Why High-Performers Focus on Energy, Not Time with Sahil Bloom

Why High-Performers Focus on Energy, Not Time with Sahil Bloom

Author: Chris Hutchins August 28, 2024 Duration: 48:51
#190: Transform your relationships, productivity, and overall quality of life by discovering how to be intentional with your time. Sahil and I share actionable tactics to build better habits (and get rid of bad ones), improve your listening, boost creativity, choose the right people to surround yourself with, and so much more! Sahil Bloom is the author of 5 Types of Wealth and writer of The Curiosity Chronicle, a popular weekly newsletter that provides actionable ideas to help build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life. He is also an investor and runs a venture fund called SRB Ventures. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/sahil-bloom-time-vs-energy Partner Deals Greenlight: First month free on a debit card and money app to raise financially smart kids DRAM: 20% off my favorite sparkling water with zero calories, zero sugar Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Facet: Personalized Financial Planning + $250 enrollment fee waived Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | X Book: 5 Types of Wealth Blog Post with Charts: How We Spend Our Time Brave New World By Aldous Leonard Huxley (Free PDF) Tim Ferriss: 17 Questions That Changed My Life Stanford Study: Walking Improves Creativity Video: It's Not About The Nail Ep #185: 12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:42) The Fundamental Difference Between Time and Energy (04:56) How to Identify Life Seasons to Prioritize Things That Matter (07:35) Anti-To-Do List: What Is It and How Can It Help You? (11:44) The Law of Reversed Effort (14:00) A Think Day to Focus on the Bigger Picture (22:41) Why Walking Is the Single Most Powerful Habit (23:26) Sahil's 30 for 30 Approach for Building a New Habit (26:59) The Face Down Phone Theory (29:31) Tactics to Disconnect From Your Phone (33:50) The 3 Levels of Listening (41:22) Listening in Romantic Relationships (43:17) How Important Is It to Spend Time With the Right People? (44:25) Ways to Find the Right People for You (48:28) Sahil's #1 Rule in Life: Don't Complain (About Anything) (49:51) The Benefits of Being Intentional With Time (50:53) Sahil's New Book: 5 Types of Wealth Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like there's a smarter, more efficient way to navigate your finances, your travels, and your daily routines? That's the core question driving All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life. Hosted by Chris Hutchins, this podcast is built on a simple, powerful idea: maximizing value doesn't mean sacrificing enjoyment. Instead, it's about the strategic choices that free up resources-both money and time-for what truly matters. Chris approaches life as a series of systems to be optimized, drawing from his own experience saving millions through meticulous analysis. The conversations here are practical and wide-ranging, moving seamlessly from credit card points strategies and investment philosophies to the less tangible hacks for personal fulfillment. You'll hear from a diverse roster of experts and icons, including Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez, and Gary Vaynerchuk, who all bring their unique perspectives on building wealth and designing a compelling life. Each episode feels like a focused workshop, offering actionable advice you can use immediately, whether it's planning a luxury vacation for a fraction of the cost or rethinking your approach to career and leisure. This isn't just about frugality; it's about unlocking freedom and excitement through smarter decisions. Tune in for a consistently insightful blend of tactical moves and deeper conversations that challenge the conventional trade-offs between spending, saving, and living well.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life
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