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Dive into the captivating journey of Armoni Brooks with the 'You Should Know Podcast,' where hosts Peyton Hardin and Armoni Brooks himself dissect his thrilling first season with the Houston Rockets. From shattering rookie records to personal moments of triumph over anxiety on the court, the episode reveals how Brooks surged to new heights and found his rhythm amongst basketball titans. Hear firsthand how Brooks went beyond being a prodigious three-point shooter, managing to impress under the bright lights of NBA stardom, all while learning valuable lessons from mentors and peers alike.

Off the court, the podcast delves into the elements that keep Brooks grounded amidst the high stakes of professional basketball. Discover his ties to the comedy world through RDC World, his hobbies that foster work-life balance, and the family support that bolsters his career. Beyond the game, Hardin brings to light Brooks' earnest desire to connect with fans and maintain authenticity, encouraging listeners to engage through his social media and appreciate the man behind the jersey. This intimate interview serves not just as a glimpse into the life of an NBA player, but as a beacon of inspiration, humor, and shared success for sports enthusiasts and aspiring athletes.

In the latest "Smartless" podcast, NBA legend Stephen Curry gives a candid look into his life, passions, and the balance between being an athlete and an individual. Hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett navigate a conversation that delves into Curry’s symbiotic relationship with golf and basketball, his upbringing in an NBA family, and the disciplined mindset instilled by his parents. The Golden State Warriors' star reflects on his formative years, underscoring the strength and resilience that have propelled his successful career, all the while discussing the influences that helped him navigate the pressures that come with high expectations.

Curry's episode not only talks strategy and sport; it's peppered with light-hearted moments and genuine camaraderie among the hosts and guest. Off the court, the conversation shifts to Curry's philanthropic efforts with his Eat, Learn, Play foundation and his media company's mission to inspire through storytelling. His reflections on diet, sleep's significance for athlete recovery, and his desire to possibly pursue golf professionally after basketball showcases a holistic view of his dedication and aspirations. Through these insights, listeners gain an appreciation for Stephen Curry's dynamic approach to life as an elite athlete and committed community member.

Louie Zamperini was one of the brightest prospects for the 1940 Olympics in track and field. But when WWII started, his life would take a much different path. The story of Louie’s struggles as a young loner, a rising star, a Pacific POW, and a man trying to reclaim his life after years of torment is as unbelievable as it is inspiring. Through Louie’s tale, the depths of the human soul and will to survive are examined. As Louie spirals out of control because of trauma and becomes obsessed with a plot to kill the man who tortured him, he learns that a man is not defined by his history, but rather by the manner in which he seeks a future. Unbroken reaches into the heart of terror and shines a light on what it means to triumph.

Business Model Generation, a contemporary guide to systematic business innovation, provides a template for brainstorming and visualizing the overarching elements that make up a successful, holistic business model.

The authors analyze the different ways you can combine these elements to create the most successful business model patterns. In addition, they provide techniques you can use to generate your own innovative business models, as well as strategies you can incorporate to regularly analyze and optimize your existing business models.

This guide supplements each key concept and strategy with up-to-date examples and commentary, and we suggest complementary processes to effectively incorporate their concepts into your own business models.

In 1994, a young programmer named Jeff Bezos took a chance, quit his job, and founded the first online bookstore. Three decades later, his business—Amazon—is valued at over $1 trillion and has revolutionized the online marketplace. Invent and Wander is a compilation of Bezos’s letters to Amazon shareholders, combined with excerpts from interviews and speeches. Its narrative chronicles Amazon’s rise from a niche retailer to a digital superstore while also illustrating Bezos’s values and insights into innovation and success.

In this guide, we’ll explore the history of Amazon as it grew to a thriving online marketplace that also became an invaluable resource for cloud-based computing. We’ll delve into the principles that Bezos says are central to Amazon’s success and compare Bezos’s management decisions with those of his contemporaries. Since Bezos presents an insider’s view of Amazon, we’ll also hear from outside voices who are critical of Bezos’s leadership style and Amazon’s impact on the market.

According to Tony Hsieh, the former CEO of online clothing retailer Zappos, happiness is good for business. Happy employees work harder and more efficiently, and happy customers spend more money. So how can you make your customers and employees happier and maximize profits? In Delivering Happiness, Hsieh says the answer lies in implementing three principles: Encourage a healthy business culture, provide great customer service, and invest in continuing education.

