We synthesize ideas and wisdoms about life, behavior, connection, and how the world works in effort to better understand our ideas but also to try to help you live a better, more fulfilled and joyful life.
Episode 4 - Self-Writing - gratitudes, action lists, ideas, challenges, & visions In this episode I talk about how carrying a journal has improved my stability, my clarity, and my confidence. There is something really powerful about writing down your thoughts and feelings all in one place. This really helps with practicing flow and bringing balance to your life. It allows you to mentally floss your mind. Keep track of your ideas and inspiration. Defeat negativity with positive affirmations and so much more. This is a super power. And I am here to share my experience with you! Includes ideas from Sadhguru & Michael Singer.
In this episode I share my experience with this idea of Letting Go. Letting go is about using the "Yin" principle of using spontaneity and allowing life's challenges to be all for our betterment. Its about the idea of safeguarding against too much over-thinking and punishing ourselves with our negative self-talk, and using the power of allowing oneself to be in the moment to perform and live a better life. This idea of surrender or letting go is what allows us to play better sports, tell better jokes, write better, & live more joyfully. Its the idea that life is a dance rather than a game, and that solving our problems externally is not the best route to sustaining flow and happiness. I talk about my own experiences as well as ideas from David R Hawkins, Echkart Tolle, Oprah, Tim Gallwey (The Inside Game of Tennis) via Steve Kerr & Steph Curry, Ram Dass, and Michael Singer (The Untethered Soul, The Surrender Experiment).
In this podcast, I discuss my personal journey in creating clarity in my life and my business plan. I document my ups and downs dealing with different levels of depression as I lacked a clear focus and consistency to create that sense of purpose and dedication that feels really good. I talk about my process of narrowing down different opportunities in real time. I talk about how one has to make their own decisions, following their own intuition and subconscious mind. Jordan Peterson and Tony Robbins spend a great deal of time and emphasis specifically pointing out the phenomena of dopamine and momentum, and making progress as an essential source of joy. I also discuss how Jeff Bezos, David R. Hawkins, and Steve Harvey talk about appreciating your own gift or passion. I spend time talking about the nature of balancing money and meaning. With major ideas from Gary Vaynerchuk around planting your flag and betting on yourself, as well documenting versus creating as it pertains to social media. Finally, I talk about anchoring ones plan in one's own priorities and beliefs. And as Simon Sinek would say, "start with why?" and work yourself down.
Episode #1 - Understanding my subconscious mind, emotions, memories, and making peace with the past to move forward (ft: Guy Ritchie, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. David R Hawkins) Includes tips on how to forgive yourself and work with your own past so you can be that much more free to pursue your dreams. I mention ideas from Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. David R Hawkins, Guy Ritchie, and Julien Himself
SUBSCRIBE directly to the How X Applies To Y Podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-x-applies-to-y/id1440860485?mt=2 In this episode of the How X Applies To Y Podcast, Tom and myself discuss some of our final takeaways from the process of making the "How GRIT Applies To COLLEGE" video. You can view that video as well as other Told Nuggets productions, here: Topics include: how grit and passion are linked, are individual college and school experiences with grit as well as how grit comes into play when managing your day to day life
SUBSCRIBE directly to the How X Applies To Y Podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-x-applies-to-y/id1440860485?mt=2 In this episode of the How X Applies To Y Podcast, Ben and myself discuss the topic of grit, what the word has meant to us as well as the way Angela Duckworth defines the term in her book, Grit. You can view the How GRIT Applies To COLLEGE video here on YouTube:
SUBSCRIBE directly to the How X Applies To Y Podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-x-applies-to-y/id1440860485?mt=2 In this episode of the How X Applies To Y Podcast, Tom and myself discuss some of our final takeaways from the process of making the "How Getting to Yes applies to Fantasy Football" video. You can view that video as well as other Told Nuggets productions, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBLPyJ_RWGk&t=4s Topics include how negotiation and communication strategies specifically apply to fantasy sports as well as how the lessons from Getting To Yes are still being used in each of our lives.
