The Better Show

We dive into the Focus Matrix app - a tool for prioritization and time management. We discuss the underlying philosophy behind the app and how Ian is using it to focus his time and energy on his most…

We dive into how to increase and apply your creativity. We'll explore ways get into a creative mindset, strengthen your creative muscles and apply your imagination to problems worth solving.

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We test out the TripIt app for planning & organizing travel. We discuss how it works for summarizing and sharing travel plans while staying on track during your next vacation or business trip.

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We wrap up our 2 parter on protecting your identity, your accounts & your devices. We dive into how to protect your home network, your devices & how not to get snooped on when using public Wi-Fi.

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We kick off a 2 part episode on protecting your identity, your accounts & your devices. We explore what makes a strong password, common mistakes people make around online security & how to protect yo…

We explore how to interpret science headlines and see through the hype. We dive into understanding the strengths & weaknesses of science reporting and how to dig into the science behind the headlines…

Temperature has a huge impact on one's quality of sleep. With summer heat in full effect, The Better Show gets ❄️cool ❄️ by testing out the ChiliPad- a mattress pad that promises to keep your bed coo…

We talk about how to make the most of your summer. We reflect on the power of using the seasons to mark time, the best activities to take up during the summer, and how to fully enjoy those long summe…

We explore how to prioritize all the competing demands on your time to maximize your effectiveness and happiness.

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• 2:50— We discuss how prioritization touches all different aspects of one’…

We explore how to engage an audience with public speaking veteran Chad Fowler. We talk the art of storytelling, how to surprise an audience and the pros & cons of scripted versus free style public sp…

We discuss 3 documentaries that inspired and influenced us. We talk about the science behind a healthy diet, the true meaning of wealth, and how the universal appeal of a good meal draws us together.

We discuss 3 books that inspired and influenced us. We talk about how to have a healthy relationship with money, the mysterious & powerful role of sleep in our lives, and how the world is improving, …

We discuss techniques & skills to become a better leader. We explore transformational leadership, leading for introverts & the importance of mentoring.

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• 3:25— We start out by defining what…

On this episode, we share our favorite sleep secrets we've discovered and tested that will improve your rest & entire quality of life.

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• 0:01— Ian announces our first Better Show Bundle— a …

We look back on how our experiments in having a healthy media diet, limiting screen time and life extension have gone. We'll discuss what worked, what didn't, and what new tips & strategies we learne…

We discuss valuable grocery shopping hacks. We explore how to make healthy choices, save money and make this weekly chore work for you.

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• 2:35— We learn that the top 4 or 5 leading causes o…

We discuss ways to strengthen your memory - everything from remembering names to learning more effectively.

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• 1:59— We welcome our first guest on The Better Show, Ryan Carson, CEO of Treeho…

We discuss ways to strengthen your memory - everything from remembering names to learning more effectively.

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• 3:00— Ian kicks off the show with a quote from Chris Rock on fitness. 
• 5:35— Ma…

We discuss ways to strengthen your memory - everything from remembering names to learning more effectively.

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• 0:59— Ian starts off with a stat from a survey about which types of people have…

Ways to rethink your daily commute by transforming it into exercise, a time to learn, a time to socialize or removing it entirely!

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• 0:50— Ian starts off with a stat that the average commut…