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#59: Kaizen

October 30th, 2018 · 64 minutes

In this episode, David and Mike look at the concept of Kaizen and how little changes can add up to big results. They also cover breaking free, virtual assistants, music to work by and having fun.

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Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear
Free Agents #58: A Better Path, with Joe Buhlig - Relay FM
The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life: Shawn Achor: 9780307591555: Amazon.com: Books
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business: Charles Duhigg: 8601406381322: Amazon.com: Books
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586677: Amazon.com: Books
Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less (Revised 3rd Edition, 2019): Sam Carpenter: 9781608322534: Amazon.com: Books
Nintendo Switch™ - Official site – Nintendo gaming system
Super Mario Party for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details
Civilization® VI – The Official Site
Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM
Michael Hyatt (@MichaelHyatt) | Twitter
Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business: Chris Ducker: 9781939529749: Amazon.com: Books
Tapes for Mac – Share Screencasts Fast
Utah
(269) Monument Valley Soundtrack - YouTube
Victor Cajiao & Joe Cristina | Surrender | CD Baby Music Store
Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation & sleep.
‎Thunderspace ~ Rain & Thunder on the App Store
Frank Zappa - Wikipedia
Explosions In The Sky
Tycho
Balmorhea
Ghostly - Veriditas
Mogwai : Official Website
Friday Night Lights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists on Spotify
‎Night Drive (Instrumental Edition) by Timecop1983 on Apple Music
(269) Firewatch Original Soundtrack (OST) - YouTube
(269) No Man's Sky: Music for an Infinite Universe - Original Soundtrack - YouTube
‎Pure Focus by Apple Music on Apple Music
‎Other Side of Round Midnight by Dexter Gordon on Apple Music
‎Clifford Brown And Max Roach by Clifford Brown & Max Roach on Apple Music
Cortex #75: Home Again - Relay FM