On this episode of The Told Nuggets Podcast Frank and Ben discuss the ways in our attention is being directed in the modern day by social media and other forms of entertainment. The Told Nuggets Podcast serves to explore topics, ideas, lessons and more from recent podcasts and videos we've enjoyed and boil them down to their most valuable aspects.
On this episode of The Told Nuggets Podcast Frank and Tom discuss failure, why it's important, why it isn't the end and how to frame it in our lives so that we can grow from it in the future. The Told Nuggets Podcast serves to explore topics, ideas, lessons and more from recent podcasts and videos we've enjoyed and boil them down to their most valuable aspects.
On this episode of The Told Nuggets Podcast, Tom and Ben discuss B.J. Novak's (most commonly known for his work on The Office) appearence of The Tim Ferriss Show Listen to B.J. Novak on The Tim Ferris Show here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tim-ferriss-show/the-tim-ferriss-show/e/46641591 Other topics in this podcast include entrepreneurship, podcasting, following your passion, education, learning, research, YouTube, creativity. The Told Nuggets Podcast serves to explore topics, ideas, lessons and more from recent podcasts and videos we've enjoyed and boil them down to their most valuable aspects.
On this episode of The Told Nuggets Podcast, Tom and Glen discuss Dan Carlin of Hardcore History and Common Sense's appearence on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Specifically we get into Carlin's critique of the modern education system, namely that is hasn't significantly evolved in decades, then the ways in which the overall education system in America can be improved. We also dive into how the average working American can develop the skills and mindset to trend towards becoming an entrepreneur and possibly even leaving their jobs to work for themselves. Listen to Dan Carlin on The Joe Rogan Experience: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience/e/52257004 Other topics in this podcast include entrepreneurship, podcasting, following your passion, education, learning, school, university, higher education The Told Nuggets Podcast serves to explore topics, ideas, lessons and more from recent podcasts and videos we've enjoyed and boil them down to their most valuable aspects.
On this episode of The Told Nuggets Podcast, Tom and Glen discuss Adam Robinson's appearence on Tim Ferriss' Tribe of Mentors podcast. The discussion centers around the topic of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) training as a form of learning how to meditate and how meditation as a whole can be thought of as practice within our lives. Listen to Tribe of Mentors - Adam Robinson here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tim-ferriss-show/tribe-of-mentors/e/52654993 Other topics in this podcast include self-reflection, anxiety, daily stress, thinking, learning, brain training and much more. The Told Nuggets Podcast serves to explore topics, ideas, lessons and more from recent podcasts and videos we've enjoyed and boil them down to their most valuable aspects.
In this episode of "The Self," Tom and Frank discuss letting go in life, how it can improve you decision making, ease existential stress and more. "The Self" is a podcast dedicated to self-actualization through mastering the day, self-reflection and more. Timestamps: 2:00 Eckhart Tolle 3:00 FP Depression 6:00 Should Be looking for Presence 7:00 Presence can undercut depression 10:00 Think thinking is going to get you there 11:00 Psychological pain while trying to create - are you overthinking it? Relax. 13:00 Old systems that got us here 13:30 Train your mind or get out of your body 15:00 TL ways to get out of your head 17:00 FP Walking Pro Tips 19:00 Address the underlying weight then become present 21:00 Write it out instead of thinking about it. 22:00 The unconscious can’t hear your thinking mind - articulate yourself 23:30 Writing feeds your unconscious, figure it out the next day 27:30 Having an aim and systems and then allowing within that 32:00 It’s about sitting on a bench sometimes 33:00 Unison of presence and responsibility 34:00 Dass - Tolle within conversation 36:30 Meditation before meetings, quiet the mind so you can hear the other person - no agenda 39:00 TL sales experience - wasn’t trying to meet a person was trying to get a client 42:30 Eating an apple - are you really experiencing that moment? 44:00 Job interview
