All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

#108: Travel expert Leigh Rowan joins Chris to discuss his most recent trip to the interior of the ice-capped continent of Antarctica. Leigh describes the luxurious dwellings and unique expeditions available to tourists and breaks down the cost of a breathtaking journey to one of the world's coldest, windiest, and most desolate continents. Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a travel management company for executives, and the former COO of The Points Guy. Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/antarctica-leigh-rowan Partner Deals  The Cold Plunge: $150 off The Ultimate Cold Plunge Ice Bath DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Selected Link From The Episode Private Antarctica Charter White Desert Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:28) Two ways to visit Antarctica (04:57) Advantages of flying into the interior (05:58) How to refuel in Antarctica (06:51) Antarctic wildlife and luxurious dwellings (10:13) Booking your Antarctic expedition (11:41) Touring the peninsula versus the interior (12:40) How does a cruise compare? (13:58) Why Antarctica? (15:31) Leigh’s takeaway (16:39) How cold and how bright? (18:56) Antarctica timezone Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#107: Italy travel expert Leigh Rowan joins Chris for a third time to discuss all things Italy. Leigh talks about why he feels most at home in the country with the most spectacular cuisine, gorgeous coastlines, ancient ruins, and rich history. He provides money-saving tips, gives suggestions on where to stay, reveals his favorite off-the-beaten-path locations for an authentically local experience, and explains why life is better in Italy. They also discuss the best ways to use your points and miles for your next trip to Italy (flights + hotels). Leigh Rowan (@leighrowan) is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a travel management company for executives, and the former COO of The Points Guy. He's traveled to Italy 40-50 times (enough that he's lost count). Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/italy-leigh-rowan Partner Deals Awayz: the best cash and points search tool for hotel stays Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science NordVPN: Huge discount + 4 months free on the top-ranked VPN Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Selected Links From The Episode Dream Studio Course Rome Sites: Pantheon | Colosseum | Vatican | Trevi Fountain | Piazza Navona | Santa Maria in Trastevere  Dine: Pierluigi Restaurant | Panella Accommodations: Palazzo Manfredi | The St. Regis Rome North Italy Places: Venice | Florence | Milan | Santa Margherita | Cinque Terre | Rapallo | Modena Sites: Accademia Gallery | Uffizi Gallery (Florence) | Milan Museum | St Mark's Square (Venice) Dine: ParlaComeMangi | Caffè Pasticceria Canepa (Rapallo) | Osteria Francescana (Modena) South Italy Places: Amalfi Coast | Naples | Pompei  | Ercolano | Sicily | Agrigento | Palermo | Aeolian Islands | Stromboli | Puglia | Ischia | Catania | Ragusa Sites: San Domenico Palace | Mount Etna  Accommodations: Il San Pietro (Positano) | Belmond (Portofino)  Off-the-beaten-path: Umbria Festival Corso dei Ceri Reviews and Ratings: Gambero Rosso Tours: Context Travel | Airbnb Experiences App: Duolingo  Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy Other Airlines: Neos | La Compagnie | Norse Atlantic Hotel Award Search: Awayz Flight Award Search: Point.me (First month for $1 with ALLTHEHACKS) Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:45) What makes Italy a unique place to visit? (04:13) The biggest takeaway: Relax and enjoy life (05:25) Different ways to approach planning a trip to Italy (07:59) Must-see recommendations in Rome (10:03) Southern Italy destinations (11:28) Northern Italy destinations (12:13) Off-the-beaten-path locations to visit (14:08) Getting by without speaking Italian (15:51) Cultural norms to be aware of (17:50) Meeting locals and having an authentic local experience (19:14) Navigating within Italy (23:22) Cost-saving tips (24:47) Website recommendations (28:42) Where to stay and how to book (33:24) Booking activities in Italy (35:42) Private tours (37:25) Other destinations to see in Italy (41:32) What to see and do in northern Italy (42:36) Leigh’s dining recommendations (49:02) Getting to and from Italy (53:41) Using points for Flights (1:04:22) Using points for Hotels

#106: Host Chris Hutchins shares top hacks from listeners, thoughts on the SVB collapse, some great deals to take advantage of now, tactics for investing in treasury bills, ways to get deals on concert/theatre tickets, how he's investing and a lot more. This episode is packed with so many great tips, hacks and deals! Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions-8/   Partner Deals  Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Rocket Money: Easily cancel your unused subscriptions Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform Wealthfront: $5,000 managed for free Selected Links From The Episode All the Hacks Membership Embrace Pet Insurance (<< AYAs referral code) Southwest 20% Sale (SAVE20NOW) Chase Freedom Bonus Signup: 5x Amazon/Lowes All the Hacks Credit Card Site 90k Bonus: Chase Ink Unlimited and Ink Cash (Expires 3/21) 100k Bonus: Chase Ink Preferred 90k Bonus: Amex Gold Referral 150k Bonus: Amex Platinum Referral 175k Bonus: IHG Premier 15% Off Award Flights: Amex Delta Platinum (90k Bonus) and Delta Gold (70k Bonus) Free Lyft Pink with Chase Reserve Virgin Atlantic Award Flight Finder 20% CardPointers Pro Unclaimed Money Sites All the Hacks #34: Hacking Healthcare, Prescriptions and Medical Bills with Marshall Allen SaveNDeals (Buy HomeDepot/Lowes Coupons) NumberBarn My Wealthfront Referral Link All the Hacks Bank Bonus List 20% off DeleteMe   Full Show Notes All the Hacks Membership (1:49) Insurance Follow-up (3:58) Latest Deals (9:01) Amex/Chase Offers (20:09) Listener Wins (24:24) Listener Hacks (27:48) New Phone Discounts (29:40) Deals on Theatre/Concert Tickets (30:50) Reassigning the Caps Lock Key (31:53) Recipe + Meal Planning Apps (32:30) Car Seat Discounts (33:10) SVB Banking Collapse (33:56) Investing in US Treasury Bills (39:24) Is Chris Still Using Wealthfront? (44:15) Earning Bank Bonuses (47:48) Removing Personal Info / DeleteMe (50:32) Deals on New Tires (53:24) Deals on an Engagement Ring (57:36) Update on BlockFi (59:24) Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#105: Serial entrepreneur Matt Higgins joins Chris discuss how people can stop getting held back from their full potential. They talk about why a backup plan might be what's holding them back. They also lay out a framework to get over reservations, understand your motivations, overcome