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How to Maximise Productivity and Eliminate Burnout
Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan break down practical productivity strategies that don’t rely on the hustle-culture myth of working 80-hour weeks. They challenge the idea that endless grind equals success, instead advocating for smarter, more sustainable work habits. Hassan shares how sacrificing work-life balance early in his career accelerated his learning curve, while Zain critiques false productivity narratives and explains his approach to managing high-energy tasks and draining meetings.The conversation explores key productivity techniques, including structured scheduling, batching similar tasks, and blocking time to avoid context switching. And our hosts stress the importance of health in maintaining peak performance, emphasizing sleep, diet, and exercise as crucial productivity boosters. Beyond work, Zain and Hassan discuss balancing productivity with family life, sharing personal experiences of managing careers alongside marriage and parenting. They stress that prioritizing relationships is essential for long-term success, helping avoid burnout and maintaining overall well-being. What we talk about:(1:01) – The 80-hour work-week myth(4:19) – What does real productivity look like?(7:30) – Rest is key(8:40) – Recognise your energy boosts and energy drains(12:00) – Plan ahead to avoid context-switching(14:27) – Use checklists to appreciate your achievements(16:21) – Get comfortable with delegation(20:12) – Think tactically about work-life balance(21:45) – Maintaining productivity and meeting family obligations(29:48) – Recapping the Superhuman Productivity Tips
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How to Build Your Side Hustle in 2025
Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here.In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan discuss the art of creating and growing successful side hustles. They explore how small projects can evolve into larger opportunities by solving problems for individuals that often apply to many, a key principle for scaling any business. With real-world examples from their own journeys, they provide actionable insights for turning side hustles into significant income streams.They highlight the iterative nature of side hustles and explain why failure is both common and incredibly important. Zain and Hassan stress the importance of mindset—embracing setbacks as part of the process and staying persistent. They also outline the fundamental skills for side hustle success, focusing on product-building and distribution. Drawing from their experiences, Zain and Hassan share practical advice for starting side hustles with minimal capital, such as testing ideas with simple landing pages and small ad spends. Zain recounts building a consulting business and later an agency through his social media audience, while Hassan shares how continuous effort turned a side hustle into a venture-funded company. Packed with strategies to generate up to $10,000 monthly, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform a side project into a thriving business.What we talk about:(1:47) – The mindset of starting a side hustle.(2:33) – Build something people want.(4:56) – Understanding products.(8:15) – How to approach distribution.(14:59) – You don’t need a product to start testing your ideas.(18:51) – Be obsessed with your customer, not the product.(20:00) – Experiment with freelancing to test the market and your appetite.(22:09) – How Hassan started his side hustle.(23:51) – How Zain started his side hustle while in a full-time job.(28:17) – Successful businesses aren’t built overnight. Embrace iteration.
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How to build your unfair advantage in 2025
Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here.In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan dive into career-building strategies, focusing on how to develop your "unfair advantage." They share personal insights and actionable advice for prioritizing learning and growth over immediate salary and title, emphasizing the importance of seeking roles that accelerate career progression through high-growth opportunities.They explore the concept of an "unfair advantage," defined as a unique blend of skills or expertise that sets you apart and creates lasting value. Hassan highlights the benefits of taking risks early in your career, sharing how bold decisions lead to exponential learning and long-term rewards. They also touch on the importance of promoting your work internally to ensure recognition and advancement.And Zain rounds out the discussion by stressing the critical role of effective communication in career success, particularly through writing. Plus, he shares practical tips for improving communication, encouraging simplicity, clarity, and impact.What we talk about:(1:29) – What is an unfair advantage?(4:11) – How can you build your unfair advantage?(6:02) – How to think about risk.(8:06) – Optimize for learning.(13:23) – Choose job opportunities that maximize your learning opportunities.(14:17) – How to find jobs where you'll learn the most.(16:24) – Build complimentary skillsets.(17:48) – Avoid becoming a generalist.(21:02) – The importance of advocating for yourself.(24:08) – How to promote yourself in the workplace.(25:10) – Key skills everyone should have.(32:28) – How to be a better communicator.
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10 years of career lessons in less than 30 minutes
Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here.In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan share 10 impactful career lessons from their personal journeys, offering actionable advice for listeners looking to shape their professional paths. From embracing risks early on to cultivating patience and persistence, this episode is packed with insights and practical strategies. Hassan discusses the importance of taking calculated risks early in your career, explaining how bold moves can set the stage for greater long-term rewards. Zain shares how confidence is built through action and overcoming challenges, reflecting on his own journey of tackling daunting tasks despite initial self-doubt. Together, they stress the value of seeking out failures as learning opportunities, reminding listeners that resilience and reflection are key to finding success.They also explore the significance of networking, with Hassan sharing how reconnecting with Zain led to exciting business ventures, and they encourage listeners to build relationships and increase their "luck surface area," opening doors to unexpected opportunities.What we talk about:(1:24) – Risk scales better than effort.(3:40) – Confidence is not a precondition for doing hard things – it’s the reward.(6:55) – Don’t focus on work/life balance early in your career.(9:49) – You need soft skills if you want to be successful.(12:00) – Be thoughtful about your decisions when you have limited information.(13:12) – Fail more.(18:30) – Expand your network to increase your luck.(21:30) – Create content to find opportunities.(23:12) – Success requires patience and proactivity.(27:04) – Work on the things you love.
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How to create an information diet that makes you healthy, wealthy, and happy
Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan delve into the critical role of content curation in shaping personal and professional growth, focusing on the distinction between "active content" and "passive content." Zain and Hassan discuss the concept of active content (educational podcasts, courses, and entrepreneurial insights) that equips listeners with practical skills and measurable improvements in areas like health, career, and well-being. They contrast this with passive content, which is often created for entertainment, capturing attention without delivering meaningful value, and highlight the importance of being intentional with content consumption. Our hosts discuss the importance of aligning content consumption with personal goals and focusing on learning "technical truths" over "social truths." And Zain and Hassan also stress the importance of seeking credible content from experienced sources with aligned incentives, ensuring any insights gained are actionable and relevant. They explore the benefits of becoming a content creator and contributing to the knowledge pool. Drawing from personal experiences, they share how producing valuable content enhances learning, builds credibility, and creates opportunities to influence others positively. Plus, they offer a thoughtful guide to curating content for a more intentional and fulfilling personal and professional life.What we talk about:(0:36) – Why you should be intentional with your content consumption.(2:17) – The difference between active and passive content.(8:30) – How active content changed Zain’s life.(11:40) Hassan’s top content for building and scaling businesses.(13:44) – What are technical truths and social truths?(14:50) – Why you need to be aware of media companies’ credibility and incentive structures.(16:08) – How to curate your list of credible content.(19:36) – The power of content.(23:04) – Zain’s top content picks.
AI is exploding. Every day, new intelligent tools are emerging, and they're becoming more powerful, more helpful, and more convenient to use than ever before. Artificial intelligence isn't just a handy tool for those in IT — the data science and application of AI tools spans across sectors. But how do you keep up with the latest developments? How do you make sure you don't fall behind in deep learning and automation? And where can you learn how to use these tools for productivity?
This is Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future - your source for the latest news and insights in artificial intelligence, brought to you by Zain Kahn (Superhuman.ai) and Hassan Bhatti (technology entrepreneur and investor). Each week, listen in as Zain and Hassan speak to AI industry pioneers and innovators to find out how smart technologies are transforming business and how you can apply these tools to enhance your productivity.
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