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Episode #060: How to Solve Unsolvable Problems with David Niven PhD

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david niven phdDavid Niven, Ph.D., bestselling author of the 100 Simple Secrets series, is a psychologist and social scientist and has taught at Ohio State University and Florida Atlantic University.

David is known internationally for translating powerful research findings into practical advice anyone can apply to their daily lives. Published in more than two dozen languages, David’s books show that a more satisfying life can be had with small, sustainable changes in our actions and attitudes.

His latest book, due out November 4, 2014, is called It’s Not About the Shark: How to Solve Unsolvable Problems.

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Bonus Episode: Fascinate by Sally Hogshead [Audio Summary]

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BlinkistToday’s bonus episode features the second in a series of audio blinks; audio versions of written book summaries found inside the Blinkist app.

The key insights from Fascinate by Sally Hogshead are brought to you by Blinkist, a mobile learning company that transforms outstanding nonfiction books into 15­-minute reads made for your mobile device.

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Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation by Sally Hogshead

Sally Hogshead is one of the leading marketers and advertising writers in the United States and develops marketing strategies for leading companies such as Starbucks and Microsoft.

She graduated from Duke University and founded her own advertising agency when she was just 27 years old.

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Episode #059: A Conversation with Business in Blue Jeans Author Susan Baroncini-Moe

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Susan Baroncini-MoeSusan Baroncini-Moe is a business and marketing strategist, and a Guinness World Records® titleholder.

She regularly speaks to audiences of all sizes and has shared the virtual stage with business giants like Michael E. Gerber, David Meerman Scott, Bob Burg, Larry Winget, and Chris Brogan, among others.

She and her businesses have been featured in Redbook Magazine, USA Today, MSN Living, Inc., Fast Company, Investor’s Business Daily, Yahoo Finance, and American Express Open Forum.

She is also the author of Business in Blue Jeans: How to Have a Successful Business on Your Own Terms, in Your Own Style. Business in Blue Jeans is a comprehensive, how-to guide for starting and growing a successful business in the way that suits you best.

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Bonus Episode: Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull [Audio Summary]

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Blinkist AppToday’s bonus episode features the first in a series of audio blinks; audio versions of written book summaries found inside the Blinkist app.

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Creativity Inc. – Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

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Ed Catmull is the current president of both Pixar and Disney Animation Studios, and was co-founder of Pixar in 1986. In addition to being a successful manager, he has also contributed many important tools in computer graphics and animation.

Amy Wallace is an editor-at-large at Los Angeles magazine as well as a correspondent for GQ.

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Episode #058: The 7 Day Startup with Dan Norris from WP Curve

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dan norrisDan Norris is a passionate entrepreneur with an obsession for content marketing, writing 250 blog post in the 12 months that led up to his launch of WP Curve.

Last year, Dan was voted Australia’s top small business blogger by Australia’s largest business magazine, Smarter Business Ideas.

Dan is the co-founder of WP Curve, one of the world’s fastest growing WordPress support companies. WP Curve provides unlimited small WordPress fixes 24/7 for a flat monthly fee.

Dan is also the author of the the new book The 7 Day Startup: You Don’t Learn Until You Launch. As the title suggests, Dan says too many entrepreneurs are overthinking their startup launch. It can really been done in 7 days and Dan Norris is the guy to show you how!

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