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Josh Wolfe: Inventing the Future [The Knowledge Project Ep. #50]

Josh Wolfe, the co-founder of Lux Capital, discusses how to unearth the unexplored ideas that will reshape our future. We also discuss parenting, decision-making, and which generation has the best rap. Now available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript Today, I’m joined by Josh Wolfe (@wolfejosh), co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital, a …

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Goal Mining with Brent Gilchrist [The Knowledge Project Ep. #49]

Former NHL player turned mining executive Brent Gilchrist joins me to share the lessons he learned in the trenches of professional hockey. We discuss leadership, hard work, and what it takes to win as a team. Now available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript I’m excited to welcome Brent Gilchrist to the show. Brent …

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Winning at the Great Game with Adam Robinson (Part 2) [The Knowledge Project Ep. #48]

Author, educator, entrepreneur, and hedge fund advisor, Adam Robinson (@IamAdamRobinson) returns for part 2 of our fascinating discussion. We talk chess, AI, handicapping horse races, and the secret to learning that nobody is teaching. Now available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript This is the second half of my interview with author, educator, and hedge …

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Winning at the Great Game with Adam Robinson (Part 1) [The Knowledge Project Ep. #47]

Author, educator, entrepreneur, and hedge fund advisor, Adam Robinson shares powerful lessons on winning the game of life. He teaches us how to learn, how to fail, and his three secrets of happiness and success. Now available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript Today on the podcast, I welcome author, educator, and hedge fund …

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Sophie Grégoire Trudeau: Why Trying to Be Perfect Makes You Miserable [The Knowledge Project Ep. #46]

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau reveals why chasing perfection nearly destroyed her life—and how authenticity saved it. From overcoming an eating disorder to embracing vulnerability, she shares how the pursuit of being “good enough” is sabotaging our happiness. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be someone you’re not, listen closely—Sophie’s insights will change how you see …

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Award Winning Chef Dan Kluger: Taking Time to Get It Right [The Knowledge Project Ep. #45]

Dan Kluger (@dan_kluger), award-winning chef and owner of NYC’s Loring Place joins me on the podcast to reveal what really happens behind the scenes of a bustling restaurant, why every detail of your craft matters, and how to create the perfect experience for every guest. Now available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript One …

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Barbara Coloroso: Why Your Parenting Style Might Be Hurting Your Kids [The Knowledge Project Ep. #44]

Barbara Coloroso, legendary educator and author of Kids Are Worth It, explains why your parenting strategies could be making things worse. She dismantles common discipline tactics—like rewards and punishments—and shows why traditional methods sabotage your child’s ability to think, act ethically, and stand up for others. This episode will transform your parenting from a power …

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The Mental Habits of Effective Leaders with Jennifer Garvey Berger [The Knowledge Project Ep. #43]

In a world that changes at a dizzying rate, effective leaders need to develop the skills to keep up. Developmental coach and author Jennifer Garvey Berger (@jgberger) shares 3 habits to ensure continual growth, accelerated learning and deepened relationships of trust. Now available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript In this fast-paced digital economy, …

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Atul Gawande: The Hidden Reason Experts Fail [The Knowledge Project Ep. #42]

Surgeon and bestselling author Atul Gawande reveals why even the smartest people fail when the stakes are highest. Learn how your doctor is no different from a pilot—or even you—when it comes to mistakes. From the power of checklists to why the best coaches aren’t always the best players, Gawande explains why success isn’t about …

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Tobi Lütke: The Trust Battery [The Knowledge Project Ep. #41]

Tobi Lütke (founder of Shopify) explains why running a business isn’t about control but mastering chaos. From discovering more leadership insights through gaming than business books, to intentionally creating challenges for his company to test its strength, Tobi demonstrates an unconventional approach to entrepreneurship. If you’re serious about building something great, listen and learn why …

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