Hi all,
Welcome to another episode of Knowcast - another weekly shot of wisdom I found traveling the Internet.
“Insights are born in the mind but raised on paper. Writing is the best tool to refine your insights.”
As a writer, is simply being humble for where I am right now and appreciate how far I’ve come but remembering how far I still have to go.
A writer’s journey is never complete and it pays off to be incredibly humble.
Podcasts
The Rich Roll Podcast - Apolo Ohno on the weight of Gold - Apple Podcasts / Spotify
In this episode, Rich Roll dives deeper into the extreme lengths Apolo Ohno - eight-time medalist American short track speed skater - went to accomplish his achievements. From extreme drive and work ethic to mental health issues and falling into the abyss after being an Olympic athlete, this podcast covers all topics.
Apolo’s 5 Golden Principles in all this were:
Gratitude, giving, grid, gearing up personal expectations, and getting into action.
Book
Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink and Leif Babin - grab a copy here
By far, one of the best books I read this year. This book includes the mindset and principles that enable SEAL units to accomplish the most difficult combat missions, during the hardest times: at the battlefield. Extreme Ownership demonstrates how to apply them to any team or organization, in any leadership environment. A compelling narrative with powerful instruction and direct application, Extreme Ownership challenges leaders everywhere to fulfill their ultimate purpose: lead and win.
Articles
Tim Denning - This Unconventional Lesson Changed James Altucher’s Life - Medium
If there’s one thing to learn, looking at the life of James Altucher is that he sees everything as an experiment. His podcast is an experiment. His business is an experiment. His writing is the biggest experiment of all.
However, his most important belief is the act of vulnerability. Vulnerability buys you a lot. It buys you to look how you want, to say what you want and finally to do what you want.
Jessie van Breugel - How to Write Better Content - Medium
It’s no mystery; to become better at something you have to put in the work. Don’t overthink, press that button, and share your vision and thoughts with the world. The world deserves to hear your humble opinion.
Video
Productivity Game - YouTube
Too lazy to read or just looking for quick inspiration? With easy-to-digest and good-looking video animations, this YouTube channel summarizes the best books. Think of classics like ‘Good to Great’, ‘Men’s search for meaning’ or ‘Start with why’. Head over to this channel and help yourself!
Thanks again for reading! See you next week 🚀