fears, process failures and handle crises. Matt Higgins (@mhiggins) is a successful businessman and author. He is currently the Co-founder/CEO of RSE Ventures, but previously was the youngest press secretary in New York during 9/11, Executive Vice President of the New York Jets, Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins, a guest shark on Shark Tank, and an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School. His book is Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/burn-the-boats-matt-higgins Partner Deals Notion: Try Notion AI to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science goodr: Free shipping on amazing/stylish sunglasses and ski goggles Selected Links From The Episode Join the All the Hacks Membership Matt Higgins: Linkedin | Instagram | Twitter Book: Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential Wharton Research Article: The Downside of Making a Backup Plan – and What to Do About It Full Show Notes Introduction to Matt Higgins (00:00) What sets this story apart from other business books (02:08) Common obstacles that hold people back (04:16) Identifying roadblocks (05:54) “Face Everything” (08:27) Creating change in the workplace environment (11:31) Identifying your pathway forward (13:24) Opportunity cost decision-making and getting buy-in (15:55) Processing decisions and why it matters (21:09) The difference between having a plan B and knowing plan B is out there (26:14) Chris’s valuable membership vision (29:12) How much commitment is needed to “burn your boat” (30:35) Consolidating gains (31:48) Acceptance and growth (35:42) Focusing on your strengths (36:28) Processing failures through persistence (38:57) Never give up (42:10) Moving forward as a paranoid risk-taker (48:20) Framework for setting goals (49:38) Dealing with crises (51:11) Settling vs. pursuing (54:10) Publicly committing to plan A: All the Hacks membership (54:55) Where to find Matt Higgins online (59:11) Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#104: In this episode, Chris covers all things insurance. He explains the process he went through to reduce the cost of his insurance policies as much as possible while still maintaining adequate coverage from a reputable carrier. He discusses auto, home, renters, umbrella, personal articles, life, disability, pet, and travel insurance. Chris also talks about the policies he has been concentrating on lately, and shares resources to help listeners save money. Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/insurance-hacks Partner Deals MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Pacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Kubera: 14 day trial of the world's most modern wealth tracker for $1 Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Selected Links From The Episode "Better" Insurers: USAA | Safeco | Amica | Travelers (discount for PenFed members) Premium Insurers: Pure | Chubb | Cincinnati | AIG | Nationwide Private Client | The Hartford Other Carriers Mentioned: NJM | Auto-Owners | Erie Insurance | Country Financial Products: Ring | Alarm Smoke and CO Listener | Alarm Flood & Freeze Sensor | Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm Articles on Term Life:  The White Coat Investor | NerdWallet Laddering Life Insurance: Policygenius Article Term Life Companies: Fabric by Gerber Life | Term4Sale.com Disability Insurance: Guardian | MassMutual | Social Security Disability Insurance Travel Insurance: Trawick | Covac Global | WorldNomads  All the Hacks Episodes Mentioned #66 Rental Cars: Saving Money, Avoiding Fees and All the Secret Tricks #35 Stacking Benjamins and Modern Money Management #98 Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Increase Productivity and Live the Life You Want All the Hacks Newsletters Mentioned  Hidden Credit Card Benefits Insurance Hacks Part 1 (Home/Auto/Liability/Pet) Insurance Hacks Part 2 (Life, Disability and Travel) Full Show Notes Introduction to insurance episode (00:00) Shop for insurance to save money (02:21) You get what you pay for: Understand your coverage (03:42) Auto insurance (05:07) Liability (05:46) Comprehensive coverage (06:51) Collision (07:03) Medical payments (07:31) Adequate auto insurance coverage (07:48) Insurance rates (10:42) Tracking mileage (13:23) Other ways to save on auto insurance (14:32) RIdeshare, rental car, & tow coverage (16:14) Car replacement assistance (17:22) Coverage on repairs and replacements (18:18) Differences between carriers (19:15) Non-owner liability policy (20:22) Homeowners insurance (24:00) Renters insurance (24:35) Coverage lettered labels (24:58) Extended reconstruction coverage (26:35) HIgh-value carriers (28:56) Loss of use coverage (30:01) Extra policies to consider (31:12) Ways to save on homeowners insurance (32:33) Comparison shopping hacks (35:34) High-value items (37:41) Additional liability coverage (38:20) Deciding & evaluating carriers (43:34) Bundling (48:29) Life insurance (52:42) Pet insurance (57:50) Disability insurance (59:59) Travel insurance (1:02:51) Final insurance tips (1:05:40)

#103: Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk joins Chris to discuss his extraordinary career and how drive, tenacity, and motivation made it all possible. Tony also shares his favorite travel destinations, offers guidance on following your passion, and reveals where he's currently focusing his time/energy. Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) is a professional skateboarder and highly successful entrepreneur. He’s invented dozens of moves, won 73 titles, was a world champion 12 years in a row, and, in one of skateboarding’s defining moments, executed a 900 at the 1999 X Games. Tony also co-hosts the Hawk vs. Wolfe podcast, and runs a foundation called The Skatepark Project. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=51pM6_cfcNc Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/tony-hawk Partner Deals NordVPN: Huge discount + up to 1 year free on the top-ranked VPN Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Selected Links From The Episode Tony Hawk: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Podcast Felipe Nunez The Skatepark Project Birdhouse Skateboards  Dream Studio Course Hawk vs. Wolf Podcast:  Darby Allin & Jamie Hayter, AEW All Elite Wrestling Champions, Skaters Paralympian Oksana Masters Full Show Notes Introduction to Tony Hawk (00:00) Common misunderstandings about skateboard culture (1:49) Tony’s drive, determination, perseverance, and motivation (3:09) Surfing (10:03) Modeling determination as a parent (11:55) Tony’s favorite travel destinations (21:05) Racking up miles and traveling efficiently (22:49) Tony’s favorite travel hacks and advice (24:03) Instances of mistaken identity (28:34) Playing the points game (30:59) Health, fitness, routines, and supplements (34:38) Time management: Saying no (41:47) Toddler hack (43:52) Relationship with money and the value of education (44:28) Tony’s current focus (50:47) Advice about pursuing your passion (52:07) Where to find Tony Hawk (57:14) Parting advice (59:58)

