CEO Balances Elite Running With Demanding Career Through Efficiency
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Books
- "The Running Ground" by Nicholas Thompson - A memoir about his family and his amateur but very serious running life.
Research & Studies
- Moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity - Mentioned as a condition where breathing is interrupted during sleep, with loud snoring, choking, gasping for air, and even daytime fatigue.
Tools & Software
- Trello - Used by Nicholas Thompson as a task management board to organize his to-do list, prioritizing tasks and tracking progress.
People Mentioned
- Nicholas Thompson (CEO of The Atlantic) - The guest on the podcast, discussing his approach to fitting big goals into a busy life, particularly his running regimen and productivity tips.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson - Co-founder of The Atlantic, mentioned in the context of the publication's history.
- Henry David Thoreau - Co-founder of The Atlantic, mentioned in the context of the publication's history.
- Harriet Beecher Stowe - Mentioned as someone who tried to prevent a civil war, in relation to The Atlantic's historical context.
- David Goggins - Mentioned in comparison to Nicholas Thompson's son's blunt feedback about a marathon performance.
Organizations & Institutions
- The Atlantic - The publication where Nicholas Thompson is the CEO.
- Wired - A previous employer of Nicholas Thompson.
- The New Yorker - A previous employer of Nicholas Thompson.
Websites & Online Resources
- don't sleep on osa com - Website to learn more about obstructive sleep apnea.
- nu edu - Website for National University, offering flexible online courses.
- monarch com - Website for Monarch, a personal finance tool.
- nx thompson (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) - Social media handles for Nicholas Thompson.
Other Resources
- Beet juice - Consumed by Nicholas Thompson for its potential benefits related to running performance.
- Tracksmith Elliot Harris shoes - Running shoes mentioned by Nicholas Thompson that are stylish enough to wear with a suit and good for running.