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I am a high school student sharing my thoughts with a hope that they will bring some change. Thank you for listening!

Rishabh Yalamarty


    • Mar 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    The Power of Taking Risks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 7:13


    It may be hard to sometimes take a risk because of the possible negative outcomes. While taking a risk can have negative effects, it is also important to look at the positive effects and how we can overcome the negative side. If we take the proper steps to think about a risk before we take it, it can positively impact us for a long time. 

    Finding a Balance Between Reading and Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 7:25


    Reading from books gives us a lot of in depth background knowledge about a variety of topics. Without them we would not know what we are interested in and what career path we may want to follow. However, they have their own limitations. We can get past many of these limitations by learning from experience. When we experience something hands-on we are able to find out what we are proficient in and what we need to learn more about. It provides many more advantages, but has its own limitations. This is why we must find a balance between reading and experience.

    The Importance of Kindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 6:47


    We meet many people everyday, and we know some very well and others we do not know at all. However, it is important to be kind to the people we talk to. Being kind helps with creating stronger friendships, gaining confidence and relieving stress. It also helps others understand that they have someone to talk to and rely on.

    The Value in Being a Good Listener

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 8:05


    It is very important to share our own opinions and ideas because we all have our own unique thoughts to bring to the table. However, at the same time it is very important to listen to what others have to say. Through this we are able to gain new knowledge, confidence and create new friendships along the way.

    The Impact of Diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 7:13


    Everyone has different experiences and events that shape who they are and what they believe in. As a result, everyone has different perspectives and views on the world. Diversity is very important because it helps move society forward by constantly introducing and transforming things to make life more efficient. Furthermore, it gives us a new perspective on things and makes us want to learn more.

    How Confidence Positively Affects us in Many Areas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 6:48


    Everyday we have to make decisions. Sometimes they are simple while other times they could be complicated and difficult. However, we have to be confident about the decisions we take so that we do not regret them. Confidence helps us in our decision making skills by making sure we think through our decisions and not let them take control of us. Furthermore, it give us the motivation to achieve our goals and dreams.

    What Comes out of Discussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 6:20


    We all have topics that we are passionate about and have a lot of knowledge about. We might end up meeting someone who is passionate about the same topic but has the opposite stance. It is important that we do not let a discussion quickly escalate into a debate. A discussion allows us to see a different perspective and gain new knowledge. Furthermore, it makes more people comfortable about sharing their thoughts and ideas.

    How Optimism can Positively Affect our Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 7:31


    We all likely have activities that allow us to live in the present and enjoy what we are doing in the moment. These activities give us optimism and hope about what is to come. Optimism allows us to make sure we keep the positive people and things in our life. They also give us the courage to overcome challenges and not let the bad days define us. Finally, it gives us more opportunities to choose the path and direction that is best for us.

    Why We Should See the Good in Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 7:09


    We meet new people every day, and we may know some of them really well and others we may barely know. However, we should see the good in others regardless of how well we know them. This creates a much more positive atmosphere and mindset. We get to learn the story of others, and they get to learn our story. It creates many positive effects and shows others and us importance of noticing the good things going on around us.

    Why We Should Not Limit Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 6:56


    We are all interested in a variety of areas wether it is in science, math, arts, music, sports or anything else. Based on our interests, we set certain goals for ourselves. Some goals may be very big and seem out of reach. However, we cannot limit ourselves and doubt our capabilities. We have the ability to achieve our goals and positively impact others. By not putting limitations on ourselves, we experience a variety of different positive effects.

    The Effects of Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 6:44


    Technology plays a daily role in our life and has changed the world forever. Life would be much different today without technology. It has both pros and cons. It can provide us with a lot of information quickly and efficiently. However, it can sometimes give us incorrect information and not be cost efficient. As a result, it is important to be mindful about how we are using technology and the way it is affecting us.

    The Impact of Integrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 6:02


    We all likely have certain positive character traits that we look for in a person like kindness and respect. I believe one of the most important traits is integrity. Integrity ensures that we surround ourselves with positive and uplifting people. It also make sure that we have confidence in ourselves and do everything to the best of our abilities.

    Why Taking Initiative Applies to Our Goals and Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 7:10


    We often have some kind of goal or dream that we want to achieve in the future. However, sometimes it can seem like a lot of work and effort to get to where we want to be. We have to be willing to take the initiative and that first step towards that goal. This will allow us to take control of our life, help us understand our abilities and what we can do if we set our mind to something.

    Why do we Ask Questions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 7:28


    We ask questions almost every single day, and they are a part of our daily lives. We often do not realize their effect and impact on us because of how often they occur. They can help us clear up any confusion or conflict that is going on. They can even help us discover something new and meet some of the most amazing people.

    The Doors Creativity Unlocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 7:18


    In school, there is usually a set curriculum that we have to follow, and we get tested on this information. School provided us with a lot of important and essential knowledge, but outside of school we have to show our creative side and a side of exploration. This will allow us to make sure that we do not less stress take over and can always refocus our life. It also ensures that we are not unmotivated and can keep working to the best of our abilities to achieve our goals.

