



80 mins of life hacks to level up your career
Jul 29, 2024
All
Growth
Jonathan Courtney
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, discuss startup ideas, lifehacks and book recommendations
Startup Idea: "Drip" - AI-powered content resurfacing
• Combats "read it later" syndrome
• Synthesizes bookmarks, saved content
• Delivers curated insights via SMS/email
• Personalizes based on interests & goals
Startup Idea: Entrepreneur Bookmark Newsletter
• Weekly newsletter
• Curated Bookmarks from famous entrepreneur
• Partner with famous entrepreneurs
Lifehacks:
• Craft a personal mission statement
• Avoid angry people & curmudgeons
• Chasing generational wealth is overrated
• Show up to meetings with small, thoughtful gifts
• Use social media apps on desktop only
• Use analogies to make ideas stick
• Keep a learning list as your side hustle
Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs:
• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
• Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
• Double Your Profits by Bob Fifer
• Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier’s Rework
Bonus Book Recs:
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
• Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson
See more
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, discuss startup ideas, lifehacks and book recommendations
Startup Idea: "Drip" - AI-powered content resurfacing
• Combats "read it later" syndrome
• Synthesizes bookmarks, saved content
• Delivers curated insights via SMS/email
• Personalizes based on interests & goals
Startup Idea: Entrepreneur Bookmark Newsletter
• Weekly newsletter
• Curated Bookmarks from famous entrepreneur
• Partner with famous entrepreneurs
Lifehacks:
• Craft a personal mission statement
• Avoid angry people & curmudgeons
• Chasing generational wealth is overrated
• Show up to meetings with small, thoughtful gifts
• Use social media apps on desktop only
• Use analogies to make ideas stick
• Keep a learning list as your side hustle
Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs:
• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
• Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
• Double Your Profits by Bob Fifer
• Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier’s Rework
Bonus Book Recs:
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
• Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson
See more
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, discuss startup ideas, lifehacks and book recommendations
Startup Idea: "Drip" - AI-powered content resurfacing
• Combats "read it later" syndrome
• Synthesizes bookmarks, saved content
• Delivers curated insights via SMS/email
• Personalizes based on interests & goals
Startup Idea: Entrepreneur Bookmark Newsletter
• Weekly newsletter
• Curated Bookmarks from famous entrepreneur
• Partner with famous entrepreneurs
Lifehacks:
• Craft a personal mission statement
• Avoid angry people & curmudgeons
• Chasing generational wealth is overrated
• Show up to meetings with small, thoughtful gifts
• Use social media apps on desktop only
• Use analogies to make ideas stick
• Keep a learning list as your side hustle
Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs:
• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
• Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
• Double Your Profits by Bob Fifer
• Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier’s Rework
Bonus Book Recs:
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
• Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson
See more
I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, discuss startup ideas, lifehacks and book recommendations
Startup Idea: "Drip" - AI-powered content resurfacing
• Combats "read it later" syndrome
• Synthesizes bookmarks, saved content
• Delivers curated insights via SMS/email
• Personalizes based on interests & goals
Startup Idea: Entrepreneur Bookmark Newsletter
• Weekly newsletter
• Curated Bookmarks from famous entrepreneur
• Partner with famous entrepreneurs
Lifehacks:
• Craft a personal mission statement
• Avoid angry people & curmudgeons
• Chasing generational wealth is overrated
• Show up to meetings with small, thoughtful gifts
• Use social media apps on desktop only
• Use analogies to make ideas stick
• Keep a learning list as your side hustle
Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs:
• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
• Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
• Double Your Profits by Bob Fifer
• Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier’s Rework
Bonus Book Recs:
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
• Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson
See more