#183: Welcome to Intense Life, where we explore how to pursue more enterprising, high-performing, and focused lives. Serial entrepreneurs approach life with maximum intensity, and this show is here to share how you can, too. I'm Nicola, a start...

#182: Over the past two years, I have run a high-performance coaching business, helping over 40 clients become more productive. In this episode, I want to share the top 3 business lessons I've learned from this venture. Enjoy!Timesta...

#181: In this episode, I want to show you how to get the most out of your books. Specifically, I’ll share eight strategies that can help you retain more of what you read and internalize the knowledge better.Maybe you can relate to my ex...

#180: Think you're chasing your goals the right way? Think again. Quick fixes and silver bullets don't exist. Success is built with "Golden BBs" – small, consistent actions.⁣ Enjoy!Nicola Flückiger

#179: In this episode, I share with you 3 simple methods that should help you regardless of what calendar you are using. ⁣Enjoy!Nicola Flückiger

#178: In high school, I was a chronic procrastinator. Today, I’m pursuing a master’s degree at an elite university in St. Gallen, have completed two internships, and have founded or co-founded three businesses. In this episode, I share a simple...

#177: "If you can’t be first in a category, set up a new category you can be first in."– A quote from the book "The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing" by Al Ries and Jack Trout, which we'll be discussing today. Specifically, the second chapter...

#176: Over the past few years, I've transitioned from being a chronic procrastinator in high school to becoming a highly productive master's student at an elite university. Throughout this journey, I developed a 6-step planning process that not...

#175: For more than a year, I went to bed and woke up at the same time every day, and it really made my sleep better. I found out seven cool tips that helped me sleep deeply and wake up feeling super refreshed. In this episode, I’m going to tel...

#174: Struggling with an overflowing email inbox? Discover how I achieved inbox zero with three simple, effective steps to streamline your email management. Enjoy!Things Mentioned

#173: Jim Rohn said, "Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary." I found out that reading has made my life much better. It helps me understand why people do what they do and teaches me how to live a better and ...

#172: It is often difficult for people to discover their passion in life, and I was no exception. In this episode, I will be sharing with you how I found my calling. From my personal experience, it seems that passion is not something th...

#171: If we don't regularly tidy up our productivity system, things can get really messy and hard to handle. Today, I'll share something called the Weekly Review. It's a method that has helped many people, including me, stay organized. Enjoy!

#170: In this episode, I propose an alternative to the common tendency of blaming others for our negative emotions and mistakes. This alternative approach empowers us to take control of our lives and shift our focus from problems to solutions. ...

#169: In this episode, explore 10 life-changing rules from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, from his bestselling books 12 Rules for Life and Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a renowned psychologist, author, and online educ...

#168: In this episode, I share five lessons I've learned from Alex Hormozi to live a more productive life. Enjoy!Things MentionedAlex Hormozi

#167: Back in high school, I almost exclusively aimed for the outcome, ending up unsatisfied in the present moment. In this episode, I offer an alternative that served me well in achieving my goals while feeling good on the way to ...

#166: Establishing and maintaining healthy habits can be difficult. This episode provides strategies for consistency. Enjoy!Things MentionedAlex Hormozi<...

#165: Most people give more weight to the negative than the positive. In this episode, I explain how we can use this to our advantage to overcome procrastination. Enjoy!Things Mentioned

#164: Many of us with ADHD are overwhelmed, we focus on the wrong things, or suffer from perfectionism. In this episode, I share with you the key ideas of 4 of my Instagram posts that have helped me to create good conditions for su...

#163: As a novelty-loving ADHDer, I have let more and more apps and technologies into my life for years without questioning whether they actually make my life easier. In this episode, I offer a practical solution to decluttering ou...

#162: Living with ADHD can be challenging. It was like that for me for years until I learned to use this condition to my advantage. In this episode, I share with you 3 steps that helped me to effectively utilize the strengths of ADH...

#161: Leo Kösters is the founder of beyond-you.net, a psychology student and social scientist.In our busy world today, people don't talk much about mental health. It's often misunderstood and judged w...

#160: In this episode, I share my personal journey of building healthy habits, focusing on my gym journey and how it helped me with my ADHD. I discuss the importance of consistency and playing the long game when it comes to maintaining habits. ...

#159: In this episode, my guest is Stefan Baer, the chief operating officer (COO) of Stadler Rail US, a Swiss railway rolling stock manufacturer. Having a deep relationship with your own employees can be challenging as an executive,...