A weekly exploration of various topics, and trying to get a good perspective on all side of the conversation. Join James McDuffie on a journey, with experts in their respective areas, as they try to keep an open mind and build a more rounded world view.
Climate change is a serious topic with a lot of data over a very broad set of fields. Covering scientific fields such as Astronomy, Climatology, Biology and Oceanology just to name a few. Instead of looking at the political persuasions, let's take a look at the actual data, how scientists went from theory to verifiable science, as well as separating fact from alarmism to get a good perspective on the entire topic. Join me as we dive into the data to understand the fields of study that may have the biggest implications to our future on this planet.Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
Climate change is a serious topic with a lot of data over a very broad set of fields. Covering scientific fields such as Astronomy, Climatology, Biology and Oceanology just to name a few. Instead of looking at the political persuasions, let's take a look at the actual data, how scientists went from theory to verifiable science, as well as separating fact from alarmism to get a good perspective on the entire topic. Join me as we dive into the data to understand the fields of study that may have the biggest implications to our future on this planet.Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
Looking for that edge to succeed at your professional career? Excelling technically, but just never seem to get noticed? This weeks discussion the topic in depth and cover important issues like how many hours should you be working, how do you get noticed for your next promotion, and the importance of finding a mentor. Join me as we dive into this exciting topic that holds so much possibility for changing your career trajectory, this week on Perspective.Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.comSummary:How many hours do you have to work?What do you want out of your career?At least 40+Comparing yourself to other peopleDress for the role you want, not the role you haveUnderstand the role you want, and dress more like that roleEven CEO’s that dress comfortably – dress nicelyNever an excuse for bad hygieneStay healthy and fitVisibility mattersLeaders need to know about your successesYour manager should care about your yearly accomplishmentsYour yearly report out matters, keep track of your successesPerception mattersLanguage MattersNegative VisibilityBeing a team playerYou are only as successful as your teamYou want to be the most trustworthy person on your team (in or out of the office)You want people to come to you for help, you want to make yourself availableUse the terms us and we instead of me or I, the perception that everyone is in it together makes people feel invested in your joint successPoint out other people’s successesTry to be kind when pointing out people’s mistakes (do it in a positive way if possible)Owning your failuresYou make a mistake, immediately take responsibility for itNever blame someone else when you are even partially to blame. It’s better to take full responsibility, than no responsibilityFinding the gaps and improving themThings that people say are problems – working a few extra hours to find solutionsListen to people’s complaintsInfluencing positive change in cultureListen to the problems that your weakest team members are having and solve themAlways find the root problem, ignore the symptomsDon’t be afraid to step into other disciplines or help across the isles in a different departmentBecoming an expertImproving your skills, make you a valuable source of informationExpertise isn’t being a leaderListen to what other people have to say first before sharing your opinionAcknowledge what their saying has merit before pointing out what they missedHelping others learnTeach classesMentoring is importantDocumenting your success / failures so others can learnFinding your own mentorTry to find someone is a role that you want to be inDon’t be afraid of firing mentors and finding new onesAdvancing with a familyFamily comes first / career secondFinding a schedule that allows you to success that doesn’t impact your familyDon’t neglect self-happinessThe happier you are the better you perform in your roleThe more sleep you have the better you perform in your roleThe less stress you have the better you perform in your role
This is a walk through of Matt Walkers book on why we sleep. I cover his 12 steps to better sleep, as well as the benefits of sleep and the dangers of not getting enough. I also cover some of his research on the dangers of sleeping pill and why no one should be taking them.Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
Taking a look at whats going on in the global health crisis around the Coranavirus. Is this a hoax? How bad is it really? Where did the virus come from? Why are there different names being used? Why are the death rates so high? How long will this last? Examining answers to these and many more questions!Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
Just wanted to say a quick thank you, as well as share my list of episode topics that I'm working on over the next few months. Hitting 8 episodes feels like a milestone to me, with two solid months of delivering content.Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
Not everyone gets a good start at saving for retirement, and many people in today's world look at retirement as this looming deadline that they feel they won't be ready for. This podcast covers basic ideas on how to build a savings plan at any age, how to readdress your habits and still be ready come time for retirement. Join us as we explore this topic and learn that anyone can start over any any age.Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
What do people mean when they say calories in vs calories out? When is it 'OK' to cheat? This episode covers the basic concepts behind how many calories you need to maintain your current weight and then strategies for losing or gaining weight from that balancing point, as well as including some advanced dieting tips.Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
Digging into what fasting is, how long you should do it for, and what the benefits are. Also discussing the longest recorded long term fast, and the science behind how fasting works. Enjoy this conversation as we try out out newest equipment and start taking our podcast to the next level.Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Understanding basic Income Statements, how to build your investments like a wealthy person, and understanding basic taxes and tax shelters. Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Taking a good look at some of the habits we can change to improve our current political environment in the United States. By changing our own behavior we can impact the behavior of those around us, not by determining who gets elected, but how we can better listen, understand, and influence the community around us to have more civil and productive conversations around political topics.Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
It's the start of the year and about the time where people start failing at their new years resolutions. Let's look at successful habits and how you can build them to improve your chances of sticking with your goals.Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Discussing some of the latest research in the fields of Anti-Aging, how that knowledge can impact our lives now, and what it may mean for the future. Join your host, James McDuffie, in looking understanding this fascinating topic and help improve our lives and the lives of others around us.Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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