In this episode of "Have You Heard The Latest," Glen and Ben discuss Ryan Holiday's interview on the Simplify podcast and what it means to have a life philosophy. Listen to that podcast here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/simplify/e/52327014 View the VIDEO version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/hVix6dQXBGg
In the fourth episode of "The Self," Frank and Tom continue to discuss systems, systems for improving your life through the teachings of Josh Waitzkin as well as how to think of your life as a game. "The Self" is a podcast dedicated to self-actualization through mastering the day, self-reflection and more. Timestamps: 4:45 The Best Wisdoms Make You Consciously Aware of Mechanisms of Reality You were previously unaware of 7:15 Why Josh Waitzkin’s Insight on Creative Insight is so valuable 13:30 Systems for Creative Insight from Josh Waitzkin 19:00 Need aims, because our brains were designed for survival and now we have conquered survival and need to deal with existential crises. 19:30 Go pick an aim, as you move towards that aim it creates happiness 20:00 What is the next step after making an aim, how do I convert my life into a system for grinding towards that aim? 23:20 Principles 26:30 Deadline/Accountability Systems 27:45 Joy Systems 30:00 High consciousness systems 34:00 Consciousness is a tool that can be used well or poorly 36:45 Grow or Die 37:55 What is failure? 38:30 Failure is the stepping stone to success 39:00 True failure is sitting still and never trying 39:20 Trying things and failing and progressing isn’t failure, it is progress 40:30 Failing Forward Systems - Intersection of Failure and Systems is Skills (Scott Adams)
In this episode of "Have You Heard The Latest" podcast Tom and Glen discuss episode #104 of Waking Up with Sam Harris feat. Frank Ostaseski and how considering death can allow for a depper appreciation of your life. Listen to that podcast here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sam-harris/waking-up-with-sam-harris/e/52230302 Watch the VIDEO version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/eCXxZPNG5q4 Other topics include how to deal with someone else's death, the overall grieving process, handling the existential dread that can occur when considering death, what role religion/afterlife can play and much more...
In this episode of "Have You Heard The Latest" podcast Tom and Glen discuss Scott Adams' thoughts on persuasion, Donald Trump and skill stacks while on The James Altucher Show. Listen to that podcast here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stansberry-radio-network/the-james-altucher-show/e/52166376 If you'd like to watch this episode of HYHTL you can find our Told Nuggets Podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC308VnlyNj1u2jkeXyUV0JA Other topics discussed in this podcast include: the difference between persuasion and manipulation, how fear impacts our rational mind, why you can learn things from nearly anybody and much more...
In the third episode of "The Self," Frank and Tom continue to discuss the importance of having an aim in life, dealing with moments of aimlessness and then how to find your aim. "The Self" is a podcast dedicated to self-actualization through mastering the day, self-reflection and more. "The Self" is one third of the Told Nuggets Podcast network also comprised of "Have You Heard The Latest" and History & Politics. Catch all of these shows either here through your podcast app or on its dedicated YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC308VnlyNj1u2jkeXyUV0JA Timestamps: 1:45 Who’s picking your aim? 3:00 Society always gives us aims, we never use the aiming muscle 4:55 Aim and then just go, just play the game 6:55 Aim - try - reflect - aim 8:00 Anxiousness is a tool to let you know your aiming or movements or slightly off - it is a warning sign 10:00 Imagine your Heaven and Hell in 5 years 11:30 Heaven and Hell are places on Earth, in your mind 12:30 You’ve already experienced your heaven and hells, just pay attention to them 13:10 Frank’s Hell 14:30 Frank’s Heaven 15:45 Hell is expecting the world to give you things and longing for the future 16:05 Heaven is being fully happy now and deserving everything the world gives you because you earned it 18:00 Aiming towards your own personal heaven 19:15 Have to aim badly first, it’s iterative 19:45 We are aiming machines, unconscious vs. conscious aiming 20:30 Fear/anxiety could be a sign you are unconsciously aiming at your negative aim 21:00 Not consciously aiming isn’t not aiming, you will drift towards fearful aims 21:30 Build the scaffolding of positive aims 22:30 Our attention deserves something more exciting and compelling 23:15 2 step forward 1 step back journey
