#202: Lea Bochtler – What It’s Like Running a Coaching Business in China
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#202: Lea Bochtler is a high-performance coach and Columbia University grad who’s helped 400+ clients level up their performance.
What’s it like to grow a coaching business on China’s biggest social platform, WeChat — and serve hundreds of clients in a completely different cultural context?
Get ready to learn how Lea grew to 120,000 followers on WeChat, how business culture in China differs from the U.S., what she learned from Richard Yu’s coaching program, why university is no longer the most efficient path to high-income skills, how to overcome social pressure when going your own way, how to develop real confidence through public speaking plus a lot more...
Timestamps
(01:26) How Lea grew to 120k followers on WeChat in China
(03:57) Business culture in China vs. the U.S.
(06:13) How she got her first coaching clients in China
(08:25) Richard Yu’s program and how market research calls work
(12:00) What Columbia taught her — and why she returned to China
(14:15) Why people in China don’t talk about success openly
(16:14) How New York forced her to grow fast
(18:15) Balancing 1-on-1 coaching with scalable systems
(24:00) How you do one thing is how you do everything
(28:00) Why a 3-month coaching program can beat a Master’s
(36:09) Why she turned down EY to pursue coaching
(41:00) Dealing with social pressure and not following the crowd
(49:05) Netherlands vs. Columbia: the truth about education quality
(54:05) Overcoming fear of public speaking and building confidence
(01:00:45) Her relationship with her dad and learning acceptance
(01:07:02) What’s next: Instagram, YouTube, and platform risk in China
(01:11:03) Where to find Lea online
Lea Bochtler
Nicola Flückiger
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#201: How I Fixed My Brain After the Internet Broke It
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#201: Modern life has trained our brains to crave constant stimulation, leaving focus, creativity, and peace harder to find than ever.
In this episode, I break down how I unfried my brain after years of internet overload.
Get ready to learn why impulse control is the foundation for mental clarity, how boredom can become your brain’s secret weapon, why overconsumption of “good” content still backfires, how to retrain your focus through deep work, what Cal Newport and Charlie Munger can teach us about living sharper lives, and how to reconnect dopamine with real-world activities plus a lot more...
Timestamps
(00:09) Intro – Why today's internet culture broke our brains
(00:41) Storytime – Realizing I could finally enjoy moments without mental chaos
(02:50) Foundation 1 – Training impulse control in everyday situations
(04:45) Foundation 2 – One thing at a time: mastering single-task intensity
(07:10) Deep Work – How focusing deeply rebuilt my mental stamina
(09:23) Boredom – Why getting bored is actually a superpower for your brain
(12:00) Overconsumption – How even "good content" can make you less creative
(15:25) Long-Form Content – Slowing down to actually think better
(18:13) Rules for Phone & Computer Use – Guardrails for a clearer mind
(24:05) Healthy Dopamine – How to reconnect joy with real-world activities
(26:15) Summary – Invert: How NOT to fry your brain (and what to do instead)
Nicola Flückiger
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- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#200: 10 Lessons From 200 Episodes - Professor Sven Voelpel, Dr. Markus Elsässer & Cédric Waldburger
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#200: To celebrate 200 episodes of Catch The Zenith, I’ve broken down 10 of my favorite lessons, insights, and quotes from the last few years of building, learning, and interviewing world-class performers.
Get ready to learn why obsession beats balance, how gratitude creates lasting happiness, why there’s no single path to success, what it means to die healthy, how minimalism frees your mind, why work-life alignment matters more than balance, the power of talking to your team, how movement fits into busy schedules, why investing early builds lifelong leverage—plus a lot more.
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro – 200 Episodes & Key Lessons from the Journey
(01:23) Lesson 1 – Be obsessively all-in if you want to outcompete others
(09:25) Lesson 2 – Leadership requires respect, not popularity & There’s no “right path” to success—own your career
(21:16) Lesson 3 – Live with intensity and integrate movement into life
(26:50) Lesson 4 – Die healthy: age with strength, vitality, and purpose
(30:22) Lesson 5 – Start investing early—skills compound like capital
(36:52) Lesson 6 – Minimalism frees your mind for what truly matters
(40:40) Lesson 7 – Gratitude for small things shapes how you show up
(45:00) Lesson 8 – Align work with life instead of separating the two
(51:07) Lesson 9 – Death makes life richer—appreciate the present
(56:35) Lesson 10 – Take life into your own hands. Go where the music plays. Surround yourself with great people
(01:02:30) Bonus Lesson 11 – Leadership starts with asking: “How are you?”
