Rich Conversations

In this Rich Reflections session, Rich shares a soulful mix of stories, questions, and observations from life on the farm—ranging from rescuing a stubborn baby bird to becoming the most prolific music artist of the 21st century (yes, really). He explores how small, quiet practices like breathing, noticing nature, and asking good questions can ripple outward into major creative momentum. With reflections on modern distractions, energy drinks, slow institutions, and the underrated power of curiosity, this episode is a reminder that showing up—even when it feels boring—can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Tune in for thoughts on presence, focus, tire-flipping workouts, and what the future might say about the present. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's an interesting interaction we've had with nature lately? 3. What's our most recent feat? 4. What's something small we should do but haven't gotten around to yet? 5. What's something we think the future will question about the present? 6. What's a pet peeve of ours? 7. How do we feel about prolonged screen time? 8. What're we curious about recently? 9. What're we energized for in the next week?

In this wide-ranging episode, Rich is joined by Timothy Hayden for a grounded and energizing conversation about movement, routine, and the power of discomfort. From early morning gym sessions to yoga's surprising mental clarity, they explore how intentional habits shape not just the body, but the mind. The two reflect on the value of stretching—physically and philosophically—and why our greatest growth often comes from the things that challenge us most. With personal stories, reflections on ancient wisdom, and insights into discipline, spirituality, and creative focus, this episode invites listeners to rethink what it means to live fully, grow intentionally, and stay present. Whether it's flipping tires, sleeping on the floor, or writing your way through resistance—this conversation is a reminder that the path to becoming is paved with discomfort, honesty, and a little bit of fun. Timothy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__timmay3/ Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates:  https://richhebron.com/

In this summer edition of Rich Reflections, Rich invites you to pause, breathe, and recalibrate. Set against the peaceful rhythm of farm life, this episode explores how small moments—like walking up stairs or sipping coffee in Times Square—can carry profound meaning when we're present enough to notice them. From shifting our mindset from “work” to “play” to asking what we're saying yes to (and what we need to say no to), it's a gentle meditation on gratitude, freedom, and managing the weight we carry. With questions to spark reflection and stories that anchor big ideas in everyday life, this session encourages us to slow down, take stock, and live with more clarity and intention. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What things or people can we say no to? 3. What's something big we can deconstruct? 4. What's something we refer to as work but could refer to as play? 5. What in life do we appreciate we're free to do? 6. Where's the last touristy place we've been? 7. Do we process and organize files and life consistently? A system? 8. What do we visualize as the best way to spend Fourth of July? 9. What're we energized for in the next week?

In this short but spirited Fourth of July episode, Rich checks in from rural Wisconsin, where he's preparing to drive a 1968 John Deere tractor in a local parade. Joined by Timothy Hayden in Los Angeles, the two contrast small-town celebrations with big-city struggles—fireworks vs. overdoses, waving neighbors vs. guarded strangers. Rich shares a past near-death experience involving a tractor fire and the resilience it took to get back on the seat the next day. It's a conversation about community, mental strength, and how environment shapes our outlook. Short, honest, and real.

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded at the pond Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What colors do we imagine with summer? 3. What about summer energizes us most? 4. What's something slow we're not doing because we're going too fast? 5. What're our favorite things in nature? Which flowers, trees, terrains? 6. What's our favorite insect? 7. What's a wise lesson we'd give about life? 8. What do we appreciate exists right now? 9. How do we organize our receipts and life? 10. What're we curious about? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?

In this episode, Rich Hebron records with Timothy Hayden, a returning guest whose journey from incarceration to personal transformation offers powerful insight into growth, purpose, and self-discovery. The two reflect on five years of friendship built through handwritten letters and explore how consistent, honest dialogue helped shape who they are today. From navigating ego and identity to redefining self-worth and grappling with what it means to be “perfect,” this episode explores the internal battles we all face—and the power of perspective to overcome them. It's a thoughtful, self-development-forward conversation about finding direction in chaos, embracing imperfection, and committing to personal evolution. Timothy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__timmay3/ Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates:  https://richhebron.com/

In this episode of Rich Conversations, we sit down with Matze Sagerer, a multidisciplinary thinker exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, medicine, finance, and personal productivity. From AI-powered diagnostics and deep learning applications in healthcare to the evolving role of quantitative trading and semiconductor technology, Matze shares insights from his academic, professional, and personal experiments. We also dive into digital minimalism, weekly self-review systems, and the philosophy of focus in an age of limitless information. A rich and inspiring dialogue at the frontier of science and self-development. *originally recorded 24.11.18 Matze on Instagram Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

