The Rate Rate Show
The Rate Rate Show
Jerzen & Sahan
Two productivity enthusiasts argue about different ideas, methods, and philosophies - exploring if they're overrated or underrated. Each episode wraps up with an underrated gem from each host.
Episode 10: Taking Breaks
In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen have a ramble session where they talk about how important taking breaks are. This episode's idea stems from both Sahan and Jerzen's lives right now, because Jerzen has just finished his sabbatical from content creation, and Sahan's been on a tiny sick leave.
Sep 27, 2021
28 min
Conjuring Up A Perfect Content Diet
In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen talk about how you can build the perfect content diet. They tackle every step of the way from finding articles, storing articles and getting more out of your articles. Links: 1. Instapaper: https://www.instapaper.com 2. Readwise: https://www.readwise.io 3. Research Rabbit: https://www.researchrabbit.ai
Sep 13, 2021
31 min
Underrated Creators
In this episode of The Rate Rate Show, Sahan and Jerzen dive into a list of creators that they find underrated. Jerzen talks about his inspiration for starting content creation and also a fellow friend and creator that he has had the opportunity to work with. Sahan also talks about his source of inspiration and then talks about a well-known figure in the world of productivity.   Links mentioned in the video: 1. Red Gregory: https://www.redgregory.com  2. Ali Abdaal: https://www.aliabdaal.com  3. Tiago Forte: https://www.tiagoforte.com  4. Penolopie David: https://www.youtube.com/c/PenolopieDavid  5. Sheen Gurrib: https://www.sheengurrib.com  6. Read Something Great: https://www.readsomethinggreat.com
Sep 6, 2021
34 min
Efficient Studying
Since school’s back, Sahan and Jerzen dive into the world of efficient studying. The duo first discuss how active recall and spaced repetition are easily one of the best ways to study before diving into cross-roads when talking about mind-maps. Finally, they talk about interleaving, a really useful tip for efficient revision. Links: Notion: https://www.notion.so RemNote: https://www.remnote.io Scapplel: Scapple | Literature & Latte (literatureandlatte.com) Sahan’s smart plug: https://amzn.to/3mGYMeW Yath Prem: https://www.yathprem.com
Aug 29, 2021
32 min
Remembering Consumed Content (Personal Knowledge Management)
In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen tackle their niches of personal knowledge management. As mentors of RemNote, they focus in on features that help them retain and remember things.  Links mentioned in the episode: 1. Drafts  2. RemNote  3. Sahan's video on daily documents 4. Jerzen's video on daily documents 5. Roam Research  6. Connected Papers
Aug 22, 2021
31 min
Getting Work Done When You Don't Feel Like It (Unpleasurable Productivity)
This episode is all about getting things done when you don't feel like being productive. Sahan and Jerzen start off by catching up about their recent ventures. Sahan talks about his digital break from devices while Jerzen talks about learning Arabic. Further in the episode, Sahan teaches Jerzen about a technique known as "eat the frog". They praise the act of batching and have slightly differing views about the oh-so-praised Pomodoro technique.
Aug 15, 2021
39 min
Organising Work and Getting Things Sorted (Project Management)
Jerzen and Sahan tackle the act of managing your tasks in this episode. Everyone's favourite Kanban Board takes the spotlight as an easy and effective way to visualise tasks. Jerzen riles on about time-blocking and how it helps him effectively finish tasks, while Sahan counters with his point of view. 
Aug 8, 2021
24 min
Accountability and Anti-Charities (Habits)
In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen talk about Habits. Jerzen introduces the book 'Atomic Habits', Sahan suggests that habit tracking leads to self-honesty, and the discussion ends by exploring whether friends or apps make the best accountability partners. Links to items mentioned: Atomic Habits SticKK  Beeminder
Aug 1, 2021
28 min
Real-Life Minimalism vs Instagram Minimalism (Life Philosophies)
In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen discuss which life philosophies are worth adopting. Jerzen asserts that the Growth Mindset is the fundamental philosophy upon which all self-improvement builds upon. Sahan explains how Stoicism can benefit us, despite its meaning being warped by the men's forum 'The Red Pill'. And finally. the episode ends with a discussion about how Instagram has changed what it means to be a Minimalist. Show Notes: Kosmik - https://lithium.paris/
Jul 25, 2021
38 min
Have we hit 'Peak Notion'? (Notetaking Apps)
In this episode, Sahan and Jerzen discuss which notetaking apps live up to the hype. Sahan explains why those looking to expand their notetaking horizon should try Roam Research, Jerzen argues the case for Apple Notes, and the discussion ends with a debate about whether we've hit 'Peak Notion'.
Jul 18, 2021
35 min
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