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Trust the process. Time is the essential ingredient of success. Use it to your advantage. In this episode, we start with Kevin Kelly and Robert Greene, discuss the value of enduring the slow process of mastery, and emphasize why having the right focus in a hyperlocal market is crucial. We also share our personal struggles…
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You get no competitive edge from consuming the same things as everyone else. Join us as we dive into the importance of storytelling, why unique hobbies matter, the nuances of live streaming, and unconventional sales strategies. Small shifts that lead to big changes. 00:00 Introduction and Show Overview00:35 The Importance of Unique Consumption01:33 Exploring New…
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We’ve been doing it all wrong. And we had no idea. 00:00 Introduction and New Rule00:29 Personal Reflections on Teaching03:13 The Shift to Storytelling06:04 Navigating Negativity and Positivity11:56 Exploring Storytelling Techniques16:09 Balancing Creativity and Analysis19:55 The Intersection of Art and Science20:32 Elon Musk: Analytical and Creative21:30 The Balance of Creativity and Practicality22:25 Defining Art and…
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Have you ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you went there? It’s not just you—scientists have found that crossing through doorways can actually make you forget what you were thinking. This phenomenon is called the “doorway effect,” and it can affect everything from daily tasks to content creation. 00:00 Introduction to Memory…
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Are you struggling to find happiness? You may be stuck with shallow happiness, when you need to focus on deep happiness. Jeff Sarris and Amara Andrew explore the difference between shallow happiness and deep happiness. They discuss how being present-focused can lead to instant joy but might prevent long-term achievements. They reference Derek Sivers’ philosophy…
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In this episode of Useful Not Famous, Amara and Jeff explore the concept of desire and how it ties to unhappiness. They discuss whether happiness truly exists or is just a state of contentment and joy. They delve into how setting no specific objectives can lead to unexpected and fulfilling paths, using examples like Robert…
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In this episode of Useful Not Famous, Amara Andrew and Jeff Sarris delve into the concept of becoming the best in the world at what you do, drawing inspiration from The Almanack of Naval Ravikant. They discuss the importance of continuous improvement, redefining your goals, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. The conversation covers a…
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‘I am a museum of everything I’ve ever loved.’ We dive into what it means to us and how we all collect memories and experiences that shape who we are. We chat about the idea of always adding to our personal ‘museums’ and how life is all about growth and trying new things. Amara Andrew:…
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What really exists is not things made, but in the making. Once made, they’re dead. —James Gleick So, if you’re watching the show, we are remote. We’re in LA, we were just filming with one of our clients and we are filming in our Airbnb right now for us. Yeah. And it’s like the perfect…
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When’s the last time you made something without needing it to accomplish anything? You weren’t focused on a specific goal, metric, or result. I’m guessing it’s been a while (because it definitely has been for me). We get so fixated on outcomes that we miss what’s actually happening around us. You’re so focused on getting…
