I know the story. You’re sat at your computer or on your phone, you’re on Facebook and everyone you know seems to be on holiday in another country, getting married or engaged, announcing their pregnancy as if holding a press conference or just generally having an amazing time. Meanwhile you’re sat wondering how none of this stuff has fallen into … Read More
Is Your Facebook Feed Really Serving You?
Have you ever found yourself logged in to someone else’s Facebook account? It’s amazing how easily you can judge a person’s character based on the posts that appear in their feed and it’s why online marketing is becoming more powerful than ever but have you ever stopped to consider whether YOUR feed is really serving you?
Set For Life
We’ve all heard the phrase “Set For Life” being thrown around in conversations… “If I won the lottery, I’d be set for life.” “If I got that dream job, I’d be set for life.” “If I found ‘the one,’ we’d be set for life.” But in all honestly, why would you ever want to be set for life?
Podcast #33 – 14 Skills Young People Need To Make Money That Will Never Be Taught In School Inspired By James Altucher
In this episode Cem and Wayne dive in to James Altucher’s ‘Secrets to Personal Finance’ and the many skills that young people need in order to make money and thrive in the digital economy. We cover several points from why we’re never taught how to sell or negotiate, why the education systems avoids creating leaders and why regular re-invention can … Read More
6 Ways To Improve Your Life By Noah Kagan
1. GEBY – Engineer A Great Morning Adopt this process for your morning routine to get more out of your day: G: Be grateful for seemingly small things in your life. E: Make exercise a priority (and not just in a gym). B: Eat a healthy breakfast. Y: Do something just for you. (E.g. Go to your favorite restaurant) Find … Read More
32. F**k, I Didn’t Get The Grades!
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why not getting the grades could be the best thing that has ever happened to you. We talk about the unique opportunities that are available to those leaving the educational system. The many ways in which the digital economy has made it easier than ever to build your own (free) education as well … Read More
Why The Dragons Were Wrong w/ Akeem Ojuko (The Wild Peanut)
In this episode Cem and Wayne interview Akeem Ojuko, creator of The Wild Peanut. We delve into the aftermath of his experience in front of the dragons in BBC’s Dragons Den and find out how and why he decided to pursue entrepreneurship starting with his Ebay business at the age of 16! We discuss the pros and cons of the … Read More
30. Millennial Misunderstandings w/ Mallie Rydzik
In this episode Cem and Wayne interview Millennial Coach Mallie Toth Rydzik. Mallie is on a mission to show the world that there’s an alternative to giving up five days of your life to your cubicle job and why you shouldn’t let your career define you. We discuss whether being a Millennial is more of a mindset than an age … Read More
18 Quotes On Self-Renewal By John W. Gardner
I just finished reading Self-Renewal – the Individual & the Innovative Society (Paper) by John W. Gardner which I found extremely thought provoking and motivating as a young person, here are my favourite book clippings! “A society decays when its institutions and individuals lose their vitality.” “A society must court the kinds of change that will enrich and strengthen it, rather than … Read More
29. Have We Been Programmed To Spend?
In this episode Cem and Wayne talk about the recent BBC documentary “The Men Who Made Us Spend” and discuss if there’s a difference between marketing and manipulation. We cover topics such as the planned obsolescence of products, spending as self expression and whether the web is empowering consumers or increasing our vulnerability to marketers. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-08-02T02_58_22-07_00.mp3″ title=”Have We Been … Read More