All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

#208: Learn the 7-step framework for a personal annual review that will help you reflect on last year and plan to make this year your best one yet. Together with Sahil Bloom, we discuss insights for setting meaningful goals across personal growth, relationships, and career, along with tactics to track progress and improve next year’s review. Sahil Bloom is the author of 5 Types of Wealth and the creator of The Curiosity Chronicle, a widely-read weekly newsletter that offers actionable insights for cultivating a high-performing, healthy, and wealthy life. He is also an investor and runs a venture fund called SRB Ventures. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/personal-annual-review-2024-sahil-bloom Partner Deals Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | X Personal Annual Planning Guide The 1-1-1 Method 23 Ways to Make 2023 Your Miracle Year U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature Credit Card Robinhood Gold Card Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work ATH Podcast Newsletter Iceland Trip 2025: Sign Up Here Episodes #99: Top Ways to Make This Year Amazing and Seven Simple Questions for Your Annual Review with Sahil Bloom #52: Dial In Your Health (While Still Enjoying Life) with Liz Moody #178: How a Simple Change Can Improve Your Health, Sleep and More with James Nestor #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong? #68: Hosting Cocktail Parties, Building Relationships, Museum Strategies and Friends Newsletters with Nick Gray #97: Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More with Dr. Jordan Shlain Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:48) New Year's Resolutions: Planning vs. Reflecting (03:38) How to Structure Your Personal Annual Review (04:45) Q1: What Did You Change Your Mind About This Year? (07:53) Documenting Monthly Experiences (09:08) Biggest Changes in Chris and Sahil's Life (14:29) 2024 Recap: Things Chris Changed His Mind About (21:51) Q2: What Created Energy for You This Year? (25:00) 2024 Recap: Things That Created Energy for Chris (26:55) Q3: What Drained Your Energy This Year? (31:25) 2024 Recap: Things That Drained Chris' Energy (34:16) Q4: What (or Who) Were the Boat Anchors in Your Life? (39:01) 2024 Recap: The Biggest Boat Anchor in Chris' Life (41:01) Q5: What Did You Not Do Because of Fear? (46:23) 2024 Recap: Things That Chris Didn't Do Out of Fear (48:36) Q6: What Were Your Greatest Hits and Worst Misses? (50:58) 2024 Recap: Chris’ Biggest Hits and Misses (52:21) Q7: What Did You Learn This Year? (53:54) 2024 Recap: The Most Important Lesson That Chris Learned This Year (55:20) Practices to Make the Annual Review Process Easier (57:18) Sahil’s 1-1-1 Journaling Method Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#207: Actionable strategies to overcome distraction and reclaim your focus with insights from Nate Klemp. He addresses the negative impact of screen addiction on mental health and shares practical tactics for reducing distractions. We also explore how cultivating openness and curiosity can strengthen relationships and help combat polarization. Nate Klemp is a thought leader in mindfulness and personal development, leveraging his background in philosophy to explore the intersection of technology and well-being. He’s the author of Open, The 80/80 Marriage and NY Times Best Seller, Start Here. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/digital-distractions-nate-klemp Partner Deals Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Nate Klemp: Website | Klemps Insights Newsletter Book: Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World Free Open Audio Meditations kSafe Time Locking Container Brick App The Light Phone Irresistible by Adam Alter ATH Episodes #25: The Four Research-Backed Steps to Be Indistractable with Nir Eyal #43: Why 50/50 Doesn't Work: A New Model for Happier Relationships with Kaley and Nate Klemp Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:57) Why Today's Society Is in a Constant State of Distraction (03:57) Shocking Statistics Around Phone Usage (05:29) The Impact and Cost of Living with Digital Distractions (08:24) Internal vs. External Distraction (11:24) Indulgence-Based Tactics for Less Distractions (18:19) Chris' Experience with Binging on TikTok (22:12) Self-Binding Tactics to Reduce Phone Addiction (26:04) Restraint-Based Tools and