What You Will Learn

Escape from Cubicle Nation - by Pamela Slim 'From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur'   The fancy titles and steady pay checks of a 'safe' corporate job aren't so safe anymore... And perhaps it doesn't make us that happy either. Pamela Slim's book presents ideas for becoming self-employed and how you can go about it, but also highlights a lot of the risks involved.    Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Escape-from-Cubicle-Nation-Pamel-Slim/9780425232842/?a_aid=adamsbooks    Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stand and Deliver - by Dale Carnegie 'How to become a masterful communicator and public speaker'   Dale Carnegie, also the author of one of our favourite books How to Win Friends and Influence People, gives us a great toolkit to take and apply to our communication and public speaking. This book is based on his course, the same course that Warren Buffet referred to as the greatest investment he's ever made (and he's made some pretty good investments!). Some of the things we cover:  - what every listener really wants  - overcoming stage fright  - using humour effectively  - story telling  - making a positive first impression  - the Magic Formula Grab a copy of the books here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Stand-and-Deliver-Dale-Carnegie-Training/9780857206763/?a_aid=adamsbooks Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See

Our interview with Nora Gedgaudas, the author of the book we reviewed last week, 'Primal Body, Primal Mind'. Check out the episode for a bit of background on this conversation. Nora is an expert on all things paleo and ketogenic. She certainly knows her stuff! We're by no means promoting the paleo diet, but it's worth hearing about so you can make your own judgements.    We spoke with Nora for almost an hour. But, given our regular interview episodes are around 30-40 minutes long, we didn't want to break your trust and whack in an hour-long episode. So, this is an edited version, but you can check out the full conversation in video form with the three of us on screen on this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/vFNT8pdMRDY Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, what a lot of us tend to put in our bodies would hardly be recognized as food to our ancestors. Our modern diet has influenced our susceptability to diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, heart diseases and ADD - just to name a few. 'Primal Body, Primal Mind' shows us sustainable diet strategies to curb sugar cravings, promote fat burning and weight loss, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and moods, increase energy and immunity, and enhance memory and brain function. The paleo diet is based on our evolutionary biology into what we are today. 99.99% of our genes developed before agriculture. 'Primal Body, Primal Mind' combines your paleolithic needs with modern nutritional and medical research for complete mind - body wellness. The paleo diet, which suggests a high proportion of animal fats is controviersal to many people - but if you want to learn what the diet can do for you then this book is for you! Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) h

Our interview with Stephen Guise, author of 'Mini Habits' and 'How to Be an Imperfectionist'. Following on from our last episode, where we shared the best bits from the book 'Mini Habits', we spoke with author Stephen Guise. Stephen told us about the day of the 'Golden Pushup', the day in December 2012 when he accidentally discovered the power of 'mini habits'. He'd decided that he wanted to work out more, so he wanted to do a 30-minute session, but it was just too daunting and he couldn't work up the willpower or motivation to start. So instead, he decided to start with something so easy he couldn't NOT do it: one pushup. In this conversation, we discuss the power of Mini Habits, and we get into Stephen's more recent book 'How to Be an Imperfectionist'. He also explains the brain joke from his book (but we still don't get it...) Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them a

