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Episode 106: Communications Skills, Ultrarunning, and Whacky YouTube Thumbnails, with James Eastham

Episode 106: Communications Skills, Ultrarunning, and Whacky YouTube Thumbnails, with James Eastham

Update: 2025-08-06
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In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with James Eastham about developing social skills through reading, the importance of deep work in productivity, and the mental challenges of ultrarunning. They also discuss strategies for reducing screen time in an age of Internet addiction, how thumbnails in YouTube videos influence viewer engagement, and the evolving landscape of short-form video content.



Watch the video, if you prefer that kind of thing.



Mentioned in the show:



Manager versus Maker.

Deborha Tannan books: Talking 9 to 5 and You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation.



More on James:



Website - https://jameseastham.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-eastham/

Bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/jameseastham.co.uk

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutBMcgLfbSfRL-MB5Bskxg

Special Guest: James Eastham.

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Episode 106: Communications Skills, Ultrarunning, and Whacky YouTube Thumbnails, with James Eastham

Episode 106: Communications Skills, Ultrarunning, and Whacky YouTube Thumbnails, with James Eastham

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