Catch The Zenith
Ein stolzer Schweizer, der seine Neugier mit diesem Podcast stillt. Episoden über Verantwortung, Liebe und Tradition, die Dich Deinem Zenit näherbringen.
#228: 5 Regeln für klares Denken als junger Schweizer
#228: Klar zu denken ist schwer – besonders als junger Schweizer Mann in einer Welt voller Lärm und Meinungen. Wie bleibst Du klar im Kopf und triffst Entscheidungen, die wirklich Sinn machen?
In dieser Episode teile ich fünf Regeln, die Dir helfen, unabhängig zu denken – frei von Ideologien, Ablenkung und Chaos.
Du erfährst, warum Monodenken Dich schwächt, wie Du echte Voranalyse trainierst, langfristig denkst, Deinen Kopf beruhigst und durch Schreiben Richtung findest.
Kapitel
(00:00) Intro – Warum klares Denken schwer ist
(02:00) Problem 1 – Monodenken
(14:17) Pr...
#227: 15 Lektionen für junge Schweizer Männer – von Chris Williamson
#227: Der Podcaster Chris Williamson hat mit seinem Podcast Modern Wisdom weltweit Millionen von jungen Männern die Lektionen einiger der besten Denker unserer Zeit nähergebracht – von Dr. Jordan B. Peterson über Naval Ravikant bis hin zu Matthew McConaughey.
Letzten Donnerstag durfte ich ihn zum ersten Mal live in New York erleben, kurz mit ihm persönlich sprechen – und heute möchte ich einige seiner wichtigsten Lektionen mit Dir teilen. Lektionen, die Dir helfen können, als junger Schweizer Mann der besten Version Deiner selbst näherzukommen.
Erfahre, warum Reue unvermeidlich ist – und Du lernen musst, sie be...
#226: Warum ich wieder auf Deutsch podcasten werde
#226: Ich spreche über den Wandel meines Podcasts – von den ersten Episoden im Keller bis zu 225 Folgen, von Deutsch zu Englisch und nun zurück zu meinen sprachlichen Wurzeln.
Ich teile meine Reise durch 5 Jahre Podcasting, die Lektionen aus „Catch The Zenith“, „ADHS Power“ und warum ich heute über Verantwortung, Liebe und Tradition spreche.
Erfahre, warum ich glaube, dass gesunde Maskulinität, Patriotismus und echte Streitkultur essenziell sind, was Dich künftig im Podcast erwartet – von tiefen Gesprächen bis persönlichen Reflexionen – und vieles mehr.
Kapitel
(00:52) Podcast-Werdegang
<...#225: 7 Lessons That Made Me a Better Communicator
#225: Most people think good communication is just about talking well. But the truth is, it’s about listening, presence, and connection.
In this episode, I break down 7 lessons that changed the way I communicate.
Get ready to learn why understanding comes before being understood, how to use the “A.C.A.” framework to connect instantly, how to remove filler words and sound more powerful, why body language speaks louder than words, when it’s worth being disagreeable, how asking the right questions gives you control in any conversation, and why stories are the most powerful communicat...
#224: 5 Relationship Lessons I Learned
#224: If you don’t put in active effort to keep up the romance and harmony in your relationship, it will eventually fall apart.
In this episode, I share 5 relationship lessons that helped me communicate better and stay connected.
Get ready to learn why weekly check-ins create alignment, how date nights keep love alive, why understanding personality types changes everything, how short-term discomfort leads to long-term peace, and why setting clear expectations upfront saves you from future pain, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:00) Lesson 1 — Talk about the econom...
#223: How I Play With Chaos
#223: Most people try to avoid chaos—uncertainty, complexity, unpredictability. But chaos isn’t the enemy. It’s the game.
In this episode, I break down the 4 universal laws of chaos—entropy, initial conditions, feedback, and non-linearity—and how to use them to make better decisions in business, sales, and life.
Get ready to learn why nothing stays the same (entropy is always pulling you down), why small beginnings echo into massive results, how to build positive feedback loops that accelerate growth, why tiny advantages compound into huge outcomes, plus a lot more…
Time...
