There are so many things that could help us, if only we knew the source of that knowledge. It could be living a better lifestyle or getting new and creative ideas for your new project. It is all there in the form of books and podcasts, but unfortunately, we do not take them seriously. Here is a tip, if you often find yourself traveling and have nothing to do then why not fill that void by listening to something worthwhile? Here comes the role of podcasts. You can also download them beforehand if the internet is your worry during your daily travel.

1. The Tim Ferriss Show

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This show will give you a recommendation on different kinds of useful books, morning routines, exercise habits, time-management tricks, and much more. It is the questions he asks that lead to hints on how to make your life better in un-thought-of ways.

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2. Planet Money

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If you are having a tough time managing your personal finance then this is the podcast you need to hear. You will get smart tips on saving your money and growing it at the same time.

This podcast covers the interesting economics of everyday things and will help you become financially independent in a better way.

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3. Freakonomics Radio

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Stephen J. Dubner, the co-author of the pop-economics book Freakonomics takes things we see in everyday life -- the president, gender barriers, the internet, suicide -- and breaks these concepts down to their core.

If you are always eager for things happening around the world and need a deep researched thought piece on them, then this is the place you would want to be.

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4. How to Start a Startup by Y Combinator and Stanford University

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If you are a budding entrepreneur or a startup enthusiast then this is what you start hearing for sure. The list is long but you will often come to hear from Sam Altman, Dustin Moskovitz, Paul Graham, Adora Cheung, Peter Thiel, Alex Schultz, Kevin Hale, Marc Andreessen, Ron Conway, Ben Silbermann, Alfred Lin, Patrick and John Collison, Aaron Levie, Reid Hoffman and many more.

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5. Hidden Brain

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Researcher Etip Sinid says, “this podcast reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, the biases that shape our choices, and the triggers that direct the course of our relationships."

If you are interested in how your brain works and how you can rewire it to your advantage then this is the place you would want to be.

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6. 99% Invisible

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Many people following this podcast say that it is both for design enthusiasts and for people who simply want to see the world with fresh eyes. You will learn about the things that go behind something very normal and very ordinary. It could be a shopping basket or it could be a city of the future. You will get to know the architecture and what it took to make it real.

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7. On Being

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Till now you have learned a lot about persuasion, making money, and productivity, but now it's time to learn about the more basic ones like living well and developing wisdom as well as worldly success. You will come across stories titled as 'The universe is a question', 'This movie changed me', 'Anatomy of Gratitude', or the 'Stories About Mystery'.

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8. The James Altucher Show

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James Altucher, writer, entrepreneur and also the host of this show is provocative, witty, and has an honest approach to each conversation which makes this podcast engaging and fun.

Tony Robbins, singer Jewel, and author Michael Singer are among some of the well-known speakers on the show.

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