How To Get Any Job

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Business, Investing, Careers

4.8 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 April 2019

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Most job seekers waste time on online applications that vanish into black holes. Chris Hutchins reveals a framework for bypassing the resume pile entirely and getting in front of decision-makers — whether or not the company is even hiring. This episode also explores the cognitive toll of poor sleep and how simple lighting choices can save thousands over time. Key Topics Sleep and Cognitive Function [00:04:10] Jonathan shares personal experiences with sleep challenges and discusses how sleep impacts productivity and health. Pulling all-nighters severely impairs cognitive function — comparable to being drunk. Prioritize a consistent bedtime, avoid blue light before sleep, and maintain a comfortable sleep environment. Energy-Efficient Lighting [00:11:30] Switching to LED bulbs can significantly reduce energy costs compared to incandescent and CFL options. Research and implement energy-efficient changes in your home for long-term savings. Job Acquisition Framework [00:21:05] Chris Hutchins outlines unconventional strategies for landing jobs by bypassing traditional applications. The key is proactive engagement: show genuine passion, connect with the company directly, and find ways to add value before formally applying. "To get any job, you have to show that you care about the company." [00:22:12] Frugal Wins [00:47:31] Community members share recent money-saving victories. "This is a game of psychology, and the stores are clearly winning." [00:50:44] — a reminder to stay aware of pricing tactics. Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction [00:04:10] Sleep and Cognitive Function [00:11:30] Energy-Efficient Lighting [00:21:05] Job Acquisition Strategies [00:22:40] Chris Hutchins Interview [00:47:31] Frugal Wins of the Week [00:54:33] Conclusion Notable Quotes "You basically have the cognitive function of being drunk when you are pulling an all-nighter." [00:07:47] "Find some way to add value and someone will respond." [00:41:51] "To get any job, you have to show that you care about the company." [00:22:12] Resources Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson Arianna Huffington's Podcast

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0:41.4	Alright guys, super excited to dive into this past week's episode and talk about our action
1:24.4	idea of the job let you up how would you even approach it.
1:28.1	And help me with this, I have my co-host Brad here with me today.
1:30.5	Hey!
1:31.5	Hey Jonathan, I'm doing great, and yeah, what's going on with you?
1:34.7	Well aside from me and super pumped to have this particular week's episode, one of
1:38.1	the biggest things I might take away from the episode with Angela from Tred lightly
1:41.6	retire early was talking about asleep and you and her had this great dialogue at the
1:45.9	end saying that how much you both value in need, you're asleep and to be honest with
1:49.9	you Brad, in my own life I had a story and it didn't make it into that particular episode
1:54.0	but it's so perfectly tied.
1:55.6	My superpower is and has always been that I can sleep anytime, anywhere and not in a
2:02.6	narcoleptic type way.
2:03.8	I just mean like when people show that list of 12 things that you can do to improve your
2:08.4	health, like the first one's usually, hey make sure you're getting a full night sleep
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