#222: The Power of Opposites
#222: Most people think you have to pick a side—introvert or extrovert, work or play, confident or paranoid. The truth is, greatness comes from being both.
In this episode, I break down why binary thinking keeps you stuck, how history’s best athletes and entrepreneurs mastered contradiction, and the 15 paradoxes that can unlock another level of performance.
Get ready to learn why discipline is the real path to freedom, how Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson broke the game by combining opposites, why substance always beats image in the long run, how to use paradox as a co...
#221: How I Built Self-Belief
#221: Most people think they need to “believe in themselves” to succeed, but that’s the wrong way around.
In this episode, I explain why self-belief in your current identity doesn’t work, how to shift your focus to the person you’re becoming, and why goals are really just a call to expand.
Get ready to learn why belief follows identity, how to act like your future self before the results show up, why temporary delusion is necessary for growth, the key shift that turns goals into reality, plus a lot more...
Ti...
#220: How I Turn Pain Into Fuel
#220: Most people numb their pain with quick fixes—Netflix, junk food, scrolling—without realizing it keeps them stuck.
In this episode, I explain why pain is the strongest motivator, the difference between coping and transmuting, and how I use discomfort as fuel in the gym, diet, and sales.
Get ready to learn why avoidance kills progress, the fastest way to turn suffering into energy, how to rewire pain into your biggest advantage, plus a lot more...
Timestamps
(00:45) Part 1: The Nature of Pain
(03:23) Part 2: Why You...
#219: 14 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew at 18
#219: At 18, I thought success came from being the smartest guy in the room, saying what people wanted to hear, and chasing every new opportunity. I was wrong.
In this episode, I share 14 life lessons that would have saved me years of mistakes — from authenticity and disagreement to sacrifice, focus, and cycles of success.
Get ready to learn why it’s okay to have different opinions, how authenticity helps you overcome people-pleasing, why writing a life vision reduces anxiety, the reason champions sacrifice more than others, how goodwill compounds faster than money, why ordinary actions done long...
#218: The Cost of Short-Term Thinking
#218: Most people choose what feels good now without realizing the hidden cost it creates. From fast food to debt to business shortcuts, short-term thinking slowly destroys progress.
In this episode, I explain why chasing instant gratification leads to failure, how to think in second-order consequences, and why choosing the harder path today sets you up for long-term success.
Get ready to learn the simple rule that separates winners from losers, the lesson behind the marshmallow test, why Valiant Pharmaceuticals collapsed, how Michael Jordan refocused to stay on top, plus a lot more…
#217: My Unconventional Diet Explained
#217: In today’s world, overeating is effortless — the average American eats nearly 900 more calories a day than other developed countries. No wonder sticking to a healthy diet feels hard.
In this episode, I share two simple approaches: Alex Hormozi’s protein-first diet and my own routine of eating a few standard meals every day.
Get ready to learn how to make nutrition predictable, enjoy your meals, handle cheat days without guilt, stay consistent long-term, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:10) Eating too many calories
(03:20) How I eat
<...#216: How I Make Decisions
#216: Your life is shaped by the decisions you make. Good ones move you forward. Bad ones set you back.
In this episode, I share the simple 3-part framework I learned from entrepreneur Sam Ovens that changed how I decide — plus a 4-step method from Alex Hormozi you can use to make a better decision today.
Get ready to learn how to cut decision fatigue, think for yourself, use mental models to choose the right path, avoid rushed choices you’ll regret, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(01:45) What i...
#215: Why Focus Beats Intelligence
#215: We live in a world built to steal your focus. But if you can control your attention, you have a serious edge.
In this episode, I break down why attention beats intelligence, how deep work creates unfair advantages, and why most problems are easier to fix than you think.
Get ready to learn how to sharpen your focus, the 4 types of safety women look for in a man, why sales should start with pain, how to be more authentic, why rest is your hidden edge, plus a lot more…
Ti...
#214: Why Boring People Get Rich
#214: Most people think success means doing more. More habits, more hobbies, more hacks. But that’s wrong.
In this episode, I explain why the key to success is living a simple, even boring life — and how energy, clarity, and focus come from doing less, not more.