Mini Habits - by Stephen Guise 'Smaller Habits, Bigger Results'   Studies have shown that over 45% of our behaviours is dictated by our habits. This is because it's far easier and consumes far less energy to do the things we're used to, rather than trying to weigh up different options and make decisions. This book provides an extremely compelling argument for starting 'stupid small' habits that are too easy NOT to do until they become ingrained your your everyday way of life.  Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Mini-Habits-Stephen-Guise/9781494882273/?a_aid=adamsbooks    Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rework - by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson 'Change the way that you work forever'   Rework is a collection of short chapters that will challenge the way you approach work and business. The authors tackle the conventional wisdom. Just because that's they way things have always been done doesn't mean that's the best way to do it. This book gives you a glimpse into a different way of thinking.   To check out our free live events later this month, head to www.whatyouwilllearn.com/events Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes   Grab a copy of Rework here: https://www.bookdepository.com/ReWork-Jason-Fried/9780091929787/?a_aid=adamsbooks    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our interview with Scott Pape, better known as 'The Barefoot Investor' In our previous episode, we gave a summary of Scott's new book, 'The Barefoot Investor' and how you can apply his simple strategies to better control your personal finances. The book has been at #1 on the Australian charts for over 12 weeks now and has sold over 150,000 copies. In this episode, we find out a little more about: - How Scott became Barefoot - The lies and tricks of dodgy financial institutions - How ticking the wrong box can cost you around $250,000 - Scott's views on the property market and buying a house - The benefits of achieving control over your financesAnd much more!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem - by Nathaniel Branden 'The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field'   I: The Practice of Living Consciously II: The Practice of Self Acceptance III: The Practice of Self Responsibility IV: The Practice of Self Assertiveness V: The Practice of Living Purposefully VI: The Practice of Personal Integrity   Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Six-Pillars-of-Self-Esteem/9780553374391/?a_aid=adamsbooks   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our interview with Janine Allis   Janine Allis co-founded Boost Juice in the year 2000. In 2004 she was awarded Australian Businesswoman of the Year. Today, Boost Juice has 500 stores in 17 countries employing 7,000 staff and has made over $2 billion in sales. Janine is also one of the 'sharks' on the Australian version of Shark Tank. In this conversation, we discuss:  - Life is a journey  - Selling your house and quitting your job to chase your dream  - Two types of people: VERBs and SOARs (hint: you want to be a SOAR)  - How she was a 'dormant' entrepreneur and didn't really discover that entrepreneurial spirit until her 30s - The new season of Shark Tank Australia, starting in May 2017   We hope you enjoy Janine as much as we did!   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out

The Accidental Entrepreneur - by Janine Allis   Janine Allis is the co-founder of Boost Juice, which grew from her kitchen table to 500 stores and $2b in sales across the world. But Janine wasn't always destined to be an entrepreneur. She tells 'The Juicy Bits' in this warts-and-all book about her journey to success. When Janine was in the twenties, all she wanted to do was travel; she left on a six month trip and came back seven years later with a two year old child.  We learn that Janine didn't really even think about running her own business until she was thirty. Boost Juice was founded when she was in her mid-thirties, and she was awarded Australian Business Woman of the Year in 2004 when she was 39. Janine is one of the five 'Sharks' on the Australian version of Shark Tank.   Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Accidental-Entrepreneur-Janine-Allis/9780730327738/?a_aid=adamsbooks   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcL

Our interview of Dr Rick Brinkman, author of the book we read last week, 'Dealing With People You Can't Stand'. He has written five books in total, with his sixth coming out in May 2017. You can grab a FREE COPY of his book and the audiobook for 'Dealing With Relatives' at the special site Dr Rick created for you, http://www.rickbrinkman.com/whatyouwilllearn/   In this discussion, Dr Rick took us through a great description of his creation, the "Lens of Understanding". You can see the image for yourself on our website or see a full description here. The 'Lens' combines two spectrums, three zones, four behaviours and thirteen different personality types on one simple diagram. Dr Rick has also provided a few freebies and discounts at www.rickbrinkman.com/whatyouwilllearn - check it out!   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  

Dealing with People You Can't Stand - by Dr Rick Brinkman 'How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst'   This is a phenomenal book. Top 10 in our eyes. EVERYONE has someone in their life that they can't stand (and there's plenty of people that can't stand you either). The two Dr Ricks provide some great tactics for dealing with all different personality types. The 'Lens of Understanding' itself is worth the money and time invested into reading this book. It combines two spectrums (task/people focus and passive/aggressive assertiveness levels), three zones (cooperation, caution and danger zones), four behaviours (get it done, get it right, get along, get appreciated), four intents (control, perfection, approval, attention), and thirteen different personality types (tanks, snipers, grenades, know-it-alls, think-they-know-it-alls, yes people, maybe people, nothing people, no people, whiners, judges, meddlers and martyrs), all in one simple diagram! Absolutely amazing.   Grab a copy of the book from: htt

A Guide To The Good Life - by William B Irvine "The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy"   This book is a really good, simple, easy-to-understand summary of all of the not-so-easy-to-understand Stoic texts. It gives you a good break down of the philosophy of stoicism. Some of our favourite principles and techniques included negative visualisation, the trichotomy of control and self denial, and how you apply those to aspects of your life, such as your social relationships, insults, grief, and your personal values. Well worth the read if you're looking for a new operating system or a new way to look at life.   Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Guide-the-Good-Life-William-B-Irvine/9780195374612/?a_aid=adamsbooks   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa

Our interview with Amy Morin, the author of the book '13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do'. When Amy was 23 years old, she went to a basketball game with her mother. Within twenty-four hours, her happy, healthy, vibrant mother died suddenly of a brain aneurysm. After years of sorrow and grief, on the third anniversary of her mother's passing, she took her new husband to the same basketball stadium to remember her mother. When they got home, Lincoln complained of back pain. Within minutes, he collapsed and had a heart attack. An ambulance took him to hospital, but Lincoln was already gone.  Amy learned that "time doesn't heal anything". Things don't magically get better if we wait long enough; it's about how we choose to deal with the grief.  Years later, not long after she'd eventually remarried, he new father-in-law was diagnosed with terminal cancer. That is when Amy wrote a little blog post listing the '13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do'. The post went viral and she later fleshed out her list

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do - by Amy Morin 'Take back power, embrace change, face your fears & train your brain for happiness & success' This book initially started as a blog post that went viral. Now, Amy Morin has fleshed out this list with stories, checklists, and practical strategies that everyone can use to assess their lives and improve their mental strength. It's a very tactical and actionable book that goes through things like control, worry, risks, success, failure, alone time, people pleasing, and power.  This episode is our summary of the 13 Things, and the next episode will be our conversation with the author, Amy Morin.   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Epic Measures - by Jeremy N Smith 'One Doctor. Seven Billion Patients.'   Epic Measures is the true story of the largest study of human health ever undertaken. It's crazy to learn that before this study, no one actually knew what was killing people or how many people were affected by each disease. By determining what is killing people, we can begin to identify our biggest risks, and work out what is making us sick and how we can improve it.  In this episode, we spoke with Jemery Smith, the author of Epic Measures. He told us how this decades-long project can help all seven billion of us live longer and better lives.   Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Epic-Measures-Jeremy-N-Smith/9780062237507/?a_aid=adamsbooks   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and op

Our interview with Timber Hawkeye, author of Buddhist Boot Camp and Faithfully Religionless. Timber was working at a law firm in corporate America, but eventually realised that it wasn't a life he wanted to live. He decided to work part time so that he could live full time. He sold all of his material possessions and even lived in a monastery, and now he's sharing the lessons he learned with the rest of the world. Everyone can apply these Buddhist principles to enhance their life, regardless of their religion (or lack thereof). Timber's mission is to awaken, enlighten, enrich and inspire. In this episode, we discuss pain and suffering, blaming others, letting go, choosing good over not-so-good, finding excuses, going on a media diet, and his support of the Prison Library Project. Check out his recommended reading list and grab a copy of his books here: http://www.buddhistbootcamp.com/p/reading-room.html   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our

Buddhist Boot Camp - by Timber Hawkeye This is a great little book. Timber was working in corporate America, until one day he realised it wasn't the life he was meant to be living. He decided to work part time in order to live full time. He sold all of his material possessions, reduced his expenses as much as possible, and moved to Hawaii. This book is the collection of emails he sent back to his family and friends, and it provides a great insight into some of the ideas and practices of Buddhism. We can all take these lessons and apply them to our everyday lives, whether we classify ourselves as 'Buddhist' or not. Support the Prison Library Project by grabbing a copy of your book from here: http://www.buddhistbootcamp.com/p/faq.html   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at http://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out

Choose Yourself - by James Altucher "Be Happy, Make Millions, Live The Dream"   The world has changed. Full time work is paying less and less, we're starting to see more part time and temporary work arrangements, inflation keeps going up, retirement will soon be dead... It's time to Choose Yourself. No one else is going to do it for you.  James talks about his daily practice to improve his physical health, emotional health, mental health and spiritual health. This book also talks a lot about the need to choose yourself and become an entrepreneur. This is a solid book for anyone who is an employee stuck in the 'prison' (his words) but wants to look out into the garden and see that there is more to life. Grab a copy of the book here: http://www.bookdepository.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/9781490313375/?a_aid=adamsbooks   Enjoying the show? It would make us really happy if you left a review :) http://apple.co/2v2xcLI Want our notes that we've taken for every book and used for our episodes? Grab them at ht