Think Clearly #reframes Podcast

Taking the time to reflect has been the most helpful thing I've done for myself this past decade. And now more than ever I think we all need a bit of it, so I'm sharing this series of episodes as a guide.This session is intended as a short daily reflection, that takes you through four question in 10 minutes, helping you process the events of the past 24 hours.If you try this and have trouble making it work for yourself, please don't hesitate to reach out to me via WhatsApp on +4523380012 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I share how I reflect using pen and paper, writing with curiosity and without judging. I also share simple rules that make sharing reflections more powerful. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reflection is particularly valuable in times of change in the world. When the world is no longer merely complicated but complex. Read more about the Cynefin framework here. But it also has personal advantages. It has helped me live more closely aligned with my values, and to make changes both in my own attitude and externally in my life circumstances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A quick update on my life and an introduction to this new series of episodes all about reflection. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! In a nutshell: evaluate your wants by stepping into the shoes of other people. Listen to Mathias' story about applying this #reframe on 42 Downing Street in NYC (click here to see the street).---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, share it with your friends or support the show through micro-patronage via Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual companion of the #reframes podcast in the form of captivating doodle drawings.archives // sign up---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---Episode 118 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! How much do you actually care about what others think about you? Try to get a realistic picture over the next few weeks.---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, share it with your friends or support the project via Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual companion of the #reframes podcast in the form of captivating doodle drawings.archives // sign up---Episode 118 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! What do you do if an engine fails during take-off? As the plane accelerates down the runway it will reach a speed where it is not yet fast enough to fly, but going so fast that it can't stop safely either. This speed is called V1, and it varies depending on aircraft and weather conditions. At this speed, the pilot will no longer abort the take-off. Even if an engine explodes, the other engine will keep accelerating the plane until it can lift off.V1 speed is the key for one more reframe in your life. Mathias shares a story from his past and invites you to think about what's the V1 point in your work. How do you know if you've reached it? Is there a similarly counter-intuitive move that helps?You can think of V1 speed in other parts of your life too. For instance, you love your kids but feel trapped in your marriage because of them. You don't want to leave them but a current life with your partner, whom you love too, makes you dead inside sometimes... You've passed the V1 point already, but one day your kids will grow and leave the home. What could you do to make you worthwhile and enjoyable until then? Ponder the fundamental dogma of Stoicism: the difference between what depends on us and what does not depend on us.---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, support the project via Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual podcast's companion in a form of captivating doodle drawings: archives // sign up---Episode 117 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! In this episode, Mathias shares his process of making year-end reflections and creating an annual public report.Download 3-pages guidelines from 2015 annual report here.Browse all previous Mathias' annual reports here.---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, support the project via Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual podcast's companion in a form of captivating doodle drawings: archives // sign up---Episode 116 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! We continue to talk about "worry" and help shift your perspective. In this episode, we invite you to reflect on the external sources of worry in your life.---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual podcast's companion in a form of captivating doodle drawings: archives // sign up---With Love ---If this feeling flows both ways, support the project via Patreon.---Episode 115 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! How hard are you with yourself usually?Where are you on a scale from zero (I’m always kind with myself) to six (I’m my worst enemy).If you are not used to be kind with yourself, this episode is a gentle reminder to let go inner dialogue by inner. It keeps your mind occupied with worthless worry.---Additionally: Tweet from Khe Hy and related article "Do you have to beat yourself up to be successful?"---Your thoughts, critique or questions are always welcome.m@thnkclrly.com---With Love ---If this feeling flows both ways, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.---Episode 114 was recorded in New York City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!In this anniversary episode, Mathias shares four top learnings from one year of #reframes:(1) on the technical side of things(2) about background sounds(3) developing a point of view(4) audience building---Additionally:- Article about #reframes podcast setup on Medium- iOs app that allows monitoring the sound: Ferrite Recording Studio---Your thoughts, critique or questions are always welcome.m@thnkclrly.com---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.---Episode 113 was recorded in New York City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!This episode of #reframes is an invitation to think where reevaluation of commitment level is needed.With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.---Episode 112 was recorded in New York City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!What's the point of the new typeface created at the RMIT University in Australia? Purpose on the surface sounds like a smart idea, but if we zoom out...http://sansforgetica.rmit/With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.---Episode 111 was recorded in New York City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!In the last two episodes, you've heard Mathias talk on what it means to be alive and to be free beyond reasonable. This episode (option A - recorded on an airplane) invites you to ponder why do we want life to be easy.In case it's a timely reframe for you consider listening to the other recording from a park too.Which option did you prefer or like most? We'd love to hear your feedback on the background noise in #reframes. Share it via e-mail to m@thnkclrly.comWith Love---Episode 110A was recorded on an airplane to Brazil.