In the second episode of "The Self," Frank and Tom discuss the importance of having an aim in life, dealing with moments of aimlessness and then how to find your aim. "The Self" is a podcast dedicated to self-actualization through mastering the day, self-reflection and more. "The Self" is one third of the Told Nuggets Podcast network also comprised of "Have You Heard The Latest" and History & Politics. Catch all of these shows either here through your podcast app or on its dedicated YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC308VnlyNj1u2jkeXyUV0JA Timestamps: 3:00 Aims Antithesis 5:30 No aim + daily struggle is hard 7:40 We used to aim to survive, aiming for purpose is a new thing 9:30 Old architecture in a new world 11:30 Hijack the old operating system with aims 12:30 Reptilian and Mammalian Brains, an aim tries to create harmony 14:45 We hesitate to write aims or goals 16:30 When you write down what you want, your unconscious mind starts working on it 18:40 The LT things you care about do not line up with your day to day worries 19:45 Starting off picking more superficial aims. Don’t try to write aims just report what is occurring to you 20:40 Be in a good space when you create your aims 21:40 Deeper aims are important but you almost to aim for the superficial, get it, and realize it isn’t what you truly want 23:40 The most important aims 25:45 Our broader Told Nugget aims 28:20 Our noble aim 30:30 Pinocchio: Becoming a real boy 32:00 You have to do your most natural movement 33:30 Aim doesn’t have to be starting a business or quitting your job 35:40 Reflect on what your aim is and then have the courage to move in that direction
In this episode of the "Have You Heard The Latest" podcast we discuss Jocko Podcast 98 with Jordan B. Peterson and how realizing that you are capable of evil can defeat nihilistic feelings. Listen to that podcast here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jocko-willink/jocko-podcast/e/52061011 VIDEO version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/PjgiQ4zBcpc Other topics include: what love truly means, tips on raising your small children, being self-aware, what America's greatest problem is, and much more.
In this episode of "Have You Heard The Latest," Glen and Ben talk discuss the 2016 election, the state of America's current political debate and the future of political action through the lens of Common Sense with Dan Carlin. Check out Common Sense with Dan Carlin #317 here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/common-sense-with-dan-carlin-32388/e/52068078?autoplay=true Topics in this podcast include: voting, 3rd party candidates, independent voters, history, discussion, debate, gratitude, Marxism, socialism, terrorism
In this episode of "Have You Heard The Latest," Tom and Glen discuss Jocko Podcast 96 focused around the idea of what it means to take ownership and become a leader as a spouse, teacher and at work. Listen to Jocko Podcast 96 here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jocko-willink/jocko-podcast/e/51872988 Check out the Video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/Lb80VF9pX20 Other topics discussed include: self-awareness, listening, working hard, empowering others, responsibility and much more.
In this first official episode of "The Self," Frank and Tom discuss the keys to listening and its importance while also noting the role vulnerability plays in life. "The Self" is a podcast dedicated to self-actualization through mastering the day, self-reflection and more. "The Self" is one third of the Told Nuggets Podcast network also comprised of "Have You Heard The Latest" and History & Politics. Catch all of these shows either here through your podcast app or on its dedicated YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC308VnlyNj1u2jkeXyUV0JA Topics discussed in this episode include: conversation, listening, dialogue, internal mindset, vulnerability, science, experience, knowledge and much more.
