MindHack Podcast

MindHack is a podcast by Cody McLain that seeks to break down the routines, habits, mindset, and ideologies of successful people, scientific studies, and popular books. This is a self-help podcast dedicated to finding out the keys to success, happiness, and limitless productivity. Nick Winter is the co-founder of the highly successful startup, CodeCombat, a free-to-use educational gaming company that teaches players the fundamentals of computer programming. He's also the author of the book, The Motivation Hacker and conducted a series of experiments over 3-months time to create good habits, learn new skills and push himself to achieve more. In this incredible episode, we dig into goal-setting, creating new habits, dealing with burn-out and so much more!

Today we’re interviewing somebody who is a world traveler and expert in flow states. He’s a writer and consultant and has even given a TEDx talk on freestyling. Besides designing his digital nomad lifestyle, he employs a variety of activities to get into a flow state, including slacklining, freestyle rapping, exercising, and meditating. His name is Troy Erstling and he’s an extremely interesting and well-spoken guest. In this episode, Troy shares his thoughts on flow state, how meditation makes you less distractible, resources for productivity, how to set up successful systems for the absence of friction, how to dial in and out of the flow state, and how to maintain the most important relationship in your life. MindHack is a podcast by Cody McLain that seeks to break down successful people's routines, habits, mindsets, and ideologies, scientific studies, and popular books. This is a self-help podcast dedicated to finding out the keys to success, happiness, and limitless productivity.

This show delves into the groundbreaking 'Getting Things Done' (GTD) methodology with its creator, David Allen, offering an in-depth exploration of how this approach can revolutionize productivity and mental clarity. Allen shares insights into GTD's development, its core principles, and practical tips for implementation. The conversation illuminates how GTD enables individuals to manage their tasks and responsibilities more effectively, leading to not only stress-free productivity but also a significantly clearer mind. Join us for a transformative journey into optimizing your workflow and enhancing your life's organization.
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
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Timothy Leary
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey
Tim Ferris
The WOOP Method
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
The PARA Method: Simplify, Organize, and Master Your Digital Life by Tiago Forte
The Roam
Commonplace Book
ChatGPT
Maker Vs Manager by Paul Graham
EOS - Entrepreneurial Operating System
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande
GettingThingsDone Training & Coaching

In this episode of the Mind Hack Podcast, host Cody McLain interviews Rob Dube, co-author of "Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom." Rob shares deep insights on integrating mindfulness into leadership and balancing personal well-being with professional success. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, he discusses common entrepreneurial struggles like burnout and internal conflict despite external success. Rob highlights the importance of understanding one's 'inner story' and leading from the heart, introducing his 10 disciplines that promote inner peace, energy, and impact. The conversation explores fear-based decision-making, true self-awareness, and creating a business culture that prioritizes employee well-being. Cody and Rob also examine the pitfalls of hustle culture and the importance of being present with oneself and others. The episode wraps up with practical advice on living a fulfilled life by adhering to core values. Listeners are encouraged to read Rob's book and visit his website for further resources.
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Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom by Rob Dube & Gino Wickman
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Gino Wickman
Michael A. Freeman,M.D.
Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU by Dr. Doug Brackman
Andrew Huberman
The Second Mountain by David Brooks
Small Giants Community
Tugboat Institute
Conscious Capitalism
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Are you ready to redefine mentorship? In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Eric Koester, a professor of entrepreneurship and the mind behind 'Super Mentors.' Eric challenges conventional wisdom and introduces a groundbreaking approach to mentorship that focuses on opportunities, not just advice. Learn how to attract the right mentors through shared projects and why you should aim for 'super mentors' who can truly open doors for you. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to accelerate their personal and professional growth.
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Super Mentors: The Ordinary Person's Guide to Asking Extraordinary People for Help
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Joseph Campbell
Making Moonshots By Rahul Rana
Lux Capital
Josh Wolfe
Steve Blank
Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant
Noah Kagan
Manuscripts.com
Jesse Itzler