---If you love the show, join the crowd of supporters on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.--- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!In the last two episodes, you've heard about what it means to be alive and to be free beyond reasonable. This episode invites you to ponder why do we want life to be easy.In case it's a timely reframe for you consider listening to the other recording from an airplane too.Which option did you prefer or like most? We'd love to hear your feedback on the background noise in #reframes. Share it via e-mail to m@thnkclrly.comWith Love---Episode 110B was recorded in the Ibirapuera Park of São Paulo, Brazil.---If you love the show, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life.Sign up here, check archives here.--- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingThis episode is for you if your default choice is far too often to be reasonable. Explore with Mathias what could be on the other side of being reasonable.---“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” ― George Bernard Shaw, Maxims for Revolutionists (source)---Episode 109 was recorded in São Paulo, Brazil.---Do you know about the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter? Sign up here, check archives here.---If you love the show, join the crowd of supporters on Patreon.--- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!When did you last think about death and when was the last time you had to explain to anyone what it means to die? When raising kids you are sometimes asked such questions.While Mathias shares a story about the gift of being a parent, a takeaway for you is to ponder what does it mean to be alive. How to not regret the time spent between birth and death?Whether you are afraid of dying or consider death as a way out from the hardships of life, this is a #reframe for you, amazing.Life is to live."Because we simply cheated ourselves a whole way down the line. We thought of life by analogy with a journey with a pilgrimage which had a serious purpose at the end the thing was to get to that end success or whatever it is or maybe heaven after you’re there. But we missed the point the whole way along it was a musical thing and you were supposed to sing or dance while the music was being played." - Alan WattsListen to the whole talk on Why life is not a Journey by Alan Watts. The background video was made from a stunning documentary movie "Voyage of Time" by Terrence Malick.With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, join other fans of Think Clearly project on Patreon. The crowd is still small, please don't be shy.---Episode 108 of the #reframes, a podcast where we invite you to consider a different perspective on life, was recorded in Oct.018 by Mathias Jakobsen, in São Paulo, Brazil.---If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter. Sign up here, check archives here.--- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! Enjoy a sound meditation from Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingIn this episode Mathias shares about a recent life situation when he became aware that instead of giving a gift, he actually burdens that recipient with a debt. Check out a corresponding handwritten note here.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingThis episode is about that what you might do if it bothers you that people always ask you the same questions and you don't feel that you have a good answer. If you have a question or topic that you would like Mathias' unique perspective on, then send it by e-mail to m@thnkclrly.com. Who knows where it leads you and us.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mistakes, big or small, are not easy to admit and to work them through. As mortal trembling creatures, we usually choose to run away, pretend nothing is wrong, procrastinate on dealing with circumstances. Mathias shares a mature perspective on dealing with big painful mistakes.---If you have a question or topic that you would like Mathias' unique perspective on, then send it by e-mail to m@thnkclrly.com. Who knows where it leads you and us.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Self-work is something you do in pursuit of developing into who you seek to be. It’s essential for your mental health. Either you do this occasionally or regularly, sometimes you face periods of self-work downtime. Mathias shares his perspective and recent struggles.---If you have a question or topic that you would like Mathias' unique perspective on, then send it by e-mail to m@thnkclrly.com. Who knows where it leads you and us.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingThis episode is about the balance between being generative and unfiltered, and editing yourself and filtering the bad stuff out.Check out related drawing here.If you have a question or topic that you would like Mathias' unique perspective on, then send it by e-mail to m@thnkclrly.com. Who knows where it leads you and us.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingThis episode invites you to ponder what does success look like to you and how it can help or bring damage.The questions that might prompt a fruitful journaling session:HOW MUCH success do you want?WHAT is the craft that you want to be recognized for?WHEN do you want the success in your life’s trajectory?If you have a question or topic that you would like Mathias' unique perspective on, then send it by e-mail to m@thnkclrly.com. Who knows where it leads you and us.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingIn this episode we explore the unique characteristics of life in human form and why it's good to remember these. If you have a question or topic that you would like Mathias' unique perspective on, then send it by e-mail to m@thnkclrly.com. Who knows where it leads you and us.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingIn this episode Mathias shares a perspective on teaching that is eye-opening to a lot of his colleagues in the educational industry.The same idea is also articulated by Seth Godin when he answers questions to the "Genius" episode of the Akimbo podcast (EPISODE 15: In the long run).If you have a question or topic that you would like Mathias' unique perspective on, then send it by e-mail to m@thnkclrly.com. Who knows where it leads you and us.