Episode 76: Bob Lazar/Area 51/Flying Saucers, NCAA's Rules for Agents, Amazon and FedEx Breakup, Optimal Morning Routines, Expecting What You Tolerate, Communicating Knowledge Effectively, and Understanding the Opposing Viewpoint

Show Description:

In today's current events, we recap the controversial Netflix documentary "Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers" and the impact this could have. We also get into the NCAA's inconsistency with its rule on NBA draft agents, and the recent distribution relationship split between Amazon and FedEx.

In real life experience, we talk about 3 habits you can build into your morning routine to help you wake up smoother and happier. We also recap last week's conversation with Trustpointe CEO Tim Roberts, and analyze the most important takeaways with self-awareness and building rapport.

In book talk, we talk about communicating knowledge effectively in a high information society, drawing takeaways from "Swim with the Sharks." We also talk about educating yourself on the opposing point of view, thanks to "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff."

Show Highlights:

2:30-18:30: We give our weekend recap and Slager provides an in-depth review of the Netflix documentary "Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers.
18:30-27:15: We discuss whether agents for NCAA college basketball players should have a degree or not, as the NCAA changed its mind on its recent ruling.
27:15-33:30: Amazon and FedEx are discontinuing their distribution relationship, and we talk about the impact on shipments for both the companies, UPS, and other rivals.
33:30-42:00: We reflect on last week's conversations with Trustpointe CEO Tim Roberts, and discuss what it means to expect what you tolerate. We also get into how transparency creates vulnerability when building rapport with people.
42:00-49:15: Tim gets into 3 morning habits he does to wake up easily and start the day on a positive note.
49:15-54:30: Tim analyzes a section of "Swim with the Sharks," involving communicating knowledge effectively in an information society.
54:30-1:02:30: Slager reflects on "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff," how to reframe the way you look at your daily dramas, and how to educate yourself on the opposing viewpoint.