Habit Chess Podcast
The Habit Chess Podcast explores the art of personal change and improvement, drawing parallels between chess and the game of life. Host Misbah Haque, who has coached Fortune 100 executives and high performers for over a decade, shares weekly stories, mental models, and principles for mastering anything. The show blends modern technology with ancient wisdom to offer practical advice on building better habits and achieving lasting growth. A companion newsletter is available for those who want deeper insights.
Episodes
The Kindle Colorsoft is...it? | EP101
Send us Fan MailKindle Colorsoft: https://geni.us/oActV8hKindle Fabric Case: https://geni.us/A38wrxxKindle Paperwhite: https://geni.us/fNyTHWWDownload my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mizhq0aTry Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Downloa
My Favorite Notebook of All Time | EP100
Send us Fan MailGet it here: https://geni.us/ebABHw1Download my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mizhq0aTry Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn
I Tried ‘Landlining’ for 3 Months | EP99
Send us Fan MailPhone stand I mentioned: https://geni.us/fQn5Download my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mizhq0aTry Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions
I Tried Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up | EP98
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One Habit To Instantly Decrease Your Scrolling | EP97
Send us Fan MailDownload my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterPod Mahal Website: https://podmahal.comPod Mahal book on Amazon: https://g
How I Force Myself to Remember What I Read | EP96
Send us Fan MailDownload 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Pod Mahal Website: https://podmahal.comPod Mahal book on Amazon: https://geni.us/O0hlR2WYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPDfB6AgbqvLCx_dChD6DeQ/
3 Journaling Techniques for a Happier Life | EP95
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THIS Made Me Use Pocket Notebooks Again | EP94
Send us Fan MailField Notes Notebook: https://geni.us/A4mFk1HDownload my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterPod Mahal Website: https://po
An Honest Look at Quitting Social Media for 9+ Months | EP93
Send us Fan MailDownload my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterPod Mahal Website: https://podmahal.comPod Mahal book on Amazon: https://g
9 Books Worth Gifting to People You Care About | EP92
Send us Fan MailBooks Mentioned:Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier by Kevin KellyThe First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results by Chris FenningThe Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinPeak: Secrets From The New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson and Robert PoolNever Enough: From Barista to Billionaire by Andrew WilkinsonRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a
How to Visualize Like Michael Phelps for Anything That Matters | EP91
Send us Fan MailDownload my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterPod Mahal Website: https://podmahal.comPod Mahal book on Amazon: https://g
9 Books for Work Nobody Talks About (But Should) | EP90
Send us Fan Mail📚 Books mentioned00:00 - The First Minute: https://geni.us/TOjzwZp01:39 - Never Split the Difference: https://geni.us/fEmBF3B03:05 - The Laws of Human Nature: https://geni.us/arSz04:24 - The 33 Strategies of War: https://geni.us/mxhKlFq05:23 - Peak: https://geni.us/xOJrr06:36 - Let My People Go Surfing: https://geni.us/NJE3fMp08:21 - Influence: https://geni.us/KmKIHpd and Pre-suasi
3 Ways to Bring More Analog Back into Your Life | EP89
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My Favorite Voice Notes App (1 Year Later) | EP88
Send us Fan MailApp mentioned: https://letterly.app/Download my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterPod Mahal Website: https://podmahal.co
I Tried Brainfm for 2 Years | EP87
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share what I found from using Brainfm for learning, creativity, focus, sleep, working out, and more.Try Brainfm: https://www.brain.fm/Download my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Any
How to Make Reading Fun Again | EP86
Send us Fan MailA few notes on reading in modern times.Download my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterPod Mahal Website: https://podmahal
9 More Life-Changing Books I Revisit Every Year | EP85
Send us Fan MailYou'll enjoy at least one.Books I Mentioned:00:00 - Book 1: The Great Depression: A Diary - https://geni.us/Aokqo01:31 - Book 2: The Art of Spending Money - https://geni.us/NFEK02:23 - Book 3: Peak - https://geni.us/Lvc9G03:35 - Book 4: Mastery - https://geni.us/LPWw2E605:13 - Book 5: Wool - https://geni.us/vEdG5D07:09 - Book 6: The Mamba Mentality - https://geni.us/xttuEmZ9:3
Time Investing 101 | EP84
Send us Fan MailA system for seeing the truth about your effort and why it quietly changes everything.Download my free Time Investing Journal: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-any