    The Connection Between Ambition and Commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 6:54


    We all likely have some idea of what we want to do in the future. This comes from some kind of motivation and interest that we have, and these originate from ambition. Ambition constantly leads to us finding new things even about ourselves. Commitment makes sure that we carry our ambitions to the future.

    Standing Up For What You Believe In

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 7:54


    Everyone has their own mindset and perception of the world. As a result, we should stand up for what we believe in. This is very important because it causes new ideas to be brought to the table and brings awareness to certain issues. It is also very beneficial because it leads to essential dialogue between people. It can also create change and give confidence to all of us.

    The Pros and Cons of Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 9:00


    Change is a very powerful force, and it can have both negative and positive effects. The positive effects like pushing us out of comfort zone can change our life and future forever. They can help us find a path and direction that carries us through our journey. Change also has potential negative effects. However, there is a lot we can learn from these negative effects to make sure that they do not take control of us.

    The Significance of Being a Learner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 8:47


    When we are in school, we have teachers giving us lessons everyday when we go to class. It allows us to be exposed to different fields and topics that we may be interested in. However, after college or any higher level education, we will no longer be in a classroom with a teacher everyday. It is our responsibility to always keep learning no matter what it is about. Being an active learner has many positive effects and is essential to our journey. 

    Important Ideas When Making Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 7:22


    We make decisions everyday regardless of how big or small they are. Everyone has their own approach and steps that they take when making decisions. Furthermore, each circumstance when making a decision is different. However, I believe there are important ideas that we should keep in mind to make the most effective decisions possible.

    Why it is Important to Face Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 7:03


    We all try to avoid making mistakes in our day-to-day lives because it makes life simpler and smoother. However, if life was perfect, we would never know what to do when we encounter a challenge. It is important to sometimes face challenges because of the essential skills they teach us.

    The Keys to Effective Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 8:03


    Communication plays a huge role in our day to day lives. We have to be able to effectively communicate with others to get our message and point across. There are certain things that we can do to make sure we are communicating well and that what we are talking about is not confusing.

    The Benefits of Being Organized

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 6:50


    There is so many things we do from the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep. This can sometimes cause us to be stressed and be concerned if we finished the important tasks. If we organize our work, we can avoid this stress and experience many benefits.

    Peer Pressure and Standing Up for Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 9:50


    We live in a time when peer pressure is very prominent. It plays a role in many things that we do even if we are not thinking about. Peer pressure can have positive effects on us, but in many instances it can be negative. It is important we do not become influenced by the negative side of peer pressure and we believe in ourselves.

    The Value of a Positive Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 7:52


    Our mindset affects every single one of our decisions. It impacts how we look at the world and the people around us. As a result, it is important to look at them in a positive way rather than a negative way. If we have a positive mindset, we will have a great impact on ourselves and the people around us.

    Giving Back to Our Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 6:11


    We all have our own special memories of when we were growing up wether it was visiting a certain place every year with our family, a restaurant we would go eat at with our friends after school, or any other memory. We would not be able to have these special memories if we were not part of the community we grew up in. We have to make sure we give back to our communities, so other people can make their own special memories and have an even better experience than we did. Through this we not only strengthen our communities, we may even discover something about ourselves we did not know before.

    The Importance of Setting Goals and Trusting Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 6:57


    Our goals impact the work that we do and the way we live our life. They are very important to have, so we know what direction to take our life. It is important to always set new goals when we finish our other goals, however it is also important to celebrate our achievements. It all starts with believing in ourselves. If we doubt our abilities, we will tell ourselves that we can't achieve certain goals and won't be able to get through the hard days.

    Respecting Each Other's Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 6:27


    Everyone has different influences that shape who they are and give them their own unique personality. This often leads to a conversation about who is right or wrong in a certain situation especially about things like moral and ethics. It's important to understand that everyone has their own beliefs depending on their own experiences. This is why we must respect everyone's opinions even if we don't agree with them.

    Social Media: A Destructive Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 8:18


    Social media is very powerful and influential in today's society and can have both positive and negative effects. It has the ability to create a positive impact and bring a lot of change. However, if is not used carefully, the positive effects can quickly change into negative effects.

    The Meaning of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 6:52


    The dictionary has a definition for life, but is there really only one meaning for life. I think that there are an infinite amount of definitions because each person has their own. I believe that the meaning of life can be broken into categories and that these categories can help guide people to find what life means to them.

    Deeper Than the Surface

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 6:02


    We all wear a mask every single day that only portrays who we are on the surface level. However, we each have our own story behind the mask that makes us unique. We need to make sure that we judge and create an impression of someone based on their story and not the mask they wear.

    Conforming to Societal Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 6:21


    Everyday peer pressure influences our actions and the decisions we take. It makes us believe that we have to conform to societal standards, however we need to be willing to create our own path and journey.

    Living Life to the Fullest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 6:44


    We all want to live our life to the fullest, however we will not be able to until we learn to live in the moment. When we start stepping outside our comfort zone, we are able to live in the moment and live our life to the fullest.

    The Idea of Assumption

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 8:52


    In today's society we assume things about people and automatically give people labels without actually getting to know them. It is important we break down stereotypes and come together as a community to create change.

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