Episodes

Oct. 22, 2022

The Knowledge Management Series: Tiago Forte | Building a Second Brain

In this episode, we're privileged to have Tiago Forte, a productivity expert and founder of Forte Labs. Tiago shares his profound insights on 'Building a Second Brain', a methodology he developed to help individuals become more productive and creative. He emphasizes the role of digital note-taking and knowledge management in achieving success. Tiago Forte is a thought leader in the realm of productivity. In this episode, he delves into the concept of 'Building a Second Brain' and how it ca...
Oct. 21, 2022

The Knowledge Management Series: Annie Murphy | The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Annie Murphy Paul, an acclaimed author and a graduate of Columbia University's School of Journalism. Annie has a keen interest in the science of learning, a topic she has extensively explored in her work. Annie shares her journey of writing a book about the science of learning. She discusses the challenges she faced in finding a big idea that could pull together all the disparate pieces of research she was uncovering. It wasn't until she landed on the the...
Oct. 20, 2022

The Knowledge Management Series: Cal Newport | A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a thought-provoking conversation with Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Newport delves into the concept of a world without email, exploring how our current approach to knowledge work is broken and how we can fix it. Discover how Newport, the author of seven books, including 'A World Without Email,' 'Digital Minimalism,' and 'Deep Work,' believes that the inundation of ...
Oct. 19, 2022

The Knowledge Management Series: Sönke Ahrens | How to Take Smart Notes

Sönke Ahrens has developed a method for you to organize your ideas and notes in the most efficient way possible. Using psychological insight and battle-tested techniques, Sönke's insight will help you accomplish more and learn faster.
Oct. 18, 2022

The Knowledge Management Series: Steven Kotler | The Neuroscience of Accomplishing Impossible Goals

Today, we're thrilled to have Steven Kotler, a best-selling author and peak performance expert. Steven is the author of the best-selling book 'The Art of Impossible', a guide that explores the science of achieving the impossible. In this episode, Steven delves into the neurobiology of peak performance, emphasizing the role of curiosity, passion, and purpose in achieving success. He demystifies the concept of 'impossible,' explaining that it often boils down to a skillset that hasn't been master...
Oct. 17, 2022

The Knowledge Management Series: Ryder Carroll | Track Your Past, Order Your Present, and Plan Your Future

Ryder Carroll is a digital product designer, inventor of the Bullet Journal and master of the art of intentional living. He joins us in this episode to give us a first hand look into the inspiration that sparked his creation of the Bullet Journal.
Oct. 14, 2022

Listener Favorites: Garrett Gunderson | Moving from Scarcity to Abundance

Money is a byproduct. It’s a byproduct of value creation. Really the biggest way to deliver that value is to create a compelling vision. I think vision is the rarest commodity that there is in the world. When we’re in scarcity it’s hard to have vision. But if you can be more abundant, what you realize is that vision is what drives the most value. – Garrett Gunderson Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. S...
Oct. 12, 2022

Tara McMullin | How to Grow Personally and Professionally Without Striving

Tara McMullin shares a refreshing and grounded antidote to our culture's relentless pursuit of more.
Oct. 10, 2022

Ananta Ripa Ajmera | The Way of The Goddess - Part 2

Ananta Ripa Ajmera returns to the show, this time to give us an even deeper look into her personal journey of overcoming trauma through the power of love.
Oct. 7, 2022

Listener Favorites: Jim Bunch | Designing Your Environment for Optimal Performance and Creativity

Jim Bunch talks about rapid transformation, why will power fails to change the behavior of 96% of people and, how you can design your environment for optimal performance and and creativity.
Oct. 5, 2022

Ananta Ripa Ajmera | The Way of The Goddess - Part 1

Ananta Ripa Ajmera shares a wealth of daily rituals, mindsets and beliefs that will deepen our spiritual practices and help us reconnect with our higher selves and fulfill our divine purpose.
Oct. 4, 2022

