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The Tony Esteves Interview: Creating Human Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 45:58


How Edison Used Failure to Make Him Successful

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 7:16


Thomas Edison constantly failed when it came to making inventions but he never let that stop his progression. In this episode of What Sets Them Apart Abdul discusses Thomas Edison and how he used his failures to make him even more successful.

The ONE Thing That Made Caesar an Incredible Leader

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 13:49


On this episode of What Sets Them Apart, Abdul discusses the unique leadership style of Julius Caesar and what sets him apart!

Fight Your Battles Like Alexander the Great!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 9:00


Abdul explores the mind of Alexander the Great and what set him apart from everyone else.

The Karla Starr Interview: How to Communicate Numbers | Blurred Summits

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 42:19


On this episode of Blurred Summits Abdul is joined by Karla Starr, an award winning science/business journalist and author of Making Numbers Count. They discuss the importance of making numbers easy to understand, how to communicate complex numbers, and much more! Follow the link for more of Karla's work: https://kstarr.com/

The Dain Duston Interview: Radical Self-Awareness | Blurred Summits

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 40:43


On this episode of Blurred Summits, Hudson is joined by the author of Being Essential, Dain Duston. They discuss radical self-awareness and the seven questions posed within the book. Along with discussing the new book, they also discuss key skills for presenting. Check out Dains Work! https://reservoir.llc/ https://daindunston.com/

Dissected: Michael Bungay Stanier (How To Begin)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 23:17


On this episode Hudson and Abdul discuss the key themes and topics from their interview with author of How To Begin, Michael Bungay Stanier. If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out the whole interview linked at the end of this video!

The Michael Bungay Stanier Interview | Blurred Summits

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 41:41


On this episode of Blurred Summits Hudson is joined by the author of How to Begin, Michael Bungay Stanier. Michael is a Rhode Scholar, a best selling author, and is the founder of MBS.works and Box of Crayons. They discuss his newest book, How to Begin, which helps individuals set their worthy goals. Year of Living Brilliantly: https://go.mbs.works/yearoflivingbrilliantlyoptin How to Begin: https://www.mbs.works/best-books-training-for-coaches-leaders-and-mentors/how-to-begin-book/

Dissected: Georgie Nightingall (Starting Conversations)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 25:06


On this episode Hudson and Abdul further discuss the key themes and topics from their interview with conversation specialist Georgie Nightingall. They discuss topics such as listening attentively, being genuinely curious, as well as what traits Georgie would bring on the journey to her personal summit.

How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Georgie Nightingall - 086

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 37:30


Abdul is joined by Georgie Nightingall, the founder of trigger conversations which helps individuals discover the lost art of conversation. In this episode, they discuss being genuinely curious, how to listen correctly, and breaking down conversation misconceptions. 

How We Evolved in 2021 (Year In Review) - 085

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 31:44


In this episode, Hudson and Abdul discuss what they learned and changed over the past year with Blurred Summits. Breaking down some of the behind the scenes discussing what actually went into the development of the podcast, and the challenges they have faced along the way.

How to Make Lasting Impressions with Antoni Lacinai - 084

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 42:38


Antoni Lacinai joins Abdul on this episode as they discussed non-verbal communication, making first impressions, and common communication mistakes. We are back after a brief hiatus and will be uploading while it is fresh. Expect closer to bi-weekly uploads, we appreciate your support and interest in our content.

Hack Your Fitness Journey! With Patrick Koch - 083

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 65:50


Starting your fitness journey may seem like a daunting task, that's why Patrick joins the podcast today as he debunks myths and lets us know how to effectively pursue our journeys! Patrick joins Hudson and Abdul on today's episode as they discuss his fitness journey, myths regarding proteins, counting calories, stretching, and much more!

Everyday Negotiation Tactics with Dr. Joshua Weiss - 082

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 36:12


Negotiation and conflict resolution expert Dr. Joshua Weiss discusses negotiation fundamentals, how students can use these skills, keeping your emotions in check during high stakes negotiations, and much more! Negotiation is a skill that everyone uses, but not everyone knows how to use it effectively. On today's episode Hudson is joined by Dr. Joshua Weiss as they discuss topics from how students can negotiate, to how someone with a perceived lack of power can take control during negotiations. After this episode you will be able to walk away with confidence that you will be able to negotiate effectively!

