Most of my learning goes in through my ears on long runs, flights and household admin.
An audio meditation programme from Centerpointe Research Institute. Headphones, a soundtrack with binaural beats under it, and levels that progress over years.
How I use it. I’m on Flowering 4, the last of the programme’s 13 levels. Usually five to six in the morning, though I’m less disciplined about it than I used to be. Whenever I have an hour free, I put it on. It’s often where my best solutions turn up.
Guided audio sessions from Learning Strategies, built by Paul Scheele. Two voices, one in each ear, on a single topic, twenty to thirty minutes each.
How I use it. I should listen more regularly. Usually when I need a pick-me-up.
Hypnosis audio downloads from a UK hypnotherapy training company, one session per topic, written by the people who train the practitioners.
How I use it. Great hypnosis tracks for a range of things, from dealing with conflict to public speaking.
A gut-directed hypnotherapy course from clinical hypnotherapist Michael Mahoney: recorded sessions you listen to at home on a set schedule over 100 days. If you have gut symptoms, see your GP for a diagnosis before starting a programme like this.
How I use it. In my early twenties I had IBS that was sometimes debilitating, and anyone who has it will know it’s just awful. I’ve rarely had an issue since listening to this. For me, it was life changing.
Amazon’s audiobook service: one credit a month on the standard plan, and the library stays yours.
How I use it. Long runs and travel. Most of the books in my Library I listen to here first, then keep the print or Kindle edition for reading.
Long-form interviews with people at the top of their fields, taking apart the routines, tools and habits behind how they work.
How I use it. One of my podcast subscriptions, alongside his 5-Bullet Friday email in my Library.
The Minimalists on living a meaningful life with less: possessions, money, work and relationships.
How I use it. One of my podcast subscriptions, alongside their newsletter in my Library.
Chris Hutchins’s podcast on getting more from money, travel and points.
How I use it. One of my podcast subscriptions.
Teaching sessions from Michael Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, recorded at his Temple of the Universe meditation centre.
How I use it. One of my podcast subscriptions.
Talks by Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now, on meditation, awareness and love, from the Be Here Now Network.
How I use it. One of my podcast subscriptions.
Andrew Huberman, a Stanford neuroscientist, on science-based tools for sleep, training, focus and health.
How I use it. One of my podcast subscriptions.
Hannah Munro of finance consultancy itas talks to CFOs and finance leaders about technology and the future of the finance function.
How I use it. One of my podcast subscriptions.
Amanda C. Watts on how accountants, bookkeepers and CFOs move from compliance work to advising the businesses they serve.
How I use it. One of my podcast subscriptions.
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This is not medical advice. It is what I use and why. Consult your doctor before starting a supplement, device or new routine, especially if you have a health condition or take medication.
