GFL #18 - We're Really Good at Rationalizing

Welcome back to GFL! In this episode, Kai and Toku are joined by Ridejoy co-founder Jason Shen to talk about his upcoming class on willpower, habit creation, and behavior change. We also touch on Jason's gymnastics background, Y Combinator, and much more!
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Show Notes

• [Site] JasonShen.com
• [Class] SkillShare - The Science of Willpower, Habits, and Behavior Change - Use offer code 'grind2013' for 30% off admission!
• [Site] Ridejoy.com
• [Book] The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey
• [Site] 750words.com
• [Blog] Using Variable Rewards to Drive Behavior Change - JasonShen.com
• [Site] Y Combinator
• [Wiki] Angel Investor
• [Video] 4th Meal
• [Article] NY Daily News - Taco Bell introduced Doritos taco shell
• [Wiki] Beyond the Game
• [Wiki] Deadpool

GFL #17 - We Should Chat About Online Dating

Welcome back to GFL! In this episode, Kai and Toku discuss split-testing their online dating profiles, backup strategies, hoarding, and amputees.
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Show Notes

• [SPONSOR] Backblaze - Use the offer code 'grind10' and get 10% off!
• [Meme] Weird Twitter - Know Your Meme
• [Twitter] @Sloth_Bhutto
• [Twitter] @utilitylimb
• [Photo] Cute Amputee
• [OKC] Kai's OKC Survey
• [OKC] OkCupid.com
• [OKC] KaisDavis.com - Why I Think OKCupid Is a Losing Bet (for guys and girls)
• [Site] Treasures4Teachers.org
• [Blog] Raptitude.com - Everything in its Place, Finally and Forever
• [AoAK] JasonShen.com
• [AoAK] JasonShen.com - Best of 2012
• [Site] SkillShare.com - Jason Shen and the Science of Willpower, Habits and Behavior Change
• [Site] Dictionary.com - Malaise
• [UD] UrbanDictionary.com - Porm
• [Site] Dictionary.com - Ennui
• [Site] TokuNJT on Mlkshk
• [Twitter] @TokuNJT
• [Twitter] @kaisdavis
• [Site] KaiSDavis.com
• [Site] Toku.us

GFL #16 - I Got a Pizza, So its Fine

Welcome back to GFL! In this episode, Kai and Toku discuss a week of heavy drinking, Slava, and large Samoans, but mostly delve into research process, knowing when its time to move on to Step 2, and how to plan nearly anything.
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Show Notes

• [Sponsor] Backblaze - Online backup made easy! Use offer code 'Grind10' between January 1st and January 7th for 10% off!
• [Wiki] Slava
• [TKast] Movie Klub #6 - The Expendables 2
• [Blog] Nevblog
• [Blog] Ramit Sethi
• [Site] Amazing Discoveries Event Coverage

GFL #15 - Technological Ronin

Welcome back to GFL! In this episode, Kai and Toku discuss Kai's move to Hawaii, preparedness, risk, opportunities, and much, much more!
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Show Notes

• [Sponsor] Keyboard Maestro - Use the offer code 'thetkast' to get 20% off Keyboard Maestro!
• [Sponsor] Squarespace - Beautiful websites, blogs, portfolios for yourself or your business!
• [Song] The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
• [Song] Tori Amos - I Don't Like Mondays
• [Article] Seth Godin Launches Book Imprint Using Powered By Amazon
• [Site] Bank Simple
• [Meme] I Accidentally
• [Wiki] The Editor War (vi vs emacs)
• [Photo] Toku Loves Text Editors
• [Article] CNN - 5 Email Habits You Should Avoid
• [Site] Backblaze
• [Article] NevBlog - To Do List How To
• [App] ToDo.txt
• [Book] Dan Ariely - The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty
• [Game] Settlers of Catan

GFL #14 - I'm Selling a Macbook, Not a Sectional Couch

Welcome back to GFL! In this episode, Kai and Toku take a journey into the world of live-streaming, simultaneously broadcasting this episode on Ustream! They talk about all the stuff on Toku's desk, internet privacy, racist caricatures of Mongolians, and scams on Craigslist.
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Show Notes