#102: Host Chris Hutchins (@hutchins) breaks down the different ways you can use your points and miles for free flights to Japan. He also discusses how to use your points for free hotel/resort stays in Japan, and shares some of the best credit card bonuses right now for quickly rack up points for your next trip. Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/japan-travel-points-miles Partner Deals Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist Selected Links From The Episode Fifth Freedom Flights (e.g. Singapore's LAX-NRT) Point.me ($1 for first month, enter ALLTHEHACKS at checkout) Hotels I've Enjoyed Hilton Tokyo St Regis Osaka Park Hyatt Kyoto Amex Cards Gold 90k Bonus (someone else's referral link) Biz Gold 130k+ Bonus (Call 855-531-3491 and ask for the best offer) Platinum 150k Bonus (someone else's referral link) Biz Platinum 120k Bonus Capital One Cards Venture 75k Bonus Venture X 75k Bonus Spark Miles 50k Bonus Spark Cash Plus 100k Bonus Other Cards Bilt Card Citi Premier 60k Bonus Air Canada Aeroplan 100k Bonus Alaska Air 72k Bonus (this direct link is better) For Hyatt Points Chase Sapphire Preferred 60k Bonus Chase Sapphire Reserve 60k Bonus Chase Ink Preferred 100k Bonus Chase Ink Unlimited 90k Bonus Chase Ink Cash 90k Bonus Hyatt Personal 30k Bonus Hyatt Business 60k Bonus For Marriott Points Marriott Bold 60k Bonus Marriott Boundless 100k Bonus For Hilton Points Hilton Card 100k Bonus Hilton Surpass 130k Bonus Hilton Aspire 150k Bonus (my wife's referral link) For IHG Points IHG Premier Card 175k Bonus Full Show Notes Flights (1:22) ANA (1:24) Japan Airlines (3:58) British Airways (5:24) Singapore (5:40) Virgin Atlantic (8:25) Zip Air (15:06) Hotels (17:36) Hyatt (17:44) Marriott's New Signup Bonus (24:47) Hilton (25:25) IHG (28:57) Hostels & Capsule Hotels (31:32) Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#101: Travel writer Brandon Presser joins Chris to discuss all things Japan. They cover why they both love the country so much, what makes it worth a visit, where you should go, what you should see and do, and all the incredible foods you should be trying (including their favorite spots to eat at). Brandon Presser (@brandpress) is a freelance travel writer who has lived in Japan twice, written 3 books on the country and has traveled there in all but one of the last 20 years. Aside from Japan, he's also written 50+ travel guidebooks, contributes to numerous travel publications and recently released his latest book: The Far Land. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/japan-brandon-presser Partner Deals Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science goodr: Free shipping on $75 stylish Snow G Goggles Kubera: 14 day trial of the world's most modern wealth tracker for $1 Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Selected Links From The Episode Brandon Presser: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website  Tokyo Sites: Meiji Shrine | Shibuya Crossing | Imperial Palace | Four Seasons Hotel (Imperial Gardens view) | Team Labs Planets | 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Neighborhoods: Shimokitazawa | Kichijōji | Daikanyama | Nakameguro | Jiyūgaoka | Odaiba Dine/Drink: Maisen | Kagari Ramen | Kikanbo | Rokurinsha | Min Min | Savoy (Azabu Juban) | Tama | Tatemichiya | Haritts | Sushizanmai | Deus ex Machina | Bar Trench | Bar Tram | Bar Benfiddich | Breakfast Club | Bear Pond Espresso | 7-Eleven snacks Accommodations: Aman | Hilton Tokyo | Grand Hyatt Tokyo Shopping: Omotesando | Tsukiji Outer Market (shopping & dining) Kyoto Sites: Kiyomizu-dera Temple | Yasaka Pagoda Neighborhoods: Gion | Sanjō Dine/Drink: Pizzaria Napoletana Da Yuki | Bar Rocking Chair | Yugen | Ippodo Tea | Monk | House of KI NO BI | Yasai Hori Accommodations: Park Hyatt Kyoto Shopping: Secondary Destinations Kyushu (volcanoes, hot spring culture) Ōita Prefecture Beppu (Stay: Intercontinental) Yufuin Shikoku (small villages, farming/rural) Hokkaido (natural destination, skiing) Niigata (Design Hotels: Satoyama Jujo) Transportation Suica Card Yamanote Line Miscellaneous information Ratings/Reviews: Tabelog The 10 best Japanese convenience store souvenirs Full Show Notes Introduction (00:00) Why Japan? (01:31) Japan: Post-pandemic and post-olympics (04:12) How to plan for your first visit to Japan (07:50) Destinations outside of Tokyo and Kyoto (09:52) The best time of year to visit (12:12) Is it beneficial to have a guide? Can people get by using English? (13:51) Understanding the rating/review system (15:20) Japanese people and culture (17:43) Culture: Meeting & getting to know the locals (21:49) Tokyo: How to geographically think about the city (24:59) Transportation and the Suica pre-paid transportation card (29:07) Tokyo: What to eat, drink, do (33:21) Misnomer: Tokyo is expensive (36:17) Dining in Tokyo (36:47) Dining etiquette: Tipping (37:57) Dining etiquette: Meal times (38:58) Segmented dining (40:23) Food specialties (41:18) Restaurant/bar/cafe recommendations (42:46) More things to see and do in Tokyo (49:28) Nightlife scene (59:03) Is Japan family-friendly? (1:01:13) Kyoto (1:04:02) What to know about visiting Kyoto (1:07:29) Working with high-end travel planners/Access to personalized luxury cultural experiences (1:09:44) How the hotel industry has changed due to the pandemic (1:12:57) Top things to see and do, and where to stay (1:16:51) Kyoto: What to eat, drink, do (1:20:12) Specific types of foods to try (1:22:51) Other things to see and places to explore in Kyoto (1:24:53) Etiquette: Be engaging and show appreciation (1:25:53) Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto: Emerging destinations and interesting places (1:27:07) Shopping in Japan (1:36:21) Osaka (1:36:50) Seto Inland Sea (1:38:45) Where to find Brandon online (1:40:18)