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a wonderful conversation with a friend, an idea emerged. An inner cheerleader, as an alternative to the self-critical inner voice. Someone who is cheering for you no matter what. Sometimes you are doing great. Sometimes you're doing not great. But the inner cheerleader is cheering for you, just because you are. —If you want to cheerleader animation just send me a txt message to +13479875098 and I will send it back.If you like this podcast and other Think Clearly content, consider support with a monthly $1 donation via Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When things are not working out, most people seem to worry if they are quitting too soon. But perhaps it's better to think if we are staying too long. This idea was also featured visually in the Think Clearly newsletter here. —If you like this podcast and other Think Clearly content, consider support with a monthly $1 donation via Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a perspective on the worry that might help you to worry less. At least for some time. Perhaps you'll forget this reframe and get back to your habit of worry about the past or the future. Why? Because to worry is so easy that it feels natural. But it's no more natural than hurting yourself physically. Imagine what your life would be like if you didn't worry. —If you like this podcast and other Think Clearly content, consider support with a monthly $1 donation via Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I sometimes compare myself to others and it's usually a bad idea. However, I found it useful to ponder if I would want to swap my life's biggest problems with anyone else. Would you swap your biggest problems with the biggest problems of your friend? —If you like this podcast and other Think Clearly content, consider support with a monthly $1 donation via Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is for you, if you ever struggle with work-life balance. If you want to go home and not worry about work, but also feel guilty that you seemingly don't care that much when you leave the office. —If you like this podcast and other Think Clearly content, consider supporting with a monthly $1 donation via Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rethink how you spend your time online. If you agree that engaging via comments and reviews is more meaningful than mindless scrolling and silent consumption, why don't you do it more often?—If you like this podcast and other Think Clearly content, consider support with a monthly $1 donation via Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A reframe for the situation when you don't feel like doing what you need to do.Here's the pep talk note: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=508461600090—If you like this podcast and other Think Clearly content, consider support with a monthly $1 donation via Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What to consider when you are anxious about the preparation stage.Watch the video version of this episode here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wait, why do we think about a balance when it comes to blue sky thinking and constraints? There is a more flexible perspective.Watch the video version of this episode here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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interpret the symbols of your reality the way you would interpret your dreams.What symbols have you drawn into your reality? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have reacted with stress and fear to some work situations recently and found solace in a story about how rats handle fear. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alternative birthday and a story about friendship.Calculate the date of you 1-billion-seconds birthday if you are under 32 years old here: http://billionbirthday.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Looking at something well known. And seeing that it's not just what it appears to be. NYC is not just the actual city where I go to work every day. It's also a myriad of fictions and fantasies and memories all set in the same scenery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm working with a voice coach to help me improve this podcast. And it surfaced a long held belief about myself: that I have often been misunderstood. However, I could suddenly see that this was perhaps not an accurate description. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you could hook your brain directly up to an AI, a machine learning algorithm, which could supercharge your ability to process information, would you do it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have been reflecting on this distinction between our essence or true self, and then the character or role that we have in a given situation. I have been really afraid to step into a role. I thought it would automatically become miserable. So I have been showing up like an actor who refuses to play his part and ruins the scene for everyone else. But perhaps there is a way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I used to believe that being authentic meant showing up as I am, always. But as I step into a leadership role, I begin to understand that there are many situations where this attitude won't work, because it means I'm often inconsistent. One day my performance is A+ and the next day it's D-. I don't think it's inauthentic to strive for more consistency, so long as it's not forced. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm taking a course on basic leadership skills. The stuff that an arrogant side of me would like to pretend that I know really well. But I don't! Sure, I have taught leadership classes. But I haven't learned all of it. And this class helped me a lot by giving me some very precise and critical feedback about what I do really poorly. Like REALLY poorly... and I know it's true. Not because the test says it. The test just points to it. I know it's true because I can remember those situations. Thank goodness I decided to take this class so I can learn it and get better. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the past week I have been clinging to my own misery, and wanting others to see it too. Until I could finally see that it was becoming ridiculous. I found a way to let it go. To stop amplifying it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A life lesson from trying myself at a full time job.I am still learning how to work in a full time job, and it's not as easy as I thought it would be. I also have to face my own arrogance, in my attitude of expecting others to bend to my terms. I thought I was being flexible and accommodating but I can see now, that I actually wasn't. I wasn't honest with myself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a special story about a man named Richard who gave me some of the most valuable advice on a flight from Vancouver to Australia, and what we can learn from this about offering feedback. If you want to see a video of how to hold a pen, have a look here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I really try to see my own laziness as a productive force for focus and impact. As a smart strategy. Yet, on a day where I feel lazy, I am still ashamed of it and feel that I should be doing more. Help me understand what's going on. Have you experienced this? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I often ask myself "what if this was the last day of my life?" what might I do differently? I use it mostly as a retrospective question at the end of the day. Was this day worth it? Sometimes it wasn't, but mostly it was. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During the recording of yesterday's episode, two uniformed police officers came over to talk to me. They hadn't heard about podcasting and were a bit curious about what I was doing. We sorted it out, but it reminded me of how problematic it can be when we assume that safety is about looking out for anomalies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.