• [Sponsor] Squarespace
• [Titles] This Episode's Possible Titles
• [Video] The TKast LIVE on UStream
• [iMDB] Ace Drummond (1936)
• [Site] BlitzHomeBuilders.org
• [Product] Sharpie Pens & Pencils
• [Tweet] The Earring Tweet
• [Article] Stay Away From Guam #spiders

GFL #13 - The 'Kill Stuff' Button

Welcome back to GFL! This time around, @kaisdavis and @TokuNJT cull the depths of Toku's obsession with Modern Warfare 3, because we're here to help you.
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Show Notes

• [Site] Modern Warfare 3
• [Site] Scuf Gaming
• [Video] Put. That Coffee. Down.
• [Wiki] Beyond the Game

GFL #12 - Kai Likes Snacks

Welcome back to GFL! This time around, @kaisdavis and @TokuNJT talk about preparedness, anticipation, go bags, empowered hyper nerds, Twitter's new API rules, and more.
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Show Notes

• [App] Keyboard Maestro
• [Video] Toku's Keyboard Maestro Screencast
• [App] Size Up
• [App] UBotStudios
• [Accessory] 5.11 Messenger Bag
• [Blog] Fucking Sue Me - a blog by pud
• [Video] Fuck You, Pay Me - Mike Monteiro
• [Site] Creative Mornings
• [Site] App.net Kickstarter
• [Blog] Changes coming in Version 1.1 of the Twitter API
• [Blog] Twitter API Display Guidelines
• [Site] Favstar
• [Site] Stellar.io
• [Site] Storify
• [Site] The TKast Mystery Box

GFL #11 - A Buddy of Mine Plays Kickball

Welcome back to GFL! This time around, @kaisdavis and @TokuNJT talk about regret, getting old, meeting new people, and pinpoint the exact moment when kids got stupid.
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Show Notes

• Spoke 6 - Tucson's First Coworking Space
• The Berlin Wall
• 1991 Soviet Coup Attempt
• The Paradox of Choice

GFL #9 - Hunter, Farmer, King

Welcome back to GFL! This time around, @kaisdavis and @TokuNJT tackle project management, Spanish streetwalkers, and how the two are a little related.
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Show Notes

• None!

GFL #8 - That Gutsier Question

Welcome back to GFL! This time around, @kaisdavis and @TokuNJT chat a little more about the job search and how to compensate for lack of experience before discussing rejection, ambiguity, and abstraction.
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Show Notes

• None!

GFL #7 - Creepy Stalkerish

Welcome back to GFL! This time around, @kaisdavis and @TokuNJT chat about finding a job; from resumes to interview tips to managing your job search funnel.
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Show Notes

• Loft Resumes
• KaiSDavis.com - Tracking Leads During the Job Search
• KaiSDavis.com - How to Find Companies That Are Hiring Using Google Maps
• 1000 True Fans
• Kickstarter

GFL #6 - The Key to All Learning

Welcome back to GFL! This time around, @kaisdavis and @TokuNJT tackle communication frameworks, productive discord, the dangers of long-term friction, and the benefits of short-term friction.
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Show Notes

• None!

GFL #5 - I'm Not Allowed to Die

Welcome back to GFL! This time around, @kaisdavis and @TokuNJT tackle priorities, basketball, getting things done, and allowing yourself to say no.
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Show Notes

[Book] Moneyball, by Michael Lewis

[Book] The Wages of Wins, by David Berri

[Article] How Underdogs Can Win, by Malcolm Gladwell

[App] Bare Bones Software - Yojimbo

[Site] 750 Words

[Article] Bre Pettis - The Cult of Done Manifesto

[App] GimmeBar

[PDF] OmniFocus Tutorial

GFL #4 - Six Pages of Dicks

Welcome back to Grind for Life! This time around, @kaisdavis and @TokuNJT discuss the importance of identifying scope, strategies for plugging leaks, and context switching.
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Show Notes

• None!