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In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss, Small Giants by Bo Burlingham

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What makes a company or organisation a Small GiantVinh and Ali's alignment to the Small Giant approach.The importance of saying NoPassion within the workplace as a fuel source.How not to go crazy as an entrepreneur The importance of fun Team culture and management - measuring performance

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In this episode with Vinh and Ali discuss Diary of a CEO - 33 Laws for Business and Life by Steven Bartlett

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Building blocks of success - the 5 bucketsThe importance of teaching when trying to master a skill The importance of our self storyBeing absurd to get attention Use pressure as a privilege for motivationDealing with negative feedback A few lessons form Vinh and Ali's childhood.Vinh and Ali trying to name 3 of their best and worse traits - unsuccessfully 😂

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In this special episode with Vinh and Ali are in the hot seat answering questions Live from the audience. 

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Books that shaped usImproving your communication skills when English isn't your first languageA quick guide on small talkNatural talent vs hard workHow to deal with burnout Vulnerability fatigue Quotes that changed our lives Dealing with adversity Impact of AI on communication and storytelling Keeping young people engagedStaying calm Timing - when to give up vs keep going.

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This episode explores Rick Rubin's - The Creative Act. 

A quick side note, this is one of our favourite new books in long time. This book impacted us both greatly and we hope the ripple effect continues with our listeners. 

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The creative process - seeds, experimentation, crafting, completionThe mystical plane of creativity and tapping into the subconscious mindThe artists wayHow Vinh and Ali createSharing and distributing the things we createThe essence of creativity and keeping it pure.Awe and Inspiration 

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This episode explores the classic bestseller, Start With Why by Simon Sinek.

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Lessons we've learnt about leadershipThe WHY behind what Vinh and Ali doThe Golden Circle - Why, How, WhatThe difference between manipulation and inspirationHow to find your 'why' by finding the pieces of the puzzle and collecting all the dots. The Celery test - using what aligns with you to guide your decisionsLeadership is a combination of art and science

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This episode explore The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene.  

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Why is power important?Trusting friends vs using enemiesMake your accomplishments seem effortlessInfection - avoid the unhappy and unluckyMaster the art of timing Take bold action Reinventing yourself

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In this episode Vinh and Ali dig into the classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,  by Stephen R Covey

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Proactivity vs Reactivity - choice and control Golden eggs and the goose Circle of influence Quadrant 2 Thinking Our habits and being honest with how important they are to usCreating Win / Win outcomes The emotional bank account - credits and debits Sharpening our toolsSynergy and alignment in our lives 

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This episode is all about small business and entrepreneurship. The E-Myth by Michael E Gerber is always near the top of the most recommended business book list.

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Vinh and Ali's entrepreneurial journey - How this book has shaped us over the yearsThe Technician, The Manager and The Entrepreneur.The different stages of entrepreneurship. Why McDonald's is so amazing.Working on your business vs working in it. The six rules to win at business The importance of processes and systems. 

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In this episode Vinh and Ali dig into the book Think Again by Adam Grant.

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Hippo - Questioning the highest paid persons opinion Rethinking and unlearningHaving a challenge network to increase the quality of your moves. The power of expert advice from multiple sourcesThe value of imposter syndromeManaging overconfidence and aligning confidence with the appropriate tools and skill level Humility and how it help us become more open to a wider range of perspectives4 key negotiation tactics Upgrading your operating system  Chris Pratt following Vinh on social media

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In this special episode Vinh and Ali reflect on 2022 and the key lessons they learnt.  Tune in for a very open and raw conversation. 

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Vinh's social media following going from 10k to 1m+Investing time, energy and money in relationships.Highlights and challenges in 2022.Favourite books A message to our kids

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F%$# by Mark Manson. 

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The things we care about and why. Problems we should and want to solve.How to prioritise resources like time, energy and bandwidth. Our values - the why behind our actions and who we are. 

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel . An open chat about how they think about money, their personal experiences and some of the tactics that they've learnt and applied over the years.

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. They explore concepts around embracing the present moment, dealing with past and future, creativity, improving the quality of the journey and much more. 

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In this episode Vinh and Ali have a good old fashion chin wag. Exploring topics that interest them and answering questions from the audience. 

