Moonshots - Adventures In Innovation

Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. In this episode, we take a look at Cal Newport’s breakthrough approach to acing assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals the proven study secrets used by real straight-A students across the country. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy

In this episode we dive into Cal Newport’s book So Good They Can’t Ignore You discussing his long-held belief that "follow your passion" is not good advice. Not only is the cliche flawed-preexisting passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work-but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving what they do. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Au

Most of us know that addiction to digital tools is costing us both productivity and peace. But giving them up completely isn't realistic. We're addicted to texting, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter not because we're stupid or shallow, but because they provide real value in the form of connection, community, affirmation, and information. In this episode, we dive into Cal Newport’s philosophy and plan for mindful, intentional use of technology that maximizes its benefits while minimizing its drain on our attention, focus and time. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian

Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and the author of six self-improvement books. He also writes the Study Hacks blog focused on academic and career success. This series we will deep dive into his work starting with his book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Deep Work is a book about the science of productivity. Cal argues the best way to get more meaningful work done is by working deeply – working in a state of high concentration without distractions on a single task. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿

'The Infinite Game' will be Simon Sinek's fifth book. It promises to go beyond personal vision and leadership as keys to success. Sinek has discovered the way winners think. It's an infinite game. And when you think this way leaders can build stronger, more innovative, more inspiring organizations. Tune in for our final show of the Simon Sinek series. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata

It's time to get practical and discover how we find inspiration in our work. Enjoy the forth part of our Simon Sinek series as we also find ways to inspire the people around us. Get ready for a far-ranging investigation and practical journey into unlocking vision and fulfillment in your career. Get Find Your Why from Amazon:https://geni.us/FindYourWhySimonSinekGet the summary via Blinkisthttps://blinkist.o6eiov.net/LPLX33Become a memberhttps://www.patreon.com/Moonshots Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Konnor Ah kuoi

'Together is Better' may be subtitled as a 'Little Book of Inspiration' by Simon Sinek, but it's big on impact. Enjoy the third part of our series on author Simon Sinek as we look for inspiration in our work and beyond. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard K

Simon Sinek is fast becoming a leading thinker of our time. He motivates his audience by thinking differently about how we behave and how we lead companies. His books and videos top their respective lists and our first profile of Sinek was well received by our listeners. That's why we've dedicated 5 shows to each of his books. So settle in for a deep dive into the world of Simon Sinek. Let’s start this journey with his first book Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Get Leaders Eat Last from Amazonhttps://geni.us/LeaderseatlastGet the summary via Blinkisthttps://blinkist.o6eiov.net/gbn1X0Become a Moonshot Memberhttps://www.patreon.com/Moonshots Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkat

Simon Sinek is fast becoming a leading thinker of our time. He motivates his audience by thinking differently about how we behave and how we lead companies. His books and videos top their respective lists and our first profile of Sinek was well received by our listeners. That's why we've dedicated 5 shows to each of his books. So settle in for a deep dive into the world of Simon Sinek. Let’s start this journey with his first book Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- https://www.pinterest.com.au/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.instagram.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqs7VdIufLYNWnzZYuVaTA/videos Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara

2018 wasn’t such a great year for our tech giants, from Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica debacle to Google’s sexual misconduct investigations, last year was rocked by scandal within the tech industry. In this Moonshots episode we look into theses scandals and how they are likely to influence 2019, as well as, what can we learn from these events and how they shape the future. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels born 2 October 1974 is often cited as one of the most inspirational architects of our time. At an age when many architects are just beginning to establish themselves in professional practice, Ingels has already won numerous competitions and achieved a level of critical acclaim that is rare for new names in the industry. He is the founder and creative partner of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), widely known for buildings that defy convention while incorporating sustainable development principles and bold sociological concepts. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo

Dame Zaha Hadid born October 31, 1950 and died March 31, 2016, was an Iraqi-born British architect known for her radical deconstructivist designs. In 2004 she became the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize. She was also known as the “Queen of the Curve” for buildings such as the Heydar Aliyev Center in Azerbaijan with its gently sloping and yet zany curves. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, interior designer, writer, and educator, who designed more than 1,000 structures, 532 of which were completed. His majestic buildings and innovative Prairie style pushed the boundaries of architecture and interior design for nearly seven decades. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Frank Ghery a Canadian born architect whose works have been cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture. Frank has been named "the most important architect of our age". Norman is known for his complementary yet ultra-modern redesigns of classic buildings and for his simple, streamlined new structures. Dubbed the "hero of high-tech," his architectural signature is a design that opens a building up to the public, is mindful of the environment, and saves money by using modern materials and advanced technology. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalm

We wrap our Investor series with a Silicon Valley heavyweight - Peter Thiel. Peter started his entrepreneurial adventure with PayPal and continued his success with Palantir and Founders Fund. He made one of the best investments in history by being the first investor in Facebook. His book Zero to One and his political activity have catapulted him into the public arena. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Investor series moves to the heart of Silicon Valley with Paul Graham. Paul is an author and co-founder of Y Combinator the world's leading startup accelerator. He's been involved in many startups including Airbnb, Stripe and over 1,900 others. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The second instalment of our investor series puts a spotlight on the 'Steve Jobs of Investing' - Ray Dalio. He is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's biggest hedge fund. He's a champion of radical transparency which he covers in his New York Times bestseller. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Warren Buffett, the ‘Oracle of Omaha’, has been investing for over sixty years and is considered to be the best in the world. He is also the most prominent philanthropist in history. Tune in with us as the Moonshots Podcast goes deep on all things Buffet. From his investing strategy to his career advice and life values. It's all here in this epic first part of our great investors series. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon

Disruptive innovation is not a recent development exclusive to Silicon Valley. Throughout modern history, we can track several gaming-changing inventions. In this episode we’ll investigate some profound innovators who remain a mystery to most. We have chosen three innovators from science, entertainment and retail. George Eastman - Kodak Adolph Zukor - Paramount Robert E. Wood - Sears Join us for a special episode with guest author and entrepreneur Gary Hoover. Gary is among many things a business historian and author. During the show, you'll enjoy Gary's encyclopaedic knowledge and inspiring stories as go deep into the history books. We’ll also discover some universal themes that transcend industry and generations. So get ready for a serious dose of curiosity, conviction and caring for staff. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Ham

Eric Ries is disrupting the world of entrepreneurship. His book 'Lean Startup' has become a movement and a community for big and small business people alike. He's the father of the MVP idea and tools like the Lean Canvas. So embark on a journey to discover the essential ideas behind the worlds leading product development methodology. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jasper Verkaart Andy Pilara ola Austin Hammatt Zachary Phillips Mike Leigh Cooper Gayla Schiff Laura KE Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Stef Roger von Holdt venkata reddy Ingram Casey Ola rahul grover Ravi Govender Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Deborah Spahr Samoela Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★