Mission Daily

On today's solo episode, Albert gets real about taking responsibility for your own financial security. With so many people struggling to find work (#opentowork), he says now is the time to future-proof your money situation, not sit around waiting for the next downturn.

Key Points:

• We're quick to judge others but go easy on ourselves. Time to get real about personal responsibility.
• Hard times will come. There is no such thing as guaranteed stability.
• Learn to generate cash flow through assets like real estate or small biz. Albert shares tips for how to get started.
• Live frugally. Tiny choices free up capital to invest.
• If you've got savings, put that money to work! Don't just sit waiting for the next recession.

Got a story to share? Questions to ask? Hit Albert up at [email protected]

After focusing on primal, body-based practices in part one, Steph explores her favorite mental techniques to reduce anxiety and reset her nervous system. She shares: A new form of meditation that is actually enjoyable for her wandering mind. How small tweaks in language transformed Steph’s victim mentality. Could “get to” be more powerful than “have to”? Why feedback is a way to show love (when communicated and received correctly) A 2-minute journaling routine that’s easy and fun A reminder that sometimes your darkest days can become your best. Mentions: Guided visualization meditations by Dr. Joe Dispenza Got a story to share? Questions to ask? Hit Stephanie up at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After focusing on primal, body-based practices in part one, Steph explores her favorite mental techniques to reduce anxiety and reset her nervous system. She shares:

• A new form of meditation that is actually enjoyable for her wandering mind.
• How small tweaks in language transformed Steph’s victim mentality. Could “get to” be more powerful than “have to”?
• Why feedback is a way to show love (when communicated and received correctly)
• A 2-minute journaling routine that’s easy and fun
• A reminder that sometimes your darkest days can become your best.

Mentions:

• Guided visualization meditations by Dr. Joe Dispenza

Got a story to share? Questions to ask? Hit Stephanie up at [email protected]

In part one of this two-part series, Steph shares her favorite primal ways to reduce anxiety and support your nervous system through body-focused practices. Get ready to scream, shake, and stretch.

Mentions:

• How & Why Somatic Experiencing Works
• More information about Scream Therapy
• Vagus nerve exercises
• Body Shaking tutorial
• 4-6-4 breathing method
• Box Breathing
• Fast Tempo Breathing
• Progressive muscle relaxation video
• Magnesium salt bath
• Stephanie's previous episode on 23andMe results

Caught in the crosshairs of an unexpected $90,000 IRS bill?

Perhaps not, but our host Albert has found himself in this very predicament.

On this week's episode of Mission Daily, Albert walks us through his taxing journey - unraveling the how's and why's behind this substantial debt to the IRS and his road map for repayment.

Albert and Steph delve into the realm of finance, revealing the influencers who've shaped their financial outlook and the investment strategies they are championing. Plus, they discuss the delicate balance between saving for your future while allowing yourself the freedom to have momentarily “splurges” in the present.

We'd love to hear your financial stories and strategies, from navigating sudden financial shocks to balancing life's joys with savvy savings. Share your insights with our community by reaching out to us at [email protected].

Mentions:

• Charles Hoskinson
• Dougherty Tax Solutions

The landscape of our working world is shifting dramatically. From the rise of gig-economy positions to the increased use of AI tools at work, the dynamics of our employment paradigms are being rewritten.

Today, Albert and Steph take a deep dive into the “Gutenberg moments” of our time - the revolutionary moments of disruptive innovation that irrevocably change the landscape of life and work. They discuss how these moments are less about the inventions themselves and more about the societal shifts they represent.

As we approach a series of “Gutenberg moments”— notably the escalating utilization of automation and AI tools — the potential impact on employment as we know it is dramatic. As the type of work that can be done by, or aided by, machines continues to increase, being more than just competent at your job will become necessary for success. Flying under the radar will no longer suffice. You will have to stand out and demonstrate your true value. Tune in to find out how Albert and Steph recommend doing just that.  

Plus, Steph shares her take on the controversial "fire and hire fast" and why she thinks full-time employment will become less common in the coming decade.