Tactics (30:27) How Being Open Affects Human Relationships (35:31) Ways to Be More Open to Other Perspectives (39:47) The Connection Between Political Polarization and Screen Addiction (45:19) The Impact and End Goal of Being Open (47:24) Nate's Final Piece of Advice (48:47) Ways to Assess Different Levels of Screen Addiction (50:47) Where to Find Nate and His Work Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#206: Discover to secrets of gold investing, reselling, profiting and more with Trey Benedict. Learn the history of the gold market, how gold is valued, where to find opportunities for investing and reselling gold, the differences between the bullion and collector market, tips to avoid scams and so much more. Trey Benedict is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pure Technologies, a platform bring transparency, liquidity, and technology to the gold industry. He has extensive experience from Heritage Auctions, Tangible Investments, and Kevin Lipton Rare Coins. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/gold-investing-selling-buying-trey-benedict Partner Deals Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Cultural Care: Get $250 off flexible childcare with international au pairs Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Trey Benedict: LinkedIn Pure (Up to $150 off when buying/selling here) Coins American Eagle American Buffalo PAMP Lady Fortuna 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair Coin Grading Companies: PCGS vs NGC Costco Gold Bars: Price Guide and What to Know PCGS CoinFacts Heritage Auctions Stack's Bowers American Numismatic Association Professional Numismatists Guild ATH Episode #200: Debunking Tax Myths, Avoiding Audits and Maximizing Savings with Jasmine DiLucci Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable? Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:14) Understanding the Gold Market (04:50) The Many Different Reasons People Buy Gold (07:11) Trey's Journey with Gold and Coin Restoration (11:02) How Gold Is Valued and Priced (13:45) Spot Price and Gold Trading (16:13) Types of Coin Traders (18:49) How Can People Invest and Make Money in Gold? (22:49) How Often the U.S. Mint Releases Limited Coins (25:22) Pure: A Marketplace for Gold (35:38) Leveraging Discounted Gift Cards to Buy Gold (37:12) Ways to Mitigate Concerns Around Buying and Selling Gold (43:41) Vetting Coin Shops (45:59) Can You Trade Your Gold Jewelry? (47:13) Online Resources for Gold Info (48:24) Things to Avoid in the Gold Market Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#205: Chris and Amy answer listener questions around life and relationships, from creating better routines and setting boundaries to navigating family dynamics and planning creative date nights. They also discuss leveraging assistants, credit card strategies, and more.  Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/ama-with-amy-life-relationships-optimizing Partner Deals Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Blueprint Nutty Pudding The Family Firm by Emily Oster The Adventure Challenge Assistants Oceans (← $1000 off for mentioning ATH) + Delegation Guide) Squared Away Faye Points & Miles Conference: Chicago Seminars Kids Animated Series: Stillwater ATH Podcast: Ep #43: Why 50/50 Doesn't Work: A New Model for Happier Relationships with Kaley and Nate Klemp Ep #47: Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks Ep #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins Ep #101: Optimizing Your Insurance Policies (Auto, Home/Renters, Umbrella, Life, Disability, Pet, and Travel) Ep #170: Cash Back vs. Points: Are We Doing It All Wrong? Ep #181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:34) How Amy Started to Own Her Decisions (Especially When Saying No) (05:05) Chris' New Early Morning Routine (07:45) Amy & Chris' Daily Routine (11:08) Things That Make a Relationship Successful (16:39) How Amy and Chris Knew They Wanted to Get Married (22:44) How Amy and Chris Met (27:26) Practical Date Night Ideas (30:15) How Amy & Chris Balance Household Responsibilities (32:22) The Most Impactful ATH Episodes (39:06) Hiring an Assistant for Business vs. Personal Work (42:23) Finding and Making New Friends in Your 30s (47:50) Managing Credit Card Points as a Couple (51:25) Evaluating Time vs. Money Decisions (56:57) How to Submit Questions for Future Episodes Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices