Episode
#529 - Life Hacks 209
1:35:16
Published: Thu Sep 22 2022
Description
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've become fully obsessed with my new desk bike, Jonny's solution for protein cereal, how to get free Amazon delivery within a couple of hours, the best tricks to get the most out of Spotify, why Yusef is obsessed with his new pressure cooker, Apple's fantastic new iPhone Background Sounds feature and much more... Sponsors: Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 15% discount on the amazing 6 Minute Diary at https://bit.ly/diarywisdom (use code MW15) (USA - https://amzn.to/3b2fQbR and use 15MINUTES) Our Sponsor LetsGetChecked - get 25% discount on your at-home testosterone test at https://trylgc.com/wisdom (use code: WISDOM25) Extra Stuff: Access Propane's Free Training - https://propanefitness.com/modernwisdom Lumin Skincare - https://www.luminskin.com/ IKEA Custom Wardrobe Pax - Cycling Desk - EXERPEUTIC EXERWORK 2000i - https://amzn.to/3xrTqZF (UK) and https://amzn.to/3LfQRj9 (US) Surreal Cereal - https://eatsurreal.co.uk/ Apply a webpage by Adding To Homescreen Cancel your Zoom Subscription for 30% off your renewal price. Free Rush Shipping after ordering on Amazon Prime The Boardroom Exercise Pick flights which immigrate at your destination Reduce connections to stop delays Get proper Blue Blocking Glasses - Block Blue Light or Ra Optics Hush or Stop The Madness Extensions for Chrome - https://underpassapp.com/StopTheMadness/ Share Spotify Podcasts with Timestamp Spotify for podcasts generally Enhance Liked Songs on Spotify Buy an Instant Pot Background Sounds on iPhone Visualize Value Chrome Extension Location Based Reminders to speak to friends Uber One Uber doesn’t get paid for stopping Uber instead of cars Watch The Suspect Watch The Boys The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe Listen To Sweet Bobby Watch Fantastic Fungi Watch Untold Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
The episode covers a range of topics including bike desks, protein cereal, free Amazon delivery, Spotify tips, pressure cookers, and Apple's new iPhone background sound feature.
00:00 - 06:13 (06:13)
Summary
The episode covers a range of topics including bike desks, protein cereal, free Amazon delivery, Spotify tips, pressure cookers, and Apple's new iPhone background sound feature. There is a promotional ad for Athletic Greens, which is a supplement brand, offering a year's supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs as well as a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
A charcoal face wash and scrub set can cost around 30 to 50 dollars and it is recommended to be used for up to a month, which takes the first layer of the skin off.
06:13 - 09:32 (03:19)
Summary
A charcoal face wash and scrub set can cost around 30 to 50 dollars and it is recommended to be used for up to a month, which takes the first layer of the skin off.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learn about the affordable customizations and benefits of the PAX Ikea wardrobe for alcove storage, featuring a cycling desk fit for many.
09:32 - 14:06 (04:34)
Summary
Learn about the affordable customizations and benefits of the PAX Ikea wardrobe for alcove storage, featuring a cycling desk fit for many.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Exerputing Exowork 2000i is an excellent option for those seeking to get more zone two cardio and burn more calories while sitting at a desk or working from home.
14:06 - 18:09 (04:03)
Summary
The Exerputing Exowork 2000i is an excellent option for those seeking to get more zone two cardio and burn more calories while sitting at a desk or working from home. This device offers a way to accumulate calorie expenditure while still being productive.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses upgrading his treadmill with Bluetooth and muses about the possible issues with Bluetooth compatibility.
18:09 - 21:55 (03:46)
Summary
The speaker discusses upgrading his treadmill with Bluetooth and muses about the possible issues with Bluetooth compatibility. He mentions how using the treadmill while replying to people can be a productive way to burn calories.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
Cereal with high protein and low carb options can be a good breakfast choice, especially when mixed with healthy ingredients.
21:55 - 25:16 (03:21)
Summary
Cereal with high protein and low carb options can be a good breakfast choice, especially when mixed with healthy ingredients. However, it's important to watch out for health products that claim to be low carb but use substitutes instead of real ingredients.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
Learn how to create app shortcuts for websites on your mobile device with this simple trick that allows you to access them easily from your home screen.
25:16 - 30:37 (05:20)
Summary
Learn how to create app shortcuts for websites on your mobile device with this simple trick that allows you to access them easily from your home screen.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
Amazon now offers rush delivery for small, necessary items like batteries and pens, which can arrive at your doorstep within a few hours.
30:37 - 33:18 (02:41)
Summary
Amazon now offers rush delivery for small, necessary items like batteries and pens, which can arrive at your doorstep within a few hours.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests embracing silly activities, like counting backwards from 100 or coming up with a ridiculous scenario, as a way to quiet the mind and relax.
33:18 - 39:07 (05:48)
Summary
The speaker suggests embracing silly activities, like counting backwards from 100 or coming up with a ridiculous scenario, as a way to quiet the mind and relax. This technique helps squeeze out the many voices that may be overwhelming our thoughts.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker advises listeners to reduce connections and pick flights that arrive at the destination city to avoid delays when traveling with mental health conditions.
39:07 - 43:47 (04:39)
Summary
The speaker advises listeners to reduce connections and pick flights that arrive at the destination city to avoid delays when traveling with mental health conditions. They also suggest seeking guidance from a psychotherapist when necessary and paying attention to the main voices in one's life.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares their personal experience with blue-blocking glasses and how they have helped them with down regulation and increasing the quality of their sleep.
43:47 - 51:43 (07:56)
Summary
The speaker shares their personal experience with blue-blocking glasses and how they have helped them with down regulation and increasing the quality of their sleep.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses their positive experience using Spotify for music discovery, including features like playlists, Discover Weekly, and annual reviews.
51:43 - 57:51 (06:08)
Summary
The speaker discusses their positive experience using Spotify for music discovery, including features like playlists, Discover Weekly, and annual reviews. They also suggest incorporating similar features for podcasts to make them more social.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the ambiance of coffee shops and shares a selection of playlists on YouTube that feature coffee shop ambience with a little bit of jazz and rain sounds for focus.
57:51 - 1:01:00 (03:09)
Summary
The speaker discusses the ambiance of coffee shops and shares a selection of playlists on YouTube that feature coffee shop ambience with a little bit of jazz and rain sounds for focus. They also mention focus music services like Focus at Will or Brain FM.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The hack to avoiding the smell that accompanies cooking crispy chicken in an air fryer is to use an instant pot for multi-purpose cooking, recommended by a listener of the podcast.
1:01:00 - 1:05:55 (04:55)
Summary
The hack to avoiding the smell that accompanies cooking crispy chicken in an air fryer is to use an instant pot for multi-purpose cooking, recommended by a listener of the podcast. The only downside is that the food may not be aesthetically pleasing after pressure cooking.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast conversation touches on the uncommon topic of stoicism and how contemplating death can actually increase productivity.
1:05:55 - 1:11:59 (06:03)
Summary
The podcast conversation touches on the uncommon topic of stoicism and how contemplating death can actually increase productivity.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about the advantages of driving your own car and the benefits of using Uber.
1:11:59 - 1:17:44 (05:45)
Summary
The speaker talks about the advantages of driving your own car and the benefits of using Uber. He also highlights important details about Uber's policies, such as the fact that drivers do not get paid for stopping beyond two minutes.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Uber app allows you to enter multiple destinations, making it easy to plan a trip with stops along the way.
1:17:44 - 1:21:34 (03:49)
Summary
The Uber app allows you to enter multiple destinations, making it easy to plan a trip with stops along the way. This feature is helpful for picking up friends or running errands, and you can even add a stop at a fast food restaurant.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the gritty and realistic jousting scenes in a TV show and how some experts may exaggerate their knowledge for personal gain.
1:21:34 - 1:29:39 (08:04)
Summary
The podcast discusses the gritty and realistic jousting scenes in a TV show and how some experts may exaggerate their knowledge for personal gain. The hosts also share a story of a couple committing fraud by faking a man's death for insurance money.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
The hosts discuss their leaderboard, upcoming nuptials, and suggest a fitness website, propane fitness.com.
1:29:40 - 1:33:10 (03:29)
Summary
The hosts discuss their leaderboard, upcoming nuptials, and suggest a fitness website, propane fitness.com. They also praise the website owner's work ethic.
Episode#529 - Life Hacks 209
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, listeners are reminded of the freebies and discount codes available for Athletic Greens and the Six Minute Diary.
1:33:10 - 1:35:17 (02:06)
Summary
In this podcast, listeners are reminded of the freebies and discount codes available for Athletic Greens and the Six Minute Diary. The host also proposes the idea of buying exclusive drinks for a speaker with a discount code for listeners.