This episode will leave you contemplating upcoming Gutenberg moments, the future of work, and what it all means for you. What do you think is in store for future employers and employees? Share your thoughts with us at [email protected].

Mentions:

• Exponential Organizations (original)
• Exponential Organizations 2.0 
• A16z Podcast with Peter Diamandis

This week, Steph heads into the studio for an amazing 1:1 with a guest many of you probably know. To Steph, Liv Boeree is a good friend and conversation partner. To the rest of the world, Liv is a renowned model, science communicator, philanthropist, public speaker, television personality, heavy metal guitarist, and World Series of Poker bracelet winner. And that’s only scratching the surface.

In this highly entertaining hour, Liv and Steph dive into a wide range of topics, covering everything from focused altruism, poker theory, competitive spirit, AI, among many others. Normally, we’d try to draw you in with a detailed summary… but this conversation needs to be heard in full to be appreciated.

When you finish we just know you’ll have questions and/or comments. Reach out to  [email protected].

Mentions:

• Raising for Effective Giving
• World Series of Poker
• Tinder
• Slate Star Codex
• The Brothers Karamazov
• Isabel Boka
• HP Lovecraft
• Stephen King

At this point in 2023, ChatGPT isn’t just a hot trend – it’s already permeated all facets of our lives. And, just like it was with the internet 30 years ago, we are already losing sight of just how much technology it takes to make AI happen for the masses.

This week, Steph and Albert discuss the hidden aspects of AI intelligence. From the $30 million per day it costs in cloud computing, to the sheer amount of hardware power it takes to keep your AI assistant “alive,” to the hard realization that AI is still far from perfect BUT still may make some jobs irrelevant, it’s hardly an easy topic. But our hosts are up to the task.

Plus, they also take a deeper dive into the companies driving AI innovation (and which competitors may be worth researching as an investment sooner rather than later).

AI and ChatGPT are divisive, to be sure. Share your thoughts at [email protected].

Mentions:

• NVIDIA
• Enron
• Fidelity Vanguard
• OpenAI
• Steven Schwartz (lawyer)
• Boeing
• Avianca Airlines
• Zayo
• Airbus
• Bombardier
• Intel
• AMD
• Apple
• Qualcomm
• Elon Musk / Tesla
• Ray Kroc / McDonald’s
• Beazer Homes
• Pulte Homes
• Cerebras Systems

On this episode of Mission Daily, Steph takes a break from the normal routine to welcome a very special guest, author and investor, founder of Blue Sky, veteran of Google, Microsoft, AWS, Slack, Twitch, Twitter, and probably seven other companies you know, Amir Shevat. In short, Amir knows how to build developer platforms that succeed.

Throughout this entertaining 40+-minute discussion, Steph and Amir cover the foundations of what makes a good developer platform, the growing need for a social protocol, and why we need to start preparing for AI’s impact on the future… like, right now.

Is the future of mundane tasks truly going to reside with AI? And, if so, what does this mean for skills development, and the ability to develop proficiencies that will move you up an ever-shrinking corporate ladder? Let us know your thoughts by reaching out to [email protected].

Mentions:

• Slack
• Twitch
• Microsoft
• Google
• AWS
• Riot Games
• Blizzard Entertainment (parent company of World of Warcraft)
• Ubisoft
• Angry Birds
• Reshuffle
• Open.ai
• Awaken Your Genius by Ozan Varol
• The Expanse   
• Dan Ariely
• Sam Altman
• Clarity.AI
• Jeff Bezos
• Salesforce
   

If you could change anything about your life - pick a different personal path, invest in a new opportunity, pivot to a different career - what would it be?

Steph and Albert ask themselves this question, bouncing from what they would have done differently, to what advice they’d give young people, to a discussion of how they might spend their future. This isn’t an episode about regrets, but rather a celebration of life’s endless possibilities and what Albert and Steph have learned from the choices they’ve made.

What would you change and what advice would you give to your younger self? Let us know by emailing [email protected] to share.

Mentions:

• UPS Franchise Details
• Rick Roll’s Interview with Kevin Kelly
• Law and Order Theme Song