In this Rich Reflections session, host Rich records live from Millennium Park in Chicago on the first day of summer. Against a backdrop of orchestral music, K-pop dance groups, and city energy, he invites listeners into a grounding session of mindful breathing and reflection. Rich explores themes of gratitude, bold self-expression, music's emotional power, and everyday rituals—like lighting incense or observing birds. The episode blends casual observation with deeper questions about presence, nature, and creative curiosity, encouraging listeners to slow down, take in their surroundings, and reflect on what energizes them. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in Chicago's Millennium Park Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What, in our opinion, is the purpose of music? 3. What music do we connect with most right now? 4. When was the last time we felt bold in public? 5. How do we hydrate? Do we have a particular water bottle? 6. What patterns or rituals do we follow every month? 7. What are times or situations we felt stimulated with curiosity? 8. How have we felt connected to nature recently? 9. What're we curious about? 10. When was the last moment we felt happy doing nothing? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in the Wisconsin office  Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's something we love and have worn down but still use it? 3. Do we wear a particular perfume or cologne? If so, what about it appeals to us? 4. In our personal life, what's something we could be doing that we're not doing right now? 5. What're some quotes from family or friends that we remember or have impacted us? 6. What's our favorite summer activity? 7. What's a great summer memory with friends or family? 8. Let's take a step back. What are we noticing about life? What's happening around us? 9. If we made music, what would it be about and what sound would it have? 10. What're we curious about? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in the Wisconsin office  Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What has astonished us lately? 3. What're we looking forward to this summer? 4. What do we want to be doing today? 5. In moments of irritability, have we been able to pause and be objective about factors? 6. What music resonates with us most right now? 7. When was the last time we felt fully engaged with the present? 8. What's the most impactful book we've read? 9. What book would we like to read annually? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in Millennium Park in Chicago Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. Where do we want to be? 3. What's on our mind? 4. What was the last thing that blew our mind? 5. What's the funniest thing to happen to us in nature recently? 6. In what area have we been growing most in life? 7. What's our most prized digital possession? 8. Think of someone we dislike or hate. Where are they coming from? How can we recalculate our expectations for them? 9. What're we curious about recently? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in the farmhouse study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What patterns do we notice in our self when working towards deadlines? 3. What's something kind we did for someone lately? 4. What's a moment when we hit a wall? How'd we respond? 5. How would we spend five minutes of spare time right now? 6. What's an animal whose interaction with is special? 7. What's the next nature destination we'll spend time in? 8. When was the last time we took time for serious reflection on life? 9. What're we curious about recently? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in the tractor cab of a John Deere 9200 Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's something we do each year that brings us back to specific memories? 3. What's something in tech we're glad has improved? 4. In our past, what have we been overzealous or overconfident in and it led to us getting stuck? 5. How have we learned from past mistakes and not get stressed out when a new situation arises? 6. What phrases or lettering do we have trouble communicating? 7. What's a product we only use once year and are glad with it? 8. What was the last experience we had that we felt connected and united in community? 9. What's something we put work into and get immediate tangible results? 10. What do we always keep a supply of? i.e. coffee for me 11. What specific things do we use WiFi internet for? 12. What's something we can be more intentional with? 13. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded on at the farm Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What're we building runway for? 3. What's something we learned from an experience in life that we can apply in life? Ex. Learning full throttle and idle on farm and living like that. 4. What's something in nature we've observed recently? 5. What's something about technology we appreciate? 6. What's an outdoor project we've done recently or in the past we've enjoyed? 7. What's a majestic outdoor experience we've had? How did it make us feel? 8. Take inventory of our social media consumption. In what ways can we be healthier? 9. What's something small that's tripped up a big project we're working on? How did we respond? 10. What're we curious about recently? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's something we're becoming more aware with our body health-wise? 3. What initial boundaries or limits in our mind have we surpassed recently? 4. When was the last time we felt completely free? 5. What're we most proud of recently? 6. What's evidence of things going right for us? 7. What's something new we're learning right now? 8. What are the small—logistical—aspects in between where we are and where we intend to be next? 9. Think of something particular in our personal life. What inputs could we give more attention and effort to change the bigger output? 10. What're moments we appreciate in life right now? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What was the last special event in our life? 3. What was the last book we read and why? 4. What's the workout that pushes our body to its limits? 5. What's our favorite flower? 6. Think of a friend. What's a great quality of theirs? 7. What's a quality we appreciate in a person, in general? 8. What're we curious about recently? 9. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. How do we wake up in the morning? 3. What's a sound we recently heard that makes us think of different experiences? 4. How do we go about organizing and taking care of small and logistical things? 5. When was a time we opened our self to critique? 6. What's something we let go, gave space, and then ideas came to us? 7. Where are we at spiritually? 8. Who's a friend whose work and craft we appreciate and brigns us emotions? 9. How do we love our friends? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's something we've noticed with nature lately? 3. What's something innovative we're doing in our field or life? 4. What's a toy from childhood we lost or miss? 5. What's our favorite digital technology device? 6. If we were to design a bumper sticker for the world to see, what would it say? 7. What's an experience in life we look back on with gratitude? 8. What's something we'd love to do in life right now? 9. What's something we've become more aware about our self lately? 10. What're we curious about recently? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?

