Loop & Point
Loop & Point
Zach Nielsen
Loop & Point revolves around a simple idea: to learn from people we’re interested in, as well as each other, within the framework of mechanizing one’s own personal development. We'll do this by searching for the common threads or abstracted lessons from those who have excelled in other fields. The name “Loop" is an homage to a positive feedback loop or flywheel in business strategy lexicon. "Point" is a reminder to get to the gist of what really matters. In a personal development sense, we see the Loop & Point as a repeatable set of common lessons or tools helpful to achieve an optimal outcome in life. Our goal is to pick brains in search of the most valuable, ultrapractical, and widely applicable Loop & Point. Hosted by Zach and TJ.
Episode 6: Nonlinear Horizons
This week’s episode features a digression on Horizons and how time plays an important part in outcomes and achievement. How far out should we be planning our careers? What’s the difference between a guide post and a north star, and how should the two coexist? The trick to planning might be to plan less, and the trick to timing might be changing your metric of measure.
Jun 15, 2021
57 min
Episode 5: Little Data
In this episode, Zach and T.J. talk to Christina Ellis, who heads up marketing at a local Casino, Ellis Island. Christina talks about the challenges and opportunities that come from running a local casino in Las Vegas.
May 9, 2021
1 hr 3 min
Episode 4: Routinely Intentional
In this episode, Zach and T.J. talk about routines. Living with intentionally can benefit brushing your teeth, but let's not confuse setting up a writing nook with actually writing every day. Traditions can either be a benefit or an anchor; it's only important to keep what's actually working.
Apr 12, 2021
46 min
Episode 3: Table Stakes
In this episode, Zach and T.J. talk to Conner McCubbin, a financial advisor. Conner's experience highlights how trust, authenticity, relationships and playing to your strengths are the table stakes for business success
Mar 29, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Episode 2: Seizing the Screens
T.J. and Zach discuss the digital elephant in everyone's room: social media. We talk about the positives and pitfalls, TikTok and Instagram, as well as T.J.'s patented technique for cutting the cord.
Mar 28, 2021
1 hr 1 min
Episode 1: Framing the Quest
T.J. and Zach give a little background into who they are and what they're hoping to accomplish with this podcast.
Mar 28, 2021
12 min