208. The Four Tendencies - Learn How To Motivate Yourself

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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If you've ever wondered how you can better motivate yourself, this episode about The Four Tendencies is for you! Sammie and Michelle are big fans of The Four Tendencies. Sammie is an Upholder and is the go to person to get things done, for herself and for anyone in her life. Michelle is a Rebel. She does not like to be told what to do, whether that's from the outside or even listening to herself. They also cover Questioners (needing to know the why) and Obligers (better at meeting outer expectations) in this episode. Sammie and Michelle found that understanding their tendency was a huge key in unlocking their own success.
Take Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies Quiz: https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/
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208. The Four Tendencies - Learn How To Motivate Yourself

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210. The Last Episode: Reflecting on Four Years of Build A Wealthy Spirit 22:10

5 weeks ago22:10

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After four years and 210 episodes, Sammie and Michelle have decided to close out the Build A Wealthy Spirit podcast. In this episode, they reflect on the past four years, sharing their favorite memories and the deep gratitude they feel for all of you and everyone who has supported the podcast along the way. It's the end of an era in a beautiful way. Thank you to all of you who have listened to the podcast and joined us for different parts of this journey! Show Notes: Thank you to our podcast mentors! Joe Saul Sehy & Jordan “Doc G” Grumet Interviews mentioned: Areeb , Andrew Johnson , Oz Chen , Nick Gray , Paul Millerd (and Michelle on Paul’s podcast !), Jess , Harris , Rychelle , Debt Free Guys , Doc G #18: FOMO, YOLO and Other Bad Reasons To Invest Top Five Episodes: 2: How to Make New Friends as an Adult 111. The Great Debate: Sabbatical vs FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) 112. Deprogramming from a Corporate Mindset 105. The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd 122. The Art of Planning A Sabbatical Bonus - 1: What is Status Post Adulting? Rethink the Status Quo Favorite Personality Tests: The Four Tendencies Sparketype Assessment Personal Values The Five Love Languages Michelle's Writing Coaching Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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209. Adult Friend-Making 101 18:51

6 weeks ago18:51

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Show Notes US Department of Health and Human Services on Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s Advisory on the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy’s discussion regarding the Loneliness Epidemic at Yale School of Management Find your local death cafe Meetup.com Bumble for Friends The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings by Nick Gray Nick Gray discussing The 2-Hour Cocktail Party on Build a Wealthy Spirit episode 120 Build a Wealthy Spirit’s example of a friend database template on Notion. If you would like your own copy, just click the “duplicate” button in the top right-hand corner of the browser. You will need to have created a notion account to create a duplicate. Build a Wealthy Spirit’s step-by-step guide on How to Build a Community Community Shoutout Thank you Kendall, Clay and TJ for listening to our episode with Jordan Grumet author of The Purpose Code . You will be receiving a free copy of The Purpose Code Thank you Lucca, Becky, Marina, Paul and Harris for your thoughts on our episode about The Four Tendencies . Speaking of Lucca! If you love creative storytelling, bold ideas, and a touch of daring inspiration, subscribe to Lucca’s new newsletter The Tattooed Ghost . It’s a newsletter packed with unique insights, captivating segments, and a serialized story you won’t want to miss! Thank you Raina for listening to the podcast! Thank you Masha for your thoughts on Deprogramming From the Corporate Mindset. Richa Vadini Singh thank you for listening and your thoughts on our Death Clock Episode!. Writing Coaching With Michelle Varghese How Can I Help: Gentle but firm accountability to help you write consistently - support in knowing when to push and when to pause Critical and supportive essay feedback for up to 5 pi Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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208. The Four Tendencies - Learn How To Motivate Yourself 23:15

7 weeks ago23:15

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If you've ever wondered how you can better motivate yourself, this episode about The Four Tendencies is for you! Sammie and Michelle are big fans of The Four Tendencies. Sammie is an Upholder and is the go to person to get things done, for herself and for anyone in her life. Michelle is a Rebel. She does not like to be told what to do, whether that's from the outside or even listening to herself. They also cover Questioners (needing to know the why) and Obligers (better at meeting outer expectations) in this episode. Sammie and Michelle found that understanding their tendency was a huge key in unlocking their own success. Take Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies Quiz: https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/ Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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207. When Finding Your Purpose Isn't Enough with Doc G of Earn & Invest 42:18

