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Chamath Palihapitiya talks about how to build capital long term, and the power of slow compounding.

The soulfully hummed and knee-slapping “In Search of Balance” performed by the regally named Reginald Omas Mamode IV. Dude’s name is as unique as his sound, a rich blend of jazz, soul, afrobeat, and funk.

A senior monk and a junior monk were traveling together. At one point, they came to a river with a strong current. As the monks were preparing to cross the river, they saw a very young and beautiful woman also attempting to cross. The young woman asked if they could help her cross to the other side.

What’s behind the extraordinary experiences that stay with us? Are they as random as we’re led to believe or is there a pattern to them that, if we understood it, would allow us to create them ourselves?

An inside look at how Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos built one of the largest and most influential economic forces in the world — and the cost of Amazon’s convenience.

Jesse Itzler is a self-proclaimed adrenaline-junkie taking on and pulling off unlikely challenges such as founding a private jet company, with no experience, after being told he couldn’t and running 100 miles in 24 hours.

Matthew McConaughey — The Power of “No, Thank You,” Key Life Lessons, 30+ Years of Diary Notes, and The Art of Catching Greenlights

David Goggins has earned himself the reputation of “toughest man alive” and it’s a reputation well deserved. He is the former world record holder for the most pull-ups done in 24 hours.

“Good leaders create followers… great leaders create leaders”

“Win the respect of people you respect, and you can forget the rest.”

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.

In this episode we discuss everything you ever wanted to know about sleep.

In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two best-selling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive.

Sara Blakely founded SPANX with just $5,000 of personal savings and has grown it to a company that revolutionized an industry.

I turned 30 last week and a friend asked me if I’d figured out any life advice in the past decade worth passing on. I’m somewhat hesitant to publish this because I think these lists usually seem hollow, but here is a cleaned up version of my answer.

What if you could accomplish more in a day than you ever thought possible without working yourself to death or turning into an incredible stress ball? With the help of this week’s podcast guest, you can.

He’s known as the guru of productivity for good reason. Best-selling author David Allen knows how to get things done.

There are only two types of games: finite and infinite. In a finite game, the players are known, the rules are known, and there’s a clear end with a clear winner.

Inky Johnson’s story leaves us not only motivated and inspired, but also with a great life lesson. His resilience and courage helped him find his life’s purpose, even when it seemed that everything he had planned was falling apart. Today his story is a blessing to all who listen to it.