Shows
The Rate Rate ShowEpisode 10: Taking BreaksIn this episode, Sahan and Jerzen have a ramble session where they talk about how important taking breaks are. This episode's idea stems from both Sahan and Jerzen's lives right now, because Jerzen has just finished his sabbatical from content creation, and Sahan's been on a tiny sick leave.2021-09-2728 minThe Rate Rate ShowConjuring Up A Perfect Content DietIn this episode, Sahan and Jerzen talk about how you can build the perfect content diet. They tackle every step of the way from finding articles, storing articles and getting more out of your articles.
Links:
1. Instapaper: https://www.instapaper.com
2. Readwise: https://www.readwise.io
3. Research Rabbit: https://www.researchrabbit.ai2021-09-1331 minThe Rate Rate ShowUnderrated CreatorsIn this episode of The Rate Rate Show, Sahan and Jerzen dive into a list of creators that they find underrated. Jerzen talks about his inspiration for starting content creation and also a fellow friend and creator that he has had the opportunity to work with. Sahan also talks about his source of inspiration and then talks about a well-known figure in the world of productivity.
Links mentioned in the video:
1. Red Gregory: https://www.redgregory.com
2. Ali Abdaal: https://www.aliabdaal.com
3. Tiago Forte: https://www.tiagoforte...2021-09-0634 min
The Rate Rate ShowEfficient StudyingSince school’s back, Sahan and Jerzen dive into the world of efficient studying. The duo first discuss how active recall and spaced repetition are easily one of the best ways to study before diving into cross-roads when talking about mind-maps. Finally, they talk about interleaving, a really useful tip for efficient revision.
Links:
Notion: https://www.notion.so
RemNote: https://www.remnote.io
Scapplel: Scapple | Literature & Latte (literatureandlatte.com)
Sahan’s smart plug: https://amzn.to/3mGYMeW
Yath Prem: https://www.yathprem.com2021-08-2932 minThe Rate Rate ShowRemembering Consumed Content (Personal Knowledge Management)In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen tackle their niches of personal knowledge management. As mentors of RemNote, they focus in on features that help them retain and remember things.
Links mentioned in the episode:
1. Drafts
2. RemNote
3. Sahan's video on daily documents
4. Jerzen's video on daily documents
5. Roam Research
6. Connected Papers2021-08-2231 minThe Rate Rate ShowGetting Work Done When You Don't Feel Like It (Unpleasurable Productivity)This episode is all about getting things done when you don't feel like being productive. Sahan and Jerzen start off by catching up about their recent ventures. Sahan talks about his digital break from devices while Jerzen talks about learning Arabic.
Further in the episode, Sahan teaches Jerzen about a technique known as "eat the frog". They praise the act of batching and have slightly differing views about the oh-so-praised Pomodoro technique.2021-08-1539 minThe Rate Rate ShowOrganising Work and Getting Things Sorted (Project Management)Jerzen and Sahan tackle the act of managing your tasks in this episode. Everyone's favourite Kanban Board takes the spotlight as an easy and effective way to visualise tasks. Jerzen riles on about time-blocking and how it helps him effectively finish tasks, while Sahan counters with his point of view.
2021-08-0824 minThe Rate Rate ShowAccountability and Anti-Charities (Habits)In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen talk about Habits. Jerzen introduces the book 'Atomic Habits', Sahan suggests that habit tracking leads to self-honesty, and the discussion ends by exploring whether friends or apps make the best accountability partners.
Links to items mentioned:
Atomic Habits
SticKK
Beeminder
2021-08-0128 minThe Rate Rate ShowReal-Life Minimalism vs Instagram Minimalism (Life Philosophies)In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen discuss which life philosophies are worth adopting.
Jerzen asserts that the Growth Mindset is the fundamental philosophy upon which all self-improvement builds upon. Sahan explains how Stoicism can benefit us, despite its meaning being warped by the men's forum 'The Red Pill'. And finally. the episode ends with a discussion about how Instagram has changed what it means to be a Minimalist.
Show Notes:
Kosmik - https://lithium.paris/2021-07-2538 minThe Rate Rate ShowHave we hit 'Peak Notion'? (Notetaking Apps)In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen discuss which notetaking apps live up to the hype. Sahan explains why those looking to expand their notetaking horizon should try Roam Research, Jerzen argues the case for Apple Notes, and the discussion ends with a debate about whether we've hit 'Peak Notion'.2021-07-1835 min
The Rate Rate ShowIntroductionsIn this episode, Sahan and Jerzen introduce themselves and explain what lead them to starting the podcast.
Two productivity enthusiasts argue about different ideas, methods, and philosophies - exploring if they're overrated or underrated. Each episode wraps up with an underrated gem from each host.2021-07-1808 min