(01:06:50) Outro – Thank you + Join the Zenith Sunday Newsletter
Nicola Flückiger
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#199: 10 Definitions For Life
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#199: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/10-definitions-for-life-199/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#198: "If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Happy?" - Naval Ravikant
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#198: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/198-if-youre-so-smart-why-arent-you-happy-naval-ravikant/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#197: Elon Musk’s Framework to Improve Anything
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#197: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/elon-musks-framework-to-improve-anything-197/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#196: 12 Traits of Overachieving Employees
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#196: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/12-traits-of-overachieving-employees-196/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#195: Why Everyone Should Blog Every Day
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#195: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/why-everyone-should-blog-every-day-195/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#194: My 2-Step Routine for Reflecting on the Day
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#194: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/my-2-step-routine-for-reflecting-on-the-day-194/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#193: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey - Book Summary
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#193: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people-by-steven-r-covey-book-summary-193/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#192: Outperform 99% Of Your Competitors
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#192: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—an entrepreneur and master’s student. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/outperform-99-of-your-competitors-192/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#191: How I Know My True Friends – 2 Simple Criteria
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#191: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/how-i-know-my-true-friends-2-simple-criteria-191/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#190: How I Actually Remember What I Read
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#190: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/how-i-actually-remember-what-i-read-190/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#189: Logic, Values & Dopamine
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#189: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/logic-values-dopamine-189/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#188: The Secret to Deal With People Who Say You've Changed
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#188: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy!
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/the-secret-to-deal-with-people-who-say-youve-changed-188/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#187: The Power Of Telling The Truth (& Why It Always Wins)
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#187: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.
Get ready to learn why telling the truth can lead to the greatest adventure in life, why letting go of things outside your control can improve your well-being, why challenging your own views by confronting opposing opinions can broaden your perspective, plus a lot more…
If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please share and enjoy!
Timestamps
- 00:42 Tell the truth
- 09:39 Not watching the news
- 17:21 Content diet
- 21:14 How I pick a business partner
- 22:47 A strategy to defeat compulsion
- 27:47 Challenge your believes
Things Mentioned
- Steven Bartlett & Jordan Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hik6OY-nk4c&t=2s
- Chris Williamson: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillx
- Sam Ovens: https://www.youtube.com/@samovenstv
- Alex Hormozi: https://x.com/alexhormozi?lang=en
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/the-power-of-telling-the-truth-why-it-always-wins-187/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#186: The Voice in Your Head Is Not You
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#186: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship.Please share and enjoy!
Timestamps
- 00:36 Little voice in your head
- 03:59 Do the basics
- 09:37 Finite vs. infinite games
- 17:05 Make your contribution visible
- 20:23 $100M Leads takeaways
- 29:16 Foundations of a coaching biz
- 35:10 Simple language
- 39:15 Leaders & high standards
Things Mentioned
- Chris Williamson: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWillx
- Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat: https://www.amazon.com/Solve-Happy-Engineer-Your-Path/dp/1501157558
- $100M Leads by Alex Hormozi: https://bit.ly/42cdEXK
- Richard Feynman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Feynman
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/the-voice-in-your-head-is-not-you-186/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#185: What Will You Sacrifice For Your Goals?
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#185: In my comeback episode 183, I told you all about my new goal for this podcast: to document my self-improvement and business journey, learn from mistakes, and get better in life and entrepreneurship. In other words, this podcast is part of my diary, where I share both my personal and professional experiences with you. That’s why I’m introducing a new format today: Zenith Reflections—where I go through some of my tweets from the week on X (thoughts, ideas, lessons, reminders, quotes, etc.) and reflect on them. On X (formerly Twitter), whenever something pops into my mind or I learn something new, I share it. It’s basically my notes-to-self tool. If you want to follow me, the link to my profile is below. Today, I will discuss three posts from X. Enjoy!
