Keeping Up with the Podcasts!

   I listen to a lot of podcasts.  Probably way to many.

   But podcasts are just such a great way to keep up with timely information in security, technology, news, finance, sports and other topics.  So I listen... a lot!

   I did a post on this topic nearly 6 years ago!  In that post I provided a list of podcasts.  It's way short compared to the list I'll be sharing here.  I also wrote about using podcasts as a learning resource here and here.

   Before I provide the actual list, here are few important notes:

• I’ve tried to put these into categories
• Within each category, the order is not how much I like the podcast but just the order they are in my podcatcher (and that order has little rhyme or reason)
• Yes, I am crazy
• Yes, I do constantly have earbuds in my ears
• I do use a podcatcher that has variable speed and I typically listen at 2.2x! (I still use DoggCatcher)  Yes, we’ve already established that I’m crazy.  And, I have a lot of casts to get through.
• Some of these podcasts may no longer exist.  Since my list is so long, if some drop out of existence I really don’t notice unless they are one of my few top favs.
• I actually left some off – I have an casual interest in real estate investing and subscribe to 6-8 casts on that subject

   With that... let's get to the list!

A Few of My Favorite Things - Apps

   I recently (finally) got modern smartphone.  My previous phone was the "free" phone from over 2 years ago.  Even when I had a basic smartphone I very quickly found useful apps that used everyday.

   Someone was recently asking me what apps I use on my phone.  I thought it would be useful to make a list of some of my favorites here and focus on those that I use most.

Keeping Up and Podcasts

   Recently I was talking with a colleague about keeping up with information. We actually were comparing smartphones. During the conversation we talked about podcasts and podcatching software. I'll talk about what I use below.

   We are talking about what podcasts we listen to.  One thing that was surprised me was that he mentioned that many technical people he interacts with don't listen to podcasts! I found that surprising. I figured most technical and security people know all about podcasts. Podcasts are hardly new.

   There are podcasts for all kinds of subjects. I listen to podcasts about security, technology, sports, news, science, leadership, getting things done/productivity and other subjects.

   I think that listening to podcasts is one of the best ways to both learn and keep up.

Inspiration, Aspiration and Perspiration

   I recently read the book, "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek.  Actually, as I usually do with books, I listened to the audiobook.

   One of the key points in the book, and one that I am using, is what Sinek calls the Golden Circle.