Nino Batista: Podcast

Although not always, sometimes the most counterintuitive things are precisely what you should try. And even if you don't wanna try it for reasons that you might think, it's definitely never a bad idea to relieve some emotional burdens. Let's see about this...

What seems like mindless, purposeless chaos is usually just our perception (which is nothing new nothing that has been said before) but have you realized that the simple solution is in you, but you haven't done it because you don't think you should? Bear with me and let's talk...

Let's talk about businesses that work with, in or surround the arts - and they love to fuck over artists under the premise of, "Running a successful venture."

Yeah well, it's true though: No one seems to have ever understood me. Boohoo, right? Token whining? Or is it? Let's talk about this and see if it can spur the beginning of the journey towards some resolution and/or fulfillment about it.

No seriously, you can't continue to defend everything that you find worth defending by just blindly counterattacking. All that sounds so passionate, and we love using violent, war terms when it comes to describing taking care of ourselves, but in reality, life and human engagement isn't a war. The war is actually inside you.

Gen X complains too much (I"m Gen X, to be clear). And by that, I mean that we complain just as much as can be expected. But I'm here today to piss you off a bit and remind you of your humanity, your bitterness, and your romanticizing of the wrong damn things. Oh, and then I say uplifting shit, too!

This one's about being aware of people beyond just yourself. Gasp! I know right? WTF? It's possible, and you might not realize that you yourself - yes you, the kind hearted open minded one – could be sounding myopic even with all the best intentions. Let's chat.

Look, it's a short episode. Take a listen and assess yourself on this: Where you at?

Needed a sign to enforce that boundary? This is it. Needed a sign to remove that toxic person in your life? This is it. Needed a sign to tell your grandmother to leave you alone? Wait what...? Yep, this is it.

A little bit of a clickbait headline, but what can I say, I'm in a cheeky mood. So, let's discuss why you might be treating people like shit, all the time, but believing you're right because, well, you just know you are. Spoiler alert: You're probably not.

So, have you? I bet you have – simply because almost all of us have. It doesn't take raging ignorance or callous manipulation to lead us down the path of "building a kingdom out of lies" – it simply takes being human. And wanting to survive and thrive. Your kingdom can change, it really can, but you have to identify why first.

It's been said before, suffering is a choice. To me, it is but it isn't, but mostly it is. Let's get into it a bit and see what gives...

The idea that something is "objectively moral" is fascinating – but flawed. Let'd talk about that today, and how it relates to the artist's experience and purpose, but also just being a human being grappling with morality's varying definitions.

If you can't stand someone, your choice is clear. If you love someone, your choice is clear. If you're somewhat indifferent about them, it can become a little blurry as to what to say to them, and crucially, how much to say. Let's talk about not talking too much, while dismissing the irony of that...

No, really, it isn't. It just feels it. But if you got into this mess and it sucks, the only real way out is also gonna feel shitty too. But this time, you're in control if you just choose to see it.

No, really, let's talk about that, plus the idea of relative and objective morality. We'll also throw in some discussion about your lack of gratitude, just for good measure. What ARE you doing anyway?

Big maze to get through, but no knowledge of what turns to take? Hmmmm, I wonder where we can get such knowledge? And furthermore, what do we do once we get said knowledge? The answers are fun, ever changing, and worth talking about.

Been a rough week, so, not gonna type much here – just have a listen and do lemme know what your own thoughts are. nbp@ninobatista.com

No, really, stop postponing shit you can't stop from happening. Even when it hurts, even when it feels like you shouldn't let go. Let. Go. More to the point, it's time to rediscover a real "quality of life" where you let others do the work to mend their connection with you, and not have it always be a weight you carry alone. Let's discuss.

To be honest, "handle it" is a misused term, and I personally think we need to dig deeper about what a difficult situation triggers in us. After all, triggers are warnings about underlying issues. If you're gonna "handle it", maybe start by handling the actual problem.

If you're reading this description, just relax: I am Gen X. So, I think I can speak to this subject. More to the point, though, I think too many of my fellow Gen X peeps throwing tantrums and rants all over social media should reconsider a few key things. Let's discuss, fellow X-ers...

Let's talk systemic problems and biases! That's not a hot topic at all, right? Well, social issues aside, let's talk about your own biases in yourself, about yourself, and why it's stupid easy to stop doing it – if you just wake the hell up.

No, you shouldn't play the victim card every time, but, the opposite is also true: You are not always to blame for every bad thing that happens to you. Strike a balance between what you've been victimized by and what you allow – real life exists in the grey areas.

AI Art is still gonna be talked about for hours a day for a long, long time. Why? Lots of reasons. But, if you're one of many who feel "AI will kill all artists, it's over" I strongly encourage you to reformat how you think about art, art creation, and art creators. Stop thinking about "It has a good beat" and look deeper – you already do! You just have to be willing to see it.

