What You Will Learn

Bryce and Ben are best selling authors, and the hosts of the Property Couch which is a trusted guide for Property and Money management. Aside from this, we are from the same city and share the same interests in reading great books. In this episode we dive deep into money management, property investing and books. You can download the first chapter of their book, 'Make Money Simple Again' for free at the link below: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/free-chapter-make-money-simple-again/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Originals - by Adam Grant 'How Non-Conformists change the world'   There are two paths to success: be a conformist or be an original. Both can lead to eventual success, but each require a different approach to life. This book is all about how everyone can be more creative and bring new ideas to the table by being an 'original'. We talk about the things you can do to come up with more good original ideas, how you can spread these ideas, and the mindset required to keep moving along the path less taken.   Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Originals-Adam-Grant/9780753548080/?a_aid=adamsbooks   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Glaveski is the Founder of Collective Campus, Host of Future Squared Podcast, and the Author of the new book 'Employee to Entrepreneur'. We got to sit down with Steve on the day his book was released. We spoke about mindset, philosophy, and strategies to help you make a successful jump into entrepreneurship. If you want to buy his book, head to: https://www.employeetoentrepreneur.io/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Easy Way To Control Alcohol - by Allen Carr   12 months ago, we read and reviewed Allen Carr's "Easy Way To Stop Smoking". We thought, given it was the start of a new year, we'd read and review his alocohol book in case anyone out there was thinking of stopping or cutting down their alcohol consumption as a 2019 New Year's Resolution. Of course WE didn't have a problem with alcohol... or so we though.  Keep an open mind, weigh up the arguments rationally, then decide for yourself.   Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Allen-Carrs-Easyway-Control-Alcohol-Allen-Carr/9781848374652/?a_aid=adamsbooks    Get your 7 day free trial with Blinkist: Www.blinkist.com/whatyouwilllearn   Check out top 50: www.whatyouwilllearn.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we're answering your questions! Listeners wrote in and recorded the questions they've always wanted to ask us - be that about specific books or about more general ideas.    If you enjoyed this format and have a question of your own you'd like to ask, submit it at: https://whatyouwilllearn.com/question/  If you want to hear us answer more questions, we were interviewed on Steve Glaveski's "Future Squared" podcast this week. Search for it in your podcast app, or listen along here: https://www.futuresquared.xyz/podcast/bonus-episode-standing-on-the-shoulders-of-giants-with-adam-jones-and-adam-ashton   Grab a book to read and kick of 2019 with a bang: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=adamsbooks    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we're celebrating 2018 with our favourite books of the year. It our little biannual WYWL party. In this episode we'll take a few listener questions, announce YOUR favourite books of the season as voted by listeners, and then go through OUR favourite books. Leave us a question for our Q&A episode: https://whatyouwilllearn.com/question Buy yourself a book to kick off 2019: https://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=adamsbooks   Both of our lists can be found below, alongside the link straight to the episode. Enjoy!   Adam Ashton's Top 10: The Laws of Human Nature, by Robert Greene - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-laws-of-human-nature-part-1/id1125635053?i=1000424053352&mt=2 How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people/id1125635053?i=1000414989941&mt=2 Pre-Suasion, by Robert Cialdini - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/pre-suasion/id1125635053?i=1000419346389&mt=2 Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu - htt

Steal Like An Artist - by Austin Kleon '10 things nobody told you about being creative'   Everyone needs a little more creativity in their lives. This isn't just for the stereotypical 'artist' who's making oil paintings and sculptures, it's for everyone that can enhance their work by injecting more flavour. This book is all about getting started on that journey toward producing more art more regularly, as well as some secret (and not-so-secret) tips and tricks to doing better work.   Join in on the discussion by making a free account: https://bookclub.whatyouwilllearn.com/  Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Steal-Like-Artist-Austin-Kleon/9780761169253/?a_aid=adamsbooks   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Obstacle Is The Way - by Ryan Holiday 'The ancient art of turning adversity into advantage'   All of us have obstacles. They come in many shapes and sizes. But whatever we face, we have a choice: will we be blocked by obstacles, or will we advance through them. Holiday, through the lens of stoicism gives us a framework of perception, action and will, to turning our greatest challenges into our greatest opportunities. And of course, every time you overcome one obstacle, there's another one coming right around the corner...   Grab a copy of the book here:https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Obstacle-is-the-Way/9781781251492/?a_aid=adamsbooks  Ask Us Anything! Record your question here: https://www.speakpipe.com/whatyouwilllearn   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We spoke with Mia Freedman, founder of the Mamamia media empire. In this episode, we speak about:  - Work/Life Balance: is it achievable or just an impossible fantasy?  - Some career advice for getting ahead  - The importance of having a Side Hustle: 'you want to find a gap in the market, but you need to make sure that there's a market in the gap'  - Some of the specific issues women face in the workplace and in business  - 'Don't let perfect be the enemy of done'   Check out the Lady Startup course: https://www.ladystartup.com.au/ Mamamia website: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ Mia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miafreedman/     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Black Swan illustrates the severe limitations of our thinking, and the fragility of our knowledge. All it takes is one single observation to invalidate a millennia of confirmation.  Black Swans are hidden from view, because of our array of biasis and irrationalities, such as the narrative fallacy, the ludic fallacy and confirmation bias. Taleb shows us that the unpredictable, high impact events are the most consequential parts in culture and in your life.  Although the world is ran by unpredictable events, it doesn't mean we can't benefit from them. Taleb closes with a bunch of practical tips to benefit from the uncertainty in the world.   