Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #876. Affectionately known as the "Godmother of the Metaverse," Cathy Hackl is the founder and Chief Metaverse Officer at Journey. Picture this: the next Coco Chanel could be a 10-year-old girl currently crafting avatar skins in Roblox. That's the world envisioned by Cathy, who worked with companies like HTC VIVE, Magic Leap, and Amazon Web Services. She is the host of Adweek's Metaverse Marketing podcast. At Journey's Metaverse Studio, Hackl collaborates with brands on metaverse/Web3 strategies, NFTs, gaming, and virtual fashion. Some standout work includes creating Walmart Land and Universe of Play for Walmart in Roblox, along with the concert series Electric Fest at Walmart Land, she unveiled VerseLuxe, a luxury tech label that fuses style and experimentation, kicking off with a captivating Web3-connected jewelry capsule collection that bridges the physical and virtual realms. Cathy is the author of three books, The Augmented Workforce, Navigating the Metaverse: A Guide to Limitless Possibilities in a Web 3.0 World, and her latest book, Into The Metaverse - The Essential Guide to the Business Opportunities of the Web3 Era. How do we define the metaverse? Does every company need a Chief Metaverse Officer? Where are we in the growth of the digital economy?.. and much more. Enjoy the conversation...

• Running time: 55:36.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
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• Here is my conversation with Cathy Hackl.
• Into The Metaverse.
• Navigating the Metaverse.
• The Augmented Workforce.
• Journey.
• Metaverse Marketing podcast.
• Follow Cathy on Twitter.
• Follow Cathy on LinkedIn.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to episode #875 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #875.  My dear friend, Neil Pasricha, is a world-renowned content creator, speaker, and author. He focuses on intentional living, and his work revolves around themes like gratitude, happiness, failure, resilience, connection, and trust. With ten books and journals under his name, Neil has sold over two million copies across dozens of languages, making him a New York Times and #1 international bestseller. His is most known for The Book of Awesome, a rolodex of simple pleasures that came from his award-winning blog. His book, The Happiness Equation, started as a 300-page love letter to his unborn son on how to live a happy life. Neil also wrote, Awesome Is Everywhere, an interactive introduction to guided meditation for children, a daily morning practice, and, You Are Awesome, a nine-step guide to building resilience through stories and research. Neil is also a sought-after keynote speaker. Neil also hosts one of my favorite podcasts, 3 Books, which features interviews with inspiring people like Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Roxane Gay, and many more. In each chapter (or episode), the guest shares their three most formative books, making it an epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Neil's work is a testament to intentional living, inspiring people to find joy, happiness, and resilience in their daily lives. His unique approach to content creation and storytelling has made him a world-class creator and a beacon of inspiration for many. Most recently, he published, Our Book of Awesome, which he describes as, "an injection of joy, a heartfelt gift, and a smacking high five for humanity. Read it to be reminded of the endless awesome things that give laughter and happiness to our brief and beautiful lives." Enjoy the conversation...

• Running time: 57:49.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
• Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts.
• Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation.
• Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.
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• ...or on Twitter.
• Here is my conversation with Neil Pasricha.
• Our Book of Awesome.
• The Book of Awesome.
• The Happiness Equation.
• Awesome Is Everywhere.
• Neil's podcast: 3 Books.
• Neil’s newsletter.  
• Follow Neil on Twitter.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to episode #874 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #874. Let's delve into the fascinating career of Mindy Weinstein, PhD, and her passion for the marketing industry from a psychology perspective. As a writer from a young age, it was during college when she discovered marketing and realized the immense power words have in driving action. This revelation led her to establish her own marketing agency, Market MindShift, and secure her position as an expert in the field. Her fascination with persuasion inspired her to explore the intersection of psychology and technology, ultimately earning her a PhD. After five years of research, Mindy encapsulated her knowledge into her insightful new book, The Power of Scarcity - Leveraging Urgency and Demand to Influence Customer Decisions. Mindy also hosts the Persuasive Woman podcast, where she investigates the ways in which psychology can help individuals excel in business and their careers. In this episode, we deconstruct how scarcity affects our brains and decision-making, and how companies can use it to successfully and ethically market their products and services (and what to do when they don't). Enjoy the conversation...

