In this episode, Andrews chats with Sam Corcos, founder of Levels. Sam, a software developer, shares his unique systems for productivity, time management, and life hacks. He delves into how he maximizes his time and energy while juggling work and family.

We talk about:

• Time tracking & prioritization: Aligning your actions with your goals.
• Life transitions: How marriage and parenthood impact productivity.
• Minimizing distractions: Creating buffers and using alarms.
• Learning on the go: Audiobooks and AI for knowledge consumption.
• The future of work: AI in software development and the changing role of developers.
• Living intentionally: Minimalism, decision-making, and the benefits of co-living.
• Life hacks: Meal prepping, and more!

Resources Mentioned:

• Mack's silicone earplugs
• Cotton blankets
• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
• Notebook LM
• Replit
• Cursor

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
0:56 Get to know Sam
1:47 Marriage and parenthood’s impact on productivity
4:21 Building systems to minimize distractions
6:43 Health hacks
8:51 Setting alarms for important events
10:58 Audiobooks & AI for learning
15:32 AI as coding tools
17:52 Sam’s thoughts on AI & jobs
27:10 Minimalism
30:51 Management in business
35:52 Co-living and raising kids
38:00 Meal prep
39:17 Closing

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Wouter Teunissen cold emailed me and asked if I'd come on his podcast.
I told him, sure, come to Victoria and interview me in person (thinking he's from Europe, there's no way he actually will).

He did. And it turned out to be one of the best conversations I've had in ages.

This episode is reposted from Wouter's podcast, Biography.

Watch this if you want to:

• Design a business that serves your life (not the other way around)
• Learn how relationships are the highest ROI growth strategy
• Get tactical advice on productivity, decision-making, and purpose
• Hear how I turned burnout into a $180M portfolio—and found peace

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
01:52 – Using Money In Interesting Ways to Make Your Life Better
06:00 – Creating a Friendship Funnel for Exponential Growth
22:07 – Why Every Business Should Be a Lifestyle Business
30:52 – Why Andrew Decided to Become an Investor
42:21 – Auditing Your Life and Building Narratives as a Coping Mechanism
53:43 – Andrew’s Productivity Stack Using AI, Lists and Tools
1:15:54 – Why The Biggest Opportunity to Make Money is in Relationships
1:28:43 – The AI Revolution
1:49:07 – Andrew’s $100 Million Framework
2:16:53 – Philanthropy

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About The Episode

Eight years ago, Derek suffered a leg injury while working as a bouncer at a bar in downtown Vancouver. Unable to walk, he began writing articles on health and fitness online. Today, he runs one of the biggest YouTube channels for that niche, alongside three other successful businesses. In this episode, he discusses the importance of maintaining your audience’s trust while opening up the current struggles he faces as an entrepreneur.

Join us while we talk about

• Derek’s journey from bouncer to content creator and entrepreneur.
• Calling out celebrities and his interview with Joe Rogan
• Entrepreneurs with false health claims
• Derek’s perspective on health, how that has evolved over time, and general advice
• Products and services that he has been loving

Resources Mentioned

• Gorilla Mind
• Gorilla Energy
• Marek Health
• Intelligent
• Outlived by Peter Attia
• The Drive podcast by Peter Attia
• Eight Sleep
• Timer from Amazon
• Death Clock

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: From Bouncer to Blogger
00:42 Daily Routine and Night Owl Lifestyle
03:18 Building a Business Empire
05:54 The Journey to Success
13:41 Transparency in the Fitness Industry
38:35 Navigating Fame and Public Perception
41:45 The Double-Edged Sword of Fame
42:38 Managing Wealth and Business Strategies
45:28 The Challenges of Product Development
47:19 Exploring Digital Products and Content Creation
49:39 Personal Enjoyment and Financial Management
52:25 Investment Strategies and Wealth Management
59:37 Productivity Hacks and Tools
59:51 Book and Product Recommendations
01:04:14 Sleep Optimization and Final Thoughts

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