Vote for your favourite book or leave us a question: https://whatyouwilllearn.com/vote/  Grab a copy of the book: https://www.bookdepository.com/Black-Swan-Nassim-Nicholas-Taleb/9780141034591/?a_aid=adamsbooks  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian Wansink is the author of Slim By Design and Mindless Eating, with all the tricks in the tool bag to make you lose weight without conscious effort. In this episode we discuss more tricks to eat less and be healthier.   Check out Brian Wansink's latest project: http://www.healthierbydesign.org/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mindless Eating - by Brian Wansink 'Why we eat more than we think' Every single one of us largely eats because of what's around us. We overeat not because of hunger, but because of our family and friends, packages and plates, names and numbers, labels and lights, colours and candles, shapes and smells, distractions and distances, cupboards and containers. All we need is a few daily decisions to be shifted in the right direction to reduce our daily calories. This book is about re-engineering your environment and life so you can eat without guilt and without gaining weight, and without the need for willpower. Ask us a question for our next AMA episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/whatyouwilllearn Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Mindless-Eating-Brian-Wansink/9781848502529/?a_aid=adamsbooks  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad - by Robert Kiyosaki'What the rich teach their kids about money - that the poor and the middle class do not!' Robert's dad was very highly educated and had a high paying job. His best friend's dad didn't finish high school and wasn't employed by anyone else. Robert had the opportunity to learn from two different perspectives and life experiences and was able to draw his own conclusions. In 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad', you will learn some great personal finance tips that, if applied correctly, could set you up for the rest of your life. This book will definitely give you a different perspective on work and your finances.Oh, and by the way... his highly educated dad with the high paying job was who he called his 'Poor Dad'...   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Laws of Human Nature - by Robert Greene   Part 2! This book was so massive, both in terms of numbers of pages but also impact, we had to split it across two episodes.  In part 2, we cover the following chapters: – Chapter 3: See Through People's Masks (The Law of Role-Playing) – Chapter 14: Resist the Downward Pull of the Group (The Law of Conformity) – Chapter 17: Seize the Historical Moment (The Law of Generational Myopia)   Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Laws-of-Human-Nature/9781781259191/?a_aid=adamsbooks  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Laws of Human Nature - by Robert Greene Our new #1 best book we've ever read! This book is all about recognising people's behaviour and understand why they do what they do. By using this book, we hope to firstly acknowledge what is going on, to secondly better understand ourselves, and thirdly to understand other people.It's such a mega book that we had to split this episode into two parts. In this episode, we cover the following chapters: - Chapter 7: Soften People's Resistance by Confirming Their Self-Opinion (The Law of Defensiveness) - Chapter 9: Confront Your Dark Side (The Law of Repression) - Chapter 10: Beware the Fragile Ego (The Law of Envy)   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Pasricha is the author of 'The Happiness Equation' and 'The Book of Awesome'. In our conversation with him, we discuss: The effects of recognising our own impermanence How to find the right job for you (it must provide "the 4 S's") How pain can lead to more happiness than pleasure The power of the number 1,000 The impact books and reading have had on Neil's life Some of Neil's favourite books, and some books that had the biggest impact in forming Neil's life His new podcast, '3 Books'   Check out his podcast, 3 Books, on your favourite podcast player or at his website: https://www.3books.co/  Grab our free 'Top 50 Books of All Time' (about to be updated): http://whatyouwilllearn.com/top50/   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Happiness Equation - by Neil Pasricha 'Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything'   It's very easy to get stuck into constantly striving for more, growing our business, taking the next step in our career, beginning that next project... but we very rarely actually stop and let ourselves be happy. This good gives some simple, practical advice and different approaches to injecting a little more happiness into your life.    Join in the discussion: https://bookclub.whatyouwilllearn.com/ Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Happiness-Equation-Neil-Pasricha/9781785041204/?a_aid=adamsbooks   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Deep Work - by Cal Newport'Rules for focused success in a distracted world' Deep Work is: "Professional activities performed in a state of distraction free concentration that push your cognitive capacities to the limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate" Our culture is constantly pushing toward 'shallow work' and most are getting stuck and distracted. The good news is that there are massive economic or professional opportunities for the few who can resist this trend and prioritise depth.Cal Newport will sell you on going deep so you can acquire the type of skills that will make you valuable in the modern economy.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting To Yes - by Roger Fisher & William Ury 'Negotiation an agreement without giving in'   Whether it's asking for a raise with from boss, trying to find an agreed upon price for your house or discussing what you should do on date night, like it or not, you are a negotiator. We all negotiate every day. Most people negotiate by 'positional bargaining', but Roger and William show us their superior 'Principled Negotiation' techniques with a few simple steps: 1. Separate the problem from the people 2. Focus on interests not positions 3. Invent options for mutual gain 4. Insist on using objective criteria.   Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Getting-Yes-Roger-Fisher/9781847940933/?a_aid=adamsbooks   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonah Berger is the author of Contagious and Invisible Influence, and is currently working on a new book called 'The Catalyst'.  In our review of his book Contagious, we highlighted the six principles that helped products and ideas and behaviours 'catch on' by making them contagious (spreading from person to person via word of mouth). In this interview, we dive deeper into a few of those principles, like how a secret bar in New York harnessed the principle of Social Currency and how Kit Kat built a Trigger by associating themselves with coffee and breaks. Check out Jonah's website: https://jonahberger.com/ Find him on twitter: https://twitter.com/j1berger Grab a copy of Contagious: https://www.bookdepository.com/Contagious-Jonah-Berger/9781471111709/?a_aid=adamsbooks  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.