In this episode, Rich and Pete dive into Energy. Why is it that some days we find ourselves energized and engaged, and others sluggish? To start, there are key areas to tend to maintain adequate energy levels that can allow you to experience life to the fullest. The two brothers explore Sleep, Meditation, Breathing, Exercise, Food, Coffee, and their relationship to personal energy. Finally, the brothers ask, "should you drink coffee?” 

What we discussed:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:41 Sleep
• 10:36 Meditation
• 10:36 Breathing
• 15:36 Exercise
• 22:42 Food
• 30:13 Coffee (to drink or not to drink)
• 39:05 Takeaway

Further reading:

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker | https://amzn.to/3SlGkFv

In this episode, Rich and Pete dive into routine. What is routine, and why might you want to implement it into your life? The two brothers explore how habits are critical for success, and how they need to be designed to fit your circumstances. Towards the later half of the episode, the brothers dissect the routines of some of the world's most successful individuals. 

What we discussed:

• 00:00 Intro
• 04:24 Routine as a mix of thoughtfulness and intentionality
• 12:42 Habit stacking
• 16:38 Activation energy
• 20:17 Different lifestyles call for different routines
• 31:18 Benjamin Franklin’s daily routine
• 35:23 Kobe Bryant’s 6, 6, 6 rule
• 37:35 Cal Newport’s semester-based routine
• 40:51 Elon Musk’s daily routine
• 45:51 Key takeaways

Further reading:

Deep Work by Cal Newport | https://amzn.to/3RiAjJF

Habit Stacking by S.J. Scott | https://amzn.to/3eq9S6f

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson | https://amzn.to/3wYKdru

Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance | https://amzn.to/3RmlntN

In this inaugural episode, Rich and Pete introduce Growth Frontier. Having each had a prior interest in studying personal development and growth, the two brothers come together to launch a platform exploring these topics. 

Further reading:

Deep Work by Cal Newport | https://amzn.to/3BigOek

Why We Sleep by Adam Walker | https://amzn.to/3BcEGjD

The Social Animal by David Brooks | https://amzn.to/3RjzzDZ