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#031 - Life Hacks 105
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Published: Mon Sep 24 2018
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Jonny & Yusef from PropaneFitness.com join me for another episode detailing our favourite apps, websites, resources and tools for a productive and efficient life. Expect to learn; How can you run a business working an hour a day? What is the most efficient sleeping posture? Is Philips Hue any good? Why does a Muslim upbringing give you an obsessional level of toilet hygiene? Why should you eat a kilo of broccoli every day? And an awful lot more. Below you will find links to everything we reference, including as many referral & discount codes as we could find! Enjoy. Resources: The 6 Minute Diary: http://amzn.eu/d/cZiqMGT Shattaf Bidet - http://amzn.eu/d/iJGQqSY A kilo of broccoli - www.propanefitness.com/poo Soreen - https://www.soreen.com/ WorkingMemory.txt - http://calnewport.com/blog/2015/10/27/deep-habits-workingmemory-txt-the-most-important-productivity-tool-youve-never-heard-of/ Living With A Seal - http://amzn.eu/d/4bk613I JRE #1127 Jesse Itzler - https://youtu.be/b0GIO4lYFls Swipe right on Spotify Mobile to add to Play Queue. MicroBags - http://amzn.eu/d/g75NcbQ (couldn’t find the Yemeni version) Drip Coffee Filter - http://amzn.eu/d/2H34ZXv Stop saying gay, start saying lame. Digital is not always better. Forget smart lights. Newer books rarely beat classics, they’re called classics for a reason. Derren Brown - Happy - http://amzn.eu/d/1WN9aj4 Do I Need To Go And Get Lex? - https://youtu.be/oXno18pOHgo Dropbox - https://db.tt/SVdwk2o9 (free signup with free extra storage) Be Focussed Pro - https://xwavesoft.com/be-focused-pro-for-iphone-ipad-mac-os-x.html Focus Matrix - https://xwavesoft.com/focus-matrix-for-iphone-ipad-mac.html Dr Euan Lawson Podcast - https://youtu.be/-sdGBZcmY2s The Red Queen Effect - https://fs.blog/2012/10/the-red-queen-effect/ The Art Of Less Doing - http://amzn.eu/d/6ItlwTz The Push-Away Handshake. Blading for moving through a crowd. Remembering things that have happened during a night to determine drunkness. YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts - https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/u-m-google-170816/accessibility/google-keyboard-shortcuts---youtube Kelly Starrett Neck Shoulders & Pillow - https://youtu.be/xnlDTyMRRGg Kelly Starrett Sleeping Position - https://youtu.be/cq64hxZMJbc Kelly Starrett Lower Body Sleeping Support - https://youtu.be/yd3HeEoqfa4 Pregnancy Pillow - http://amzn.eu/d/82sajV0 Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/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

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In this episode of the Happiness Podcast, presenter Susanna Hallinan shares a comprehensive list of life hacks from shaking hands to navigating through a crowd of people, as requested by the audience.
00:00 - 02:51 (02:51)
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Life Hacks
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In this episode of the Happiness Podcast, presenter Susanna Hallinan shares a comprehensive list of life hacks from shaking hands to navigating through a crowd of people, as requested by the audience.

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#031 - Life Hacks 105
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The use of moist toilet paper is quite common in countries east of where the podcast is being recorded.
02:51 - 06:46 (03:54)
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Toilet Paper
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The use of moist toilet paper is quite common in countries east of where the podcast is being recorded. While dry tissue is what most are accustomed to, using moist toilet paper after making use of the toilet is much better for hygiene and health reasons.

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The podcast discusses tips for improving bowel movement and maintaining good anal hygiene, including setting a routine, increasing intake of green vegetables, and discussing any concerns with a doctor.
06:46 - 11:55 (05:09)
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Health
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The podcast discusses tips for improving bowel movement and maintaining good anal hygiene, including setting a routine, increasing intake of green vegetables, and discussing any concerns with a doctor.

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The speaker discusses Persian rice and its delicious toppings.
11:55 - 14:59 (03:03)
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Food, Life Hacks
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The speaker discusses Persian rice and its delicious toppings. They also mention an episode about life hacks and wearing souring t-shirts in the future.

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of a capture to summarize your ideas.
14:59 - 18:00 (03:00)
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Summarization
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of a capture to summarize your ideas. Some people use a notepad file while others use Evernote.