We Fear the Wrong Failures | EP83
Send us Fan MailA $10 billion lesson.Habit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templatePod Mahal Website: https://podmahal.comPod Mahal book on
Inside the Mind of a Barista Turned Billionaire (Never Enough by Andrew Wilkinson) | EP82
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share the lessons I learned from reading Never Enough: Barista to Billionaire by Andrew Wilkinson. Get the book here: https://geni.us/U7NTfr00:00 — Why This Book Hit Me02:20 — From Barista to Billionaire: What Makes Andrew Different05:01 — The Hidden Cost of Wealth08:34 — Lessons on People, Power, and Tacit Knowledge12:27 — The Traps of Ambition (Envy, Status, Mi
How To Reduce Eye Strain From Scrolling At Night In 3 Clicks On Your iPhone | EP81
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk about how I save my eyes at night from scrolling without new glasses from this shortcut I learned from Rick Rubin and Dr. Andrew Huberman's conversation.Habit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anyth
Scrolling Your Book Highlights With Readwise (120 Day Review) | EP80
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share what I think of Readwise after trying it for 120 days for reviewing my book highlights.Try Readwise: https://readwise.io/i/misbah8Habit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitches
Reading On Kindle vs iPad vs Physical Books - 16 Months Later | EP79
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share my favorite way to read after 16 months of testing the Kindle, iPhone, iPad, and Physical Books.Habit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templat
How To Remember What You Read | EP78
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I cover my 3 step process to remembering everything I read.Habit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateBook a free podcast strategy call: https://p
This Book Will Change How You See Status Games Forever | EP77
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share what I learned from reading The Status Game by Will Storr, breaking down the three types of status games and the seven rules to play them wisely.Get The Status Game book on Amazon: https://geni.us/2ftpDHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-any
9 Books I Revisit Often (in Under 10 Minutes) | EP76
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I summarize the 9 books I think are worth keeping on your bookshelf because of how often you'll want to revisit them.Get the books mentioned here on Amazon:The Daily Stoic: https://geni.us/d8j0M6JPoor Charlie's Almanack: https://geni.us/c9HJThe Laws of Human Nature: https://geni.us/IH0mREThe Courage to Be Disliked: https://geni.us/xDp29DSame As Ever: http
This Simple Shift Will Make You a Faster Learner | EP75
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share a simple, counterintuitive shift that can help you remember more, learn faster, and apply new skills decades after your school brain has retired.Habit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https:/
25 Ways Charlie Munger Outsmarted Bad Decisions (That You Can Too) | EP74
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I go through Charlie Munger's 25 cognitive biases that quietly ruin your judgment and how to avoid them to sharpen decision making skills. Get Poor Charlie's Almanack: https://geni.us/pSleChecklist doc of the 25 biases: https://geni.us/OrhmsQyHabit Chess Newsletter: https://habitchess.substack.com/Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://fr
The New Way to Set Goals in the AI Era | EP73
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share what I’ve discovered from a powerful new approach to goal setting in the age of AI. One that’s finally ready to dethrone SMART goals, from the book Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff.Get the book: https://geni.us/QY98hvSDownload 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://free.habitchess.com/21-questions-to-learn-anything-fasterGet Pod Mahal the boo
How to Use AI Like a $700/hr Consultant w/ Danoosh Kapadia | EP72
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk to Danoosh Kapadia, an AI educator and strategist who helps leaders turn AI hype into real strategic advantage.He’s worked with executives through workshops, keynotes, and coaching, and previously helped scale General Assembly and launch IDEO U.We explore how to use AI like a $700/hr consultant, why generalists will thrive, and which skills still matter in a
Lawsuit for millions of job apps rejected with AI software | EP71
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk about how the recent lawsuit with AI software affects the future of working people.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: https://geni.us/fPKj8hGet Pod Mahal the book on Amazon: https://geni.us/TTvPpRqDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://www.
