Habit Chess Podcast
Habit Chess is about training everyday skills to make moves. Every week I share stories, mental models, and principles from the craft of getting better so you can apply them to your own training.
My name is Misbah Haque and I've spent 10+ years coaching Fortune 1000 executives, athletes, and high performers from all walks of life.
Outside of podcasting, I'm a consultant and author. You can grab my latest book, Pod Mahal on Amazon.
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Episodes
77 episodes
This Book Will Change How You See Status Games Forever | EP77
In this episode, I share what I learned from reading The Status Game by Will Storr, breaking down the three types of status games and the seven rules to play them wisely.Get The Status Game book on Amazon:
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9 Books I Revisit Often (in Under 10 Minutes) | EP76
In this episode, I summarize the 9 books I think are worth keeping on your bookshelf because of how often you'll want to revisit them.Get the books mentioned here on Amazon:The Daily Stoic: https:...
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This Simple Shift Will Make You a Faster Learner | EP75
In this episode, I share a simple, counterintuitive shift that can help you remember more, learn faster, and apply new skills decades after your school brain has retired.Habit Chess Newsletter: ...
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25 Ways Charlie Munger Outsmarted Bad Decisions (That You Can Too) | EP74
In this episode, I go through Charlie Munger's 25 cognitive biases that quietly ruin your judgment and how to avoid them to sharpen decision making skills. Get Poor Charlie's Almanack: https://gen...
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The New Way to Set Goals in the AI Era | EP73
In this episode, I share what I’ve discovered from a powerful new approach to goal setting in the age of AI. One that’s finally ready to dethrone SMART goals, from the book Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff.Get the book:
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How to Use AI Like a $700/hr Consultant w/ Danoosh Kapadia | EP72
In this episode, I talk to Danoosh Kapadia, an AI educator and strategist who helps leaders turn AI hype into real strategic advantage.He’s worked with executives through workshops, keynotes, and coaching, and previously helped scale Gen...
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Lawsuit for millions of job apps rejected with AI software | EP71
In this episode, I talk about how the recent lawsuit with AI software affects the future of working people.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download 21 Questions to Learn Anything Faster: ...
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Turn life into a lab with this 5min exercise from Tiny Experiments | EP70
In this episode, I talk about trying out this daily 5min metacognition exercise from the book Tiny Experiments. Get a copy of Tiny Experiments on Amazon: https://geni.us/ehuAc👋🏽 Connect ...
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What Duolingo's AI-First Backlash Reveals About the Power of People | EP69
In this episode, I unpack why Duolingo’s ‘AI-first’ email blew up and what it reveals about the future of work.Referenced Duolingo's post on LinkedIn: https://geni.us/jhcWR👋🏽 Connect with me:...
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Vibe Coding with Replit as a Complete Beginner | EP68
In this episode, I share my honest experience vibe coding with Replit as a complete beginner and what it taught me about the future of building.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker:
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I Tried Turning My Smartphone Into A Dumb Phone For 3 Months | EP67
In this episode, I breakdown what I learned from turning my smartphone into a dumb phone and why the most important metric isn't being measured by anyone.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker: <...
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How to Buy Back 20+ Hours Per Week Using AI w/ Aarti Anand | EP66
Most business owners are drowning in tasks that could be automated tomorrow. In this episode, I talk to Aarti Anand, founder of Kodenyx AI and writer of the AI-First CEO newsletter. She spent 15 years building software for others before realizi...
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Fiverr CEO’s Viral Letter: What It Means for Your Career | EP65
In this episode, I breakdown how the Fiverr CEO's viral letter about AI isn't really about AI. It's about who operates with high agency and who doesn't.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker:
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Progression vs Regression in Training New Skills | EP64
In this episode, I explore how the fitness concept of progression and regression can be used as a mental model to learn any skill more effectively.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comPod Mahal Book: <...
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The Skills AI Can't Train for You | EP63
The stuff AI can't do for you is about to be worth way more than the stuff it can.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comPod Mahal Book: https://geni.us/FCMpSjmDownloa...
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When To Stick vs Quit: The Dip by Seth Godin | EP62
In this episode, I talk about The Dip by Seth Godin, to help decipher when it's time to stick vs quit. This is a crucial component of acquiring any new skill, embarking on a tough project, and making decisions...
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4 Agreements That Shatter Self-Limiting Beliefs | EP61
In this episode, I dive into The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz after almost a decade and reflect on what stood the test of time. Join me to discover why I'm reading this transformative book once a year...
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3 Skills to Learn Or D*e Trying | EP60
In this episode, I reveal the three fundamental skills I would dedicate my life to mastering. Skills that quietly shape success and can transform yours too. I share my framework for high-agency thinking that will help you move faster, think cle...
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How to Learn Any New Skill in 10 Minutes a Day | EP59
Everyone's looking for shortcuts to mastery, but most overlook the simplest hack: consistent micro-practice. In this episode, I show you why dedicating just 10 minutes daily to any skill creates exponential growth that massive cramming sessions...
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What My 10 Year Old Notes Taught Me About Progress | EP58
Notes can be time machines, giving you honest feedback about your progress and persistent challenges when you revisit them. In this episode, I share how accidentally stumbling upon my decade old notes revealed surprising stuff about my growth a...
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The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman (5.5 Years Later) | EP57
In this episode, I break down The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman, a powerful framework I've personally tested and refined over the past 5+ years. You'll learn practical ways to unlock peak performance whene...
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7 Soft Skills That Get Harder to Learn Every Year | EP56
While everyone races to master technical skills, the invisible skills that determine who thrives are silently becoming harder to develop with each passing year. In this episode, I dive into the seven critical soft skills that succes...
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The Hardest Job of Our Lives Is Here | EP55
The hardest job of our lives isn’t coming. It’s already here. AI is changing everything, and the way we navigate work, skills, and opportunities will determine who thrives and who gets left behind. In this episode, I break down what’s really ha...
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How to Capture & Resurface Your Best Ideas (So You Actually Use Them) | EP54
How many great ideas have you lost just because you didn’t have a system to catch them? In this episode, I break down a simple five-step process to capture, resurface, and actually use your best ideas—so you never have to worry about forgetting...
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