• Running time: 49:29.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
• Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts.
• Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation.
• Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.
• Check out ThinkersOne.
• or you can connect on LinkedIn.
• ...or on Twitter.
• Here is my conversation with Mindy Weinstein.
• The Power of Scarcity - Leveraging Urgency and Demand to Influence Customer Decisions.
• Market MindShift.
• Persuasive Woman podcast.
• Follow Mindy on LinkedIn.
• Follow Mindy on Twitter.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to episode #873 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #873. I have been struggling with my attention and focus. I have noticed the same issues with the younger people in my life. I'm seeing teenagers scroll TikTok (with no volume) like it's a fidget spinner, and adults who can't interact with others without their iPhones being involved. This could be one of the most important conversations about our present (and future) that I have ever had (not exaggerating). Meet Johann Hari, a three-time New York Times best-selling author and Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and a star-studded TV series. His writing has been praised by icons like Oprah, Noam Chomsky, Elton John, Naomi Klein, and more. His last book Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention took the world by storm in 2022. Garnering multiple awards and accolades, it became a best-seller across three continents... and was, without a doubt, my favorite book of the year. He is also the author of, Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections. With close to 100 million views, Johann's TED Talks are a must-watch. Stolen Focus is an incredibly relevant and essential read in today's fast-paced digital age. The book delves into the root causes of our dwindling attention spans and offers insights into how we can reclaim our ability to focus. This well-researched book uncovers the consequences of this information overload on our mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. We are in this attention crisis. How do we make conscious choices and reclaim our focus, ultimately paving the way for a more attentive and productive society? Listen in. Enjoy the conversation...

• Running time: 1:05:40.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
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• Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation.
• Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.
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• or you can connect on LinkedIn.
• ...or on Twitter.
• Here is my conversation with Johann Hari.
• Stolen Focus - Why You Can't Pay Attention.
• Chasing The Scream
• Lost Connections.
• Johann's TED Talks.
• Follow Johann on Instagram.
• Follow Johann on Twitter.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to episode #872 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #872. Cynthia Covey Haller is a woman who has lived a life of purpose and passion. The eldest daughter of the famous author and motivational speaker, Stephen Covey (The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, etc.), Cynthia has always been deeply interested in personal development and helping others achieve their full potential. In her new book, Live Life in Crescendo, Cynthia completes a work that begun in partnership with her father before he passed away. Written in his voice, she shares lessons they had worked on together. The book is structured around the concept of a crescendo, a musical term that refers to a gradual increase in intensity or volume. Cynthia (and Stephen) uses this metaphor to illustrate the importance of constantly growing and expanding our lives, even in the face of challenges and setbacks (this was Stephen's final message that he wanted to convey). On her own, Cynthia has made significant contributions to the personal development field. Her passion for personal development and her desire to make a positive impact on the world can be seen in her extensive list of accomplishments. She has been involved in numerous community service projects, held leadership positions in women's organizations, and worked as a volunteer in various capacities. Cynthia's own experiences, growing up as the daughter of Stephen Covey, have given her a unique perspective on personal development. She acknowledges the challenges of living up to the expectations of others, and encourages people to identify their own personal values and align their actions with those values, in order to create a life that is truly meaningful. Cynthia also contributed to her brother's, Sean Covey, books, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make. Enjoy the conversation...