Turn life into a lab with this 5min exercise from Tiny Experiments | EP70
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk about trying out this daily 5min metacognition exercise from the book Tiny Experiments. Get a copy of Tiny Experiments on Amazon: https://geni.us/ehuAc👋🏽 Connect with me:Get Pod Mahal the book on Amazon: https://geni.us/RsLQbADownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://www.miz
What Duolingo's AI-First Backlash Reveals About the Power of People | EP69
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I unpack why Duolingo’s ‘AI-first’ email blew up and what it reveals about the future of work.Referenced Duolingo's post on LinkedIn: https://geni.us/jhcWR👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletterBook a free podcast strategy call: ht
Vibe Coding with Replit as a Complete Beginner | EP68
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share my honest experience vibe coding with Replit as a complete beginner and what it taught me about the future of building.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletterSeize the minute: https://laplist.io/Website: https://podmahal.comPod
I Tried Turning My Smartphone Into A Dumb Phone For 3 Months | EP67
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I breakdown what I learned from turning my smartphone into a dumb phone and why the most important metric isn't being measured by anyone.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletterSeize the minute: https://laplist.io/Website: https://p
How to Buy Back 20+ Hours Per Week Using AI w/ Aarti Anand | EP66
Send us Fan MailMost business owners are drowning in tasks that could be automated tomorrow. In this episode, I talk to Aarti Anand, founder of Kodenyx AI and writer of the AI-First CEO newsletter. She spent 15 years building software for others before realizing she could build and sell, so she took the leap. Aarti now focuses on simplifying AI adoption for executives through strategy and automati
Fiverr CEO’s Viral Letter: What It Means for Your Career | EP65
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I breakdown how the Fiverr CEO's viral letter about AI isn't really about AI. It's about who operates with high agency and who doesn't.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletterSeize the minute: https://laplist.io/Websi
Progression vs Regression in Training New Skills | EP64
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I explore how the fitness concept of progression and regression can be used as a mental model to learn any skill more effectively.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comPod Mahal Book: https://geni.us/fySkDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletterSeize t
The Skills AI Can't Train for You | EP63
Send us Fan MailThe stuff AI can't do for you is about to be worth way more than the stuff it can.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comPod Mahal Book: https://geni.us/FCMpSjmDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletterSeize the minute: https://laplist.io/Website: https://podmahal.c
When To Stick vs Quit: The Dip by Seth Godin | EP62
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk about The Dip by Seth Godin, to help decipher when it's time to stick vs quit. This is a crucial component of acquiring any new skill, embarking on a tough project, and making decisions that have multi-year effects.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comPod Mahal Book: https://geni.us/kE53TkDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitche
4 Agreements That Shatter Self-Limiting Beliefs | EP61
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I dive into The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz after almost a decade and reflect on what stood the test of time. Join me to discover why I'm reading this transformative book once a year from now on.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template3 Day Next Move Sample
3 Skills to Learn Or D*e Trying | EP60
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I reveal the three fundamental skills I would dedicate my life to mastering. Skills that quietly shape success and can transform yours too. I share my framework for high-agency thinking that will help you move faster, think clearer, and build anything with greater confidence. Whether you're looking to switch careers, grow your business, or finally break free f
How to Learn Any New Skill in 10 Minutes a Day | EP59
Send us Fan MailEveryone's looking for shortcuts to mastery, but most overlook the simplest hack: consistent micro-practice. In this episode, I show you why dedicating just 10 minutes daily to any skill creates exponential growth that massive cramming sessions never will. You'll discover why traditional learning advice fails busy people and how to build an unbreakable practice that fits
What My 10 Year Old Notes Taught Me About Progress | EP58
Send us Fan MailNotes can be time machines, giving you honest feedback about your progress and persistent challenges when you revisit them. In this episode, I share how accidentally stumbling upon my decade old notes revealed surprising stuff about my growth and helped me develop a deeper trust in my own voice.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https:/
The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman (5.5 Years Later) | EP57
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I break down The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman, a powerful framework I've personally tested and refined over the past 5+ years. You'll learn practical ways to unlock peak performance whenever you need it.Get the book here: https://geni.us/70lhkX👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/n