8 weeks ago42:18

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Jordan "Doc G" Grumet joins Sammie and Michelle to discuss the surprisingly anxiety producing question, "how to find your purpose" and the better way to reframe this whole idea. We're giving away five copies of The Purpose Code by Jordan Grumet to the first five people who reach out to us! You can email us at buildawealthyspirit@gmail.com or leave a comment at buildawealthyspirit.com To Learn More About Jordan "Doc G" Grumet: Jordan’s Website The Purpose Code by Jordan Grumet Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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206. How to Save, Invest, and Retire Early 23:20

9 weeks ago23:20

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Show Notes: Everyday Millionaires by Chris Hogan The Trinity Study about the 4% Rule The 4% Rule: The Easy Answer to “How Much Do I Need for Retirement?” by Mr. Money Mustasche List of Index Funds- Charles Schwab Vs. Vanguard Vs. Fidelity: How These Total Stock Market Index Funds Compare Vanguard Funds: VTI vs VTSAX Comparison Guide Community Shout Outs: Thanks, India for your compliments on our sabbatical episode! Thank you Arul for listening we are excited to hear about your manifestation app and future podcast! Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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205. Deprogramming From the Corporate Mindset [REPLAY] 22:30

10 weeks ago22:30

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Show Notes: Visit the original post for this episode here: 112. Deprogramming From The Corporate Mindset Referenced Piece: Why You Should Take More Time Off from Work by Emma Seppala Community Shout Outs: Thank you Sam for your compliments on our recent episode on A.C.T. The Writing Coaching Program with Michelle 1:1 Coaching Weekly 1 hour sessions to develop your writing strategy, refine your voice, discuss distribution ideas and overcome creative blocks. Writing Feedback Detailed feedback on 1-5 drafts per month (up to 2500 words each) to strengthen your writing. Growth Strategy Actionable tactics to grow your audience across newsletters and social media. Community Support I'll create a WhatsApp group with everyone who joins so that there is an opportunity to connect with a tight knit group of writers supporting each other's journey. Monthly Group Calls Learn from peers, share wins, and get answers to your writing questions. Ready to transform your writing? Click here Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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204. So You Want to Take a Sabbatical? 21:51

11 weeks ago21:51

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Show Notes: Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru How to calculate FI number and CoastFI number: 165. How Financially Free Are You? The 4 Numbers You Need to Know “Trinity Study” - Retirement Savings: Choosing a Withdrawal Rate That Is Sustainable Community Shout Outs: Thank you Sam for your compliments on our recent episode on A.C.T. Level Up Your Writing With Michelle Ready to transform your writing? Click here How Can I Help: Gentle but firm accountability to help you write consistently - support in knowing when to push and when to pause Critical and supportive essay feedback for up to 5 pieces a month (1000-2000 words) Build your online audience authentically without compromising your creativity 1:1 Coaching: Weekly 1 hour sessions to develop your writing strategy, refine your voice, discuss distribution ideas and overcome creative blocks. Writing Feedback: Detailed feedback on 1-5 drafts per month (up to 2500 words each) to strengthen your writing. Growth Strategy: Actionable tactics to grow your audience across newsletters and social media. Community Support: I'll create a WhatsApp group with everyone who joins so that there is an opportunity to connect with a tight knit group of writers supporting each other's journey. Monthly Group Calls: Learn from peers, share wins, and get answers to your writing questions. Ready to transform your writing? Click here Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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203. A.C.T. - Action Changes Things: A Mantra To Live By 18:31

12 weeks ago18:31

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Sammie and Michelle have one mantra that they go to in any time of stuckness and that's A.C.T - action changes things! Even though that's easy to hear and digest as important, it's harder to internalize and put into practice. They dive into the real unexpected benefits of taking action and why you should consider adding it to your own list of mantras. Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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202. The Sexiest Thing You Can Do With Your Money (It's Tracking Your Spending) 15:46

13 weeks ago15:46

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If you ever find yourself anxious about how you are spending your money, this episode is for you! Sammie and Michelle believe tracking your spending is one of the best first steps in taking control of your finances. They will be the first to admit, sometimes they stop the habit and feel the familiar pressure that can come with the uncertainty around where your money is going. They dive deep into how to track your spending, the benefits and why it's actually sexy. Check out our accompanying newsletter at buildawealthyspirit.com . We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode and if you have considered tracking your spending! AirHelp: Partner For This Episode Check out our partner for this episode, AirHelp. AirHelp is a part of the Association of Passenger Rights Advocates (APRA) whose mission is to promote and protect passengers' rights. Click this link if you've had a cancelled or delayed flight as well as support our podcast: AirHelp Affiliate Link Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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201. Thank You Letter To Your Past Self 18:16

14 weeks ago18:16

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It's giving thanks! Ok, could not resist. This episode, Sammie and Michelle dive into a different take on gratitude through writing a thank you letter to their past self. There are a lot of benefits to a gratitude practice, but we can often forget the person who's done the most for us, ourselves! Our past selves have weathered and grown through tough times. They've created happy moments for us. Sammie and Michelle discuss ways to approach a thank you letter to yourself and share themes from their own letters. You should do the exercise as well! When you do, let us know if something stuck out to you after writing your thank you letter. You can follow our podcast newsletter and leave a comment at buildawealthyspirit.com Show Notes: thank u, next by Ariana Grande AirHelp: Partner For This Episode Check out our partner for this episode, AirHelp. AirHelp is a part of the Association of Passenger Rights Advocates (APRA) whose mission is to promote and protect passengers' rights. Click this link if you've had a cancelled or delayed flight as well as support our podcast: AirHelp Affiliate Link Community Shout Outs: Thank you Matt Cyr for your kind words about our podcast and we’re happy to hear you are trying AirHelp out (though not happy to hear you had flying trouble!) Thank you Masha for sharing with us your favorite uses for tools like ChatGPT. We love that you tested out the prompt to ask ChatGPT about your values! Thank you Paul and Harris for sharing your love languages with us! We appreciate all the emails and comments we receive for each episode and love sharing them in the Community Time section of our podcast. Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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200. Gifts That Make Their Heart Melt Based on Their Love Language [Replay] 31:50

15 weeks ago31:50

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Show notes The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman Love Languages quiz Lush massage bar AirHelp: Partner For This Episode Check out our partner for this episode, AirHelp. AirHelp is a part of the Association of Passenger Rights Advocates (APRA) whose mission is to promote and protect passengers' rights. Click this link if you've had a cancelled or delayed flight as well as support our podcast: AirHelp Affiliate Link Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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199. Treat Yo'self (Responsibly)- Financial Splurges 18:11

16 weeks ago18:11

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Show Notes: Classpass ChatGPT Claude Macrofactor Community Time Thank you Jess for your tips on using ChatGPT for choosing meals while tracking macros Thank you Tamara for your kind words about the podcast and for listening regularly! Thank you Paul and Harris for your tips on using Chat GPT Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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198. The Final Push: There Are Only 60 Days to Level Up 16:58

17 weeks ago16:58

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The holiday season can quickly derail our year's progress as we face an onslaught of parties, rich foods, and shopping obligations from mid-October through December. Instead of letting these final months become a slide into chaos, this episode explores how to create a strategic game plan to maintain our healthy habits and stay focused on our goals. By setting clear boundaries and prioritizing rest during the holiday rush, we can finish the year strong rather than starting over in January. Show Notes: Alan Carr's book "Good Sugar Bad Sugar: Eat Yourself Free from Sugar and Carb Addiction." Macrofactor Claude Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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197. How to use AI to Build a Wealthy Spirit 19:05

18 weeks ago19:05

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Show Notes: Chat GPT AirHelp: Partner For This Episode Check out our partner for this episode, AirHelp. AirHelp is a part of the Association of Passenger Rights Advocates (APRA) whose mission is to promote and protect passengers' rights. Click this link if you've had a cancelled or delayed flight as well as support our podcast: AirHelp Affiliate Link Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com !…

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196. The Art of Planning A Sabbatical [REPLAY] 37:32

19 weeks ago37:32