“LA Made” is a series exploring stories of bold Californian innovators and how they forever changed the lives of millions all over the world. Each season will unpack the untold and surprising stories behind some of the most exciting innovations that continue to influence our lives today. Season 2, “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes,” tells the backstory of the world’s most popular doll, Barbie. Barbie is a cultural icon but what do you really know about her? Hear Barbie's origin story from the peopl ...
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#26 - avoiding pointless practice
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How far can you run... before you realize you haven't been getting anywhere? Aiden Cooper is a sommelier at a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York. And if that wasn't already competitive enough, a few years ago he was one of the most promising distance runners in the United States. We talk about both of these journeys and how easy it is to confuse pointlessly logging miles and deliberate practice, if you stop reflecting on why you want to get better at something. More on Dan John's "Compass": http://betterca.st/compass Music: "Gymnope?die No. 1" by Erik Satie, performed on electric guitar by Furkan KONCA "Gymnope?die No. 1" by Erik Satie, performed on vibraphone by August Pappas "Gymnope?die No. 2" by Erik Satie, performed on classical guitar by Tony Smith "Gymnope?die No. 3" by Erik Satie, performed on celtic harp by Vanessa Sheldon "Gymnope?die No. 3" by Erik Satie, orchestration by Claude Debussy, performed by Orchestre Symphonique et Lyrique de Nancy "Gymnope?die No. 3" by Erik Satie, performed on guitar and cello by Ten Strings "Gymnope?die No. 2" by Erik Satie, performed on piano by Olga Scheps "Gymnope?die No. 1" by Erik Satie, performed on Q119 and Q960 analog step sequencers by Clockgate
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How far can you run... before you realize you haven't been getting anywhere? Aiden Cooper is a sommelier at a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York. And if that wasn't already competitive enough, a few years ago he was one of the most promising distance runners in the United States. We talk about both of these journeys and how easy it is to confuse pointlessly logging miles and deliberate practice, if you stop reflecting on why you want to get better at something. More on Dan John's "Compass": http://betterca.st/compass Music: "Gymnope?die No. 1" by Erik Satie, performed on electric guitar by Furkan KONCA "Gymnope?die No. 1" by Erik Satie, performed on vibraphone by August Pappas "Gymnope?die No. 2" by Erik Satie, performed on classical guitar by Tony Smith "Gymnope?die No. 3" by Erik Satie, performed on celtic harp by Vanessa Sheldon "Gymnope?die No. 3" by Erik Satie, orchestration by Claude Debussy, performed by Orchestre Symphonique et Lyrique de Nancy "Gymnope?die No. 3" by Erik Satie, performed on guitar and cello by Ten Strings "Gymnope?die No. 2" by Erik Satie, performed on piano by Olga Scheps "Gymnope?die No. 1" by Erik Satie, performed on Q119 and Q960 analog step sequencers by Clockgate
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