#100: Financial independence (FI) expert Brad Barrett joins Chris to reflect on getting to 100 episodes of All the Hacks. They share some major lessons they've learned recently, discuss how to value their time and share how they plan to apply these lessons in 2023. They also share plenty of recommendations and hacks along the way. Brad Barrett (@bradchoosefi) is the co-host of ChooseFI, the top podcast on financial independence with more than a million monthly listeners. Brad became financially independent and quit his job at 35 years old, without ever earning a six-figure salary. Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/episode-100-brad-barrett/ Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Kubera: 14 day trial of the world's most modern wealth tracker for $1 Selected Links From The Episode Brad Barrett: Twitter | ChooseFl Podcast Bucket List Journal Kubera (14 day trial for $1) Rocket Money Trustworthy (20% off) 1Password (Free Trial) ChooseFI Meal Plan ChooseFI #419: Your Bold Move for 2023 | Dominick Quartuccio Sam Parr tweet about earning 8% Playing with Fire Documentary Wealthfront ($5k managed free) Stoke JetKids Suitcase Todoist App Peter Attia MD Rocket Money (easily cancel subscriptions) Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization ChooseFI Newsletter Huberman Lab Podcast  Paprika Recipe Management App  All the Hacks Episodes #2: Brad Barrett #36: Ben Nemtin #48: Brian Feroldi #80: Brandon Turner #91: Bill Perkins #97: Jordan Shlain MD #98: Dan Martell #99: Sahil Bloom Full Show Notes Introduction to Brad Barrett (00:00) Going full-time on All the Hacks (01:20) Episodes that have sparked interest (04:12) Personal annual reviews and operating principles for the year (16:59) Managing money on your own (26:46) Paying fees for investment management (28:48) Travel goals and eyeing a trip to Japan (30:06) Learning to value your time (39:52) Meal planning cooking and meals at home (43:57) Is real estate investing worth it (50:33) A few savings tips for insurance (57:40) Canceling subscriptions (59:44) Task manager apps (1:01:15) Having accountability partners (1:04:20) Health hacks (1:06:05) Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#99: Investor and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom joins Chris to discuss performing a personal annual review. Sahil outlines the seven questions everyone should ask when reflecting on the previous year and establishing goals for the new one. Additionally, they offer strategies, tips, and advice to increase your happiness, energy, and sense of fulfillment while decreasing your stress and anxiety to make 2023 an amazing year. Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom) is among the most dynamic and up-and-coming financial personalities in the business world. Choosing to pursue a writing career that would be more fulfilling and rewarding, Sahil left his job in investment banking and private equity, recently launched a venture fund, SRB Ventures, and writes The Curiosity Chronicle. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/annual-review-sahil-bloom Partner Deals  Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist Sahil Bloom’s Resources Sahil's Website | Newsletter | Twitter  Personal Annual Review Annual Planning Guide The 1-1-1 Method Forecasts for the Future, & More 23 Ways to Make 2023 Your Miracle Year The Most Powerful Life Hacks Selected Links From The Episode Energy Calendar Technique This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life Tim Ferriss: The 4-Hour Workweek | Why you should define your fears instead of your goals Andrew Huberman: Light & Sun Exposure Guide | The Science & Use of Cold Exposure for Health & Performance Drastically Reduce Stress with a Work Shutdown Ritual Task Manager: Notion  Medical Testing: InsideTracker Tracking Platforms: Wealthfront | Kubera | Trustworthy Products: Hostage Tape | Cold Plunge Money-Saving Site: Rakuten Bangalore Recommendation: Royal Afghan (ITC Windsor) | Rock Climbing in Hampi All the Hacks Episodes Mentioned #9 How to Live Your Rich Life #52 HAck Your Health (While Still Enjoying Life) #68 Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Hacks and Friends Newsletters #97 Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More #25 The Four Research-Backed Steps to Be Indistractable #63 Deep Work, Digital Minimalism and Becoming So Good They Can’t Ignore You #10 Practical Money Hacks Full Show Notes Introduction (00:00) New Year’s resolutions: Planning vs. Reflecting (01:28) Personal annual review (02:17) What did I change my mind about this year? (03:24) What created energy for me? (13:10) What drained my energy? (16:18) What (or who) were the boat anchors in my life? (23:29) What did I not do because of fear? (25:15) What are my greatest hits and worst misses from the year? (30:44) What did I learn this year? (33:06) How to set the course for the year to figure out where you’re headed (34:46) Journaling: Sahil’s 1-1-1 method (36:51) Energy Calendar technique (40:31) Taking breaks (45:58) Batching emails into Windows (47:49) Adjusting Twitter settings to promote productivity (50:56) Learning to outsource your tasks (52:27) Health: 5-5-5-30 (53:28) Sahil’s morning routine (54:41) Tech-free walk (56:02) Time-restricted eating (56:58) Basic diagnostics of who you are (57:14) Stop using alarms (58:01) Eat apples (59:10) Personal power-down ritual (1:01:28) Vocalize your appreciation (1:02:59) Enjoying a meal by yourself (1:03:31) Spending quality time with your family (1:04:05) Setting up direct deposit for investments on a monthly basis (1:04:57) Automating financial tasks (1:05:25) Sahil’s 48-hour rule (1:05:54) Chris’s money hacks (1:06:36) Sahil’s Bangalore, India recommendation (1:09:33) Chris’s India recommendation (1:10:31) Where to find Sahil Bloom online (1:11:07)

#98: Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author Dan Martell joins Chris to talk about buying back time. They discuss the value of adopting the right mindset, techniques for scheduling your time, tools to streamline processes, and changes you can make to reclaim your time and lead a more fulfilling life. Dan Martell (@danmartell) is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author. He is also the managing partner of High Speed Ventures and the founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, the world's largest coaching program for high-performing founders of Software as a Service businesses. His new book is Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/buy-time-dan-martell   Partner Deals  DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Kubera: 14 day trial of the world's most modern wealth tracker for $1 Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn   Selected Links From The Episode Dan Martell: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter  Resources Mentioned: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire All the Hacks Podcast: Managing Your Time to Get More Done with Laura Vanderkam Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters Coaching: SaaS Academy | EMyth Business Coach Task Manager/Operations: Superhuman | Motion | Notion | Trustworthy | 1Password Delivery Services: Instacart | Towne.io Service Platform: Taskrabbit Sleep/Activity Tracker: Oura Chris’s Recommendations: Pape Meat | ButcherBox   Full Show Notes Introduction to Dan Martell (00:00) Saving time, freeing it up, and buying it back (02:16) Time and energy audit (05:55) Understanding how you work, honoring your calendar, and learning when to schedule energy-depleting tasks (09:27) Maximizing efficiency by breaking down calendar tasks into several mini-tasks (14:04) Google Docs, calendars, and to-do lists (17:42) Life vision & RPM (20:31) Color-coding calendar hacks (22:55) Mindset: Common objections people have about the idea of buying back time (23:25) Leveling up in business: Trading time for money, money for time, and eventually money for money (27:29) Reducing expectations (30:00) Helping people value their time (34:02) Practical examples of how to buy back time (39:34) Administrative Assistant/House Manager/Virtual Assistant (56:02) Creating a family playbook (1:01:52) Trustworthy: Family operating system (1:05:34) Creating a frustration list (1:08:55) Designing your perfect week (1:11:19) Seven pillars of life (1:15:03) Relationships: Lessons learned from hiring a family coach (1:18:23) Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire (1:24:30) Where to find Dan Martell (1:25:59)   Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#97: Physician and entrepreneur, Jordan Shlain MD, joins Chris to discuss optimizing your health. They cover the pillars of longevity, how things like sleep, diet, and exercise affect your overall health, finding a new physician, what types of diagnostic tests to consider and more. Jordan Shlain MD (@drjordanshlain) is a primary care physician and the founder of Private Medical, a concierge medical practice focused on proactive prevention. He's also the Founder of Eat REAL, a non-profit organization aimed at helping school systems improve the quality of their school lunch programs and was previously the founder of HealthLoop, a platform to monitor and communicate with patients during the recovery process. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/optimizing-health-jordan-shlain   Partner Deals  Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science MasterClass: Learn from the world's best and buy one get one free Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Rocket Money: Easily cancel your unused subscriptions   Selected Links From The Episode Dr. Jordan Shlain: LinkedIn | Podcast | Twitter Resources Mentioned: Inside Medicine Podcast: Unpacking Longevity: The Science of Feeling Young to Age 95 Jordan's Newsletter: The Physician Eat REAL Membership-Based Medicine: Private Medical | One Medical | MDVIP | ROAMD | Forward | Parsley Health Value-Based Primary Care Service: VillageMD Medical Testing: Quest Diagnostics | Ulta Lab Tests | InsideTracker | Invitae | OneOme | GRAIL | SomaLogic | Owlstone Medical Monitoring: Levels | Oura Report: U.S. Concierge Medicine Market Product: MI Paste   Full Show Notes Introduction to Dr. Jordan Shlain (00:00) The current state of the US healthcare system (01:09) Affordable Care Act and Accountable Care Organization (04:52) Taking a proactive approach to keeping yourself informed and optimized (09:25) Testing (10:26) MRI and MRA (11:34) Who are you? Baseline tests and panels to run to learn the state of your health (13:13) Information about inflammageing (14:08) Cancer test: Grail (15:06) Understanding your blood pressure (15:39) Tests for those who have a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol (16:13) Inside Tracker (17:29) Other testing companies available to consumers (17:58) Looking through the lens of safety and efficacy (20:47) Unpacking longevity (24:45) Hydration (26:26) Alcohol (28:27) Sleep, cortisol levels, and the glymphatic system (29:07) Diet (30:47) Exercise (32:40) Supplements, IV drips (33:25) Sugar and Dr. Shlain’s Eat Real non-profit organization (33:56) Connecting sugar intake with fiber (36:17) Consuming sweets in moderation across time (38:28) Glucose monitoring (39:34) Dr. Shlain’s take on supplements (41:17) Combatting dental issues with toothpaste (44:21) The How Are You framework (45:42) What is your trajectory? (48:12) High Cholesterol (53:31) Interpreting data and finding the right doctor (55:44) The importance of building long-term relationships with healthcare providers (60:00) Question to ask when interviewing a potential new physician (1:01:40) The rise of membership-based medicine (1:02:24) Investing in your health (1:03:30) Where to find Dr. Shlain (1:12:17)   Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#96: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions about earning points with your spouse, where to put cash savings, investing vs. paying down a mortgage, when to book hotels in the travel portal, saving money on data while traveling and much more. This episode is packed with many of the incredible insights that Chris has earned from his years optimizing his life! Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/listener-questions-7/   Partner Deals  Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs   Selected Links From The Episode All the Hacks Credit Card Site Cashback Comparison Extension Wealthfront Cash Account Why Rate Chasing Doesn’t Pay Brokered CDs (Vanguard | Schwab | Fidelity) Airalo eSim Shop Register for Chase Freedom Q1 Bonus   Full Show Notes Listener Wins (00:47) Listener Hacks (3:19) Paying down mortgage vs. investing (5:35) Where to put short/mid-term savings (8:06) Getting more points with your partner (14:45) Opening airline accounts (17:08) Booking hotels and flights in the portal (20:05) Points Transfers (22:49) Short on Miles (27:53) Review the PNC Points Card (30:39)   Travel Questions (32:46) Storing Photos (36:32)   Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#95: Chris shares his top 10 learnings and takeaways from the past year of All the Hacks, which covers time management, personal finance, happiness, regret, negotiating, marriage, communication and more. He also recaps some of the top hacks he's learned this year and his top credit cards, based on real spending data. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/top-lessons-hacks-credit-cards-2022   Partner Deals  Pacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits Rocket Money: Easily cancel your unused subscriptions Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice   Selected Links From The Episode Ramit’s 10 Money Rules Chris’ Wealthfront Referral Link Die With Zero Book Never Pay the First Bill Book   Credit Cards Mentioned All the Hacks Card Signup Page Amex Gold Chase Sapphire Reserve Chase Amazon Prime Visa CapitalOne VentureX Chase Ink Business Preferred CapitalOne Spark Cash Plus All the Hacks Episodes Mentioned Top Lessons 7 - Managing Your Time to Get More Done with Laura Vanderkam 82 - Goal Setting, Hacking Self-Discipline, and Finding Work-Life Balance with Brandon Turner 42 - Beating Inflation, Alternative Assets, and Simplifying Your Finances with Ben Carlson 9 - How to Live Your Rich Life with Ramit Sethi 17 - Mastering the Art of Negotiation with Kwame Christian 19 - Becoming a Better Investor with Andy Rachleff 36 - Bucket Lists, Audacious Goals and Living the Life You Want with Ben Nemtin 40 - The Power of Regret, Motivation and Good Timing with Dan Pink 74 - A Hospice Doctor‚Äôs Advice on Making the Most of Your Finances, Relationships and Time with Jordan Grumet, MD 43 - Why 50/50 Doesn't Work: A New Model for Happier Relationships with Nate & Kaley Klemp 46 - Mastering the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication with Vanessa Van Edwards 89 - Booking Flights with Points and All Things Award Travel with Tiffany Funk 85 - Building a Second Brain to Organize Your Digital Life with Tiago Forte 47 - Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks 91 - Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins Top Hacks 39 - The Language and Actions of Great Leaders with David Marquet 57 - Living a Life of Excellence, Agility and Meaning with Navy SEAL Mike Hayes 90 - Work Tactics: Finding a Job, Negotiating Comp, Managing Up, Getting Promoted and More with Lenny Rachitsky 1 - Pro Travel Hacks for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip with Leigh Rowan 55 - Maximize Your Points: Stacking, Buyers Clubs, Redemption Hacks, and More with Julia Menez 66 - Rental Cars: Saving Money, Avoiding Fees and All the Secret Tricks with Jonathan Weinberg 25 - The Four Research-Backed Steps to Be Indistractable with Nir Eyal 52 - Hack Your Health (While Still Enjoying Life) with Liz Moody 34 - Hacking Healthcare, Prescriptions and Medical Bills with Marshall Allen 30 - Memory Hacks with World Champion Johannes Mallow 68 - Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Hacks and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray   Full Show Notes Takeaway 1: Time (1:36) Takeaway 2: Simplifying Finances (4:29) Takeaway 3: Negotiating (7:23) Takeaway 4: Regret (9:20) Takeaway 5: 80/80 Marriage (11:05) Takeaway 6: Charismatic Communication (12:29) Takeaway 7: Using Points (13:24) Takeaway 8: Second Brain (14:49) Takeaway 9: Net Fulfillment over Net Worth (15:57) Takeaway 10: Happiness (18:28) Best Hacks from 2022 (23:16) Travel Hacks (24:35) Health Hacks (26:02) Brain Hack (28:02) Party Hack (28:32) Top Credit Cards of 2022 (29:23)   Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#94: Founder of Love and London, Jessica Dante, joins Chris to discuss all things London. They cover what to eat, see, do, and where to stay. Jessica also shares her favorite hidden gems, offers alternatives to overhyped tourist sites, and provides tips to experience the city like a true local. Then Chris provides a recap of his recent trip to London and walks through how to use use your points/miles for your next trip. Jessica Dante (@loveandlondon) founded the digital media company Love and London to share her love of London and make travel dreams a reality for others. Her mission is to provide tourists with unique ways to experience the city. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/london-travel-jessica-dante   Partner Deals  Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn   Selected Links From The Episode Love and London: YouTube | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Jessica Dante: Website | Instagram Love and London Resources: London 101 Guide London Pass guide Love and London Hotel and Accommodation Advice Video tour of the Shangri- La Hotel in The Shard Resources Mentioned: Afar: The World’s 10 Best Cities of 2023 Travel & Leisure: The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2023 Reviews and Ratings: Love and London | Booking.com | The Infatuation | Timeout All the Hacks Luxury Upgrade Program London Recommendations: North London: Hampstead Sites: Hampstead Heath | Kenwood House South London: Brixton East London: Shoreditch Sites: Adrian Boswell: Shoreditch Broccoli Street Art Man | Columbia Road Flower Market | Broadway Market  Dine/Drink: Bao Noodle Shop | Attendant Coffee Roasters | Jolene | Nightjar | Campania & Jones Accommodations: Mama Shelter West London: Notting Hill Central London: Covent Garden | Marylebone | Soho | South Bank | Westminster | Chinatown | Bermondsey Sites: Neal’s Yard | Neal’s Yard Remedies | Seven Dials | Tower of London: The Ceremony of the Keys | London Eye | Sky Garden Dine/Drink: Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels (CVS Wine Bar) | The Barbary | The Barbary Next Door | Seven Dials Food Market | Opium | The Bermondsey Beer Mile | Maltby Street Market | Paradise | Freedom Afternoon Tea: Fortnum & Mason | Ting | One Aldwych  Accommodations: Henrietta Hotel | Shangri-La The Shard | Cheval Collection Residences Other Dining Recommendations: Dishoom | Pizza Pilgrims | Franco Manca | Padella Theater: Punchdrunk's The Burnt City | Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Navigation: Citymapper | Google Maps Transportation: Uber | Free Now | Tube | Bus (Including Night Busses) | Taxis & Minicabs Airport transportation from Heathrow: Elizabeth Line | Heathrow Express Chris's Recommendations Amazing London Airbnb  Free Now Airbnb's AirCover Guarantee  London Transport Museum Hamley's Natural History Museum Science Tea at The Ampersand Food/Drink: Dishoom | Borough Market | Ave Mario | Bancone | Opium | Mitre Lancaster Gate | Normah's | Seven Dials Food Market Map of Award Hotels in London London Award Hotel Articles: The Points Guy | One Mile at a Time | Upgraded Points All the Hacks Upgrade Program   Full Show Notes Due to the length of the resources shared above, the full list of topics and corresponding timestamps for this episode can be found at: https://allthehacks.com/london-travel-jessica-dante

#93: Today, I wanted to share a 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, with my favorite products, gifts and past purchases that might make good gift ideas this holiday season. Hope you enjoy! Written version of the 2022 Gift Guide: https://allthehacks.com/gifts Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/2022-holiday-gift-guide   Today's Sponsor StoryWorth: Share your family stories in a custom book (+ $10 off)   Gift Guide Links Home & Food Breville Tea Maker Trade Coffee (Deal: up to $50 off) Coravin Plum Wine Dispenser Toto Washlet (C5 and C2) Aesop Soap Whiskey River Soap Candles Paprika App Ooni Pizza Oven Tech, Gear & Clothes Vuori (Deal: 20% off your first order) Blunt Umbrella Microphones (ATR2100X, Shure MV7 and Røde PSA1) M2 Macbook Air Uplift Desk Goodr Sunglasses (Deal: free shipping) Health & Fitness Oura Ring Eight Sleep Pod Cover (Deal: $200 off) Inside Tracker (Deal: 20% off) Why We Sleep Peloton (Deal: $100 in free accessories) Family & Kids Lovevery (Deal: $20 off your subscription) StoryWorth (Deal: $10 off your