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

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February 5, 2024Episode 858 min

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 you The finite and infinite game Partnerships From the Finite to the Infinite List of books Ancient wisdom and new generations Infinite players dealing with finite players How to vet partners for finite or infinite Tech and Tax, Vendor or Partner? Who works for who or with who? Accepting and giving back Project positivity Energizing events Playing off others' energy Don't set your goals with things you can't control We 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

January 29, 2024Episode 759 min

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 Circle Why this book, Infinite Game? Defining Finite and Infinite Games Short Versus Long Term Mindset Accounting Need vs Want Tech and the Infinite Game Competition/Coopertition Pulling back the curtain at FreshBooks The Five Keys to playing the Infinite Game A Just Cause Build A Trusting Team Motivated by Worthy Rivals Prepare for Existential Flexibility Courage to be a Leader Infinite 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

January 22, 2024Episode 657 min

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 Purpose Quadrants of Potential Leaders vs Creators Guides Coaches and Mentors Charismatic Leader Takeaways from Categories to Find Purpose After You Find Your Purpose Passion and Fulfillment Nik'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

January 15, 2024Episode 539 min

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)Intro Phase 1: Aspire The Factor of Gender Phase 2: Success Awareness Phase 3: Failure Three Responses to Failure or Success Bridging Atomic Habits and Infinite Game Wrapping 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

January 8, 2024Episode 444 min

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? Creativity ExpensiCon III Are you David or Goliath? What does the 10th Age look like? Social Networks Expensify the Social Network Superapp 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

January 1, 2024Episode 348 min

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 Strengths Career Best Efforts The Goldilocks Rule Downsides of Creating Habits Don't Get too Attached to an Identity Lack of Awareness is Poison Sticky Notes on the Four Laws After Action Review Final Thoughts Shout Outs: Scott Adams, Mike Michalowicz

December 18, 2023Episode 243 min

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 Obvious Habit Tracking Second Law: Make it Attractive Automaticity Habit Shaping Fourth Law: Make it Satisfying Recap The Guide at Accounting High comes out every Monday, is hosted by Scott Scarano (OKR), and is a production of Accounting High .

December 10, 2023Episode 141 min

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 Habits Action as a Vote For Your Future Self Systems and Processes What Makes a Winner Time to Invest in Habits Outcome-Based vs Identity-Based Habits Video Predict Experiment The Guide at Accounting High comes out every Monday, is hosted by Scott Scarano (OKR), and is a production of Accounting High .