PBTO53: Deep Work: How to do work that Matters with Cal Newport

http://traffic.libsyn.com/pushingbeyondtheobvious/53_PBTO53__Deep_Work__How_to_do_work_that_matters_with_Cal_Newport.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Email | RSS Who is on the show: In this episode we host, Cal Newport. He is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. Why is he on the show: His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace and that the ability to concentrate without distraction is becoming increasingly valuable. He previously wrote So Good They Can’t Ignore You, a book which debunks […]

PBTO19: Profit First – A Simple System To Transform The Way You Run Your Business (@MikeMichalowicz)

http://traffic.libsyn.com/pushingbeyondtheobvious/19_PBTO19__Profit_First_-_A_Simple_System_To_Transform_The_Way_You_Run_Your_Business_MikeMichalowicz.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Email | RSS Who is on the show today: In today’s episode, we host Mike Michalowicz. Mike is an entrepreneur and author of three books – The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, The Pumpkin Plan & Profit First. Why is he on the show By his 35th birthday MIKE MICHALOWICZ (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor… and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Mike is now running his third million dollar venture, is a former small business columnist for […]