The Important Thing

Michael Lopp
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  • Leisure
  • Updated Bimonthly

The Important Thing with Michael ("Rands") Lopp and Lyle Troxell. Let's spend a few minutes of your life listening and learning about an Important Thing.

  1. The One About In Real Life

    Mar 13

    The One About In Real Life

    In our 97th episode, we talk about how much more we learn in person and why the last 10% of anything is the most important part. Things we mentioned: Rands Leadership Slack South by Southwest Jony Ive & Patrick Collison at Stripe Sessions Related Important Things episodes: EP 73: The One About Robots

    14 min
  2. The One About ARC Raiders

    Mar 5

    The One About ARC Raiders

    In our 96th episode, Rands goes deep (perhaps too deep) on ARC Raiders, an extraction shooter where trust is the real currency. Mentioned, referenced, or obsessed over: ARC Raiders The Last of Us (HBO) Pokemon Go Sea of Thieves World of Warcraft Acquired Podcast Related Important Things episodes: EP 25: The One About the Pro Leisure Circuit EP 2: The One About Destiny EP 55: The One About Destiny 2

    25 min
  3. The One About Exercise (Again)

    Jan 31

    The One About Exercise (Again)

    In our 95th episode, we again talk about the value of exercise. Lyle paddles an outrigger, Rands used to play hockey, but now he bikes, and we compare peak heart rates. It's a thriller.

    17 min
  4. The One About The Unfortunates

    2025-12-01

    The One About The Unfortunates

    In our 94th episode, we talk about when Rands goes unhinged and why that is cathartic. Then, we talk about the plight of enterprise software users and why they are so unfortunate.

    18 min
  5. The One About Fully Formed Humans

    2025-11-06

    The One About Fully Formed Humans

    In our 93rd episode, we wonder aloud about free will, children, and what makes a good ice hockey team.

    7 min
  6. The One About Productivity (Again)

    2025-08-25

    The One About Productivity (Again)

    In our 92nd episode, we talk about the ongoing battle with productivity tool swirl. Again.

    20 min
  7. The One About Founder Mode

    2025-07-12

    The One About Founder Mode

    In our 91st episode, we talked about Founder Mode long after everyone else had moved on.

    15 min
  8. The One About Exercise

    2025-04-02

    The One About Exercise

    In our 90th epsiode, we walk through all the benefits of improving our exercise strategy.

    18 min
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About

The Important Thing with Michael ("Rands") Lopp and Lyle Troxell. Let's spend a few minutes of your life listening and learning about an Important Thing.

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Lopp
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Michael Lopp
  • Show Website
    The Important Thing

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