June 9, 2019

Matt Miller: What would you learn if you took notes on the best podcasts? – Crazy Wisdom

“Pretty much everything I do now, I think I’ve learned from the world of podcasting”
- For Matt, this includes: Frequently using the sauna, getting adequate sleep, exercising regularly, eating lots of vegetables, and wearing blue light blocking glasses before bed
There are so many interesting people to learn from and because of the internet it’s easier than ever before to connect with them
Ask yourself: “If nothing else mattered but how I were spending my time, how would I occupy it?
- Whatever your answer is…. do more of it! Who knows where it will lead you down the line?
- The world needs more people doing what they truly love – everyone is better off because of it
The podcast space is still at its infancy and has a lot of room to grow

Matt has been working on Podcast Notes since the summer of 2017
- Podcast Notes was originally started by Yoni Falkson in 2015
There is no specific formula as to what podcasts are covered – Matt mainly takes notes on self-improvement podcasts that interest him
- (Fortunately, many other people in the Podcast Notes community have those same interests!)
Podcast Notes is still growing and it’s unclear where the future will take the site
- One thing’s for sure – the podcast space is still at its infancy and has a lot of room to grow

“Pretty much everything I do now, I think I’ve learned from the world of podcasting”
Here are a few lessons Matt picked up from listening to podcasts, mixed in with his daily routine:
- He doesn’t use an alarm to wake up and usually sleeps for 8+ hours
- He tracks his sleep with an Oura Ring
  - Purchase a ring of your own using this link for a $50 discount applied at checkout
- Matt practices intermittent fasting
  - Breakfast = lots of black coffee
- Every now and then he practices meditation (but as many would agree, it’s hard to stick to)
- After taking these Podcast Notes, Matt stopped drinking tap water and switched solely to spring water
- Matt uses a VARIDESK standing desk
- After working the whole morning, Matt often hits the sauna for a midday break
- Matt usually breaks his fast with a late lunch around 3-4 PM
- Matt typically hits the gym 3-4x a week focusing mainly on the compound lifts (squats, deadlifts, and bench press)
- When it comes to diet, the best advice people need to hear: eat more vegetables
- At night, Matt tries to minimize the amount of blue light he’s exposed to by wearing blue light blocking glasses (use the code “PodcastNotes10” for 10% off at checkout)
- To wind down before bed, Matt will often read a bit of fiction
The main lesson learned from Kapil Gupta: Look for the truth in all of life’s situations

Everything on this list – The Top 10 Podcasts of 2018
- If you’re pressed for time and can only pick one to listen to, Matt would suggest Brandon Stanton’s Appearance on The Tim Ferriss Show
- And of course, Sleep Expert Dr. Matthew Walker’s Appearance on Joe Rogan is a must listen
Everything Naval Ravikant puts out

Podcasts very often tend to be 2-3 hours in length, making it hard to finish in one sitting
- Because of this, it’s difficult to really grasp and remember the episode’s key concepts – that’s where Podcast Notes comes in!
The act of writing things down (or typing) really helps solidify the information in your brain

Combine the following advice:
- “When you create one opportunity for yourself, often times that opportunity will create more opportunities – so get off your ass and go do something.” – Ramit Sethi
- Ask yourself: “If nothing mattered but how I was spending my time, what would I be doing? What would be most nourishing for me in any given moment?” – Brandon Stanton
So – if nothing else mattered but how you were spending your time, how would you occupy it?
- Whatever your answer is…. do more of it! Who knows where it will lead you down the line?
  - The world needs more people doing what they truly love – everyone is better off because of it

Advice for podcasters – experiment and have fun with it! There are no rules.
- Stewart is considering recording a podcast while giving his guest a massage
- Someone should take up recording podcasts in a sauna (the intense heat is thought to have a truth serum like effect)
Podcast Notes offers health, diet, and fitness consultations
There’s a trend in the podcast industry towards shorter podcasts (like what Naval Ravikant and Kapil Gupta are doing)
There are so many interesting people to learn from and because of the internet, it’s easier than ever before to connect with them
Today people say “Let’s get coffee” when they want to connect with someone new or hang with an old friend
- 5 years from now, it’s very likely that will change to “Let’s record a podcast”
Podcasting is like a networking party for introverts