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- Mar 13, 202614 min
The One About In Real Life
In our 97th episode, we talk about how much more we learn in person and why the last 10% of anything is the most important part. Things we mentioned: Rands Leadership Slack South by Southwest Jony Ive & Patrick Collison at Stripe Sessions Related Important Things episodes: EP 73: The One About Robots
- Mar 5, 202624 min
The One About ARC Raiders
In our 96th episode, Rands goes deep (perhaps too deep) on ARC Raiders, an extraction shooter where trust is the real currency. Mentioned, referenced, or obsessed over: ARC Raiders The Last of Us (HBO) Pokemon Go Sea of Thieves World of Warcraft Acquired Podcast Related Important Things episodes: EP 25: The One About the Pro Leisure Circuit EP 2: The One About Destiny EP 55: The One About Destiny 2
- Jan 31, 202616 min
The One About Exercise (Again)
In our 95th episode, we again talk about the value of exercise. Lyle paddles an outrigger, Rands used to play hockey, but now he bikes, and we compare peak heart rates. It's a thriller.
- Dec 1, 202518 min
The One About The Unfortunates
In our 94th episode, we talk about when Rands goes unhinged and why that is cathartic. Then, we talk about the plight of enterprise software users and why they are so unfortunate.
- Nov 6, 20257 min
The One About Fully Formed Humans
In our 93rd episode, we wonder aloud about free will, children, and what makes a good ice hockey team.
- Aug 25, 202519 min
The One About Productivity (Again)
In our 92nd episode, we talk about the ongoing battle with productivity tool swirl. Again.
- Jul 12, 202514 min
The One About Founder Mode
In our 91st episode, we talked about Founder Mode long after everyone else had moved on.
- Apr 2, 202517 min
The One About Exercise
In our 90th epsiode, we walk through all the benefits of improving our exercise strategy.
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