In this guide, we’ll explore each of these principles, how to implement them, and how they turned Zappos into a billion-dollar company in a decade. Along the way, we’ll compare Hsieh’s ideas with those of other business experts like Jim Collins (Good to Great) and psychologists like Jonathan Haidt (The Happiness Hypothesis). Finally, we’ll explore the psychology behind happiness and why Hsieh’s dedication to cultivating it led to his success.

In How Will You Measure Your Life? business consultant and Harvard professor Clay Christensen shows how economic theories that help businesses succeed can also help individuals make better life decisions. He presents theories and business case studies that show you pitfalls to avoid (such as marginal thinking and outsourcing your parenting), and also how to build a career that makes you happy, how to deepen your relationships with your spouse and children, and how to live with integrity. Together, they offer a philosophy for living a fulfilling life.

In Good to Great, former Stanford business professor Jim Collins offers a primer on turning the average into the exceptional. Through detailed case studies of 11 companies that went from tracking the market to exceeding it by at least 3x, Collins presents the key factors that separate merely good organizations from great ones—from rare leadership to disciplined thinking to the dogged pursuit of a core mission.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a manager, or just an individual looking to improve, the concepts in Good to Great provide food for thought—and spurs to action. You’ll learn what it takes to be a “Level 5” leader, why assembling the right team first is more important than having the right idea, why you should be more like a hedgehog than a fox, and why “stop doing” lists are as important as “to do” lists.

Dive into the world of Bedros Keuilian with the "Shawn Ryan Show," where host Shawn Ryan invites the visionary entrepreneur to share the wisdom that underpins his multi-million dollar empire. This episode takes listeners through Keuilian's journey of adversity, transformation, and boundless entrepreneurial spirit, from overcoming the challenges of his immigrant childhood to building the formidable FitBody Bootcamp franchise.

Get inspired by Bedros's innovative programs aimed at personal development and strengthening relationships, like The Project and the Squire program. Join Ryan and Keuilian as they address crucial societal issues and offer empowering solutions through leadership, discipline, and mentorship. Engage with a conversation that not only unpacks the nuances of Bedros's storied career but also delves into the collective power of media to foster education and positive change, supported by a network of sponsors aligned with resilience and personal growth.

Business Model Generation, a contemporary guide to systematic business innovation, provides a template for brainstorming and visualizing the overarching elements that make up a successful, holistic business model.

The authors analyze the different ways you can combine these elements to create the most successful business model patterns. In addition, they provide techniques you can use to generate your own innovative business models, as well as strategies you can incorporate to regularly analyze and optimize your existing business models.

This guide supplements each key concept and strategy with up-to-date examples and commentary, and we suggest complementary processes to effectively incorporate their concepts into your own business models.

Ben Horowitz was a public CEO through the dotcom bubble and burst. He learned a lot of hard lessons about how to build a company and get it to survive. Now co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, he shares his advice to other founders and senior executives on getting through your company’s inevitable hard times.

The book covers a wide span of topics, including handling the psychology of a failing company, building a good place to work, scaling a company, and being a good CEO. It’s targeted to startup founders and CEOs, but there’s good advice here for anyone who wants to help build a better company.

Chinese firms have pioneered a different approach to online shopping than Western firms, blending e-commerce with everything from social media to gaming to financial services within the same apps. Western companies can learn a thing or two.

Delivery apps are the only thing keeping many restaurants afloat while their dining rooms remain shuttered. But they come at a steep price—many restaurants find the apps’ commissions wipe out all profits from their sales.

In 1994, a young programmer named Jeff Bezos took a chance, quit his job, and founded the first online bookstore. Three decades later, his business—Amazon—is valued at over $1 trillion and has revolutionized the online marketplace. Invent and Wander is a compilation of Bezos’s letters to Amazon shareholders, combined with excerpts from interviews and speeches. Its narrative chronicles Amazon’s rise from a niche retailer to a digital superstore while also illustrating Bezos’s values and insights into innovation and success.

In this guide, we’ll explore the history of Amazon as it grew to a thriving online marketplace that also became an invaluable resource for cloud-based computing. We’ll delve into the principles that Bezos says are central to Amazon’s success and compare Bezos’s management decisions with those of his contemporaries. Since Bezos presents an insider’s view of Amazon, we’ll also hear from outside voices who are critical of Bezos’s leadership style and Amazon’s impact on the market.