first purchase) DeleteMe (Deal: 20% off) 1Password Aura Photo Frame Nugget Escape Room Rankings Board Games Coup Ticket to Ride Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 Codenames Jaipur Splendor Bohnanza 7 Wonders Duel Wingspan Learning All the Hacks Masterclass (Deal: two memberships for the price of one) Die with Zero 2 Hour Cocktail Party Vagabonding CozyMeal Cooking Classes Death & Co Cocktail Books (My favorite = Cocktail Codex) Travel AirTags Stokke JetKids BedBox Babyzen Yoyo (Deal: $50 off) Away Luggage (Deal: $20 off) Dagne Dover Bags (Deal: $20 off) Necker Island w/ Points Saving Money CashBackMonitor Rakuten (Deal: $30 free after your first purchase) RetailMeNot Savendeals CardCash   Full Show Notes Home & Food (4:59) Tech, Gear & Clothes (9:26) Health & Fitness (12:32) Family & Kids (15:06) Learning (21:47) Travel (24:17) Saving Money When You Shop (27:41)   Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#92: Chris shares his list of the top year end optimizations to consider for your taxes, money, points and miles. That includes tax-loss harvesting, charitable deductions, retirement contributions and FSA/HSAs. It'll also cover taking advantage of all your annual credit card credits and perks. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/year-end-money-taxes-points-2022   Partner Deals  Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist Pacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits Rocket Money: Easily cancel your unused subscriptions Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice   Selected Links From The Episode Taxes/Investing Gelt: Tax planning service (skip the waitlist!) Gelt Tax Guide: Tax Concepts Worth Knowing During a Recession All the Hacks Newsletter: All About Investing Part 2 Donor-Advised Fund Definition Daffy: $25 to towards a charity of your choice Tax-Loss Harvesting Wash-Sale Rule Series I Savings Bonds Opportunity Zone Investing Wealthfront: $5,000 managed free Grail test: Detect Cancer Early Augusta Rule: Tax Rules for Renting out Your Home Points/Miles/Credits FlyerTalk: Example Forum Page for Southwest Credits American Express Platinum: $200 Airline Credit | $200 Prepaid Hotels | $200 Dell | $50 Saks | $15/mo Uber ($35 in Dec) | $20/mo Digital Entertainment Saks Credit Ideas: Aesop and Mack Weldon Underwear Amex Gold: $10/mo Dining | $10/mo Uber Chase Sapphire Reserve: $300 Travel | $5/mo DoorDash | $10/mo Gopuff Capital One Venture X: $300 Travel Hilton Aspire: $250 Resort Credit | $250 Airline Credit | Annual Free Night | Complimentary Diamond Status | 150,000 point signup bonus   Full Show Notes Introduction to this week’s episode (00:00) Should you take the standard deduction or should you itemize? (1:25) Accelerating or deferring income (3:59) Charitable donations (4:56) Donating appreciated assets (5:37) Donor-advised fund (7:28) Tax-loss harvesting and common index fund pairing (8:39) Selling crypto at a loss/abandonment loss (10:57) Opportunity zone investing (14:40) I-Savings Bonds (15:17) Stock options/ISOs (16:45)   Retirement accounts (17:37) Contributing to a 529 account (19:38) Use up the money in your FSA account (20:37) Max out your HSA account (21:31) Energy efficiency upgrades (22:11) EV tax credit (23:12) Hired as a business vs a W-2 employee (23:27) Business owner tax optimizations (24:52) HSA/FSAs and the Augusta Rule (30:19) California municipal bonds (32:31) End-of-the-year housekeeping: points and miles (32:54) Chasing flight and hotel status (34:05) Taking advantage of benefits/upgrades/lounge access passes (35:14) Hotel, credit card, and airline credits (35:39) Credit card: travel credits (38:42) Benefits included with the American Express Hilton Aspire card (39:18) San Francisco event (40:47)   Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#91: Hedge fund manager and author, Bill Perkins, joins Chris to talk about what it actually means to die with zero. They discuss why you should focus on net fulfillment in each stage of life, what types of experiences to prioritize, banking memory dividends, questions to ask yourself in order to make the best choices about spending your money, solving for maximum fulfillment, and so much more. Bill Perkins (@billperkins) is a successful hedge fund manager and energy trader whose mission is to guide people to focus on living their richest lives now. His book is Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/die-with-zero-bill-perkins   Partner Deals  Inside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science MasterClass: Learn from the world's best and buy one get one free Daffy: Learn more about charitable tax savings with a special offer Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn   Selected Links From The Episode All the Hacks is a Signal Awards finalist: Vote Now Connect with Bill Perkins: Instagram | Website | Twitter Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life Wealthfront Financial Utopia Number Calculate your biological age: Inside Tracker Full-body MRI Scan: Prenuvo Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence All the Hacks Newsletter Hacking Healthcare: Saving Money and Pushing Back All the Hacks Podcast #40: The Power of Regret, Motivation and Good Timing with Daniel Pink Bill Perkins’ Saint Barthélemy Recommendations Beaches: Flamands Beach | Grand Cul de Sac Beach | Gouverneur Beach | Saline Beach | Shell Beach Hotels: Eden Rock | Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa Resturants: Nikki Beach | Shellona | Tamarin St. Barth Gustavia Shopping   Full Show Notes Introduction to Bill Perkins (00:00) Who is the target audience of Bill’s book? (01:36) Defining net fulfillment (02:43) Common misconceptions people have about retirement and spending (03:25) The declining utility of money (05:23) Anti-bucket list: bucketing things vs a bucket list (09:28) What are you saving for? (Memory dividend) (11:59) Remembering your bucketing experiences (18:38) Start investing in your experiences now (20:11) How far in advance should you bucket your experiences? (23:38) Advice for people in their 20s and 30s on what experiences to prioritize (26:12)   Chris’ backpacking trip (27:23) How to avoid getting caught in the hamster wheel (28:21) Principles of living an optimized life and the five whys (33:14) Bill’s advice to people who are contemplating a career upgrade (35:09) Solutions for people who are concerned about not having enough money later in life (38:55) Attach your efforts to your goals (39:54) Letting go of fear associated with failure (42:07) Reframing your mindset and minimizing future regrets (44:08) Do the bold thing (45:48) Determining the value of your time and fulfillment (46:55) Should you spend more money? Less money? (50:02) Estimating how much money you need, and when you can stop saving (54:46) Doing it now benefits you later (60:31) The Coke/Pepsi taste testing experiment (1:00:52) Deconstructing what you love about your job (1:41:07) Fire Movement (1:07:07) Building a model spreadsheet for net fulfillment and the downside of front-loading retirement (1:12:09) Getting past your habits and ego in exchange for more choices and opportunities (1:16:25) Habitually reviewing and readjusting your net worth goal (1:18:52) Solving for maximum fulfillment (1:22:20) Experiencing fulfilling opportunities and extending quantity and quality of life by practicing healthier habits (1:27:01) Thwarting many diseases and ailments through diagnostics (1:30:39) Bill Perkins’ Saint Barthélemy recommendations (1:35:28)

#90: Top podcast host, Lenny Rachitsky joins Chris to discuss work-related techniques for success. They talk about finding a job that aligns with your interests, ways to stand out and get noticed, nailing your interview, effectively negotiating your compensation, managing up, and strategies to getting promoted. Lenny Rachitsky (@lennysan), an engineer turned startup founder and former product manager at Airbnb is the creator of Lenny’s Newsletter and the wildly popular podcast, Lenny’s Podcast. Lenny is well-known as one of the top minds in the world when it comes to building product, driving growth, and helping people accelerate their careers. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/work-lenny-rachitsky   Partner Deals  Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Pacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits Rocket Money: Easily cancel your unused subscriptions Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs   Selected Links From The Episode Connect with Lenny Rachitsky: Twitter | Website | Podcast | Newsletter | TikTok Lenny’s Job Board Lenny’s Newsletter The 10 Commandments of Salary Negotiation How to Get Promoted Product Management Career Ladders Saying No Medium: What Seven Years at Airbnb Taught Me About Building a Business Lenny’s Talent Collective Airbnb Alumni Investing Syndicate: AirAngels Focus App: Centered Loom “State of Me” Email Template “Sprint” Template Podcasts: All the Hacks #37: The Surprising Habits of Backable People with Suneel Gupta #72: Increasing Productivity, Procrastinating Less and Living a Happier, Healthier Life with Ali Abdaal #63: Deep Work, Digital Minimalism and Becoming So Good They Can’t Ignore You with Cal Newport #7: Managing Your Time to Get More Done with Laura Vanderkam Books: Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Lenny and Chris’ California Recommendations Cavallo Point Lodge Andy Goldsworthy's Wood Line  Fairfax Mount Tam Mountain Biking Fish Mill Valley Lumberyard Flour Craft Bakery   Full Show Notes Introduction to Lenny Rachitsky (00:00) Content that’s applicable outside of product management (01:37) Lenny’s Job Board (04:18) Reverse job search feature: “spotlight” (07:07) Four points to focus on when identifying your interests (07:42) Finding value in a variety of experiences (15:53) How to stand out and get noticed (17:43) Advice on how to nail an interview (24:42) Negotiating your salary and compensation (27:28) What to optimize for when working for a company (33:28) Finding the way to make an impact (34:43)   How to get promoted effectively (35:48) Finding the right balance and value of saying “no” (42:10) Being effective with your output so you can make the most significant impact (48:24) Deciding when it’s time to move on (52:11) Tips for structuring your free time (55:14) Experimenting with creation (56:53) Chris’ next steps (1:00:19) Managing up: keeping your manager aware of what you’re doing (1:00:52) Lenny and Chris’ California recommendations (1:02:56) Where to find Lenny Rachitsky online (1:05:21) Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

#89: Award travel pro Tiffany Funk joins Chris to talk about booking flights with miles, the advantages of having travel flexibility, the ins and outs of transferring points, ways to put your points and miles to good use, and the best sites/tools for booking award travel. Tiffany Funk (@tebfunk) is the co-founder and president of point.me, a one-stop tool for maximizing points and miles. She's also the Executive Director for the premium travel site One Mile at a Time. Having visited over 80 countries and written more than 300 travel blog posts, Tiffany ​​is one of the world’s top experts on airline award travel and loves sharing her passion with travelers on frequent flyer programs, earning and redeeming miles, and maximizing points. Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/award-travel-tiffany-funk   Partner Deals  Inside Tracker: $200 + 34% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Point.me: First month for $1 with code ALLTHEHACKS   Selected Links From The Episode Connect with Tiffany Funk: Twitter | Website | LinkedIn One Mile at a time point.me (first month for $1 with code ALLTHEHACKS) Expert Flyer FlightsFrom Google Flights Loyalty Programs Aeroplan American Advantage Flying Blue United MileagePlus   Full Show Notes Introduction to Tiffany Funk (00:00) Award flights vs. redeeming points for cash back (01:31) General guideline to aim for when redeeming points through loyalty programs as opposed to a credit card portal (03:47) Determining the best value of your points (05:44) Tips for using points to purchase multiple tickets (09:12) Transferring points: where to start (15:18) Flexible points (20:46) The sweet spot for when to book a trip (25:01) The best use of points when you have flexibility (26:55) Things you can do with miles that you can’t do with money (27:58) Advantages of having a destination, itinerary, or dates that are flexible (29:19)   Amazing trips with better availability for someone with points (33:30) Using points on airlines vs. hotels (39:06) Why technology has made it difficult for people to use points for flights, and what to expect in the future (43:32) The secret to point.me’s success (45:33) How point.me works (51:09) How to save money on your first month of point.me membership (53:46) Chris’s airline search advice (55:04) Listener suggestion: find flights using FlightsFrom.com (56:08) Tiffany’s tool recommendations for reward travel (58:12) Married segment itineraries (59:47) How to get a good sense of how much a trip may cost (1:01:35) Hacks to reach your mileage goals (1:03:30) Chris addresses the issue of the difficulty in combining points for a trip and provides tips for getting around certain obstacles (1:06:26) Tiffany Shares Her Opinion on the Best Use of Your Points (1:11:59) How can point.me teach users to build better reward travel booking skills? (1:13:11) Tiffany’s Travel Recommendations (1:15:27) Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn