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In this edition of the SlipStream podcast, I turn the inverview mic over to my friend Josh Anderson ("T1Mex"), who plunges us into some interesting rabbit holes. We dig into some of the mental models I use for decision making, my spirit animal, what things annoy me and some of the highlights and lowlights of my career. We also sneak in some talk about a couple of mutual friends in the industry and wiggle around the foods we put in our air fryers that just might kill us someday soon.

This is a long form episode, running just slightly over an hour, but includes some great stuff.

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This episode I cover my favorite and most useful 5 Powerhouse Questions. Hear some of the use cases, and explore how the questions add value to my business, financial and personal life.

This episode is also dedicated to the late, great Justice Ginsburg. RIP, you champion of humanity!

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In this episode I cover three questions that came in regarding the last episode and the Execution Spectrum I laid out there.

This one's short, but I think it's useful!

Let me know your thoughts! @lbhuston on the social networks.

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In this episode I discuss what I call the "Execution Spectrum", ranging from the wantrepreneur to the obsessive maker. I discuss some of the challenges of each position and how systemic thinking and shifts toward managing outputs can make a difference.

If you want to understand, and have a frank discussion with yourself about, where you fit on the spectrum, I give you some examples of behaviors on both ends.

Hope this helps folks!

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This episode is a Q&A from the audience. I talk about:

my morning routine
how I stay organized
my favorite music
how I handle email
favorite books
what advice would I give a 20 year old me
stress management
my favorite Puerto Rican, who is not Lisa Lisa
my favorite military service
the one piece of tech that I can't live without
what's in my pocket at the moment

All that, and more, on this episode!

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In this episode I cover the iOS apps I use often and that support me day to day. I walk through use cases and how I use the iPad and iPhone. I also talk about how I handle phone calls and voicemails and what that work flow looks like.

Let me know what apps you use and find the most useful. Hit me up on social media and let me know what you think about this episode.

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This week I talk about my lab, the architecture and uses. I dig into how it is segmented by purpose and cover how I keep targets ready for exploit and tool testing.

This episode is brought to you by https://machinetruth.net - the premier passive network analysis tool.

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In this edition I discuss my desk, hardware and software that I use for day to day work. I give some examples of different tools I use and briefly touch on tool churn as an issue.

More to come on this area over the next few weeks, as I talk about some of the tools and the lab more deeply.

Let me know if you have questions or feedback!

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This week I discuss an approach to using data scraped from the web to make two real life decisions - buying the right house and what nursing home to care for your loved ones. As a bonus, I also walk through a prospecting example for entrepreneurs.

The basic methodology is:

Identify criteria
Identify data sources
Sample and clean the data as needed
Establish a weighted scoring process for the decision
Use the data to make the decision

Hope these examples help with an approach to use systems-based thinking and mental models, along with a touch of code, for folks to use to make wise decisions.

Hit me up on Twitter (@lbhuston) and let me know how it goes for you!

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In this episode I talk through a mental model and worksheet that I use to analyze ideas for projects, products and services.

The model builds on 3 currency theory that I discussed here: https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1592255380114e << The MATT model

The worksheet I am talking about is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/i2hiqggllbllywj/DigLizBizIdeaEvalWksht.pdf?dl=0

I hope you enjoy this episode. Let me know if you have questions or feedback via social media and I'll be happy to discuss.

Got something you'd like me to talk about on the podcast in the future? Reach out on Twitter (@lbhuston) and let me know!

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This time around I discuss my own mental model for doing project and task management. I also throw in a couple of quick ways that I sort tasks and projects. Make sure you check out episode 8 around Three Currency Theory. This edition makes a lot more sense with that in mind.

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In this episode I cover the MATT mental model and how I use it to optimize my week and calendar. I discuss three currency theory, explain each meta-variable and walk through examples of optimizing for each one, then throw in Turbulence to round out the model.

Check it out and hit me up on Twitter or other social media and let me know your thoughts!

PS - This is epsiode is a little shorter than most, but the model herein is quite powerful when used with discipline!

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This week I cover how I found, researched and adapted the CAR.O.L algorithm (an approach to cardio-vascular fitness). This is NOT an exercise podcast or episode, though. Instead I explain the algorithm, how it is a form of systems-based thinking and the research behind it.

Then I dig into how and why I adapted it to my own life and circumstances using the Pareto Principle and some sketchy Amazon ordering. :)

Lastly, I close with the results of my n=1 experiment during the COVID19 pandemic and sequester.

Check it out, and let me know what you think on Twitter (@lbhuston).

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This week, we dive a little deeper into an aspect of systems-based thinking - Optimization!

Trueism: "You tend to get what ya optimize for." -- Brent Huston
Role of optimization and the basic process
What you need to know - inputs, functions and outputs
Intended consequences
Unintended consequences

Thanks for listening! If you want to give any feedback, request a topic or tell me to shut up, hit me up on Twitter (@lbhuston) and make it so.

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In this episode, I cover my Career Mapping Worksheet.

You can download it by clicking here .
I walk you through the process of using the worksheet
I share three different use case scenarios
Organic career path mapping & skills gap analysis
Should I change companies, careers, etc?
Comparing two or more job offers using the worksheet
I explain in detail how to use the exercise to map out your value propositions and skills gaps to build a career roadmap

I close by discussing very briefly, systemic thinking (systems-based thinking) as the mental model of the week.

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This week on SlipStream, I take a deep dive into a mental model for owning different businesses and building personal wealth outside of them. I call this the Dollar Value Business Model. This episode covers how I've used this model over the last 30 years, the pros and cons of applying it and how it has created freedom and optionality in my life.

It's probably not for everyone, and your mileage and paranoia may vary accordingly. (Thanks, Phorkus, for that pointer!)

Hit me up on Twitter (@lbhuston) and let me know what you think of these deep dive episodes. What would you like to hear about besides my favorite tools, techniques, mental models and stories? Drop me a line!

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This week I cover the following books (Click on title to learn more or purchase):

Basic Economics
Extreme Ownership
Talking To Humans
Enlightenment Now
Mini Habits

Classes/Lessons:

Insight Timer - Walking the Path of the Buddha in Times of Crisis (https://insighttimer.com/meditation-courses/course_712)
Peter Attia - Click Here for Part 1

Experiments: