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Talking to Myself
by Talking to Myself
Talking to Myself is a podcast started by two friends who live in the same city and work in the same industry - each in pursuit of a more creative and fulfilling lifestyle. Structured around self betterment books, Talking to Myself is a vehicle to navigate and discuss ideas about career considerations, highs and lows, and life in general.
Episodes
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Ep 20: "Barking Up The Wrong Tree"
In “Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong,” Eric Barker takes a research-driven approach in analyzing whether there is truth behind axioms like, “nice guys finish last,” and “it’s not what you know, but who you know.”…
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Ep 19: "Rework"
In this episode we discuss "Rework" by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson. You probably won't recognize their names, but if you've worked an office job in the last 5 years you have probably touched one of the tools that their company 37 Signals created, namely Basecamp. This book is a...
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Ep 18: Intermission
In Episode 18 we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you another short (but sweet) "Intermission": our recurring segment in which the Elizabeths each discuss how we've taken a previously discussed self-help principle and applied it forrealz IRL lol etc.. This week we…
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Ep 17: "The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck"
*Parental Disclaimer* SO. MANY. F-BOMBS in Mark Manson’s “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.” But peel away the bro-talk and what emerges is a text about our favorite v-word: you guessed it - “values”. Life is finite, and as such, you have a limited amount of f*cks to give. So give more f*cks...
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Ep 16: "Essentialism"
More is more, right? Wrong. At least according to "Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown. In this episode we talk about how to discern the trivial many from the vital few, how to cut out the trivial many and how to make that all almost effortless.
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Ep 15: "Getting to Yes"
In Episode 15, the Elizabeths address one of THE hot questions of our generation: to get an MBA or not to get an MBA? This week, we read and respond to “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In” by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury. Still considered to be the classic text in...
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Ep 14: "The Great Divide"
Yesterday was International Women's Day and we're still feeling especially Bold for Change. For many, 2017 is the year of getting active and involved in American politics, and for us, that means being educated on some of this country's most pressing issues. To begin to tackle the daunting subject...
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Ep. 13: Intermission
In Episode 13, we discuss the highs and lows of our week. Never fear loyal listeners: this week, we create several ties to previous texts on the Talking To Myself book list that have influenced and even helped us with our (perfectly normal, dare we say "HUMAN") ebbs and flows. Listen along, and...
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Ep 12: "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus"
It's February, so we're in the mood for love. I guess. In this episode, we discuss "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" by John Gray, Ph.D. with dating expert, Marina Khorosh, of Dbag Dating. We thought it would be fun to take one of the classics for a spin, but unlike fine wine, this one...
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Ep 11: Intermission
In Episode 11, we discuss the highs and lows of our week and how our research has influenced how we think. It was a good week, so here's to new jobs and sunflowers.
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Ep 10: "Assholes: A Theory"
New year, new structure. January's theme? Assholes (how fitting for the U-S of A). In Episode 10, we discuss the text "Assholes: A Theory" by Aaron James. Assholes seem to be just about everywhere lately and the Elizabeths are on a mission to discover why, where they lurk, and just how to deal…
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Ep 9: "The Happiness Trap"
In this episode we discuss Russ Harris and Steven Hayes' "The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT" with friend of the podcast and professional psychologist, Becca Sinclair. The The Happiness Trap presents techniques that will help readers: reduce stress and...
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Ep 8: "The One Minute Manager"
In this episode, the Elizabeth's are joined by Digital Marketing Guru Jenna Fain, from here on out known as "Guest #1". Together, we discuss the secrets behind three simple tactics that can make every manager more efficient, as outlined in "The One Minute Manager," by Kenneth Blanchard and…
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Ep 7: Intermission
In Episode 7, we discuss the highs and lows of our week. Spending time with family: good. Tan lines from bachelor party flash tattoos: not so good. It's all about balance.
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Ep 6: "The Hard Thing About Hard Things"
In this episode we discuss Ben Horowitz's "The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers". Our first management-style book asks all the right questions about how to navigate a business when everything goes to shit. Our verdict? Two (polished) thumbs up. Have…
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Ep 5: Intermission
In Episode 5, we discuss the highs and lows of our week. See: sore legs, Beyoncé lyrics and so much more. Hey, these are real topics of life, people.
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Ep 4: "The Crossroads of Should and Must"
In this episode we discuss Elle Luna's "The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion". Listen along as the Elizabeths explain and deconstruct modern day examples of societal "shoulds", and tackle several challenging (and silly) exercises aimed at extracting life's "musts" - in...
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Ep 3: "The Power of Habit"
In this episode we discuss Charles Duhigg's "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business". Listen along as we take an up close look at the role that habits play in the lives of individuals, organizations, and societies. In the spirit of self betterment, we attempt to take our...
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Ep 2: Intermission
In Episode 2, we discuss the highs and lows of our week. In 10 minutes or less, our bi-weekly "Intermission" episodes provide fun, silly, and snackable listening content.
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Ep 1: "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear"
In our Pilot episode we discuss Elizabeth Gilbert's "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear". The first episode of Talking to Myself, a podcast started by two friends who live in the same city and work in the same industry - each in pursuit of a more creative and fulfilling lifestyle. Structured...
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Talking to Myself is a podcast started by two friends who live in the same city and work in the same industry - each in pursuit of a more creative and fulfilling lifestyle. Structured around self betterment books, Talking to Myself is a vehicle to navigate and discuss ideas about career considerations, highs and lows, and life in general.
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