We don't really lose or gain, not in any literal sense anyway. What we value, and what we don't value, determines our sense of loss and gain. Our purpose, however, is greater than any of that. Let's discuss why you keep injecting figurative heroin into your psyche, just to fill the void from lack of purpose.

No, seriously. When observing and experiencing anything or thinking about an idea or concept, ask "Why?" as many times in a row as you can. Each time answer the question. Confused? Listen and let's discuss.

Are you overly sensitive? Are you an asshole? Somewhere in between? Neither? Whatever you are, are you being that with 100% sincerity? If you're not, you're assassinating your own character – let's talk about this and get you stop killing your psyche and soul daily.

"Comparison with others is the mark of a fool." Ouch, right? Well, it kind of sort of actually totally is. But not, perhaps, for the reasons you think it is. Let's get you out of the comparison mindset, once and for all.

"Any fool can play something difficult. To play something simple requires skill." -- Robert Fripp. What the hell does that mean for an artist, anyway? Confusing? Not really; not when you really look at what it means for you.

Yeah, you're panicking about AI art (visual, music, writing, etc) and I get it. So, let's talk about that today and see if losing your shit like you are about it is really worth the suffering.

What are the 4 distinct levels, or qualities, of functioning, in terms of being an artist? Let's talk about that today, because the answers (just might) surprise you.

Get ready to feel uncomfortable. We're going to discuss why you lie, yes you, and why social tendencies in others almost *ask* us to lie. It's not pretty, it's not fun, but it's a reality you should be facing. Let's see why.

So ok, maybe it's time you made that change. Easy right? Yeah, go do it, and you're good. Cool, thanks. Ok, not so much. Shit's never that simple, is it? Let's discuss why severing ties is as hard as it is, even when we know the toxicity is literally killing you.

But how so? There is only one thing more important than your actions, and that's your intentions behind them. But how and why should we go about telegraphing our intent more clearly during a social engagement? Sit down, let's see how you've potentially breaking down trust without realizing it.

Waiting on some far off distant goal, or reward? Why though? You might be surprised about your "rewards" that are coming, so let's chat a little about that and get your mind back to reality.

Did you know that most of the time you say "I thought this was what I wanted, but it's not", the problem is that you weren't ready for what you were looking for. Why do we do that? How the hell do we get past it? Let's find out.

Life's "simple truths" can frustrate us as much as they can inspire us. Why is that? For one, our nature is to overcomplicate, and that causes us to downplay the most important aspects of our consciousness. Let's chat about why that's an incredible mistake, and how to perhaps see it differently.

Is your life so common it disappears? If you believe that, you should know how outrageously wrong you are about that. Let's chat about why everything doesn't always need to the best, biggest, loudest, fastest, strongest, sexiest, or whatever. Cut thru the damn noise!

So, are you? Are you feeling out of control? And what does that even mean, anyway? The thing is, we are terrible about listening to the one person who has most of our answers: Ourselves. Let's cut the bullshit and talk about why we simply won't listen to what we tell ourselves.

Are you though? What sort of person would put themselves into a self limiting cycle if all they want to do is grow and evolve? You, that's who. And me as well. Let's get into it on this episode because, after all, knowing is half the battle.

Nothing, and I mean nothing, replaces experience. You've heard that, I am certain. But why is that true? And how does an artist cope with their innate lack of patience? Settle it, let's see why experience doesn't care what you want; it makes you wait.

But in fairness, let's discuss *why* ranting on social media doesn't help you. In fact, it hurts you. And your business. Never mind what it does for your psyche. Stop the self poisoning!

It's true though. Have you noticed that in this modern world we are literally drowning in human engagement, all while feeling more disconnected than ever? What does this mean for the artist's soul? And the artist's finances!? Time to talk, for realsies.

Sick of being asked to do free work? Sick of the requests to do work for super cheap? Sick of not being respected as you feel you should? Don't rant on your business social media about it. Seriously, though, try to avoid it. Ranting on social media gets you nowhere in business. And I go into my own little rant about why (oh, the irony) as well as some ideas about what to actually do instead.

What's up with men being so inappropriate on models' social media accounts, especially Instagram? It's a problem as old as the cold, and Nino discusses why it's been unfortunately normalized in modern times, and how fighting back against often brings out "victim shaming" attitudes in men – a sexist stance if there ever was one.

Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends. Or, at least, comes back from time to time. Nino Batista: Podcast is back after a couple of years, and we are happy you're here. Today Nino discusses change – all the change. Big change. Change you didn't want or expect. Change you have to succumb to and evolve with. Change that is your very future now, no matter what you were hoping for otherwise. Always honest, fresh, uncensored, and to the point, we hope you'll subcribe!