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It's Guidance Class at Accounting High. Find Your North Star, with Scott Scarano (OKR).

Episodes

  1. 02/05/2024

    Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 2

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 2 Season 1 Episode 8 FACULTY: Clayton Oates CLASS: #TheGuide TITLE: Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 2 In this podcast episode, Scott and Clayton Oates engage in a discussion surrounding accounting principles, business partnerships, and insights drawn from Simon Sinek's book "Infinite Game." The conversation encompasses a wide range of topics, including the interpretation of freedom, embracing life's challenges, transitioning from finite to infinite mindsets, book recommendations, integrating ancient wisdom into contemporary practices, strategies for infinite players dealing with finite players, and the significance of collective mindset What does Freedom Mean?The second mountain, life happens for you not to youThe finite and infinite gamePartnershipsFrom the Finite to the InfiniteList of booksAncient wisdom and new generationsInfinite players dealing with finite playersHow to vet partners for finite or infiniteTech and Tax, Vendor or Partner? Who works for who or with who?Accepting and giving backProject positivityEnergizing eventsPlaying off others' energyDon't set your goals with things you can't controlWe mindset versus me mindset Shout Outs: Ron Baker, Brian Irwin, Tim O’Reilly, Liz Mason, Steve Baer, Tim Ferris, Tony Robbins, Michael Gerber, Mark Andreesson, Finite and Infinite Games by James Cast, Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, Atomic Habits by James Clear, Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, The Second Mountain by David Brooks, Obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday 00:09:36 What does Freedom Mean? 00:11:54 The second mountain, life happens for you not to you 00:14:37 The finite and infinite game   00:18:28 Partnerships 00:22:55 From the Finite to the Infinite 00:24:23 List of books 00:26:48 Ancient wisdom and new generations 00:28:54 Infinite players dealing with finite players 00:37:30 How to vet partners for finite or infinite 00:42:17 Tech and Tax, Vendor or Partner? Who works for who or with who? 00:44:17 accepting and giving back 00:47:55 Project positivity 00:49:21 Energizing events 00:49:24 Playing off others' energy 00:50:55 Don't set your goals with things you can't control  00:52:53 We mindset versus me mindset

    58 min
  2. Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 1

    01/29/2024

    Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 1

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 1 Season 1 Episode 7 FACULTY: Twyla Verhelst CLASS: #TheGuide TITLE: Infinite Game of Accounting Vol. 1 In this podcast episode, Scott and Twyla Verhelst of FreshBooks review the book "Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek. They learn to distinguish between finite and infinite games, contrasting short-term versus long-term mindsets. They discuss the role of technology in an infinite game context, exploring competition versus "coopertition," insights into FreshBooks' internal workings, and conclude with a rap parody titled "Infinite Sinek" and the final grades or assessments of the book. Simon Sinek's Golden CircleWhy this book, Infinite Game?Defining Finite and Infinite GamesShort Versus Long Term MindsetAccounting Need vs WantTech and the Infinite GameCompetition/CoopertitionPulling back the curtain at FreshBooksThe Five Keys to playing the Infinite GameA Just CauseBuild A Trusting TeamMotivated by Worthy RivalsPrepare for Existential FlexibilityCourage to be a LeaderInfinite Sinek (a parody of Infinite by Eminem)Final Grades Shout Outs: Clayton Oates, Jason Staats, Ryan Lazanis, Adam Grant, Nikole Mackenzie, Alex Miles, David Barrett, Freshbooks, Effortless by Greg McCown, Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, FreshPack, AcuityCon 00:02:08 Simon Sinek's Golden Circle 00:03:52 Why this book, Infinite Game? 00:05:54 Defining Finite and Infinite Games 00:11:17 Short Versus Long Term Mindset 00:13:04 Accounting Need versus Want   00:16:51 Tech and the Infinite Game 00:18:17 Competition/Coopertition  00:19:05 Pulling back the curtain at FreshBooks   00:24:10 The Five Keys to playing the Infinite Game 00:26:36 A Just Cause 00:31:09 Build A Trusting Team 00:36:20 Motivated by Worthy Rivals  00:42:50 Prepare for Existential Flexibility 00:47:30 Courage to be a Leader 00:52:27 Infinite Sinek (a parody of Infinite by Eminem) 00:56:40 Final Grades

    59 min
  3. Find Your Purpose

    01/22/2024

    Find Your Purpose

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Find Your Purpose Season 1 Episode 6 FACULTY: Nikole Mackenzie CLASS: #TheGuide TITLE: Find Your Purpose In this podcast episode, Scott and Nikole "Coach Mack" Mackenzie engage in a discussion centered around finding one's purpose in the accounting industry. They explore various aspects related to discovering purpose, including the exploration of quadrants of potential, insights into life after finding one's purpose, considerations about passion and fulfillment, and Nikole's personal insights and reflections on her purpose. Finding PurposeQuadrants of PotentialLeaders vs CreatorsGuidesCoaches and MentorsCharismatic LeaderTakeaways from Categories to Find PurposeAfter You Find Your PurposePassion and FulfillmentNik's Purpose Shout Outs: Dave Olson, Liz Mason, Blake Oliver, Ryan Lazanis, Kenji Kuramoto, Mary Delaney, Ron Baker, Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty, The Cloud Accounting Podcast, Earmark 00:03:06 Finding Purpose 00:10:24 Quadrants of Potential  00:14:33 Leaders vs Creators 00:23:17 Guides 00:24:23 Coaches and Mentors 00:27:35 Charismatic Leader 00:28:51 Takeaways from Categories to Find Purpose 00:37:23 After You Find Your Purpose 00:44:32 Passion and Fulfillment 00:50:52 Nik's Purpose

