89 episodes

Jacob and Rohan bring together successful entrepreneurs, builders, startup founders, and creators who made decisions that went against the grain and didn’t let external judgments dictate their values. Influenced by the liberating spirit of childhood recess, this podcast aims to reignite that spark of freedom by sharing stories and ideas about how to live life on your own terms. You will learn creative strategies, insights, and frameworks surrounding business, entrepreneurship, productivity, decision-making, independent thinking, and personal growth. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/support

Recess Rohan Hirani and Jacob Swiney

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Jacob and Rohan bring together successful entrepreneurs, builders, startup founders, and creators who made decisions that went against the grain and didn’t let external judgments dictate their values. Influenced by the liberating spirit of childhood recess, this podcast aims to reignite that spark of freedom by sharing stories and ideas about how to live life on your own terms. You will learn creative strategies, insights, and frameworks surrounding business, entrepreneurship, productivity, decision-making, independent thinking, and personal growth. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/support

    The cheap dopamine trap, Kobe's mental contracts, living in bubbles, and setting personal values

    The cheap dopamine trap, Kobe's mental contracts, living in bubbles, and setting personal values

    Episode 88: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) discuss self-contracts, cheap dopamine, value-based decisions, how to build bulletproof discipline, cultural norm realizations, and more.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/support

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    The Art of Interviewing (with Danny Miranda)

    The Art of Interviewing (with Danny Miranda)

    Episode 87: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) speaks with Danny Miranda (@heydannymiranda) - the charismatic host of the Danny Miranda podcast. He has a whopping 400+ episodes under his belt with some of our era’s most disruptive thinkers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, Robert Green, Iman Gadzhi, and Derek Sivers to name a few. Danny is someone who inspires you to think bigger and is living proof that you can do what you put your mind to with enough optimism and tenacity.

    We speak about what it takes to be a great interviewer, the practical benefits of meditation, and jaw-dropping stories from Danny's podcasting journey.



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    • 34 min
    Post-college life

    Post-college life

    Episode 86: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) discuss what they have taken away from their summers post-college. Speaking about business ventures, traveling, and other topics.

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    • 58 min
    Is Charisma something you're born with or something that can be learned?

    Is Charisma something you're born with or something that can be learned?

    Episode 85: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) discuss what they learned form taking a course on Charisma and practical steps people can take to improve social interactions and become better communicators.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/support


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    • 34 min
    Running a hedge fund from their college dorm room (with Noah Cox and Noah Jacobs)

    Running a hedge fund from their college dorm room (with Noah Cox and Noah Jacobs)

    Episode 84: Jacob (@cjacobswiney) speaks with Noah Cox (@ncox_78) and Noah Jacobs (@ovidysus) co-founders of Noahs Arc capital Management a stock-option-based hedge fund, and Ultima Insights a company using AI to automate investment research using LLMs, 10k analysis and neural networks. We discuss what it takes to run a hedge fund, what it takes to build a strong team and co-founder dynamic, and how fixing your own problems can be the catalyst to building a strong business.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/supportDonate to Hope & Help -> hopeandhelpfoundation.comWant help creating a website, managing existing customers, or acquiring new customers on autopilot? -> skyboltsystems.com

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    Buying a $3 Million limestone mining business in college (with Tomas Louda)

    Buying a $3 Million limestone mining business in college (with Tomas Louda)

    Episode 83: Rohan (@rohanhirani_) and Jacob (@cjacobswiney) speak with Tomas Louda (Tomas) an experienced CEO with over a decade of leadership and operational expertise in the business world. Known for his strategic planning skills, analytical mindset, and entrepreneurial vision, he has consistently contributed to the growth and expansion of companies throughout his career. His areas of focus include executive management, process improvement, contract negotiation, customer satisfaction, brand recognition, and technology-based solutions. We speak about buying a $3 Million limestone mining business and his current venture Valet Closet a business aimed at disrupting the self-storage industry.Request an episode idea or leave your feedback on Recess hereFollow Recess on Instagram --> @recesspodcastSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recess-rohan-jacob/supportDonate to Hope & Help -> hopeandhelpfoundation.comRohan's weekly newsletter --> thetuesdaytoast.comWant help creating a website, managing existing customers, or acquiring new customers on autopilot? -> skyboltsystems.com


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    • 41 min

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