The Chris Voss Show Podcast – After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul by Tripp Mickle

Doom Guy: Life in First Person by John Romero https://amzn.to/44PgnUL The inspiring, long-awaited autobiography of video game designer and DOOM cocreator John Romero John Romero, gaming’s original rock star, is the cocreator of DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3-D, some of the biggest video games of all time. Considered the godfather of the first- person shooter, a genre that continues to dominate the market today, he holds a unique place in gaming history. In DOOM Guy: Life in First Person, Romero chronicles, for the first time, his difficult childhood and storied career, beginning with his early days submitting Apple II game code to computer magazines and sneaking computers out the back door of his day job to write code at night. Industry-redefining breakthroughs in design and tech during Romero’s time at id Software made DOOM and Quake cultural phenomena, and this thrilling story recounts every step of the process, from collaborative, heavy metal–fueled days spent crafting the industry’s most revolutionary and cutting-edge games to a high-profile falling-out with id cofounder John Carmack. After years in the gaming spotlight, Romero is now telling his story—the whole story—shedding new light on the development of his games and his business partnerships, from the highest highs to the lowest lows, sharing insights about design, code, the industry, and his career right up to today. Sharing gratitude for a lifetime in games, Romero reveals the twists and turns that led him, ultimately, to be called DOOM Guy. ABOUT JOHN ROMERO Computer and video game legend John Romero has designed and published more than 130 games since his first sale at the age of 16. A teenage programming prodigy, his major achievements include co-inventing a series of revolutionary computer games—DOOM, Quake, Wolfenstein 3-D, and Commander Keen—that launched the industry’s most popular genre, the first-person shooter.

17 Jul 202345min

Craig M. Geisler, President and CEO of Cherrywood Enterprises, THE Premier debt buyer cherrywoodenterprises.com Bio on Craig M. Geisler: Craig is the President and CEO of Cherrywood Enterprises. They are a national buyer of charged off debt portfolios and they work with banks, credit unions, auto lenders, and commercial lenders. From there, they outsource their portfolios to a network of attorneys nationwide. The are considered THE Premier debt buyer. Craig has worked in the debt buying arena since 2009 and has been the CEO of Cherrywood Enterprises since 2012. Craig is married to his wife Amy, they live in West Palm Beach, Florida, and they have 4 kids.

16 Jul 202335min

Muslim Reformers vs. Fundamentalists: Winner Contributes to Diversity Multicultural Enrichment by Eric Brazau https://amzn.to/44rcCVR The greatest debate in the Muslim world… …is between Reformers and Fundamentalists. Which side will win? Eric Brazau has studied the debate for ten years. As the founder of a popular blog that focuses on the cultural & political enrichment that the Muslim community contributes to Western civilization, he’s perfectly positioned to view both sides of the contentious discussion. Is True Islam a religion of love and compassion? Or does the Original Islam mandate executing homosexuals and blasphemers? Which side is right or wrong? With this book, you’ll be able to dig deeply into the belief systems to gain insights into the point-of-view of both Reformers and Fundamentalists. Written in a way that makes it easy to distinguish fact from fiction and fantasy from reality. Knowledge is power. Are you ready to broaden your mind? You’ll find this book fascinating because the even-handed approach by Brazau lets one understand the minds of both camps. Get it now.

15 Jul 202328min

Shana Francesca, Founder & CEO of Concinnate LLC, Life Designer, Keynote Speaker & Writer interview Concinnate.world About Shana Francesca Shana Francesca is a natural born leader, speaker, writer and entrepreneur. She was born into a difficult family life and refused to allow that to define her. As the Founder and Lead Designer at Concinnate, a multi-discipline interior design and life design firm working with clients around the country, she uses her voice to guide people toward their own empathy, resilience, and curiosity about what is possible in their own lives. Shana is unique and powerful and brings that to the stage. Shana grew up in and around performing arts. She became accustomed to the stage and leadership at a young age, dancing, acting, singing, directing and speaking in front of large crowds. This prepared her for connecting with people from the stage. She lives her life leaning into Empathy, Curiosity and Intention and through her design work, conversations and talks, she invites people to do the same. Our present and future are transformed when we take ownership for designing our lives. We write our life’s story. We do that with the level of intention we infuse into the many small decisions we make every day. This is the core of her work.