[Preview] The Unmistakable Creativity Hour | Developing a Tolerance for Risk

Risk tolerance is essential for anyone looking to achieve any goal – personal professional. It's the ability to face uncertainty and risk with a cool head and make calculated decisions, even in the face of potential failure.
Oct. 3, 2022

Bill Deresiewicz | An Exploration of Education, Technology and Humanity

Bill Deresiewicz takes us on a fascinating journey through over 30 years of razor-sharp reflection on culture and society.
Sept. 30, 2022

Listener Favorites: Daniel Lieberman | How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity

Join us on Unmistakable Creative as we delve into the mind of Daniel Lieberman, a distinguished professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. In this episode, Lieberman unravels the mystery of a single neurotransmitter in our brain that drives our desires, decisions, emotions, and behaviors. This fascinating hormone propels us to chase the future we yearn for, often without our conscious realization. Lieber...
Sept. 29, 2022

Marisa Franco | How the Science of Attachment Can Help you Make and Keep Friends

Armed with the best of psychology and the science of attachment, Marisa Franco provides us with an easily digestible solution to making (and keeping) new friends.
Sept. 26, 2022

Russ Roberts | The Decisions that Define Us

We have apps telling us who we should date, what music to listen to and which route to take to work, but no algorithm or AI can tell us who we should marry, where we should live or at what age we should have children.
Sept. 21, 2022

Jim McKelvey | How to Build an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time

In this remarkable episode of Unmistakable Creative, we have the pleasure of hosting the brilliant entrepreneur and innovator, Jim McKelvey. Prepare to be inspired as McKelvey shares his insights on building an unbeatable business one crazy idea at a time. McKelvey, the co-founder of Square, one of the world's leading payment processing companies, takes us on his entrepreneurial journey. From starting his first business in his dorm room to co-founding Square with Jack Dorsey, McKelvey offe...
Sept. 19, 2022

George McGraw | The Surprising Truth About Access to Clean Water

There are 2.2 million+ Americans who don't have access to the sinks, showers and bathtubs that the rest of us take for granted. George McGraw shares the sobering financial and human cost of this dilemma and what needs to be done to fix it.
Sept. 18, 2022

[Preview] The Unmistakable Creativity Hour | Advice for College Freshmen

In this episode, we'll be giving freshmen-specific advice on how to make the most of their time in college. From making friends to studying effectively, we'll cover everything you need to know to make your freshman year a success.
Sept. 16, 2022

Listener Favorites: Dandapani | The Spiritual Path of an Ex-Monk

Dandapani realized at the age of 4 that he wanted be a monk. But it wasn’t until completing an electrical engineering degree and meeting his Guru that he joined a monastery, where he decided not to renew his vows after 10 years.
Sept. 14, 2022

Dr. Melanie Salmon | Why Forgiveness is the Key to All Change

Dr. Melanie Salmon had been practicing medicine for over 40 years when she could no longer ignore the fact that treating psycho-emotional pain with pharmaceutical drugs was an inadequate fix to deeper problems.
Sept. 12, 2022

Andrea Nakayama | Developing a Holistic Self Awareness of How of The Systems in Your Body Function

In this episode, you'll discover the power of functional nutrition and how you can use holistic self-awareness to heal your body.
Sept. 11, 2022

[Preview] The Unmistakable Creativity Hour | Key Metrics For Success

Success is often thought of in terms of numbers and metrics. But what numbers and metrics should you actually be focusing on? In this episode of The Unmistakable Creativity Hour, we'll discuss some key metrics that you should be measuring for success.
Sept. 9, 2022

Listener Favorites: Dan Millman | The Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dan Millman, a world-renowned author and former world-champion athlete. Known for his book 'Way of the Peaceful Warrior,' which was adapted into a film in 2006, Millman shares his journey from being a gymnast and martial artist to becoming a yoga enthusiast and prolific author. His books, translated into 29 languages, have touched millions of lives worldwide. In this episode, Millman delves into the story behind his most popular book, 'Way of the Pe...