    57 min
  4. Your Ego is Your Enemy

    01/15/2024

    Your Ego is Your Enemy

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Your Ego is Your Enemy Season 1 Episode 5 FACULTY: Twyla Verhelst CLASS: #TheGuide TITLE: Your Ego is Your Enemy In this podcast episode, Scott and Twyla Verhelst of FreshBooks review the book "Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday. The discussion revolves around different phases outlined in the book—Aspire, Success, and Failure—and their relationship with ego. They delve into the various responses to failure or success, the importance of awareness in managing ego, connecting concepts from "Atomic Habits" and "Infinite Game" to the themes in "Ego is the Enemy," and concluding remarks to wrap up the discussion. AH (re)IntroPhase 1: AspireThe Factor of GenderPhase 2: SuccessAwarenessPhase 3: FailureThree Responses to Failure or SuccessBridging Atomic Habits and Infinite GameWrapping Up Shout Outs: 00:02:24 AH (re)Intro 00:07:13 Phase 1: Aspire 00:11:51 The Factor of Gender 00:15:52 Phase 2: Success 00:21:40 Awareness 00:24:49 Phase 3: Failure 00:27:21 Three Responses to Failure or Success 00:30:17 Bridging Atomic Habits and Infinite Game  00:34:01 Wrapping Up

    40 min
  5. David Barrett or Goliath

    01/08/2024

    David Barrett or Goliath

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube David Barrett or Goliath Season 1 Episode 4 FACULTY: David Barrett and Nikole Mackenzie CLASS: #TheGuide TITLE: David Barrett or Goliath Scott and Nikole engage in an insightful discussion with David Barrett, the Founder and CEO of Expensify, covering various aspects such as the role of Expensify in transforming the accounting profession, dealing with critics, personal challenges, creativity, and the evolving landscape of social networks and technology. How can Expensify help change the accounting profession?How do you respond to the Haters?Do you Experience Self Doubt?CreativityExpensiCon IIIAre you David or Goliath?What does the 10th Age look like?Social NetworksExpensify the Social NetworkSuperapp  Shout Outs: N/A 00:03:09 How can Expensify help change the accounting profession? 00:06:15 How do you respond to the Haters? 00:08:35 Do you Experience Self Doubt? 00:13:30 Creativity 00:18:37 ExpensiCon III 00:26:47 Are you David or Goliath? 00:29:23 What does the 10th Age look like? 00:31:12 Social Networks 00:33:30 Expensify the Social Network 00:41:50 Superapp

    44 min
  6. Atomic Habits vol. 3

    01/01/2024

    Atomic Habits vol. 3

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Atomic Habits vol. 3 Season 1 Episode 3 FACULTY: Twela Verhelst CLASS: #TheGuide TITLE: Atomic Habits vol. 3 In this podcast episode, Scott and Twyla Verhelst from FreshBooks conclude their three-part mini-series by reviewing "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. They discuss various key chapters focusing on finding strengths, optimizing career efforts, the Goldilocks Rule, the drawbacks of habit creation, avoiding excessive attachment to identity, the importance of awareness, the Four Laws outlined by Clear, conducting After Action Reviews, and conclude with final thoughts on the book. Finding Your StrengthsCareer Best Efforts The Goldilocks RuleDownsides of Creating HabitsDon't Get too Attached to an IdentityLack of Awareness is PoisonSticky Notes on the Four LawsAfter Action ReviewFinal Thoughts Shout Outs: Scott Adams, Mike Michalowicz

    49 min

  7. 12/18/2023

    Atomic Habits for Accountants Vol. 2

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube In the second episode of The Guide at Accounting High, Scott Scarano and Twyla Verhelst from FreshBooks delve into the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. The discussion revolves around Clear's concepts and laws for building effective habits that stick. First Law: Make it ObviousHabit TrackingSecond Law: Make it AttractiveAutomaticityHabit ShapingFourth Law: Make it SatisfyingRecapThe Guide at Accounting High comes out every Monday, is hosted by Scott Scarano (OKR), and is a production of Accounting High.

    44 min
  8. Atomic Habits Vol.1

    12/10/2023

    Atomic Habits Vol.1

    For more Accounting High content, visit the main feed on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube In the first episode of The Guide at Accounting High, Scott Scarano (OKR) and Twyla Verhelst of FreshBooks review the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. They explore the fundamental principles of habits, the importance of action in shaping one's future, the role of systems and processes, and the concept of identity-based habits versus outcome-based habits. The discussion focuses on the actionable insights provided in the book and their implications for personal and professional development. The Fundamentals of HabitsAction as a Vote For Your Future SelfSystems and ProcessesWhat Makes a WinnerTime to Invest in HabitsOutcome-Based vs Identity-Based HabitsVideo Predict Experiment The Guide at Accounting High comes out every Monday, is hosted by Scott Scarano (OKR), and is a production of Accounting High.

    41 min
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It's Guidance Class at Accounting High. Find Your North Star, with Scott Scarano (OKR).

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