Rich and Cousin Frank join the band, As Oak, in their rehearsal space. The band shares the origin of how they came to be, individually and collectively. They divulge the recording process of their previous album and their upcoming one, across Oklahoma. Each member shares their musical influences growing up and the history that led them to make music together on a consistent basis. The band explores the importance of music on a human and soulful level. As Oak new album, "across Oklahoma," releases March 21st As Oak Spotify  As Oak website  As Oak Instagram  Subscribe to the Rich Hebron email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What' can we do to improve our health: physically and mentally? 3. What does mental health mean to us? Let's define it. 4. What music do we listen to to create a relaxing or calming environment? Be specific. 5. What four things do we personally need to survive? 6. What's a project or hobby on our horizon? 7. Who's been the most influential writer on our life? 8. What area of life maintenance should we address next? 9. In what ways are we most original? 10. What's the most unique wedding we've been to? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's a recent milestone or coming up that we'll celebrate? How will we celebrate? 3. What's a drink we treat our self with? 4. What's a big project we're working on? 5. What's a taste that's distinct to us and is connected to particular memories? 6. What's something that enhances our quality of life that didn't exist before? 7. What would our life look like with no complaining? 8. What's something additive we can do in the world? Something small. 9. What're we energized for in the next week?

Lead vocalist of band, As Oak, stops by the farmhouse studio—along with Cousin Frank—to discuss a wide range of topics: musical influences, band dynamics, upcoming album, AI art, and more! As Oak new album, across Oklahoma, releases March 21st As Oak Spotify  As Oak website  As Oak Instagram  Subscribe to the Rich Hebron email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. When was a time of intensity for us? We were focused each day, contributing to the aggregate? 3. What's something we do and experience joy? Being present in the moment. 4. How have our tastes changed in the last five years? 5. What track were we on right before COIVD? How has it shaped our life? 6. How has COVID affected our sense of time? 7. How has our social life changed since COVID? Is it healthier, unhealthier, or about the same? 8. What's something we're paying more attention to on others? 9. What does our vehicle say or communicate about us? Or if we don't have one, what does it say about us? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's a day for us which we spend it how we want? 3. Romantically, where are we at? 4. Do we do something consistent with our friends? 5. What're our thoughts on dating culture? 6. What's something we're looking forward to that helps us focus? 7. What's a book we read that helps us feel calm? 8. What's a personal moment that helps us think of something larger? 9. How would we go about reflecting on where we're at on our journey? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's something we hate? Is there something deeper? 3. Who's in our Mt. Rushmore of influential historical figures? 4. What's something we want to get better at? 5. Where has our curiosity led us? What've we learned? 6. What have we been focusing on in the first quarter of the year? What energizes us going into the second quarter? 7. How's our relationship between giving time to our self and giving our time to others? 8. How available and durable are we? 9. What external material are we reading? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. When was the last time we have a stimulating and healthy conversation with a friend? What did we talk about? 3. How can we do a better job of compartmentalizing conversations? Do we practice it? 4. How's our physical health? Mental health? Social well-being? 5. What're our thoughts on AI? How can we learn more about it? How can we implement it into our life without disturbing our path of meaning? How can we use it to enhance our direction? 6. In what ways do we practice resiliency, learning, and adaptability? 7. What are consistent behaviors in our self? What tendencies should we be aware of? 8. What do we consider most offensive? 9. What're we talented at? What's easy to us? How can we apply that to the direction of our life? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's a habit we made changes to? Abstaining or got better at? 3. What're we focused on right now? 4. What's a recent project we've worked on that we're proud of? 5. Do we inspire our self? How so? 6. Do we perform any affirmations? What's one we could practice? 7. What's a band or music artist we'd like to see perform live? 8. When was the last time we celebrated a friend or family member's accomplishment or success? 9. What're we curious about recently? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What're we talented at? What skills do we have that we're proud of? 3. What's something in everyday life that intentionally influences us? 4. What's something we can get better at? 5. What recent purchase will be continually useful? 6. In the last year, what's the best investment we made under $200? 7. What does using our phone intentionally look like to us? 8. When watching movies or television shows, what character do we typically identify with? 9. What patterns do we observe in our self? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's the biggest reason to celebrate in 2024? 3. What's the biggest thing we're energized for this year? 4. What is our thing or place we use to celebrate? 5. How do we feel right now? 6. Are we changing any habits or doing any challenges to start the new year? 7. Is there an heirloom in the family that gets passed down for generations? 8. What's our relationship to material consumption and consumerism? How do we participate? 9. Where would we like to travel to next? 10. What kind of food is on our mind right now? 11. What're we curious about recently? 12. What're we energized for in the next week?

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. How do we like to start our birthday? What'd we like to do for it? 3. How do we get ready for the day? 4. What're we proud of since our last birthday? 5. What word would we use to describe our self or aspire for right now? 6. In the upcoming year, what'd we energized for? 7. What's a skill we've developed we're proud of? 8. What's a skill we want to get better at over the next year? 9. What're we curious about recently? What do we want to learn more about?  

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What're we having fun doing? 3. What's something in life that's veered away from our initial purpose? How can we adjust? 4. What's something that's become heavy on our mind? 5. How're we going to evaluate for the new year? 6. What's a flavor we favor—that we indulge in? 7. What're our movement goals for the new year? 8. What're we curious about recently? 9. What're we energized for in the next week?  

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. How do we relax? Which activities? 3. What're we planning for New Year's? 4. What music are we listening to lately? 5. What company do we appreciate for a product they put out? 6. Where are we spreading our attention too thin? 7. What're our thoughts on the internet right now? 8. What's a more intentional use of the internet in our life look like? 9. What's something we've learned recently? 10. What're we curious about recently? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?  

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What was the last thing we complained about? Did it move the issue in a positive direction? 3. What's a product we're grateful for that's dependent on global logistics? 4. What're we curious about recently? 5. How do we see tourism enhancing the human experience? 6. What's something we consistently do with our friends? 7. What's a city we've visited we found interesting? 8. What have we done before because we were in love or thought we were in love? 9. What's a state that we appreciate their culture? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?  

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's something that brings us joy and we actively make time for? 3. When is our favorite time of day or conditions for productivity? 4. What's a recent time we felt off? Did we step back and adjust? If so, how? 5. How's our physical health right now? What kind of movement have we been doing or not? Where are we and where do we want to be with it? 6. What's the first or main thing we're committed to doing at the start of the new year? 7. Do we approach things more with the mindset of a marathon runner or sprinter? 8. What historical event as captured our imagination the most? 9. What do we enjoy most about this time of year? 10. What're we curious about recently? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?

Alice Perez returns to the show after a four year hiatus. We talk about the pandemic at the time of our last recording, Alice becoming a mother and its impact on her, and Alice's previous books "Vamos a Veracruz" and "In a World We Love." She shares what she's been working on and we discuss our writing processes and influence of Stephen King. Alice Perez on Instagram Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & author updates

The holiday season is upon us. What're your favorite Christmas songs? This is a clip from our weekly guided reflection session. By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's something we can be more patient with in our life? 3. What's something gained recently from being more aware and present? 4. What kind of adventure are we on right now? 5. What's something in our personal life that we want to work towards? 6. Is there consistent feedback from friends or loved ones that we could consider objectively to improve our life? 7. How're we doing? 8. Who's a performer or performers on our mind recently that we're learning new things from? 9. What're our favorite Christmas songs? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?  

Lakshman Srinivasan returns to the show, joining us from Paris. He discusses applying his knowledge of physics to start a company called Iris Labs. What's the Paris tech startup scene like? What's his routine like on his best day? We discuss the advancement of technology over the last fifty years and riff on technology & possibilities. What's more important: software or hardware? What are his favorite consumer electronics? We share the importance of rewarding experiences. Lakshman Srinivasan's startup, Iris Labs  Google Scholar profile  Lakshman on Instagram Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates: https://richhebron.com/

When we feel stress in the moment, try taking a step back and identify the source of what's creating the feelings. Clip from our weekly guided reflection session Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in the farmhouse studio Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's something interesting we observed in nature lately? 3. What's been a recent moment of stress we experienced? Were we able to step back and be aware of the source? 4. What's something small that we did or fixed that felt good? 5. What's been a small moment of amazement from a revealing of time? 6. What's our favorite vegetable? 7. What's our favorite restaurant? 8. What's an external circumstance that upended our life? How did we respond? What are we proud of from it? 9. What's a geographical location we're curious about? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?  

I'm curious about success. It's been fun to study a peer. Usually I'm learning from dead people. Fun fact: I saw Taylor Swift front row at Country Thunder Wisconsin in 2007. Amazing to see where she's at now. Clip from our weekly guided reflection session Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded in the farmhouse studio study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's a beverage we indulge in? 3. How do we want to live our life in an overstimulated world? 4. What's a children's picture book that's influenced our life? 5. What've we been reading lately? How has it added value in our life? 6. What's something of knowledge we're trying to learn right now? How can we learn it through something fun? 7. What's a concert experience that's impacted us? 8. What's an example of interacting with a radically different personality than we're used to? 9. What're we looking forward to most this holiday season? 10. How do we like to spend our birthday? 11. What're we energized for in the next week?

This is a clip from our weekly guided reflection: session 40 regarding historical figures. I'm as ambitious as Alexander the Great when it comes to digital file organization Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded at the Art Institute of Chicago Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's an obsession or something we enjoy but few know about? 3. What's something we developed? 4. What's a fundamental we want to get better at? 5. Who's a historical figure we admire? What characteristics or feats impress us? 6. What ways do you or can you use your photos to be effective in other areas of life? 7. The last trip we took, what are some small details that made the place distinct? 8. What's something we've done consistently? What results have we seen or experienced? 9. What're we curious about recently? 10. What're we energized for in the next week?  

Taking a moment to express my appreciation and brief interaction with Eve Armstrong. A past podcast guest. She must've touched many lives! Eve was physics professor at New York Institute of Technology, a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History, and ran a theatre company to help individuals in the scientific community improve their communication and storytelling skills. Our episode together: 288. Eve Armstrong on Astrophysics, Nonlinear Systems, and the Relationship of Art & Science Eve's Obituary  

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded at the farmhouse study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. Who's someone who passed away recently—close or acquaintance? What did we appreciate about them? 3. How can we go about meeting someone in alignment of our curiosity? 4. What's something in life we want "yes" but will have to go through the discomfort of numerous "no's?" 5. What's our favorite writing device or utensil? 6. What kind of films do we enjoy? What's our go-to type? 7. What's a world culture we'd like to explore more with our curiosity? 8. What are we energized for in the next week?  

This is a clip from our weekly guided reflection: session 38. By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates Recorded at the farmhouse study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What was the last thing we complained about? 3. What brings us the most joy? 4. What brought us joy in childhood? 5. What's the biggest thing going on in our life right now? 6. Is there something we're giving a lot of attention to that's out of our control? 7. What's fun to us? Is fun coming up? When was the last time we had fun? 8. What topic comes up most in conversations we have with people? 9. What music have we been listening to on repeat lately? What grander observations can we make from that? 10. What are we energized for in the next week?  

What's a small observation in nature that amused us recently? This is a clip from 381. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 37. By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward. Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.    Recorded at the farmhouse study Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's a small thing in our space or in people we love that makes imperfection beautiful? 3. How are we? 4. How do we want to be? 5. What's a small thing we've procrastinated doing? How did it feel when we finally did it? If we haven't, how can we simply do it? 6. What's a small observation in nature that amused us? 7. When was a time we felt stuck in life? How did we eventually proceed forward? 8. What strengths of ours can we use in improving our life? 9. How do we consume long form storytelling? (movies & tv shows) Is this our ideal way? 10. What are we energized for in the next week? Subscribe to the email newsletter for inspiration, self-development, & updates

Joachim Ong returns to the show from Singapore. He's a mechanical engineer and astronomy enthusiast. He shares his experiences planning and traveling to see total solar eclipses in Australia and Mexico. What was that experience like? Was all the planning worthwhile for those brief moments? How do you travel with a telescope? Wonderful chat about the human experience and our relationship to the greater. Joachim's Astronomy photos Rich Hebron website for daily notes & observations