• Running time: 46:10.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
• Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts.
• Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation.
• Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.
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• or you can connect on LinkedIn.
• ...or on Twitter.
• Here is my conversation with Cynthia Covey Haller.
• Live Life in Crescendo.
• Stephen Covey.
• Follow Cynthia on Instagram.
• Follow Cynthia on LinkedIn.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to episode #871 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #871. Meet my friend, Dan Martell. He's an award-winning Canadian entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, and coach to over 1000+ SaaS founders. It wasn't always success after success for him. Dan had a rocky start to his entrepreneurial journey. At just 15 years old, he was in a high-speed chase with the cops, and things only seemed to go downhill from there. He failed at building a tech company at a young age and then failed again at a hosting company at 19. However, after trying consulting for 3 years, he finally succeeded with his first company, Spheric Technologies, at the age of 24. Although he bootstrapped the company from the ground up and saw significant growth, he hit a wall. He was working 100 hours a week, operating on 3-to-4 hours of sleep per night, and had nobody to turn to for critical advice. He struggled with identifying his biggest opportunity to kick-start sales, had a disorganized team, and was throwing money at the wall to see if anything would stick. After breaking through the revenue ceiling with Spheric Technologies, selling the company, and taking a year off, he founded two more successful companies (Flowtown and Clarity.fm). He learned many lessons and had many awkward mistakes along the way, which he wanted to pass on to others to help them get to where he was faster and with fewer scars. Dan created SaaS Academy and shares all he's learned on his website and YouTube/TikTok channels. Dan recently published the book, Buy Back Your Time - Get Unstauck, Reclaim Your Freedom and Build Your Empire. The book (which is a great read), is about installing systems and mindset shifts to engage in high-value work that brings you energy and fulfillment. Trading money for time will bring you more success than you ever thought possible, while reducing stress and maximizing happiness. Dan's journey proves that success doesn't come easy, and there's a lot of dead-wrong information out there. However, with the right mentors, books, and advice, there are answers. Enjoy the conversation...

• Running time: 52:01.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
• Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts.
• Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation.
• Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.
• Check out ThinkersOne.
• or you can connect on LinkedIn.
• ...or on Twitter.
• Here is my conversation with Dan Martell.
• Buy Back Your Time - Get Unstauck, Reclaim Your Freedom and Build Your Empire.
• SaaS Academy.
• Dan on YouTube.
• Dan on TikTok.
• Follow Dan on Instagram.
• Follow Dan on Twitter.
• Follow Dan on LinkedIn.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to episode #870 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #870. Meet Chris Bailey (who was also featured on Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast back in 2018), a writer, productivity expert, and author of the bestselling books, Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project. TED called him, "the most productive man you'd ever hope to meet" and by Fast Company said he's a "productivity mastermind." Chris brings a unique approach to productivity that is very different from the hustle culture that we are all exposed to. His latest (and most personal) book is, How to Calm Your Mind - Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times. While this may seem opposite to the tenets of productivity, it is not. In fact, the birth of this book happened after Chris suffered from an on-stage panic attack. It was in the healing process that he recognized how critical it is to invest in calm at the same time that we invest in becoming more productive. He has spent the past decade experimenting with every productivity tactic under the sun and separating what works from what doesn't. His experimentation has included meditating for 35 hours in a week, using his smartphone for only an hour a day, and working 90-hour weeks, among other things. His TEDx Talk, How to Get Your Brain to Focus, has been viewed over 14 million times. In addition to his books, Chris is the author of the Audible Original, How to Train Your Mind. He has his own newsletter on the topic as well as the podcast, Time & Attention. Enjoy the conversation...

