{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"50 World Leaders Revealed This Secret (Jake Humphrey Breaks It Down)","slug":"50-world-leaders-revealed-this-secret-jake-humphrey-breaks-it-down","published_at":"2026-09-19T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/50-world-leaders-revealed-this-secret-jake-humphrey-breaks-it-down","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2842124449.mp3?updated=1776257924","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2842124449.mp3?updated=1776257924","summary":"What if 90% of world leaders share one habit that nobody talks about? Adrian Wells sits down with Jake Humphrey, who's spent years interviewing 50 of the world's most successful people and discovered patterns that'll change how you think about achievement. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why high performers fail 3.2 times on average before breaking through (and how they use failure differently) • The daily reflection practice that 90% of top achievers swear by (it's not what you think) • How saying \"no\" 20% more often actually accelerates your success • Why copying someone's morning routine won't work (and what to focus on instead) 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to understand what actually separates high performers from everyone else. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces Jake's research methodology [01:45] The surprising failure rate of successful people [04:20] Why 90% of leaders practice daily reflection [06:50] The \"no\" strategy that creates more opportunities [09:10] Morning routines: what matters vs what doesn't [11:30] Three takeaways you can implement today Jake didn't just interview these people. He analyzed their patterns, tracked their habits, and found the stuff that actually moves the needle. This isn't another \"10 habits of successful people\" list. It's data-driven insight from someone who's done the work. The numbers don't lie. When you understand what these 50 leaders actually do differently, you start to see why most success advice misses the mark completely. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop daily, so your next breakthrough insight is always one tap away. 🔍 Topics: leadership habits, high performance, failure mindset, daily reflection,…","meta_description":"What if 90% of world leaders share one habit that nobody talks about? 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