
Habit Chess
I talk about training the strength and conditioning of skills. So you can use fitness as a mental model for learning new things, faster.
My name is Misbah Haque and I've been coaching executives, athletes, and high performers for 10+ years.
Episodes
69 episodes
What Duolingo's AI-First Backlash Reveals About the Power of People | EP69
In this episode, I unpack why Duolingo’s ‘AI-first’ email blew up and what it reveals about the future of work.Referenced Duolingo's post on LinkedIn: https://geni.us/jhcWR👋🏽 Connect with me:...
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Vibe Coding with Replit as a Complete Beginner | EP68
In this episode, I share my honest experience vibe coding with Replit as a complete beginner and what it taught me about the future of building.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker:
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I Tried Turning My Smartphone Into A Dumb Phone For 3 Months | EP67
In this episode, I breakdown what I learned from turning my smartphone into a dumb phone and why the most important metric isn't being measured by anyone.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker: <...
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How to Buy Back 20+ Hours Per Week Using AI w/ Aarti Anand | EP66
Most business owners are drowning in tasks that could be automated tomorrow. In this episode, I talk to Aarti Anand, founder of Kodenyx AI and writer of the AI-First CEO newsletter. She spent 15 years building software for others before realizi...
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Fiverr CEO’s Viral Letter: What It Means for Your Career | EP65
In this episode, I breakdown how the Fiverr CEO's viral letter about AI isn't really about AI. It's about who operates with high agency and who doesn't.👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker:
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Progression vs Regression in Training New Skills | EP64
In this episode, I explore how the fitness concept of progression and regression can be used as a mental model to learn any skill more effectively.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comPod Mahal Book: <...
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The Skills AI Can't Train for You | EP63
The stuff AI can't do for you is about to be worth way more than the stuff it can.👋🏽 Connect with me:Email: hi@habitchess.comPod Mahal Book: https://geni.us/FCMpSjmDownloa...
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When To Stick vs Quit: The Dip by Seth Godin | EP62
In this episode, I talk about The Dip by Seth Godin, to help decipher when it's time to stick vs quit. This is a crucial component of acquiring any new skill, embarking on a tough project, and making decisions...
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4 Agreements That Shatter Self-Limiting Beliefs | EP61
In this episode, I dive into The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz after almost a decade and reflect on what stood the test of time. Join me to discover why I'm reading this transformative book once a year...
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3 Skills to Learn Or D*e Trying | EP60
In this episode, I reveal the three fundamental skills I would dedicate my life to mastering. Skills that quietly shape success and can transform yours too. I share my framework for high-agency thinking that will help you move faster, think cle...
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How to Learn Any New Skill in 10 Minutes a Day | EP59
Everyone's looking for shortcuts to mastery, but most overlook the simplest hack: consistent micro-practice. In this episode, I show you why dedicating just 10 minutes daily to any skill creates exponential growth that massive cramming sessions...
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What My 10 Year Old Notes Taught Me About Progress | EP58
Notes can be time machines, giving you honest feedback about your progress and persistent challenges when you revisit them. In this episode, I share how accidentally stumbling upon my decade old notes revealed surprising stuff about my growth a...
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The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman (5.5 Years Later) | EP57
In this episode, I break down The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman, a powerful framework I've personally tested and refined over the past 5+ years. You'll learn practical ways to unlock peak performance whene...
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7 Soft Skills That Get Harder to Learn Every Year | EP56
While everyone races to master technical skills, the invisible skills that determine who thrives are silently becoming harder to develop with each passing year. In this episode, I dive into the seven critical soft skills that succes...
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The Hardest Job of Our Lives Is Here | EP55
The hardest job of our lives isn’t coming. It’s already here. AI is changing everything, and the way we navigate work, skills, and opportunities will determine who thrives and who gets left behind. In this episode, I break down what’s really ha...
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How to Capture & Resurface Your Best Ideas (So You Actually Use Them) | EP54
How many great ideas have you lost just because you didn’t have a system to catch them? In this episode, I break down a simple five-step process to capture, resurface, and actually use your best ideas—so you never have to worry about forgetting...
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11 Skills That Will Always Be in Demand (And How to Stack Them) | EP53
With AI automating more tasks, human-centric skills are your edge. In this episode, I break down 11 timeless skills—like high agency, storytelling, and judgment—that will keep you relevant no matter how industries ev...
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How Context Mapping Takes the Fear Out of Learning New Skills | EP52
In this episode, I talk about the concept of "Context Mapping," a game changing approach to learning new skills by leveraging what you already know. Discover how to overcome the fear of starting something new, break tasks into mana...
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How To Skill Stack Your Way To What You Want In 2025 | EP51
In this episode, I unpack how to build your own skill stack to get what you want, faster. 👋🏽 Connect with me:Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free...
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How To Do Things You Hate by Peter Hollins | EP50
In this episode, I share what I learn from reading 'How To Do Things You Hate: Self-Discipline to Suffer Less, Embrace the Suck, and Achieve Anything' by Peter Hollins.📚 Get the book here: https://...
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The First Minute: How To Start Conversations That Get Results by Chris Fenning | EP49
In this episode of the Habit Chess Podcast, I share what I learned from reading The First Minute: How To Start Conversations That Get Results by Chris Fenning.Get the book here: https://geni.us/xAKeo<...
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This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans by Seth Godin | EP48
In this episode of the Habit Chess Podcast, I share what I learned from reading This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans by Seth Godin.Get the book here: https://geni.us/3iQptn6 Download my free Noti...
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Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell | EP47
In this episode I share what I learned from reading 'Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, Build Your Empire' by Dan Martell. Tons of great frameworks that we can implement right away.Grab the book:
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