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Jesse Itzler, a successful entrepreneur, shares his experience of inviting a decorated Navy SEAL to live with him for a month in his book, Living With A Seal.
18:00 - 21:03 (03:03)
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Jesse Itzler, Navy SEAL, Living With A Seal
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Jesse Itzler, a successful entrepreneur, shares his experience of inviting a decorated Navy SEAL to live with him for a month in his book, Living With A Seal. The book depicts Itzler's physical and mental challenges during a month-long boot camp with the SEAL, highlighting the importance of discipline and pushing past one's limits.

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Many people avoid setting ambitious fitness goals due to the fear that they might over train, feel too hungry or be unable to wake up early.
21:03 - 24:07 (03:03)
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Fitness
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Many people avoid setting ambitious fitness goals due to the fear that they might over train, feel too hungry or be unable to wake up early. However, implementing a system of accountability, such as Fitbot, can help to overcome these excuses and enable success in achieving fitness goals.

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Learn about using a semi-permeable bag to cook, adding frozen ginger and chicken, along with some veggies for a quick meal.
24:07 - 29:02 (04:55)
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Cooking, Music, Hacks
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Learn about using a semi-permeable bag to cook, adding frozen ginger and chicken, along with some veggies for a quick meal. Also, discover a Spotify hack by adding tracks to the play queue with a swipe.

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The use of "gay" to describe something negative or undesirable should be avoided and replaced with a different word, such as "lame."
29:02 - 34:35 (05:32)
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LGBTQ+
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The use of "gay" to describe something negative or undesirable should be avoided and replaced with a different word, such as "lame." By making a conscious effort to change our language, we can create a more inclusive and respectful environment.

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The speaker argues that getting offended is necessary in a society that's moving towards protecting people from being offended, as it's the only way to insulate oneself from it, build resilience and parody extreme views.
34:35 - 38:41 (04:06)
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Offense
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The speaker argues that getting offended is necessary in a society that's moving towards protecting people from being offended, as it's the only way to insulate oneself from it, build resilience and parody extreme views. He suggests expressing oneself in a way that loses nothing but gains someone else a lot and also gains oneself a lot as well.

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The constant search for new gadgets and life hacks can lead people to prioritize them over more traditional activities that require more effort, such as reading a challenging book.
38:41 - 43:50 (05:08)
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Life Hacks
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The constant search for new gadgets and life hacks can lead people to prioritize them over more traditional activities that require more effort, such as reading a challenging book.

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The host expresses their skepticism towards smart homes and smart bulbs, viewing them as unnecessary and overrated.
43:50 - 47:24 (03:34)
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Smart Homes
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The host expresses their skepticism towards smart homes and smart bulbs, viewing them as unnecessary and overrated.

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The discomfort of taking action towards a productive task is often intimidating and difficult but people often ignore this fact.
47:24 - 51:01 (03:37)
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Productivity, Saving Money
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The discomfort of taking action towards a productive task is often intimidating and difficult but people often ignore this fact. Additionally, people obsess over saving a small amount of money on purchases but are willing to spend more on non-essential things.

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The Philips Hue website suggests that traditional light switches are redundant in the era of smart light systems, which allow for greater control and automation.
51:01 - 52:53 (01:52)
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Smart Technology
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The Philips Hue website suggests that traditional light switches are redundant in the era of smart light systems, which allow for greater control and automation. New paint technology even allows for touch control of lighting systems, making switches even less essential.

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the difference between chasing happiness and finding joy in everyday moments.
52:53 - 56:38 (03:44)
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Happiness
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the difference between chasing happiness and finding joy in everyday moments. They explore the concept of hedonic adaptation and draw from principles of stoicism to encourage a mindset shift towards presence and gratitude.

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Learn about Dropbox, a cloud-based file storage system, in this podcast episode.
56:38 - 59:45 (03:07)
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Dropbox
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Learn about Dropbox, a cloud-based file storage system, in this podcast episode.

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The speaker discusses the advantages of using Dropbox for file collaboration, especially when dealing with large files like podcast episodes or photos for social media posts.
59:45 - 1:03:39 (03:53)
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Dropbox
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The speaker discusses the advantages of using Dropbox for file collaboration, especially when dealing with large files like podcast episodes or photos for social media posts.

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The speaker expresses how important it is for her to have high value products, such as Apple products, and how the brand itself increases the perceived value of the product.
1:03:39 - 1:06:29 (02:50)
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Purchasing decisions
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The speaker expresses how important it is for her to have high value products, such as Apple products, and how the brand itself increases the perceived value of the product.

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The 20-20-20 rule recommends taking breaks every 25 minutes to reset your ocular nerves and muscles, reducing tension headaches and increasing productivity.
1:06:29 - 1:09:17 (02:47)
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Productivity
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The 20-20-20 rule recommends taking breaks every 25 minutes to reset your ocular nerves and muscles, reducing tension headaches and increasing productivity. It involves 25 minutes of work followed by 5 minutes of relaxation, preferably in a sleep state.

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The Eisenhower Matrix helps prioritize tasks by dividing them into four categories: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither urgent nor important.
1:09:17 - 1:13:44 (04:27)
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Productivity
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The Eisenhower Matrix helps prioritize tasks by dividing them into four categories: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither urgent nor important.

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This podcast episode shares helpful tips on how to maintain social distancing in various situations, including how to hold a drink to prevent spilling and how to properly greet someone without physical contact.
1:13:44 - 1:17:39 (03:54)
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Social Distancing
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This podcast episode shares helpful tips on how to maintain social distancing in various situations, including how to hold a drink to prevent spilling and how to properly greet someone without physical contact.

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The way you dress and present yourself can affect how others perceive and interact with you in social settings, even in nightlife.
1:17:39 - 1:20:08 (02:29)
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Nightlife
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The way you dress and present yourself can affect how others perceive and interact with you in social settings, even in nightlife. This includes how bouncers may assess your appearance to determine entry into a venue.

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The cost of luxury items, like expensive bottles of champagne and vodka, has increased greatly in clubs, resulting in a culture of excess and competition among party-goers.
1:20:08 - 1:24:04 (03:56)
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clubs
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The cost of luxury items, like expensive bottles of champagne and vodka, has increased greatly in clubs, resulting in a culture of excess and competition among party-goers.

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The ability to form and recall memories plays a crucial role in our perception of enjoying an experience.
1:24:04 - 1:28:28 (04:24)
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Philosophy
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The ability to form and recall memories plays a crucial role in our perception of enjoying an experience. Without the ability to recall it, can we truly say we enjoyed it?

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The speaker discusses the benefits of using keyboard shortcuts to minimize the need to move a mouse and suggests increasing trackpad speed through Apple system preferences.
1:28:28 - 1:30:35 (02:07)
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Productivity
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The speaker discusses the benefits of using keyboard shortcuts to minimize the need to move a mouse and suggests increasing trackpad speed through Apple system preferences.

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The speaker wants infinite copies, but the question is whether it's necessary to have infinity or just a few thousand copies.
1:30:35 - 1:32:16 (01:40)
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Copying
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The speaker wants infinite copies, but the question is whether it's necessary to have infinity or just a few thousand copies.

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A discussion about common complaints of discomfort when waking up and a tip for better sleep.
1:32:16 - 1:35:34 (03:17)
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Sleep
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A discussion about common complaints of discomfort when waking up and a tip for better sleep.

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This podcast episode shares tips for getting a good night's sleep, including using pillows to support different areas of the body.
1:35:34 - 1:38:31 (02:57)
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Sleep
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This podcast episode shares tips for getting a good night's sleep, including using pillows to support different areas of the body.

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The speaker talks about the importance of proper sleep.
1:38:31 - 1:42:18 (03:47)
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Sleep
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The speaker talks about the importance of proper sleep. He compares it to getting a massage or a dental drill and mentions that we spend a third of our lives sleeping.

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The OnlyFans platform allows women to upload suggestive photos for money, but it is not porn from a man's perspective.
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OnlyFans
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The OnlyFans platform allows women to upload suggestive photos for money, but it is not porn from a man's perspective. However, some of the poses that women upload are not attractive to certain demographics.

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The speaker describes Palmer violets as big purple tablets resembling erythrocytes or red blood cells.
1:44:56 - 1:46:56 (02:00)
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Palmer Violets
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The speaker describes Palmer violets as big purple tablets resembling erythrocytes or red blood cells. The audience is encouraged to share their life hacks in the comments.

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The podcast will have two opens to attract a wider audience, and the topic for the next episode has not been decided yet.
1:46:56 - 1:48:03 (01:07)
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Podcasting
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The podcast will have two opens to attract a wider audience, and the topic for the next episode has not been decided yet.

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