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Liam Applegate
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#31 How Walt Disney Thought (Part 2)
What I learned from The Official Walt Disney Quote Book During his long career, Walt Disney frequently commented on his philosophies of life, his ideas, his dreams, and his hopes for a better world.…
#30 The Philosophy of Walt Disney (Part 1)
What I learned from The Official Walt Disney Quote Book Drawn from his own words, this is a deep exploration of how Disney actually thought about work, failure, money, leadership, and what it takes…
Uncommon Moments: The Art of Concentration
Uncommon Moments #3 focuses on this quote... “Do not many of us who fail to achieve big things … fail because we lack concentration—the art of concentrating the mind on the thing to be done at the…
#29 Why We Read
What I learned from The Reading Life: The Joy of Seeing New Worlds Through Others' Eyes by C.S. LewisMost conversations about reading today are obsessed with speed, volume, and efficiency. C.S. Lewis…
David Senra, The Inspiration Behind A Year of Excellence
A year ago, Uncommon Excellence didn’t exist. What follows is a thank-you to the person most responsible for its existence: David Senra, host of The Founders Podcast.David has dedicated years to…
My Top 5 Books (Out of 38 Read This Year)
Books: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric JorgensonDisney's Land by Richard SnowEndurance by Alfred LansingHow to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad JacobsFour Seasons by Isadore…
#28 15 Quotes That Rewire Your Mind
What if one sentence could unlock decades of wisdom from the sharpest minds? These 15 quotes—from Munger's reading obsession to Jobs on simplicity, Tyson's reality check, and Walsh's process…
#27 The Million Dollar Hack So Good It Might Break Your Business
What I learned from Oversubscribed, Key Person of Influence, Entrepreneur Revolution, and 24 Assets by Daniel Priestley There’s a business hack so powerful most founders never use it — not because it…
#26 The Hidden Cost of Power: Zemurray’s Final Chapter (Pt. 2)
What I learned from The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana KingSam Zemurray’s story isn’t just about building an empire—it’s about what happens when power demands a…
#25 The Banana King: How Sam Zemurray Built an Empire from Nothing (Pt. 1)
What I learned from The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana KingIn this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we trace Sam Zemurray’s rise from a penniless 14-year-old immigrant…
#24 Hitting 1K Downloads: What I've Learned and What’s Next
In this milestone episode of Uncommon Excellence, we’re celebrating a huge moment—1,000 downloads! What started as a dream for the end of the year has become a reality, and I couldn’t be more…
#23 Tyler Schuster: Extreme Ownership
In this episode, Tyler Schuster explores the principle of extreme ownership, stressing the importance of taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions. He explains how this mindset has…
Uncommon Moments: How to Hire A-Players
In this moment of Uncommon Excellence, we dive into the hiring philosophy of Brad Jacobs, one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs and the author of How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. Jacobs…
#22 Jonathan Jarecki: Question Everything
Jonathan Jarecki lives by one principle: question everything.In this episode, he shares how that mindset has shaped his views on health, decision-making, and entrepreneurship. From rethinking…
#21 12 Maxims On Running (Part 2)
What I learned from What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiThis episode is about the quiet power of discipline—of showing up even when motivation fades, of sticking to your…
#20 The Art of Running (Part 1)
What I learned from What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiIn this solo episode of Uncommon Excellence, I dive into the philosophy of Haruki Murakami and what it means to…
Uncommon Moments: Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional
Uncommon Excellence Premium: Founder’s RateIf you’re tired of average and ready to unlock your next level, Uncommon Excellence Premium is your edge. For a limited time, join the exculsive Founder’s…
#19 Zero to One: The Power of Being a Contrarian
What I learned from Zero to One by Peter ThielUncommon Excellence AI: If you’re tired of settling for average and ready to build something extraordinary, Uncommon Excellence AI is your ultimate tool.…
#18 The Hidden Science of First Impressions
What I learned from Captivate by Vanessa Van EdwardsIn this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we explore the hidden science behind first impressions, connection, and conversation—drawing from Vanessa…
#17 50 Maxims from Naval Ravikant (Part 3)
My Key Takeaways from The Almanack of Naval Ravikant By Eric JorgensonIn this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we dive headfirst into the wisdom of Naval Ravikant, unpacking 50 of his most powerful…
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