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Emotional Intelligence - how to improve itOld friends and newDealing with comparison Habits (Journalling)Arrogance, Confidence and HumilityRecent travels and adventures.

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. They dive into one of the most powerful books when it comes to love and relationships. 

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In this special episode Vinh and Ali reflect on a few personal matters that they've dealt with recently and how they've navigated the situation.  Exploring topics like death, grief, acceptance and moving forward. Using the international bestselling book Tuesday's with Morrie by Mitch Albom to help guide the discussion. 

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Perspective on how the world continues to spin, even as we all experience some of the more challenging moments in our life. The beautiful moments that we can embrace and share with strangers. We're all connected. The benefits in bei...

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.

This is a leadership book with a twist, using experiences from their experiences in the special forces and sharing the lessons through war stories and corporate application. 

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The concept the of Extreme ownership in leadership, the cons of not taking extreme ownership. The benefits of getting to the truth of a matter.Handling politics and brand perception in leadership.Exploring the concept of 'no bad teams, only bad leaders'. The power of...

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Will Smith autobiography Will. 

As one of the most iconic performers of our generation, Will Smith's biography was alway going to be an epic story. There's a lot to learn from his self awareness, vulnerability and reflections.  

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Deconstructing the game you are playing and finding the most impactful moves. Emulating those who've walked the path before you.Play chess, not checkers. Find the most powerful move. The 80/20 Rule.How Vinh used a high impact move to rapidly fast track hi...

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Dale Carneigie's classic How to Win Friends and Influence People

The core idea in this book is that you can change other peoples behaviour by changing your own. It teaches you the principles to better understand people, and become a more likeable person, improves relationships, win others other and influence behaviour through leadership. 

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The difference between feedback and criticism.  Building the bank of good will. Are you motivated by The Carrot or the Stick. The power of internally driven mot...

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Brené Brown's, Daring Greatly.  Our first author to get a second episode.

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Scarcity and being enough Uncertainty, anxiety and the difference between expectations and the reality of where we are in the journey.Gender and how men and women experience vulnerability and shame differently.Emotional variety - high and lows vs consistency.Attachment and the impact it has on our happiness,.The stories that define our lives.A practical approach to building rapport quickly Different types of vulnerability and how to be v...

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss the Seth Godin's classic, Purple Cow 

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The importance of being remarkable.The factors that make something remarkable. How increase the chances of having people spread and share your ideas.Connecting with the early adopter.Purple cows and what makes something a purple cow.Marginal improvements vs purple cows.Taking stock of when you've been involved with something remarkable.Positioning, differentiation and being the first.The death of mass marketing vs targeted digital advertising. Dealing with the failure of your purple cow att...

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This episode is a little bit different, Vinh and Ali have an open chat answering audience questions.

Our morning routines. How often Vinh farts.How our partners have supported us on our journeys.The number one quality we wish we had from each other.Have we ever had delusions that we were a lot better at something that we actually were.A way that we are often misunderstood.Our top THREE books Annoying habits that we dislike in each otherWhat we are focussing on and curious about at the moment.

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins.

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Accountability mirrorOwning your storyHow our childhoods shape usTurning hardships into fuel - fight vs flightSetting yourself mental and physical challengesDoes having the Can't Hurt Me mentality lead to happiness?Callousing your mind Progress - tracking and documenting your actions Breaking down projects in versions - V1, V2, V3 methodAiming for Everest vs Aiming for Base CampVinh's amazing proposal to his wife Pei Wen Interviewing your parents or people who knew you when you were younger to...

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss The Four Agreements.

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Human domestication - the impact this has on ourselves and the people in our lives.  Specifically how we impact our kids.Dealing with negativity - mirroringBeing impeccable with your word. The importance of not taking things personallyForgiveness Finding your fuel source The importance of asking questions and not making assumptions. The reverse gift - using abundance and generosity to rewards yourself.Doing your best, taking action and being kind to yourself and your efforts.

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In this episode Vinh and Ali discuss Austin Kleon's book Steal Link an Artist.

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How to use emulation to develop skills. A thorough example of how Vinh approaches mastery and skill development.Nothing is truly original.Imposter syndrome and faking it until you make it.You are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with.Using boredom to find inspiration Do good work and share it with people.

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