Field Notes

Curated reading, viewing, and listening.

A working library of the articles, videos, podcasts, and books James points to when clients ask “what should I read next?” New entries get added as they earn their place.

PodcastApr 9, 2026

Overconfidence and the Art of Knowing Yourself

How Olympic skier Eileen Gu's self-aware thinking habits reveal the tools anyone can use to fight overconfidence.

PodcastApr 6, 2026

The Secret to Building Wealth from Nothing (It's Not What You Think) | Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran on turning underestimation, dyslexia, and a $1,000 loan into a $66 million business exit.

PodcastApr 2, 2026

Mission vs. Ego: The Dangers of Narcissistic Leadership | The Curiosity Shop

Narcissistic leadership patterns corrode organizations through ego-driven credit hoarding, trust erosion, and cultures that punish dissent and reward spectacle.

PodcastMar 24, 2026

AI Can Do Everything…Except This (Why Humans Still Win) with Will Guidara | A Bit of Optimism

Human connection remains the only durable competitive advantage as automation makes genuine care increasingly scarce and valuable.

PodcastMar 18, 2026

1 man VS 100 Billion AI Creators

Attention keeps shifting, AI influencers are arriving at scale, and creators who refuse to adapt will lose ground fast.

PodcastFeb 23, 2026

Uber CEO: I Have To Be Honest, AI Will Replace 9.4 Million Jobs At Uber! - Dara Khosrowshahi

How Uber's CEO built a $9.8B cash-flow machine while preparing for AI to displace millions of workers.

PodcastDec 17, 2025

GaryVee x Poppi Co-Founder: The Only Marketing Video You Need To Watch | Fiserv w/ Allison Ellsworth

How Poppi's founder and Gary Vaynerchuk built brand loyalty by chasing real attention, not potential reach.

PodcastDec 5, 2025

The WRONG MINDSET Is Hurting Your Business | Simon Sinek

How adopting an infinite-game mindset helps business owners avoid short-termism and build lasting organizations.

PodcastNov 27, 2025

AI Expert: Here Is What The World Looks Like In 2 Years! Tristan Harris

AGI development is accelerating toward a winner-take-all outcome that most people have not been asked to accept.