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Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 2
Season 1 Episode 8
FACULTY: Clayton Oates
CLASS: #TheGuide
TITLE: Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 2
In this podcast episode, Scott and Clayton Oates engage in a discussion surrounding accounting principles, business partnerships, and insights drawn from Simon Sinek's book "Infinite Game." The conversation encompasses a wide range of topics, including the interpretation of freedom, embracing life's challenges, transitioning from finite to infinite mindsets, book recommendations, integrating ancient wisdom into contemporary practices, strategies for infinite players dealing with finite players, and the significance of collective mindset
Shout Outs:
Ron Baker, Brian Irwin, Tim O’Reilly, Liz Mason, Steve Baer, Tim Ferris, Tony Robbins, Michael Gerber, Mark Andreesson, Finite and Infinite Games by James Cast, Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, Atomic Habits by James Clear, Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, The Second Mountain by David Brooks, Obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday
00:09:36 What does Freedom Mean?
00:11:54 The second mountain, life happens for you not to you
00:14:37 The finite and infinite game
00:18:28 Partnerships
00:22:55 From the Finite to the Infinite
00:24:23 List of books
00:26:48 Ancient wisdom and new generations
00:28:54 Infinite players dealing with finite players
00:37:30 How to vet partners for finite or infinite
00:42:17 Tech and Tax, Vendor or Partner? Who works for who or with who?
00:44:17 accepting and giving back
00:47:55 Project positivity
00:49:21 Energizing events
00:49:24 Playing off others' energy
00:50:55 Don't set your goals with things you can't control
00:52:53 We mindset versus me mindset
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Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 1
Season 1 Episode 7
FACULTY: Twyla Verhelst
CLASS: #TheGuide
TITLE: Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 1
In this podcast episode, Scott and Twyla Verhelst of FreshBooks review the book "Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek. They learn to distinguish between finite and infinite games, contrasting short-term versus long-term mindsets. They discuss the role of technology in an infinite game context, exploring competition versus "coopertition," insights into FreshBooks' internal workings, and conclude with a rap parody titled "Infinite Sinek" and the final grades or assessments of the book.
Shout Outs:
Clayton Oates, Jason Staats, Ryan Lazanis, Adam Grant, Nikole Mackenzie, Alex Miles, David Barrett, Freshbooks, Effortless by Greg McCown, Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, FreshPack, AcuityCon
00:02:08 Simon Sinek's Golden Circle
00:03:52 Why this book, Infinite Game?
00:05:54 Defining Finite and Infinite Games
00:11:17 Short Versus Long Term Mindset
00:13:04 Accounting Need versus Want
00:16:51 Tech and the Infinite Game
00:18:17 Competition/Coopertition
00:19:05 Pulling back the curtain at FreshBooks
00:24:10 The Five Keys to playing the Infinite Game
00:26:36 A Just Cause
00:31:09 Build A Trusting Team
00:36:20 Motivated by Worthy Rivals
00:42:50 Prepare for Existential Flexibility
00:47:30 Courage to be a Leader
00:52:27 Infinite Sinek (a parody of Infinite by Eminem)
00:56:40 Final Grades
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Find Your Purpose
Season 1 Episode 6
FACULTY: Nikole Mackenzie
CLASS: #TheGuide
TITLE: Find Your Purpose
In this podcast episode, Scott and Nikole "Coach Mack" Mackenzie engage in a discussion centered around finding one's purpose in the accounting industry. They explore various aspects related to discovering purpose, including the exploration of quadrants of potential, insights into life after finding one's purpose, considerations about passion and fulfillment, and Nikole's personal insights and reflections on her purpose.
Shout Outs:
Dave Olson, Liz Mason, Blake Oliver, Ryan Lazanis, Kenji Kuramoto, Mary Delaney, Ron Baker, Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty, The Cloud Accounting Podcast, Earmark
00:03:06 Finding Purpose
00:10:24 Quadrants of Potential
00:14:33 Leaders vs Creators
00:23:17 Guides
00:24:23 Coaches and Mentors
00:27:35 Charismatic Leader
00:28:51 Takeaways from Categories to Find Purpose
00:37:23 After You Find Your Purpose
00:44:32 Passion and Fulfillment
00:50:52 Nik's Purpose
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Your Ego is Your Enemy
Season 1 Episode 5
FACULTY: Twyla Verhelst
CLASS: #TheGuide
TITLE: Your Ego is Your Enemy
In this podcast episode, Scott and Twyla Verhelst of FreshBooks review the book "Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday. The discussion revolves around different phases outlined in the book—Aspire, Success, and Failure—and their relationship with ego. They delve into the various responses to failure or success, the importance of awareness in managing ego, connecting concepts from "Atomic Habits" and "Infinite Game" to the themes in "Ego is the Enemy," and concluding remarks to wrap up the discussion.
Shout Outs:
00:02:24 AH (re)Intro
00:07:13 Phase 1: Aspire
00:11:51 The Factor of Gender
00:15:52 Phase 2: Success
00:21:40 Awareness
00:24:49 Phase 3: Failure
00:27:21 Three Responses to Failure or Success
00:30:17 Bridging Atomic Habits and Infinite Game
00:34:01 Wrapping Up
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David Barrett or Goliath
Season 1 Episode 4
FACULTY: David Barrett and Nikole Mackenzie
CLASS: #TheGuide
TITLE: David Barrett or Goliath
Scott and Nikole engage in an insightful discussion with David Barrett, the Founder and CEO of Expensify, covering various aspects such as the role of Expensify in transforming the accounting profession, dealing with critics, personal challenges, creativity, and the evolving landscape of social networks and technology.
Shout Outs:
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00:03:09 How can Expensify help change the accounting profession?
00:06:15 How do you respond to the Haters?
00:08:35 Do you Experience Self Doubt?
00:13:30 Creativity
00:18:37 ExpensiCon III
00:26:47 Are you David or Goliath?
00:29:23 What does the 10th Age look like?
00:31:12 Social Networks
00:33:30 Expensify the Social Network
00:41:50 Superapp
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Atomic Habits vol. 3
Season 1 Episode 3
FACULTY: Twela Verhelst
CLASS: #TheGuide
TITLE: Atomic Habits vol. 3
In this podcast episode, Scott and Twyla Verhelst from FreshBooks conclude their three-part mini-series by reviewing "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. They discuss various key chapters focusing on finding strengths, optimizing career efforts, the Goldilocks Rule, the drawbacks of habit creation, avoiding excessive attachment to identity, the importance of awareness, the Four Laws outlined by Clear, conducting After Action Reviews, and conclude with final thoughts on the book.
Shout Outs:
Scott Adams, Mike Michalowicz
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In the second episode of The Guide at Accounting High, Scott Scarano and Twyla Verhelst from FreshBooks delve into the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. The discussion revolves around Clear's concepts and laws for building effective habits that stick.
The Guide at Accounting High comes out every Monday, is hosted by Scott Scarano (OKR), and is a production of Accounting High.
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In the first episode of The Guide at Accounting High, Scott Scarano (OKR) and Twyla Verhelst of FreshBooks review the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. They explore the fundamental principles of habits, the importance of action in shaping one's future, the role of systems and processes, and the concept of identity-based habits versus outcome-based habits. The discussion focuses on the actionable insights provided in the book and their implications for personal and professional development.
The Guide at Accounting High comes out every Monday, is hosted by Scott Scarano (OKR), and is a production of Accounting High.