7 Soft Skills That Get Harder to Learn Every Year | EP56
Send us Fan MailWhile everyone races to master technical skills, the invisible skills that determine who thrives are silently becoming harder to develop with each passing year. In this episode, I dive into the seven critical soft skills that successful people master early, why waiting makes them exponentially harder to learn, and the specific systems you can use to develop them before it's to
The Hardest Job of Our Lives Is Here | EP55
Send us Fan MailThe hardest job of our lives isn’t coming. It’s already here. AI is changing everything, and the way we navigate work, skills, and opportunities will determine who thrives and who gets left behind. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening, why it matters, and how to position yourself to stay ahead.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comDownload my free Notion Time
How to Capture & Resurface Your Best Ideas (So You Actually Use Them) | EP54
Send us Fan MailHow many great ideas have you lost just because you didn’t have a system to catch them? In this episode, I break down a simple five-step process to capture, resurface, and actually use your best ideas—so you never have to worry about forgetting them again.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-trackin
11 Skills That Will Always Be in Demand (And How to Stack Them) | EP53
Send us Fan MailWith AI automating more tasks, human-centric skills are your edge. In this episode, I break down 11 timeless skills—like high agency, storytelling, and judgment—that will keep you relevant no matter how industries evolve.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template3 Day Next Move Sample: h
How Context Mapping Takes the Fear Out of Learning New Skills | EP52
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk about the concept of "Context Mapping," a game changing approach to learning new skills by leveraging what you already know. Discover how to overcome the fear of starting something new, break tasks into manageable steps, and apply your existing expertise to new challenges. 👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.podmah
How To Skill Stack Your Way To What You Want In 2025 | EP51
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I unpack how to build your own skill stack to get what you want, faster. 👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.podmahal.com/notion-time-tracking-templateHabit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletterWebsite: https://podmahal.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/misbah.hawk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPDfB6
How To Do Things You Hate by Peter Hollins | EP50
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share what I learn from reading 'How To Do Things You Hate: Self-Discipline to Suffer Less, Embrace the Suck, and Achieve Anything' by Peter Hollins.📚 Get the book here: https://geni.us/B1A0I7Show Notes00:00 Understanding Procrastination02:43 Embracing Fear and Taking Action03:52 Maintaining Motivation and Momentum05:53 Psychological Flexibility and Va
The First Minute: How To Start Conversations That Get Results by Chris Fenning | EP49
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Habit Chess Podcast, I share what I learned from reading The First Minute: How To Start Conversations That Get Results by Chris Fenning.Get the book here: https://geni.us/xAKeoDownload my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.podmahal.com/notion-time-tracking-templateShow Notes:00:00 The Cost of Poor Communication03:59 Techniques for Effective Work Conversat
This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans by Seth Godin | EP48
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Habit Chess Podcast, I share what I learned from reading This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans by Seth Godin.Get the book here: https://geni.us/3iQptn6 Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.podmahal.com/notion-time-tracking-templateShow Notes:00:00 Riff Structure02:47 Strategy as a Philosophy03:38 Affiliation, Status, and Freedom from Fear07:09 The
Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell | EP47
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I share what I learned from reading 'Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, Build Your Empire' by Dan Martell. Tons of great frameworks that we can implement right away.Grab the book: https://geni.us/QIVmYj3Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.podmahal.com/notion-time-tracking-templateShow Notes00:00 Time Tracking and Its Evol
Unshakable Performance: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser | EP46
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Habit Chess Podcast, I share what I learned from reading Dr. Nate Zinser's book, 'The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide for Unshakable Performance.' I dive into highlights that go over techniques such as mental visualization, personal rituals, and pre-performance routines like the CBA method (Cue, Breathe, Attach) to boost confidence and pr
Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World | EP45
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Habit Chess Podcast, I share what I learned from reading Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein.We dive into the importance of a generalist approach in skill acquisition and lifelong learning, highlighting concepts like 'sampling periods' and how diverse skills lead to better expertise in the long run. There's so
Breaking Into Running: Making the Leap from Strength to Endurance Training w/ LPCB | EP44
Send us Fan MailLP is a dedicated health & performance coach and owner of EndurAthlete Coaching.He aims to help his clients look and feel like training is their full time job.With a background in strength training and CrossFit, LP has made a remarkable transition into the world of running, helping clients of all backgrounds achieve their fitness goals.Whether it’s preparing for races, improvin
22 Lessons from 'The First Rule of Mastery' by Michael Gervais | EP43
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I dive into The First Rule of Mastery by Michael Gervais.I share my personal reflections, notes, and highlights months after reading the book to reflect on its core themes in day to day life.We’ll explore important concepts like FOPO (Fear of Other People’s Opinions), the power of self-validation, and exercises for identifying and overcoming self-limiting beliefs.J
AI and Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Digital Assets w/ Duronke Owoleso | EP42
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk to an expert in the cybersecurity world. Duronke Owoleso is a Cloud & Enterprise Security Practitioner. She helps Fortune 100 companies protect themselves from IT related risks. Duronke also runs The Security Bench, which is a resource center for insights, technologies and strategies on Information Security. We discuss hacking and threat modeling, how A
Becoming Self-Led: From Army Ranger to Social Worker and Serial Entrepreneur w/ Athan Schindler | EP41
Send us Fan MailAthan Schindler is an entrepreneur and performance coach with over 25 years of experience.He’s a former Airborne Ranger and Army Master fitness instructor.Athan created the Purpose Dashboard, a transformative tool used exclusively with his clients to help people live an inspired, self-led life centered around their unique values and abilities.As the owner of Strive Strength & C
The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant | EP40
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I go over my notes, highlights, and annotations from the book Hidden Potential by Adam Grant.I definitely recommend reading it if you like this episode. Grab it here on Amazon.Show Notes:00:00 - Book Overview02:10 - Opportunity and Motivation03:57 - Ambition vs. Aspiration05:20 - Importance of Cognitive Skills06:20 - Overcoming Obstacles08:27 - Character vs. Person
I tried the Whoop 4.0 for 12 months—worth it? | EP39
Send us Fan MailShow Notes:00:00 - Background and Initial Experience with Whoop02:02 - Whoop Membership and First Impressions04:30 - Stress Monitoring and Apple Watch Ultra Comparison11:08 - Strengths, Limitations, and Ease of Use12:34 - Managing Skin Sensitivity and Strap Replacement13:56 - Long-term Use, Self-Awareness, and Is It Worth It?17:05 - Whoop's Unique Features and Journal Function
Engagement, Content Creation, and Photography Tips w/ Tim Krywulak | EP38
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Tim shares what he's learned the past few years around content creation and photography.Tim Krywulak has a PhD in history and shares what it’s like balancing a full time job with his creator goals.We talk about leveraging history in photography to the benefits of constraints in creativity.Tim also touches on his experiences with different platforms, including
I lost all my pull ups (and here’s how I got it back) | EP37
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Cooking for Kevin Hart, Kai Cenat, and Agent 00 w/ Chris Agrinsoni | EP36
Send us Fan MailToday’s episode is with Chris Agrinsoni, a personal chef for some of the biggest names in entertainment.What’s it like to cook for Kevin Hart with over a half a million people watching?How about cooking around 12 live turkeys or a real life Zebra in the living room?Chris is generous enough to share stories and pivotal moments from the trenches as a personal trainer, chef, and entre
How to use writing to promote and grow podcasts | EP35
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What I learned from a $125m founder when I was 18 (and still use 12 years later) | EP34
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Enhancing Focus Through Cognitive Neuroscience w/ Dr. Julie Fratantoni | EP33
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Habit Chess, I chat with a scientist on building a better brain. Julie Fratantoni, PhD is a cognitive neuroscientist who specializes in creating content and tools that help people become proactive about their brain health. She makes neuroscience approachable and regularly shares brain tips on *Good Morning Texas* and has been featured in publications such as Poos
Breaking down why Billion Dollar Creator will be a top ranked podcast within 2 years | EP32
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What Google knows about how we buy | EP31
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The smallest and most impressive camera of 2023? | EP30
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Jordan and Kobe's trainer wrote a book that became my blueprint early on | EP29
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How I'd build a website for a coach or consultant FAST | EP28
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Whoop 4.0 fitness tracker review (after 18 days) | EP27
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Book review for consultants: The Unfair Advantage | EP26
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How to do 'upper body pulling' work at home without a pull up bar | EP25
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How I detect originality with AI and pass it | EP24
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Most useful commencement speech I've heard so far this year | EP23
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I tested RECORDING directly into Descript for podcasts and videos | EP22
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