Pete Davis - Join Or Die documentary
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Pete Davis is the co-director and co-producer of the documentary ‘Join Or Die’ (now streaming on Netflix) He teamed up with Rebecca Davis (his sister) and created this groundbreaking documentary, based on the work of Harvard political science professor Dr. Robert Putnam. The film shows how important joining a club or organization is to individuals, but also to communities and democracy as a whole. In our conversation, we discuss: The community crisis and its impact on our health, social connection, and democracy The question you should ask yourself to figure out what club or...
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Dr. Deepa Halaharvi- Breast Cancer Survivor and Breast Surgeon
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Dr. Deepa Halaharvi is the American Dream! She immigrated to the United States at the age of 16, acquired 3 different medical degrees and became a breast surgeon. Soon after her surgery fellowship, she was diagnosed herself with breast cancer. In our conversation, we talked about breast cancer, cancer prevention, and general healthy living. Here are some of the topics discussed: Detection & Screening Paying attention to your body and symptoms in general Breast self-exam monthly: Check for lumps, discharge, lymph nodes, skin changes (1 week after period) Under 40:...
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The Secrets of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin: A synopsis
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In this episode, we explore the book 'The Secrets of Adulthood' by Gretchen Rubin (Author of 7 New York Times bestselling books) I go over some of the most powerful ideas shared in the book for navigating adult life with more wisdom and intention. Some important learnings include How to use your environment to improve your lifestyle How to care for yourself in a very simple way How to navigate conversations, including difficult ones How to have difficult conversations in an easier way How to make friends more easily How your language shapes your...
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Lynnette Khalfani-Cox - The Money Coach
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Lynette Khalfani-Cox is a 16-time author, founder of TheMoneyCoach.net and the Financial Influencer Network. She has been featured on Good Morning America, Oprah, The Today Show, and various other nationwide TV programs. She is a former Wall Street Journal/CNBC reporter and has been creating personal finance programming and content for the past 22 years. Overview Financial knowledge from a New York Times best selling author, Lynnette gives a masterclass on financial recovery strategies, credit hacks, budgeting wisdom, and entrepreneurship lessons. She shares how she went from $100K...
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The Social Dilemma - An Overview
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The documentary 'The Social Dilemma' is one of the most important films made in the past five years. It uncovers the truth about social networking platforms, big tech, and their massive negative impact on society. It's a must watch! In this episode, I overview many of the important talking points of the documentary. I highly recommend watching this film on Netflix and joining in the conversation. Watch a preview of the documentary Learn more about the movement
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Excellent Advice For Living by Kevin Kelly - A Synopsis (Rebroadcast)
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Kevin Kelly is a legend and savant! He's the founding executive editor of Wired magazine, author of numerous books, including 'What Technology Wants', conservationist, and a brilliant thinker with a lot of great life wisdom. In this episode, I share a small fraction of the 450 great life insights and truths that he shares in the book 'Excellent Advice For Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier' and added my own commentary on the advice, and of course a few jokes :) To learn more about Kevin, you can check out his You can purchase a copy of the book Shout out to the musical sponsor:...
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Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: A Synopsis
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In this episode, I go through the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. It's a realistic approach to time management that works with human limitations, not against them. We explore some of the best ideas which include: Accepting Reality Life is finite - you can't do everything Loosen control while still making plans Living with the discomfort of reality vs. living in a fantasy world Focus Ruthlessly Warren Buffett's 25-5 Rule: List 25 goals, circle top 5, avoid the other 20 Having a maximum 3 projects at a time The idea of paying yourself first, with your time Connect with...
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JL Collins - Author of 'The Simple Path To Wealth'
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The Godfather of Financial Independence, JL Collins author of "The Simple Path to Wealth" (1 million copies sold) shares his practical advice on investing, building wealth, and financial independence. In this episode we talk about: His wealth building strategy through low-cost, broad based index funds The power of compound interest and how it helps grow your wealth for you What to do with your 401K, 403B, personal IRA and other investing The foolishness of trying to time the market and why you should invest in uncertain times Debunking the myth that home ownership is...
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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - A Brief Synopsis
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In this episode, you will learn about how Stoic philosophy from Marcus Aurelius's own personal writings from 'Meditations' which will help you deal with challenges, reduce anger, find peace, and develop inner strength. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and philosopher, one of only five "good emperors" out of 70. He reluctantly took power and faced wars, plague, and personal loss during his reign. 7 Key Stoic Principles Leadership Through Action - Lead by example, focus on duty and the common good Character Over Comfort - Don't let wealth, praise, or self-indulgence compromise your values...
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Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: A Synopsis (Rebroadcast)
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The book 'Steal Like An Artist' by Austin Kleon is a great manual on how to succeed in creativity. But it's not just for artists, the lessons he teaches in this book are universal and can be applied to life in general. This this synopsis, I discuss these topics Kleon covers in the book: What good theft looks like How stealing can help you develop your artistry How to find climb up the family tree of artistry The importance of stealing the thinking of your heroes How you can honor those you copy from The importance of both boredom and fun in creating great art...
info_outlineIn this episode, you will learn about how Stoic philosophy from Marcus Aurelius's own personal writings from 'Meditations' which will help you deal with challenges, reduce anger, find peace, and develop inner strength.
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and philosopher, one of only five "good emperors" out of 70. He reluctantly took power and faced wars, plague, and personal loss during his reign.
7 Key Stoic Principles
- Leadership Through Action - Lead by example, focus on duty and the common good
- Character Over Comfort - Don't let wealth, praise, or self-indulgence compromise your values
- Focus on What You Control - Only worry about what's within your power
- Happiness is an Inside Job - Don't depend on others for your peace and fulfillment
- Accept Life's Difficulties - Change what you can, accept what you can't
- Ignore Others' Opinions - Focus on your actions, not external validation
- Remember Life's Brevity - Live fully because time is limited
Key Questions to Ask Yourself
- Does this matter?
- What's important now?
- Is this necessary?
- What would more self-mastery look like for me?
Notable Quote
"Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts." - Marcus Aurelius
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