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Smarter Than Your Boss
Introducing “Smarter Than Your Boss,” a fresh and unique podcast created by me and my close friend, Shakti Rao. Departing from my long-form interview style format for RareErth, “Smarter Than Your Boss” features a conversational approach with each episode clocking in at under 19 minutes! Despite the shorter duration, we pack each episode with solid research, new insights, and loads of fun.
I’m excited to share that the response has been overwhelming. Our listeners are already raving about it, and we couldn’t be happier. To join the conversation, I invite you to subscribe to “Smarter Than Your Boss” on your preferred podcast platform, whether it’s Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other platform you usually listen to podcasts on. We have some incredible topics lined up for future episodes, and I can’t wait to share them with you.
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Siphiwe | 01:25:18 | 27-September-2024
In this inspiring and joy-filled episode, I sit down with my good friend Siphiwe, a software developer from Cape Town, South Africa, whose ability to spread laughter and joy is unlike anyone I’ve ever met.
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It started simple: each week I shared my latest thinking and learnings with a handful of smart friends. They loved it—then passed it to their friends. The circle grew. Now it’s open to everyone.
“1 Idea” delivers one sharp, thoughtful insight every week—designed to spark curiosity, teach you something interesting, and never exhaust you. Most issues are a clean, breezy read; occasionally, we go deeper when the idea deserves it.
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Past Episodes
A Systems Biologist on Merging Ancient Wisdom with Cutting-Edge Science, Blockchain in Healthcare, and the Art of Conscious Living
The Business Artist: Petri Kajander on Philosophy, Technology, and the Future of Work
Wisdom Beyond His Years: 17-Year-Old on Education, Entrepreneurship and the Beginning of Infinity
RareErth
RareErth is my sandbox for big questions about work, creativity, and entrepreneurship—minus the buzzword bingo.
If you’ve ever wondered, “What do I care about enough to actually bet on?”, you’ll fit right in. I sit with people who followed an idea into the unknown—founders, artists, tinkerers, and quietly brilliant misfits. Some have Wikipedia pages; many don’t. All of them changed how I see the world.
I started this show because I couldn’t stop chasing certain threads: how we learn better, connect deeper, think clearer, and stay strong both body and mind, so we can do meaningful work. Expect episodes that roam through education, human connection, philosophy, and fitness, with practical wisdom you can take for a spin.
Come for the stories, stay for the ideas. Less fluff, more fuel.
Hi, I’m Manoj
This site is a working library of curiosity: interviews with people who think and build, plus hand‑picked resources for keeping your brain limber. If you want to learn steadily without burning out, you’ll find plenty to chew on.
I care about the art of living well—learning that sticks, connection that lasts, and work that matters. We spend a lot of time fearing the future or dissecting the past; I’m here for the moment we’re in, with the intention to make something good out of it.
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Entrepreneurship isn’t a job title—it’s a habit. This season, we’re talking to people who turn curiosity into projects and projects into impact.
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Send a note to rareerthpodcast@gmail.com. Share a short bio, what you’re working on, and the sharpest lesson you’ve learned so far. If it fits the vibe, we’ll bring you on. When it’s live, blast it everywhere.
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I built this list from the resources that kicked off my journey—books that stuck, blogs that challenged me, podcasts that made me think. It’s intentional, but not exhaustive.
These days, the best new finds go straight into my weekly newsletter “1 Idea”. Updating this page forever would make it cumbersome; the newsletter keeps it crisp and current. If you want the latest links with a short, useful takeaway each week, subscribe to “1 Idea.”
Some of my - Favourite books:
Anything you want by Derek Sivers
The 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
How to Fail at almost everything and still win bigly by Scott Adams
Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna
Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love With the Process of Becoming Great by Joshua Medcalf
Power to the People!: Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American by Pavel Tsatsouline
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins