Episode

#281 - Life Hacks 203
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1:18:10
Published: Thu Feb 11 2021
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Jonny & Yusef from Propane Fitness join me for another Life Hacks episode. Sit back & enjoy as we run through our favourite tools, apps, websites, strategies & resources for a productive and efficient life. Expect to learn why I brought a potato to a podcast, my biggest productivity tip for 2021, how Jonny is generating ideas in the shower, Yusef's favourite journalling app, how to ensure you never miss your creatine again and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy a Waterproof paper & pencil - https://amzn.to/2LkqHBm Be careful with 2FA and use Safari. Count down from 10 and breathe fast to wake up. Powerhooks - https://www.thegymrevolution.co.uk/index.php/brands/other-brands/power-hooks.html Miniature Taser to light candles - https://amzn.to/3rcDdlq Turn on music & do some mobility for energy. Have a sacred training playlist. Evernote Legacy - https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052560314-Install-an-older-version-of-Evernote Find joy today. Use a note taking app to always record insights from a book. Stop the inner voice in your head when reading - https://www.dummies.com/education/language-arts/speed-reading/how-to-stop-vocalizing-and-become-a-speed-reader First things first. Plan what you’re going to do on the night before. 6 Minute Success Journal - https://amzn.to/3r9KvXk Break large tasks down into single actions. Day One for Journalling - https://dayoneapp.com Remember that you are the common denominator. Creatine Tablets to ensure you don’t miss your dose - https://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/creatine-monohydrate-tablets/10575029.html Blob Opera - https://g.co/arts/iKptTTA3QDaEm7bk7 Red Rising - https://amzn.to/3rklWHo Leave badges on for notifications. Upgrade to the quickest internet you can get. Ctrl+Cmd+Space for emojis. Get Propane's Free Online Business Training - https://propanefitness.com/mwbusiness Get Propane's Free Online Fitness Business Tips - https://propanefitness.com/modernwisdom Get free diet advice from PropaneFitness - https://propanefitness.com  Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

Chapters
This podcast covers new enhancements in footwear and discusses the hosts' favorite tools, tips, and tactics for a productive and efficient life including apps, strategies, books, and even a journaling app while providing links in the show notes.
00:00 - 01:51 (01:51)
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Productivity
Summary

This podcast covers new enhancements in footwear and discusses the hosts' favorite tools, tips, and tactics for a productive and efficient life including apps, strategies, books, and even a journaling app while providing links in the show notes. The hosts also share some personal anecdotes and how they stay productive.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
Get the brand new Reebok Nano 11s for £89 with a 20% discount, making it the perfect training shoe.
01:51 - 05:20 (03:29)
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Fitness
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Get the brand new Reebok Nano 11s for £89 with a 20% discount, making it the perfect training shoe.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
In this episode, the speakers discuss the downside of viral content and the importance of protecting your online security, including the risks of being locked out of your own accounts.
05:21 - 10:56 (05:35)
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Online Security
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In this episode, the speakers discuss the downside of viral content and the importance of protecting your online security, including the risks of being locked out of your own accounts.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker talks about the challenges of maintaining a stable sleep and wake pattern during COVID times, and shares how they finally achieved it by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day for a year.
10:58 - 14:36 (03:38)
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Sleep patterns
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The speaker talks about the challenges of maintaining a stable sleep and wake pattern during COVID times, and shares how they finally achieved it by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day for a year.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses the proper techniques and equipment needed for safe weightlifting with barbells and dumbbells, including the risks and dangers of improper form and equipment choices.
14:39 - 20:18 (05:39)
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Weightlifting
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This podcast episode discusses the proper techniques and equipment needed for safe weightlifting with barbells and dumbbells, including the risks and dangers of improper form and equipment choices.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the importance of creating protected playlists in music streaming services like Spotify specifically for workout sessions.
20:20 - 26:50 (06:30)
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Fitness
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The speaker discusses the importance of creating protected playlists in music streaming services like Spotify specifically for workout sessions. Such playlists aid in forming a mental and physical association with the workout and can have a positive impact on blood flow and overall performance.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
The importance of personal routines is discussed, along with the concept of a "second brain" as a means of improving learning and personal growth.
26:51 - 36:34 (09:43)
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Personal Development
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The importance of personal routines is discussed, along with the concept of a "second brain" as a means of improving learning and personal growth.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the benefits of training yourself to read more quickly while still retaining information, using examples such as a broken charger and a tweet criticizing Evernote.
36:35 - 43:08 (06:32)
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Reading Comprehension
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The speaker discusses the benefits of training yourself to read more quickly while still retaining information, using examples such as a broken charger and a tweet criticizing Evernote.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker shares his productivity tip on minimizing anxiety associated with undone tasks by following the "Etch a Sketch" method of daily restart.
43:08 - 49:24 (06:16)
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Productivity
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In this podcast, the speaker shares his productivity tip on minimizing anxiety associated with undone tasks by following the "Etch a Sketch" method of daily restart. He also provides an example of how he applies this to planning for a TED talk.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
The use of personal journals can help in clarifying one's thoughts and managing emotions, especially on reflective stuff that doesn't have an immediate next action, but serves as a memoir for personal growth and development.
49:24 - 54:13 (04:48)
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Personal Development
Summary

The use of personal journals can help in clarifying one's thoughts and managing emotions, especially on reflective stuff that doesn't have an immediate next action, but serves as a memoir for personal growth and development.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
John Romanello emphasizes on the importance of having a long standing journal to reflect back on brilliant and terrible things that come and pass, offering a sense of reassurance during similar experiences in the future.
54:13 - 57:52 (03:39)
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Personal Growth
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John Romanello emphasizes on the importance of having a long standing journal to reflect back on brilliant and terrible things that come and pass, offering a sense of reassurance during similar experiences in the future.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
The benefits of taking complete responsibility for everything and the problems it may solve.
57:52 - 1:02:10 (04:17)
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Self Improvement
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The benefits of taking complete responsibility for everything and the problems it may solve.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
Many people are consistent with taking multivitamin and vitamin D supplements, but overlook the benefits of creatine.
1:02:10 - 1:07:08 (04:58)
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Creatine
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Many people are consistent with taking multivitamin and vitamin D supplements, but overlook the benefits of creatine. Research shows that consistent creatine use can improve muscle strength, endurance, and overall athletic performance.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
The absence of app badges can make it easy to forget about unprocessed stuff in an app, and can cause messages to be left unread.
1:07:08 - 1:10:46 (03:38)
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Productivity
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The absence of app badges can make it easy to forget about unprocessed stuff in an app, and can cause messages to be left unread.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
In this episode, the speaker argues that for most people, the trackpad and user-friendly interface of a Mac outweighs the benefits of a more customizable PC.
1:10:46 - 1:15:34 (04:47)
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Mac vs. PC
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In this episode, the speaker argues that for most people, the trackpad and user-friendly interface of a Mac outweighs the benefits of a more customizable PC.

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#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom
Learn tips about starting an online business at PropinFitness.com/MwBusiness, and discover a faster app for browsing emojis called Rocket for Mac.
1:15:34 - 1:18:07 (02:33)
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Business, Technology
Summary

Learn tips about starting an online business at PropinFitness.com/MwBusiness, and discover a faster app for browsing emojis called Rocket for Mac.

Episode
#281 - Life Hacks 203
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Modern Wisdom