In this episode of Have You Heard The Latest podcast we respond to author and journalist, Walter Isaacson on The Tim Ferriss Show podcast. We discuss how Leonardo Da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs all shared some core principles. A few of these principles include searching for patterns in life, not limiting yourself to one school of thought and challenging traditional wisdom. Other topics touched on include: nature, philosophy, perspective, Ray Dalio, James Altucher, Jim Kwik, self-awareness, learning, list making, curiosity and much more. Isaacson on Ferriss: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tim-ferriss-show/the-tim-ferriss-show/e/51814676 More from Isaacson: https://www.amazon.com/Walter-Isaacson/e/B000APFLB8/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1508427023&sr=8-2-ent
In the very first History & Politics podcast Ben and Tom discuss the ever-growing political divide in the United States, positive ways to fix our political system and if it can be fixed at all. History & Politics is a Told Nuggets Podcast centered around discussing modern politics, the history of the world through a modern lens and everything in between. Topics include: Two-party system, libertarian, democrats, republicans, election reform, globalism, military and much more.
In this episode of "Have You Heard the Latest" we discuss David Smalley's appearance on Dave Rubin's, "The Rubin Report." The main topics covered center around religion and what atheism is both literally as well as practically. We also touch on being reasonable, internet culture and the current state of political conversation in America. We accidentally refer to David Smalley as David "Smyly" initially, but we quickly correct this within the first few minutes. David Smalley on The Rubin Report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMj6M... David Smalley's Dogma Debate: https://www.podcastone.com/dogma-debate
HYHTL #4 | Response to Gretchen Rubin and Rich Roll I The 4 Tendencies of Dealing with Expectations You can listen to the Rich Roll podcast here: http://www.richroll.com/podcast/gretc... In this podcast we break down Gretchen Rubin's 4 Tendencies framework, which is a way to understand how we deal with inner and outer expectations. There is a great self-quiz that you can take to see which of the 4 categories that you tend toward. The magic here is in the great questions that Gretchen's quiz has you reflect on, both learning about yourself and the people closest to you. Quiz: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/370675... Frameworks like this can use one's strategic mind to understand oneself a little bit better, while in this podcast we also touch on the paradox of "letting go" and its influence on happiness. We also take a look at entrepreneurship themes and tactics embodied by Rubin, as well consider our own ability to build habits and work with people who complement our Tendency. If you like this podcast, don't forget to subscribe, we release a new video every Friday.
In episode #3 of the "Have You Heard The Latest" podcast we discuss James Altucher's podcast with speed reader and memory expert, Jim Kwik. Find that podcast here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stan... Topics covered include: daily habits, making decisions, setting goals, having heart, getting feedback, reading, limiting social media exposure, staying on your path. If you've made it this far and enjoyed what you heard then subscribe to make sure you don't miss any future episodes posted every Friday at 7 AM EST.
In Have You Heard the Latest podcast #2, we respond to Tim Ferriss show #264 with legendary investor Ray Dalio. Listen to that episode here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tim-... There was an incredible amount of inspiring ideas in this podcast and we review some of the highlights. Meditation, creativity, mastering the day, connecting with others, finding meaningful work, solving personal problems, investing, and perhaps most importantly, building systems that work over time, even as you fail. Tim and Ray are masters of learning and perspective so its no surprise that this left us with a lot of ideas to consider.
In this frist episode of Self-Actualization, a Told Nuggets podcast, Frank and Tom discuss daily architecture, some of the tactics and struggles with building habits, and our old friend meditation.
In this first episode of the Have You Heard The Latest Podcast, originally called "Truth Seekers," we discuss #1006 of the Joe Rogan Experience with Jordan B. Peterson and Bret Weinstein. Topics range from lying, truth, politics where we primarily breakdown the different kinds of truths and lies and whether or not we should even be using those words to describe them. JRE #1006: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G59z... "Have You Heard The Latest" is a weekly podcast from the minds of 2 of the longtime friends behind Told Nuggets. We will do our best to shed light on a couple of the most interesting podcasts we've found over the past week or so. We aim to unpack ideas and provide useful conversation that will serve to both aid and expand already existing content.
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