Episode 88: Crossnet Invents a New Game, GE's Wind Turbine, Amazon Prime for Healthcare, New Writing Gig, Becoming a More Interesting Person, How to Make Better Decisions, and Owning Your Workspace

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October 1st, 2019

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In today's current events, we talk about the company Crossnet, which invented a game combining four square and volleyball. We also get into General Electric's new wind turbine and Amazon's new healthcare initiative it is rolling out for its employees. We also give a quick update on everybody's favorite reality television star, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino.

In real life experience, Tim talks about another new writing gig he received to help other professionals land jobs. Slager talks about 3 things you can implement in regular conversation to make you a more interesting person.

In book talk, we talk about making better and more efficient decisions based on the book "80/20 Principle" by Richard Koch. We also discuss taking ownership in your professional life and work through "Own the Day, Own Your Life" by Aubrey Marcus.

Show Highlights:

3:00-13:00: We give our weekend recap: Slager gives a health update on his dog Sophie, and Tim talks about his Sunday car troubles.
13:00-21:15: A few entrepreneurs from the northeast invented a game that combines Volleyball and Four Square. We talk about the company Crossnet and its formula for success.
21:15-27:00: General Electric is building the world's largest offshore wind turbine. We talk about this move and its impact for the company.
27:00-33:45: Amazon is looking to make an impact in the healthcare industry. We discuss and analyze its new program, Amazon Care.
33:45-38:15: We briefly talk Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino's recent fitness transformation thanks to his prison experience.
38:15-44:00: Tim discusses another writing gig that he just earned, involving crafting people's resumes and cover letters.
44:00-50:15: Slager discusses 3 things to make you a more interesting person in any conversation.
50:15-54:30: Analyzing a section from "The 80/20 Principle" by Richard Koch, Tim talks about making better decisions and in a more efficient way.
54:30-1:00:30: Influenced by Aubrey Marcus' "Own the Day, Own Your Life," Slager talks about 3 things you can do to take ownership in your professional life and work.