Uncommon Excellence
Episodes
Uncommon Moments: The Art of Concentration
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Uncommon Moments #3 focuses on this quote... “Do not many of us who fail to achieve big things … fail because we lack concentration—the art of c...
#29 Why We Read
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned from The Reading Life: The Joy of Seeing New Worlds Through Others' Eyes by C.S. LewisMost conversations about reading today are obsess...
David Senra, The Inspiration Behind A Year of Excellence
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A year ago, Uncommon Excellence didn’t exist. What follows is a thank-you to the person most responsible for its existence: David Senra, host of The...
My Top 5 Books (Out of 38 Read This Year)
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Books: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric JorgensonDisney's Land by Richard SnowEndurance by Alfred LansingHow to Make a Few Billion Dollars by B...
#28 15 Quotes That Rewire Your Mind
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if one sentence could unlock decades of wisdom from the sharpest minds? These 15 quotes—from Munger's reading obsession to Jobs on simplicity, ...
#27 The Million Dollar Hack So Good It Might Break Your Business
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned from Oversubscribed, Key Person of Influence, Entrepreneur Revolution, and 24 Assets by Daniel Priestley There’s a business hack so ...
#26 The Hidden Cost of Power: Zemurray’s Final Chapter (Pt. 2)
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned from The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana KingSam Zemurray’s story isn’t just about building an empi...
#25 The Banana King: How Sam Zemurray Built an Empire from Nothing (Pt. 1)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned from The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana KingIn this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we trace Sam Zemur...
#24 Hitting 1K Downloads: What I've Learned and What’s Next
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone episode of Uncommon Excellence, we’re celebrating a huge moment—1,000 downloads! What started as a dream for the end of the year...
#23 Tyler Schuster: Extreme Ownership
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tyler Schuster explores the principle of extreme ownership, stressing the importance of taking full responsibility for one’s action...
Uncommon Moments: How to Hire A-Players
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this moment of Uncommon Excellence, we dive into the hiring philosophy of Brad Jacobs, one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs and the aut...
#22 Jonathan Jarecki: Question Everything
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Jarecki lives by one principle: question everything.In this episode, he shares how that mindset has shaped his views on health, decision-maki...
#21 12 Maxims On Running (Part 2)
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned from What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiThis episode is about the quiet power of discipline—of showing up ...
#20 The Art of Running (Part 1)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned from What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki MurakamiIn this solo episode of Uncommon Excellence, I dive into the philoso...
Uncommon Moments: Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncommon Excellence Premium: Founder’s RateIf you’re tired of average and ready to unlock your next level, Uncommon Excellence Premium is your edg...
#19 Zero to One: The Power of Being a Contrarian
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned from Zero to One by Peter ThielUncommon Excellence AI: If you’re tired of settling for average and ready to build something extraordi...
#18 The Hidden Science of First Impressions
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What I learned from Captivate by Vanessa Van EdwardsIn this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we explore the hidden science behind first impressions, co...
#17 50 Maxims from Naval Ravikant (Part 3)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from The Almanack of Naval Ravikant By Eric JorgensonIn this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we dive headfirst into the wisdom of Nav...
#16 AMA- One Quote That Changed My Life Forever
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special AMA episode, I break down the single quote that reshaped how I approach life, work, and personal growth. This isn’t just a motivatio...
#15 Lessons from a Trillion Dollar Investor (Part 2)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from The Almanack of Naval Ravikant By Eric JorgensonIn this episode, we break down 12 timeless lessons from The Almanack of Naval Ra...
#14 The Almanack of Naval Ravikant (Part 1)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from The Almanack of Naval Ravikant By Eric JorgensonIn this episode, we dive into The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, a distilled guide ...
#13 The Greatest Rescue Mission in History Part 3
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred LansingAfter nearly 500 days stranded in Antarctica, Ernest Shackleton launc...
#12 Endurance Over Ice: Shackleton's Blueprint Part 2
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred LansingJoin the Uncommon Excellence Notes for my notes for every podcast epi...
#11 Ernest Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer (Part 1)
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred LansingErnest Shackleton set out to achieve the last great prize of explorat...
#10 Worldwide Excellence: How Four Seasons Conquered the World (Part 5)
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore SharpIn this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Isadore...
#9 Excellence is the Capacity to Take Pain: The Four Seasons Legacy (Part 4)
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore SharpIn this episode, we explore the powerful journey of Isadore S...
#8 Isadore Sharp (Founder of Four Seasons) Part 3
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp In this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we take a deep dive i...
#7 Isadore Sharp (Founder of Four Seasons) Part 2
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp This was one of the hardest episodes I've ever done, this inc...
#6 Isadore Sharp (Founder of Four Seasons Hotel) Part 1
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to ...
#5 How to Make a Few Billion Dollars | Part 2
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from How to Make a Few Billion Dollars By Brad Jacobs To Join the Revolution behind Uncommon Excellence PremiumHow to Make a Few B...
#4 How to Make a Few Billion Dollars (Pt. 1)
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key takeaways from How to Make a Few Billion Dollars By Brad Jacobs In this episode of Uncommon Excellence, we dive into the mind of Brad Jacobs, ...
#3 Disney's Land: Opening Day & the Road to Expansion
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My main takeaways from Disney's Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park that Changed the World To Elevate your Journey (and to save...
#2 Disneyland: The Invention That Revolutionized the World Part 2
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Main takeaways from Disney's Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park that Changed the WorldPart 2: Amusement Park Industry at the...
#1 Disneyland: The Invention That Revolutionized the World Part 1
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Key Takeaways from Disney's Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park that Changed the World by Richard Snow. Part 1: Intro- Conc...