• Running time: 51:27.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
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• Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation.
• Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.
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• ...or on Twitter.
• Here is my conversation with Chris Bailey.
• How to Calm Your Mind - Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times.
• Hyperfocus.
• The Productivity Project.
• How to Train Your Mind.
• How to Get Your Brain to Focus.
• Chris’ newsletter.
• Chris’ podcast, Time & Attention.
• Follow Chris on LinkedIn.
• Follow Chris on Twitter.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to episode #868 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #868. Meet Morag Barrett, the magical unicorn who helps leaders achieve amazing results by tapping into the power of their professional relationships. With her pragmatic approach, she excels at identifying the gaps in an organization's development and helping them move forward by finding unique solutions to problems. Her three books, including Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships, The Future-Proof Workplace, and here latest, You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!), offer valuable insights into how leaders can become their best authentic selves by building true and valuable networks. The book You, Me, We speaks to me. It offers valuable insights into building deep, meaningful relationships at work that lead to success for everyone involved. According to Morag, having an "Ally Mindset" is a critical factor in achieving individual, team, and organizational success. Best friends at work, who support and help us through good and bad times, are a vital component of an Ally Mindset. On the other hand, lacking such relationships can lead to failure and disappointment. You, Me, We delves into the five essential aspects of an Ally Mindset, providing us all with practical lessons on how to become a better friend at work and enjoy greater happiness, collaboration, and business outcomes. And, if you're wondering about her love for unicorns, let's just say she has more than 100 unicorn-themed items at home (none of which she bought for herself!). Enjoy the conversation...

• Running time: 54:22.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
• Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts.
• Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation.
• Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.
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• ...or on Twitter.
• Here is my conversation with Morag Barrett.
• You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!).
• The Future-Proof Workplace.
• Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships.
• Follow Morag on LinkedIn.
• Follow Morag on Twitter.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to episode #868 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #868. Are you looking for a way to move forward and create a life well-lived? Look no further than Daniel H. Pink and his latest book, The Power of Regret - How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. As a bestselling author and expert in business, work, creativity, and behavior, Dan's insights on this misunderstood emotion are sure to inspire and empower. Based on unprecedented research, Dan's latest work challenges conventional wisdom about regret and shows how properly handling this emotion can point the way to a fulfilling life. But The Power of Regret is just the latest in a long line of bestselling books (that I truly love!), including: When, To Sell is Human, Drive, A Whole New Mind, Free Agent Nation, and the grossly under-estimated manga beauty of The Adventures of Johnny Bunko. Plus, if you're not tuning into his newsletter and The Pinkcast, you really should. With his insights and expertise, Dan has become a respected voice in business (and the kind of thinker that I aspire to be). Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the greatest thinkers in business and behavior. Enjoy the conversation...

• Running time: 47:31.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
• Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts.
• Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation.
• Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook.
• Check out ThinkersOne.
• or you can connect on LinkedIn.
• ...or on Twitter.
• Here is my conversation with Daniel H. Pink.
• The Power of Regret - How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward.
• When.
• To Sell is Human.
• Drive.
• A Whole New Mind.
• Free Agent Nation.
• The Adventures of Johnny Bunko.
• Sign up to Dan’s newsletter.
• The Pinkcast.
• Follow Dan on Twitter.
• Follow Dan on LinkedIn.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

Welcome to episode #867 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.

Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #867. If you are looking for an insightful and thought-provoking book that challenges the idea of a digital future, then you need check out, The Future Is Analog, by David Sax. David is a freelance writer and author who has lived in several cities across the world, including New York, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro (now Toronto). In The Future Is Analog, David questions the notion of a completely digital future, arguing that we need to embrace the reality of human experience to create a healthy future. With the Covid pandemic, we have been forced to rethink the way we work, learn, and interact with each other. David believes that the best parts of quarantine were the least digital ones, like baking bread, playing board games, and going hiking. David is also the author of Save The Deli, The Tastemakers, The Revenge of Analog, and The Soul of An Entrepreneur. If you're looking to explore the role of analog culture in our modern lives, this debate is for you. Enjoy the conversation…

• Running time: 52:04.
• Hello from beautiful Montreal.
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• or you can connect on LinkedIn.
• ...or on Twitter.
• Here is my conversation with David Sax.
• The Future Is Analog.
• The Soul of An Entrepreneur.
• Save The Deli.
• The Tastemakers.
• The Revenge of Analog.
• Follow David on LinkedIn.
• Follow David on Twitter.
• This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.