The One Thing, a book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: The One Thing by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why getting your haircut at night is a bad idea Work-Life balance: Does it really exist? The ONE thing that you need to ask yourself everyday Links Brandon Zhang: The Student Mindset, Growth Hacking, and Building Community | Smart Nonsense Pod #61 Book Club: D...
Episode 66: Inner Game of Tennis
October 25, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBEpisode #66 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing The Inner Game of Tennis, a book by Timothy Gallwey. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Boost your performance with this coaching technique How do you meditate? The best way to gain confidence and real happiness Links The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey The Inner Game of Golf by Timothy Gallwey Pod Club: Nick Kokonas—First Principles, Price Disc...
Here's What I Learned From Working Out 100 Days in a Row (#65)
October 24, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBEpisode #65 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing 100 days of working out and the rule of 100. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Are you getting the most out of your workout? How can you successfully make a habit last? The yoyo diet you must avoid Links Friend Chats: How to Build Habits You Crave | Smart Nonsense Pod #26 Avthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea | Smart Nonsense Pod #37 Tech Entrepreneurs Review the Social Dilemma | Smart Nonsense Pod #60 Brando...
Robbie Crabtree: The art of Performative Speaking (#64)
October 14, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBEpisode #64 with Dylan—Today he's talking to Robbie Crabtree, creator of Performative Speaking and coach of the national mock trial team at SMU Law School. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why persuasive speaking is a skill you must develop How can you be a more persuasive communicator? The most common fillers you need to stop saying Links Connect with Robbie Crabtree: Website | Three Things Thursday | Performative Speaking | Twitter Don’t you get nervous speaking in trial? | Robbie ...
Book Club: Deep Work by Cal Newport (#63)
October 06, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBEpisode #63 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, a book by Cal Newport. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: Deep Work by Cal Newport Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How do you achieve deep work? The ideal measure for productivity Ways to eliminate distractions at work Links Why Profit is Permission | Smart Nonsense Pod #5 The Social Dilemma | Smart Nonsense Pod #60 The Lesson to Unlearn | Paul Graham The 80 20 Rule Ex...
Friend Chats: Nonsense with Dan Shemano (#62)
October 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBEpisode #62 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking with Dan Shemano, a friend from Brown. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: LA's biggest problems -- More than COVID? Emotions and habits: How do they affect your life? Do you know what your values are? Links Book Club: What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro | Smart Nonsense Pod #56 Nick Kokonas | Smart Nonsense Pod #58 Brandon Zhang | Smart Nonsense Pod #61 First Principles Analysis | What Does Sous Vide Have to do With First P...
Brandon Zhang: The Student Mindset, Growth Hacking, and Building Community (#61)
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBEpisode #61 with Dylan Jardon—Today he's talking to Brandon Zhang, host of the Student Mindset Podcast. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Should you start thinking about taking an online writing course? How to optimize your Twitter experience The importance of finding your niche and making it grow Here's the full Show Notes Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Links Connect with Brandon Zhang: Website | Twitter | Podcast Polina Marinova on Prioritizing Your Audience | The Student Mindset by ...
Brandon Zhang: The Student Mindset, Creativity, and Building Community (#61)
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBEpisode #61 with Dylan Jardon—Today he's talking to Brandon Zhang, host of the Student Mindset Podcast. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Should you start thinking about taking an online writing course? How to optimize your Twitter experience The importance of finding your niche and making it grow Here's the full Show Notes Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Links Connect with Brandon Zhang: Website | Twitter | Podcast Polina Marinova on Prioritizing Your Audience | The Student Mindset by ...
Tech Entrepreneurs Review the Social Dilemma (#60)
September 30, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBEpisode #60 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing Netflix: Social Dilemma. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why should you delete your social media? Artificial intelligence: The threshold that we should be concerned about Ways to effectively manage your social media consumption Links The Social Dilemma | IMDb Book Club: The Coddling of the American Mind | Smart Nonsense #41 Aza Raskin (Center for Humane Technology): The digital attention crisis | Bits & Pretzels The Millio...
Book Club - How I Built This (#59)
September 29, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBEpisode 59 with Henry and Dylan Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: How I Built This by Guy Raz Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How I Built This: An entrepreneur’s guide to success How companies transition from being good to great Why luck is an opportunity you must seize Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Here's the full Show Notes. Watch Henry's last YouTube video.
Pod Club: Nick Kokonas—First Principles, Price Discrimination, and Surviving Covid (#58)
September 28, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBEpisode #58 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking about Nick Kokonas, an American restaurant executive and author. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Nick Kokonas: How he succeeded by challenging the norms How to make your business thrive amidst COVID The power of “I don’t know” and “So we have to” Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Links Nick Kokonas — How to Apply World-Class Creativity to Business, Art, and Life | The Tim Ferriss Show Nick Kokonas on Resurrecting Restaurants, Skin i...
Things You Should Know Before Traveling in Colombia (#57)
September 27, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBEpisode #57 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing their tips for traveling in Colombia Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Things you must know before planning a trip to Colombia How can you outsmart a swindler? Lifehack: How to handle stressful situations like a pro Links Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In The World?—on Tim Ferriss Show | Smart Nonsense Pod #25 Friend Chats: Consultant or Scuba Diver? Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #2...
Book Club: What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro (#56)
September 26, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBEpisode 56 with Henry and Dylan - Today they're discussing What Every BODY is Saying, a book by Joe Navarro. Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: What does YOUR body language say? Survival instincts: Freeze, flight, fight How do you tell if someone is comfortable or not? Links Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell Leaving the Spotlight - Justin Bieber: Seasons | YouTube [Heads up: Som...
Pod Club: Sara Dietschy & David Perell (#55)
September 25, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBEpisode 55 with Henry and Dylan. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Sara Dietschy: Living the creative life Native content: Is it the most effective advertising? Why you need to avoid boring people Links Step-by-Step Guide to Hiring Virtual Assistants | Smart Nonsense Pod #32 Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success | Smart Nonsense Pod #43 Avthar Sewrathan: Your Internal Scorecard | Smart Nonsense Pod #44 Influencer Marketing and Direct to Consumer Brands with David Perell & Nik S...
Emma Butler: The Future of Adaptive Fashion and Finding Serendipity (#54)
September 25, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBEpisode #54 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're chatting with Emma Butler on Intimately, her adaptive clothing start-up. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Emma Butler: How is she breaking the stigma on adaptive fashion? The value of exploring, taking risks, and improving your skills How to achieve your dreams during COVID Links Connect with Emma Butler Intimately | Instagram STATION F Zero to One by Blake Masters and Peter Thiel The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey Steve Jobs' 2005...
Book Club: Rework (#53)
September 24, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBEpisode 53 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing Rework, a novel by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Rework: Assessing the right feedback WHY? The question you must always ask Tree analogies: Focusing on what really matters Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Here's the full Show Notes. Links Smart Nonsense Rework by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey Anything You Want by Derek Sivers Surely You...
Book Club - How I Built This (BONUS)
September 21, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBEpisode 59 with Henry and Dylan Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: How I Built This by Guy Raz Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How I Built This: An entrepreneur’s guide to success How companies transition from being good to great Why luck is an opportunity you must seize Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Here's the full Show Notes. Watch Henry's last YouTube video.
Mat Sherman: Inside the Minds of Forward Thinking Founders (#52)
September 19, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBEpisode 52 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking to Mat Sherman, host of the Forward Thinking Founders podcast. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Mat Sherman: A journey to startup success The great lie of Silicon Valley Lessons from interviewing 300+ startup founders Links Smart Nonsense Connect with Mat Sherman: Forward Thinking City | Email | Twitter Forward Thinking Founders | Spotify Isaac Morehouse (CEO & Cofounder of Crash) on the Future of Job Hunting (and everything re...
Lessons from 7 Years Working in Restaurants (#51)
September 16, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBEpisode 51 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing what it's like to work in the service industry. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: 6 restaurant lessons you need to know How to get the best possible service What restaurants are like behind the scenes Links Book Club: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #22 Book Club: Never Split the Difference Pt. 2 | Smart Nonsense Pod #23 Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success | Smart Nonsense Pod #43 Jas...
POD CLUB: Nick Kokonas—First Principles, Price Discrimination, and Surviving Covid (#58)
September 16, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBEpisode #58 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking about Nick Kokonas, an American restaurant executive and author. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Nick Kokonas: How he succeeded by challenging the norms How to make your business thrive amidst COVID The power of “I don’t know” and “So we have to” Links Nick Kokonas — How to Apply World-Class Creativity to Business, Art, and Life | The Tim Ferriss Show Nick Kokonas on Resurrecting Restaurants, Skin in the Game, and Investing | Th...
50th Episode Extravaganza
September 15, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBEpisode 50 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing what they learned through the first 50 episodes of the podcast Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: The summary: Lessons on life and success from Episode 1 to 49 The fundamental truths on how to succeed Life is too serious, be casual Links Dear 2045 | Smart Nonsense Pod #1 Friend Chats: Should you vault out of finance? | Smart Nonsense Pod #31 Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success | Smart Nonsense Pod #43 The Parable of the ...
50th Episode Extravaganza
September 15, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBEpisode 50 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing what they learned through the first 50 episodes of the podcast Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: The summary: Lessons on life and success from Episode 1 to 49 The fundamental truths on how to succeed Life is too serious, be casual Links Dear 2045 | Smart Nonsense Pod #1 Friend Chats: Should you vault out of finance? | Smart Nonsense Pod #31 Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success | Smart Nonsense Pod #43 The Parable of the ...
Book Club: Man's Search for Meaning (#49)
September 14, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBEpisode 49 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're breaking down Man's Search for Meaning, a book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experience in a Nazi concentration camp Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Man’s Search for Meaning: A perspective few people tell The power of your spiritual freedom Life through love, humor, and meaning Links Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In...
Book Club: Money
September 12, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBBONUS EPISODE with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing Money: The True Story of a Made Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How money originated from the IOU How goldsmiths led to the beginnings of banks The effect of attitudes on monetary stability Links Pod Club: Interview with Ian Lapham - Blockchain for Dummies | Smart Nonsense Pod #43 Planet Money | NPR What m...
Book Club: Money (#48)
September 12, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBEpisode 48 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're discussing Money: The True Story of a Made Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein Watch on YouTube & Subscribe Read the full Show Notes. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How money originated from the IOU How goldsmiths led to the beginnings of banks The effect of attitudes on monetary stability Links Pod Club: Interview with Ian Lapham - Blockchain for Dummies...
Book Club: The Innovation Stack (#47)
September 11, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBEpisode 47 with Henry and Dylan. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Imitation is for winners How Square defeated Amazon Marketing and advertising Links The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In The World?—on Tim Ferriss Show | Smart Nonsense Pod #25 Book Club: Anything You Want | Smart Nonsense Pod #39 Book Club: The Coddling of the American...
Book Club: The Innovation Stack
September 11, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBEpisode 47 with Henry and Dylan. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Imitation is for winners How Square defeated Amazon Marketing and advertising Links The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In The World?—on Tim Ferriss Show | Smart Nonsense Pod #25 Book Club: Anything You Want | Smart Nonsense Pod #39 Book Club: The Coddling of the American...
We’re going to destroy Facebook and fix the human race (#46)
September 10, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB*LIVE* episode 46 with Henry and Dylan. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Dunbar: Answering Peter Thiel’s seven questions Friction vs money Investor pressures Links Henry Belcaster: We're going to destroy facebook and fix the human race. | YouTube Henry Belcaster: VitaLives | YouTube Friend Chats: Consultant or Scuba Diver? Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #29 Jennie Dyer: How to Find Purpose With Healthy Habits | Smart Nonsense Pod #40 Zero to One by Peter Thiel Rework by David Heinem...
We’re going to destroy Facebook and fix the human race
September 10, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB*LIVE* episode 46 with Henry and Dylan. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Dunbar: Answering Peter Thiel’s seven questions Friction vs money Investor pressures Links Henry Belcaster: We're going to destroy facebook and fix the human race. | YouTube Henry Belcaster: VitaLives | YouTube Friend Chats: Consultant or Scuba Diver? Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #29 Jennie Dyer: How to Find Purpose With Healthy Habits | Smart Nonsense Pod #40 Zero to One by Peter Thiel Rework by David Heinem...
Book Club: Zero to One (#45)
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB*LIVE* episode 45 with Henry and Dylan. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: Zero to One by Peter Thiel Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why Competition is for losers What important truth do few people agree with you on? Humans vs robots Links How to make $40,000/year from a SIDE HUSTLE | Smart Nonsense Pod #21 Avthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea | Smart Nonsense Pod #37 How to Get Rich: Every Episode | Naval Derek Sivers INTERVIEW: Seth Godin Talking Tech with Elon Mus...
Book Club: Zero to One
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB*LIVE* episode 45 with Henry and Dylan. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: Zero to One by Peter Thiel Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Why Competition is for losers What important truth do few people agree with you on? Humans vs robots Links How to make $40,000/year from a SIDE HUSTLE | Smart Nonsense Pod #21 Avthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea | Smart Nonsense Pod #37 How to Get Rich: Every Episode | Naval Derek Sivers INTERVIEW: Seth Godin Talking Tech with Elon Mus...
Avthar Sewrathan: Your Internal Scorecard (#44)
September 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBEpisode 44 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking with Avthar Sewrathan, a Princeton CS grad who founded Afari, and is now currently working as a developer advocate. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: How a Kid from South Africa Ended up at Princeton Everything is negotiable Rethinking the Schooling System Links Connect with Avthar Sewrathan: Avthar.com | Weekly Wisdom Email | Twitter | Instagram Avthar’s Articles: Starter Kit: Your Reflected Best Self (RBS) Princeton Talk: Self...
Ian Lapham: The hidden backdoor to success (#43)
September 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBEpisode 43 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking with Ian Lapham, a classmate from Brown, on discovering the hidden backdoor to success. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: The importance of "suitcase skills" Why you need a Twitter MBA INTENTIONS - The reason why you don't know your purpose Links Connect with Ian Lapham: Twitter | Medium | Uniswap Brian Flynn Ian Lapham: Blockchain for Dummies | Smart Nonsense Pod #42 Would You Pay $200K for Harvard Online? | Smart Nonsense Pod...
Ian Lapham: Blockchain for Dummies (#42)
August 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBEpisode 42 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking with Ian Lapham, a classmate from Brown, on all things crypto. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: A peek to the WORLD of cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies: The good and the bad How algorithms can be used as a WEAPON against you Links Connect with Ian Lapham: Twitter | Medium | LinkedIn | Instagram Uniswap The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story by Michael Lewis How to Get Rich: Every Episode | Naval The Quiet Master of Cryptoc...
Book Club: The Coddling of the American Mind (#41)
August 27, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB*LIVE* episode 41 with Henry and Dylan. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: The Coddling Of The American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: HOW YOU are being coddled The THREE great untruths Prepare your child for the road, not the road for the child Links The Coddling Of The American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Friend Chats: Active vs Passive Investing—what’s better? | Smart Nonsense Pod #20 Book Club: Excellent Sheep Pt. 1 | Smart No...
Jennie Dyer: How to Find Purpose With Healthy Habits (#40)
August 26, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBEpisode 40 with Dylan—Today he's talking with Jennie Dyer, a hometown friend who is currently getting her doctorate in occupational therapy from Duquesne University. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: JENNIE DYER: Going in-depth with an occupational therapist The main reason most people FAIL in building healthy habits Discover how to SUCCEED when motivations wane Links Connect with Jennie: Website | Instagram Friend Chats: How to Build Habits You Crave | Smart Nonsense Pod #26 Tiny ...
Book Club: Anything You Want (#39)
August 23, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBEpisode 39 with Henry and Dylan. Read today's BOOK CLUB BOOK: Anything You Want by Derek Sivers Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Anything You Want: A counterintuitive book for designing your dream business How to QUANTIFY the value of an idea The importance of REJECTING formalities Links Step-by-Step Guide to Hiring Virtual Assistants | Smart Nonsense Pod #32 Anything You Want by Derek Sivers The Third Door by Alex Banayan Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh Derek Sivers on Develo...
What drives us CRAZY about society—3 Pet Peeves (#38)
August 22, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBEpisode 38 with Henry and Dylan. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: 3 pet peeves that drive us CRAZY Screw gifts—buy these instead A MINDSET that’s essential for growth Links Book Club: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #22 Book Club: Never Split the Difference Pt. 2 | Smart Nonsense Pod #23 Friend Chats: Should you vault out of finance? | Smart Nonsense Pod #31 Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman The Magic...
Friend Chats: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea (#37)
August 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBEpisode 37 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking with Avthar Sewrathan, a Princeton CS grad who founded Afari, and is now currently working as a developer advocate. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Avthar Sewrathan: Inside the MIND of a developer advocate Learn how PROBLEMS build companies Dylan’s INSANE automation system you need to uncover Links Book Club: I Will Teach You to Be Rich Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #15 Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most...
Avthar Sewrathan: How to Stumble Upon a Business Idea (#37)
August 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBEpisode 37 with Henry and Dylan—Today they're talking with Avthar Sewrathan, a Princeton CS grad who founded Afari, and is now currently working as a developer advocate. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: Avthar Sewrathan: Inside the MIND of a developer advocate Learn how PROBLEMS build companies Dylan’s INSANE automation system you need to uncover Links Book Club: I Will Teach You to Be Rich Pt. 1 | Smart Nonsense Pod #15 Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most...
The reality of traveling in China (#36)
August 17, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBEpisode 36 with Henry and Dylan. Dishin' out Smart Nonsense about: CHINA: A journey to the other side of the world Two sides of China you MUST explore Avoid crowds with this Great Wall hack Links Pod Club: Interview with Kevin Kelly—Co-Founder of Wired & Most Interesting Man In The World?—on Tim Ferriss Show | Smart Nonsense Pod #25 Summer Palace Tiananmen Square Juliulin Roast Duck Shop Trump Tower Hotel | Dylan Jardon | Instagram My Friends In China | China Travel Vlog (2019) | ...