Get ready to learn why early Bezos kept it simple, how I structure my own life to stay focused, why chaos kills progress, why boring people often win, plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:30) Imitation of Habits
(05:22) How I Simpli...
#213: Become a MONSTER
#213: Most people are told to be nice. Harmless. Play it safe. But what if that’s the worst advice you could follow in a brutal world?
Today, I dive into why it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. Inspired by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, I explore what it means to become a monster.
Get ready to learn why “nice guys” often finish last, how saying what you really think makes you stronger, what I learned about my limits during my internship in Salt Lake City, why the world...
#212: This Sales Lesson Changed How I Communicate
#212: Most people talk too much and say too little. But what if the real power lies in saying less?
In this episode, I share the sales lesson that changed how I communicate: be concise. From cutting filler words to writing sharper emails to talking more confidently in real life.
Get ready to learn what Paul Graham says about word count, how Mark Cuban's advice can make your product easier to buy, what “be precise in your speech” means, how to remove filler words like “like” and “basically,” and what I learned from approaching women in Arosa plus a...
#211: How to Have an Adventure
#211: Most people live their lives playing it safe. But what if the real path to meaning is telling the truth—even when it’s uncomfortable?
In this episode, I reflect on a powerful idea from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: that truth is an adventure. I break down what that actually means, why telling the truth is so difficult, and how doing it anyway creates authenticity.
Get ready to learn how telling the truth makes life more meaningful, what true authenticity looks like (according to Alex Hormozi), why most people don’t actually know what they think...
#210: Silvan Krähenbühl – How to Get Your Personal Finances Right
#210: Silvan Krähenbühl is an entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host.
How do we actually get our personal finances right? Where do we even start? Silvan’s my go-to guy whenever I’ve got questions about this stuff. He built an entire course on personal finance and his setup is unlike anything I’ve seen before.
Get ready to learn what you’d need to do if you wanted to mess up your finances, where to start if you want to get them right, how to handle money in a marriage or relationship, how to optimize t...
#209: How I’m Trying to Find My Wife – Zenith Reflections
#209: After ending a 7.5-year relationship, I now find myself in the position of trying to find the wife I want to spend the rest of my life with.
In this episode, I share how I’m attempting to do that — systematically. Plus, a few other reflections from the week, including lessons from my new job in sales.
Get ready to learn how I’m trying to find my wife, why most people end up with the first best person they meet, in-person approaching vs. online dating, my thoughts on setting the company record in my first w...
#208: Gary Arndt – Why Switzerland Might Be the Sanest Country in Europe
#208: Gary Arndt is a world traveler, daily podcaster, and former tech entrepreneur.
After selling his company in the late ‘90s, Gary gave away most of his possessions and set off to visit every country on Earth. From riding in a Formula 1 car and staying overnight on a U.S. aircraft carrier to witnessing revolutions in Thailand and sled dog races in the Arctic — Gary has seen it all. Today, he hosts Everything Everywhere Daily — one of the most downloaded education podcasts in the world, with nearly 50 million plays.
Get ready to learn what makes Switzerland the “s...
#207: The Hidden Damage of Short Form Content
#207: Many people feel anxious because their brain is overloaded with emotion.
In this episode, I break down the hidden damage of short-form content—and why consuming it daily might be the reason you feel scattered, overstimulated, or emotionally fried.
Get ready to learn how short-form triggers emotional spikes, what an “emotional hangover” is, and tactics I use to regain clarity, focus, and emotional stability plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:00) Quick story
(01:33) Definition short-form content
(05:00) Emotions & short-form content
(18:30) Tactics t...
#206: How I Rewired My Brain for Success with Dopamine Transfer
#206: Most people can’t focus because their brain is addicted to cheap dopamine.
In this episode, I break down the concept of Dopamine Transfer—the step-by-step method I used to rewire my brain for deep work, discipline, and long-term success.
Get ready to learn what dopamine transfer is, how to lower your stimulation baseline without burning out, and why this is the #1 edge to build in 2025 plus a lot more…
Timestamps
(00:51) Understanding Dopamine and Why It Matters
(05:20) The Dopamine Transfer Method
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#205: David Morris – The 6 Coaching Client Types That Make or Break Your Business
#205: David Morris is a Business Coach, E-learning Consultant, and Chief Operating Officer.