Timestamps
- 01:32 What are you willing to give up for your goals
- 19:09 How I ask for feedback from my co-workers
- 24:27 How I pick a niche
Things Mentioned
- $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi: https://www.amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying-ebook/dp/B099QVG1H8
- Swisspreneur (nonprofit organization): https://www.swisspreneur.org/
- Deallense (my startup): https://deallense.com/
Bonus Resources
- Sleep Improvement Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1rzVFpiSZ--9bxyxxlJEUs2uR6aLMcVU74FNJUsGdE/edit?usp=sharing
- Book Notes Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QC-fDoFZuAihWerhbDasUgsOlqv6oF0JRsIxRDmSpTs/edit?usp=sharing
- Plan Your Days In 6 Easy Steps - Cheat Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foEs9ZSeH7SpYfnZHN4B_XNihANhWdtj8bWdIcUazZk/edit?usp=sharing
Nicola Flückiger
- Show notes: https://catchthezenith.com/what-will-you-sacrifice-for-your-goals-185/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#184: 27 Lessons From 2024 - Alex Hormozi, Jordan Peterson & Warren Buffett
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#184: I’ve always struggled to remember the lessons I’ve learned over time, so I found a simple way to reflect and capture them. That’s why, for the fourth year in a row, I’m recording this yearly reflection episode. In this one, I’m sharing 27 lessons that made a big impact on my personal and professional life in 2024. Enjoy!
Timestamps
- 00:40 Knowing what career to pursue doesn't happen coincidentally
- 07:16 You can sound more intelligent with preparation
- 12:45 "You did a great job; now let's do it again but better"
- 18:00 Focus on high-priority tasks and discard the rest
- 23:27 Challenge the status quo, always
- 28:24 Conduct a weekly review every week
- 32:33 Work 12 hours a day to move fast
- 37:28 Your reaction to internal or external stimuli is always a choice
- 41:27 Do it right—no half measures
- 46:53 Short-form content destroys your ability to focus
- 50:23 Praise specifically, criticize generally
- 54:34 List the things you're not willing to give up
- 57:39 Eliminate the option of not doing the work
- 01:00:36 Anything worth doing takes longer than you think
- 01:04:56 Cut people out of your life fast
- 01:15:34 You’re not a control freak; you just have higher standards
- 01:21:31 "Invert, always invert"
- 01:26:02 Work hard before you can work smart
- 01:32:17 Focus on content first in startup pitch decks
- 01:37:48 It's all business, no matter the type
- 01:44:08 Past behavior predicts future behavior
- 01:50:49 Leave things better than you found them
- 01:52:32 Always qualify your customers
- 02:00:21 Nail post-sale and onboarding stages for retention
- 02:03:41 Build relationships to boost customer loyalty
- 02:07:17 Get better by analyzing your top 10%
- 02:08:51 Think with your head and observe with your eyes
- 02:11:14 Decrease time between waking up and starting work
Nicola Flückiger
- Show Notes: https://catchthezenith.com/27-lessons-from-2024-184/
- Last Episode: https://catchthezenith.com/im-back-what-i-did-for-2-5-years-2/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTnWNtnYui4QVeS9uahtx?si=200d107e7cdf4c5b
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intense-life-with-nicola-flückiger/id1507662410
- Newsletter: https://catchthezenith.com/newsletter/
- X: https://x.com/NicolaFluckiger
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-fl%C3%BCckiger/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.fluckiger/
- Personal Website: https://nicolafluckiger.com/
About the Podcast
- Your zenith is your best self. Getting there is hard. This podcast helps. I’m Nicola, an entrepreneur, and here I share the many mistakes and lessons I’m learning along the way. Expect episodes about high performance and business.
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#183: I'm Back (What I Did For 2.5 Years)
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#183: I’m back! In this episode, I’ll fill you in on what I’ve been up to over the past two years—from why I stopped uploading episodes on Catch The Zenith, to making my first dollar online, starting a second podcast, getting into a master’s program, juggling two businesses, working in the US for six months, starting a software company, and finally, figuring out where I want to take this podcast next. Enjoy!
Timestamps
- 00:32 Starting my 2nd business
- 15:11 Getting into a master’s program
- 20:26 Working in the U.S.
- 32:10 Joining Swisspreneur
- 37:10 Starting a software company
- 41:15 Plans for the podcast
- 54:30 Outro
Things Mentioned
Bonus Resources
Nicola Flückiger
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicola [at] nicolafluckiger [dot] com
#182: 3 Business Lessons from Coaching 40+ Clients
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#182: Over the past two years, I have run a high-performance coaching business, helping over 40 clients become more productive. In this episode, I want to share the top 3 business lessons I've learned from this venture. Enjoy!
