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.

PodcastJun 30, 2025

Kevin O'Leary: Every Time You Get Paid, Do This! It 10xs Your Income Without Having To Work Harder!

A seasoned investor shares the wealth-building rules, entrepreneurial filters, and financial disciplines that shaped his career.

PodcastJun 10, 2025

What One Billionaire Knows About Outlasting a Dollar Collapse | Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor explains why Bitcoin is the engineered successor to gold and why currency decay is a near-certain lifetime risk.

VideoMay 21, 2025

What is the ACTUAL role of money in business? | Simon Sinek

One sentence tagline coming up. TAGLINE Money is fuel, not purpose — visionary companies use their "why" as a filter before chasing profit.

PodcastMay 19, 2025

Erik Qualman on the Power of Focus in the Age of Distraction

One sentence tagline coming up: Prioritizing deep, meaningful work over constant reactive tasks leads to greater long-term professional output.

PodcastMay 19, 2025

Erik Qualman on How to Balance AI Tools with Human Leadership

AI tools deepen human relationships only when face-to-face connection is the foundation leaders build on first.

VideoMay 14, 2025

Mel Robbins' 5 Second Rule Changed My Life

Bridging the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it when doubt or fear gets in the way.

PodcastMay 14, 2025

Human Intelligence In An AI World — Rob Lauber with guest Erik Qualman, Episode 1

Practical frameworks for leaders who must integrate AI tools without losing the human relationships that drive results.

VideoApr 16, 2025

THIS Is The 1.5 Hr Car Ride That Will Change Your Business Strategy For GOOD | GaryVee Backseat Q&A

How to handle family business conflict, early-career impatience, and self-accountability as an operator or entrepreneur.

VideoApr 4, 2025

Here's a Better Way to View Your Competitors in Business | Simon Sinek

Here's a Better Way to View Your Competitors in Business | Simon Sinek Reframing competitors as worthy rivals shifts focus from beating others to improving yourself.