Most coaches struggle with client retention. They get stuck with unengaged students, low renewal rates, and flaky behavior they can’t explain. David breaks it down. He’s identified six client archetypes that make or break a program — and built systems that raised retention rates to over 70%.
Get ready to learn the six client types that shape your coaching business, how to turn “bad” clients into your top performers, what most coaches get wrong on day one, why content without outreach fails, what David lear...
#204: Bo Burlingham – The Cashflow Mistakes That Kill Most Companies
#204: Bo Burlingham is a legendary business journalist, former editor-at-large at Inc. magazine, and a contributing writer at Forbes.
Starting a business today is both easier and harder than ever. Founders have more tools and advice, yet often overlook the basics—like cash flow, culture, and knowing what to say no to. Bo has spent decades studying the rare founders who get this right, as told in his classic book Small Giants.
Get ready to learn what most founders get wrong in 2025, the story behind his connection with Tim Ferriss, why profit isn’t a dirty word...
#203: Miloš Jovanović – Is University Still the Best Way to Learn?
#203: Miloš Jovanović is a finance consultant, master’s graduate, and one of my best friends.
University degrees are under more pressure than ever. With online programs, coaching, and companies hiring for skills over diplomas, many are asking: is college still the best way to learn — or to acquire high-income skills?
Get ready to learn whether university is still worth it, what growing up with a single mom taught him, how deleting social media changed his life, how political content fuels artificial rage, why being conservative today might be the old middle, why truth is the key to...
#202: Lea Bochtler – What It’s Like Running a Coaching Business in China
#202: Lea Bochtler is a high-performance coach and Columbia University grad who’s helped 400+ clients level up their performance.
What’s it like to grow a coaching business on China’s biggest social platform, WeChat — and serve hundreds of clients in a completely different cultural context?
Get ready to learn how Lea grew to 120,000 followers on WeChat, how business culture in China differs from the U.S., what she learned from Richard Yu’s coaching program, why university is no longer the most efficient path to high-income skills, how to overcome social pressure when going your own way, ho...
#201: How I Fixed My Brain After the Internet Broke It
#201: Modern life has trained our brains to crave constant stimulation, leaving focus, creativity, and peace harder to find than ever.
In this episode, I break down how I unfried my brain after years of internet overload.
Get ready to learn why impulse control is the foundation for mental clarity, how boredom can become your brain’s secret weapon, why overconsumption of “good” content still backfires, how to retrain your focus through deep work, what Cal Newport and Charlie Munger can teach us about living sharper lives, and how to reconnect dopamine with real-world activities plus a lot m...
#200: 10 Lessons From 200 Episodes - Professor Sven Voelpel, Dr. Markus Elsässer & Cédric Waldburger
#200: To celebrate 200 episodes of Catch The Zenith, I’ve broken down 10 of my favorite lessons, insights, and quotes from the last few years of building, learning, and interviewing world-class performers.
Get ready to learn why obsession beats balance, how gratitude creates lasting happiness, why there’s no single path to success, what it means to die healthy, how minimalism frees your mind, why work-life alignment matters more than balance, the power of talking to your team, how movement fits into busy schedules, why investing early builds lifelong leverage—plus a lot more.
Time...
#199: 10 Definitions For Life
#199: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharingBook Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihW...#198: "If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Happy?" - Naval Ravikant
#198: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharingBook Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihW...#197: Elon Musk’s Framework to Improve Anything
#197: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharingBook Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihW...#196: 12 Traits of Overachieving Employees
#196: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharingBook Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihW...#195: Why Everyone Should Blog Every Day
#195: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharingBook Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihW...#194: My 2-Step Routine for Reflecting on the Day
#194: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharingBook Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihW...#193: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey - Book Summary
#193: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharingBook Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihW...#192: Outperform 99% Of Your Competitors
#192: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master's student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharingBook Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDm...#192: Outperform 99% Of Your Competitors
#192: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharingBook Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihW...#191: How I Know My True Friends – 2 Simple Criteria
#191: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharin...#190: How I Actually Remember What I Read
#190: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharin...