Timestamps
- 00:00:38 Lesson 1: Buy yourself time by learning from successful entrepreneurs who have already done it before.
- 00:03:00 Lesson 2: Test your critical business hypothesis quickly with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Always seek client feedback, incorporate it into your product, or pivot to a new business idea if necessary.
- 00:07:38 Lesson 3: Focus on building an exceptional product to minimize the need for extensive marketing and advertising.
Things Mentioned
Bonus Resources
Nicola Flückiger
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckiger.me@gmail.com
#181: 8 Tips to Remember More from Your Books!
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#181: In this episode, I want to show you how to get the most out of your books. Specifically, I’ll share eight strategies that can help you retain more of what you read and internalize the knowledge better.
Maybe you can relate to my experience. You read a book and can remember the content for maybe a week or two, but then the knowledge starts to fade because you don’t revisit it. When you finish a book, you feel euphoric and eager to implement the ideas, but that enthusiasm gradually wanes. I faced this exact problem when I started reading more and more books. That’s why I developed various approaches to solve this issue for myself. These are the strategies I want to share with you. They include techniques I practice myself and others that I discovered while creating this podcast, which I believe could be valuable for you.
For this episode, I’ve also uploaded a custom template that I use when reading books. It shows you exactly how I take notes on the books I read and how I create a summary once I finish a book. More details are in the episode. Enjoy!
Things Mentioned
- Book Notes Template
- Feynman Technique
- 11 Reasons Why Reading is Important
- Article by James Clear
- Video by Ali Abdaal
- Video by Mark Manson
- Taking Breaks While Reading – Video by Centered Learning
Nicola Flückiger
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckiger.me@gmail.com
#180: You’ve been chasing your goals wrong!
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#180: Think you're chasing your goals the right way? Think again. Quick fixes and silver bullets don't exist. Success is built with "Golden BBs" – small, consistent actions. Enjoy!
Nicola Flückiger
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckiger.me@gmail.com
#178: From Procrastination to Productivity with a Simple Brain Hack
Catch The Zenith w/ Nicola Flückiger
#178: In high school, I was a chronic procrastinator. Today, I’m pursuing a master’s degree at an elite university in St. Gallen, have completed two internships, and have founded or co-founded three businesses. In this episode, I share a simple tactic I use to trick my brain into consistently getting hard work done. Enjoy!
Things Mentioned
Nicola Flückiger
Contact Me
- Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckiger.me@gmail.com
#202: Lea Bochtler – What It’s Like Running a Coaching Business in China
1:11:46
#201: How I Fixed My Brain After the Internet Broke It
32:19
#200: 10 Lessons From 200 Episodes - Professor Sven Voelpel, Dr. Markus Elsässer & Cédric Waldburger
1:08:07
#199: 10 Definitions For Life
1:05:47
#198: "If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Happy?" - Naval Ravikant
57:25
#197: Elon Musk’s Framework to Improve Anything
32:24
#196: 12 Traits of Overachieving Employees
55:31
#195: Why Everyone Should Blog Every Day
35:11
#194: My 2-Step Routine for Reflecting on the Day
27:48
#193: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey - Book Summary
50:17
#192: Outperform 99% Of Your Competitors
52:16
#191: How I Know My True Friends – 2 Simple Criteria
52:54
#190: How I Actually Remember What I Read
32:24
#189: Logic, Values & Dopamine
33:10
#188: The Secret to Deal With People Who Say You've Changed
48:14
#187: The Power Of Telling The Truth (& Why It Always Wins)
32:30
#186: The Voice in Your Head Is Not You
44:34
#185: What Will You Sacrifice For Your Goals?
36:12
#184: 27 Lessons From 2024 - Alex Hormozi, Jordan Peterson & Warren Buffett
2:15:42
#183: I'm Back (What I Did For 2.5 Years)
54:59
#182: 3 Business Lessons from Coaching 40+ Clients
11:06
#181: 8 Tips to Remember More from Your Books!
33:34
#180: You’ve been chasing your goals wrong!
17:17
#179: 3 Simple Hacks to Master Your Calendar Instantly!
17:22
#178: From Procrastination to Productivity with a Simple Brain Hack
21:07