14 Jul 202353min

HEY DOORMAN: inception to an anthology by Haji Outlaw https://amzn.to/3JWPo1B The world’s funniest bouncer regales with true tales of Los Angeles nightlife in the sublimely original workplace memoir—Hey Doorman: Inception to an Anthology. A bouncer, or doorman, in the city of angels can be many things. But there is only one Haji Outlaw (if you haven’t guessed by his name) and he tells stories in a supremely unique way, like Skittles wrapped in cleavage, safely secured in the beak of a 7th degree black belt time-traveling pterodactyl. Which is understandable knowing that he has written for The Eric Andre Show and produced music for Kool Keith, two enigmatic artists of note. In this book the author tackles Hollywood after dark in bars/nightclubs, intoxicated people of all sorts, celebrity encounters, not to mention his own sexual encounters of the third kind (wink!). Have you ever wondered what the worst night of the year is at a bar/nightclub? Who are the worst people in Tinseltown? Which celebrity has the biggest head? These answers and many, many more are answered in this literary voyage. Most bouncers have a personality and writing flair (not Ric Flair—WOO!) that falls in line with their profession. That is not the case here as the author of Hey Doorman has garnered praise from some comedy heavyweights:

13 Jul 202340min

Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being by Neil Theise https://amzn.to/3XLYTqa An electrifying introduction to complexity theory, the science of how complex systems behave, that explains the interconnectedness of all things and that Deepak Chopra says, “will change the way you understand yourself and the universe.” Nothing in the universe is more complex than life. Throughout the skies, in oceans, and across lands, life is endlessly on the move. In its myriad forms—from cells to human beings, social structures, and ecosystems–life is open-ended, evolving, unpredictable, yet adaptive and self-sustaining. Complexity theory addresses the mysteries that animate science, philosophy, and metaphysics: how this teeming array of existence, from the infinitesimal to the infinite, is in fact a seamless living whole and what our place, as conscious beings, is within it. Physician, scientist, and philosopher Neil Theise makes accessible this “theory of being,” one of the pillars of modern science, and its holistic view of human existence. He notes the surprising underlying connections within a universe that is itself one vast complex system—between ant colonies and the growth of forests, cancer and economic bubbles, murmurations of starlings and crowds walking down the street. The implications of complexity theory are profound, providing insight into everything from the permeable boundaries of our bodies to the nature of consciousness. Notes on Complexity is an invitation to trade our limited, individualistic view for the expansive perspective of a universe that is dynamic, cohesive, and alive—a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Theise takes us to the exhilarating frontiers of human knowledge and in the process restores wonder and meaning to our experience of the everyday.

12 Jul 202342min

Lead Like a Marine: Run Towards a Challenge, Assemble Your Fireteam, and Win Your Next Battle by John Warren, John Thompson https://amzn.to/3NIPACJ The U.S. Marines Corps is the greatest fighting force on the planet, but it’s so much more than that: it’s a factory for producing first-rate leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators. In 2006, John Warren and John Thompson led Marines into combat in the world’s most dangerous city: Ramadi, Iraq. But when they got home, employers didn’t understand what they had to offer. Undeterred, they founded their own specialty mortgage company, growing it from scratch into a national powerhouse over the course of a decade. When the two decorated veterans applied the values and training of the U.S. Marine Corps to build a thriving business, they defied corporate America’s expectations. That’s because they realized that, far from producing mindless drones, the Corps trains its warriors in adaptability, initiative, and courage—ideal traits for anyone in leadership. In Lead Like a Marine, Warren and Thompson lay out the simple, universal rules that helped them succeed, from valuing grit and potential over pedigree, to condensing large groups into resilient “fireteams,” to cross-training team members so that anyone can step up to the plate in a crisis. While the corporate world is mired in maintaining the status quo, respecting status, and flattering ego, Warren and Thompson stripped away the fat that prevents organizations from innovating and excelling. Full of smart, actionable advice, gripping combat stories, and entrepreneurial lessons, this book will give you the tools and the training you need to truly lead like a Marine.

10 Jul 202346min

John McMilliand, Founder of Shockwave Motors, Home of the Defiant EV3 Electric Roadster on Electric Vehicles Shockwavemotors.com Shockwave Motors is a veteran owned, SAE certified, national and international motorcycle manufacturer. Our all-electric commuter provides unprecedented charging convenience, along with an exhilarating driving experience, in a vehicle that is safe, pollution free, fun to drive, and very affordable. The Defiant EV3 Electric RoadsterTM is a hardtop/convertible seating three people. The battery is strategically located to allow easy access and provides an ultralow center of gravity for superior stability. The Roadster’s standard battery has about a 100 mile range and recharges from a standard 120-volt outlet in about 8 hours, providing a daily range of up tp 200 miles all this for less than the average price of a used vehicle!

9 Jul 202331min