Training Your Mind for Success with Brett Piperni! - 081

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 44:19


Discipline is an essential factor in overcoming challenges in our own lives. Through proper discipline and mindset, one can jump over most of the hurdles presented to oneself. Brett Piperni joins Abdul on today's episode of the podcast as they discuss his personal journey, overcoming challenges, and how these challenges provided him with a new perspective on life.

How to Make Friends in University! With Sam Demma - 080

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 36:21


Making new friends, challenging yourself to meet one new person every day, and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone are just a few of the things mentioned in this episode!   In today's episode, Abdul is joined by Sam Demma is a motivational speaker and entrepreneur who enjoys pushing himself outside of his comfort zone and educating youth. They discuss many topics along the lines of meeting new friends, such as active listening, making new friends in university, and how it is possible to meet and make one new friend each day.

How to Properly Set Goals With Amanda Crowell - 079

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 46:06


On this episode of Blurred Summits, Abdul is joined by Amanda Crowell as they discuss the art of goal setting, procrastination, and how to overcome defensive failure. Attached below are links to all of the resources mentioned in the episode. Three Reasons You Aren't Doing What You Say You'll Do: https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_crowell_3_reasons_you_aren_t_doing_what_you_say_you_will_do?language=en The Vision Guide We Discussed: https://amandacrowell.com/vision-guide/ The Aligned Time Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Aligned-Time-Journal-Align-business/dp/0578825422  

Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Mark John Stewart - 078

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 40:36


On this episode, Abdul is joined by Mark John Stewart who is the managing director of Wentworth Strategy Group as they discuss the pursuit of a meaningful life, leadership, and time management.

How to Retire Early with Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung - 077

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 50:38


On this episode Hudson is joined by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung the authors of "Quit Like a Millionaire" as they discuss retiring early, how to travel the world on a budget, and mistakes students make while saving.     

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Taking a Break - 076

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 6:36


Hudson and Abdul discuss their choice to take a month away from the podcast to change the set, reach out to more guests, and find ways to secure funding to improve more. Check back on August 22 for season 3 and a new and improved Blurred Summits!

Scared of the New World? - 075

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 22:35


Hudson and Abdul dive into the question of whether people are scared of Covid or scared of things finally going back to normal.

Do People Really Change? With Danial Jamal - 073

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 28:17


Danial and Abdul discuss if people change, if we have changed, what to do about toxic people in our past, cutting people out, and how Covid has changed people.

Discussing Change, Being Content, and our Shadow With Danial Jamal - 072

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 49:44


We are different people than we were years ago. Danial joins Abdul on today's episode to reflect on how he has changed over the past three years, what it means to be content with the life we are living, and the journey of navigating our shadow so that we can become better people.

Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life (Part 3) - 071

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 39:55


In this episode Hudson and Abdul continue discussing Jordan Peterson's book "12 Rules for Life" rules 7 through 12.

Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life (Part 2) - 070

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 16:58


In this episode Hudson and Abdul continue discussing Jordan Peterson's book "12 Rules for Life" rules 4 through 6. They discuss the rules of comparing yourself to who you were yesterday, do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them, and set your house in order before you criticize the world.

Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life (Part 1) - 069

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 32:21


In this episode Hudson and Abdul dive into the first three rules of Jordan Peterson's book "12 Rules for Life". They go through rules like stand up straight with your shoulders back, treat yourself like you are someone responsible for helping, and befriend people who want the best for you.

All About Stoicism - 068

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 27:05


Join Abdul and Hudson as they discuss the philosophy of stoicism. They talk about it's history, and five lessons to take from the life of Marcus Aurelius.

Growing Your Mind-Body Connection - 067

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 21:57


In this episode, Abdul and Hudson discuss the mind-body connection. They look at the many ways to strengthen this connection through becoming more aware, laughing, meditating, and more.

How to Stop Caring What Others Think! - 066

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 18:36


Everyone is influenced by their family or peers in one shape or form. But did you know there are many ways to reduce this pressure from their thoughts and expectations? On this episode Hudson and Abdul discuss the how to stop caring about the thoughts and opinions of others.

How to Make the Most of Any Day! (7 Tips) - 065

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 24:46


Do you constantly feel like every day passes you by just like the last? Hudson and Abdul discuss the 7 tips to get out of this rut and make every day feel valuable and productive!

Discussing the Skill of Comedy and Self-Expression w/ Tess Tregellas - 064

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 51:44


Tess Tregellas is an up-and-coming stand up comedian, actor, and film maker. Join Abdul and Tess as they discuss the skill of comedy, how to implement comedy into our day to day lives, how to find the courage to express ourselves through our voices, and tips to get you started.

Discussing Social Activism and How to Make an Impact w/ Saima Jamal - 063

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 52:52


Saima Jamal has been a Social Activist based out of Calgary for over 23 years. She has helped organize the Palestinian protests, BLM protests, protest for Syria, Iraq, Rohingya, vigils over national and international crisis events, peace rallies and many more. She has also been a voice against violence against asians and has used her platform to provide meaningful impact on her community. Her experience makes her a reputable voice for change. Join us in this episode where we learn from Saima's experiences to help us implement activism in our own lives.

How to Stop Procrastinating - 062

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 21:36


Everyone procrastinates, but there are many ways you can stop yourself from doing so! That's why Immad and Abdul discuss the ways in which you can stop procrastinating on today's episode. They discuss topics like completing the least liked task first, not attaching your self-worth to your performance, as well as utilizing short-term motivation.

Edwin Tsang: Passion Projects, the Power of Confidence, and Overcoming Fears - 061

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 51:05


Edwin joins Hudson on today's podcast to discuss his experiences in photography, school, and investing. Through their conversation they touch on topics such as passion projects, the power of confidence, overcoming fears, and much more. Check out Edwin's Instragram: @_ed.ts._

How to be More Efficient - 060

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 34:58


Immad and Abdul discuss the habits that individuals can incorporate into their lives to become more efficient. Habits range from entering a flow state, to creating a strict daily routine, to even practicing gratitude.

How to be More Lucky (Luck Tips) - 059

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 23:06


Those that are successful in society are often considered luck. But this perceived luck is often times just ones ability to take advantage of opportunities. Thats why on this episode Hudson and Abdul discuss the many different ways for an you to be more lucky, ranging from who you hang out with to how to take advantage of more opportunities.

Shehab Salem: Discussing Startup Culture - 058

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 32:45


Shehab joins Immad on todays episode as they discuss startup culture, the challenges behind building a team, and overcoming wishful thinking.

How to be More Self-Aware - 057

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 27:07


Self-Awareness is an important skill that individuals should have if they truly want to grow and understand the things they need to work on. That's why Hudson and Abdul discuss what self-awareness is, the types of self-awareness, as well as how to improve your own self-awareness.

How to Let go of the Past - 056

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 17:33


People experience many painful things throughout their lives and they let those moments stick with them throughout their lives. On this episode Immad and Abdul discuss the ways in which you can leave these painful memories in the past so they don't hinder you from achieving your goals.

Wejdaan Faridi: How To Improve Your Public Speaking - 055

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 58:44


Wejdaan joins Abdul this week to discuss his experience with public speaking and debate, the challenges he has faced in these experiences, as well as how he overcame these hurdles.

What the past year has taught us - 054

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 32:56


The past year has been one massive rollercoaster with lives impacted and lessons learned. Abdul and Immad reflect on the past year on the things they have learned, how they have grown, but also touch on the negatives they have felt.

Improve Your Critical Thinking! - 053

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 22:10


Hudson and Abdul discuss factors that play a major role in an individuals critical thinking, the mistakes people make when they try to think critically as well as how you can actually improve your critical thinking!

Mohammed Misbahuddin: The Life of a Film Student - 052

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 41:11


Misbah joins Immad to discuss his filmmaking journey, as well as overcoming challenges that present themselves.

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How to Make the Most of Summer! - 051

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 28:24


Everyone has had a summer where at the end of August they wonder where they didn't complete everything they would have wanted and wonder where the summer went. That's why Immad, Abdul, and Hudson are discussing the various different ways to ensure that you make the most of your summer.

10 Key Tips to Maximize Productivity! - 050

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 25:30


Have you ever found yourself being completely unproductive when you need to get things done? Both Hudson and Abdul have experienced this many times. That's why in this episode, they discuss the 10 tips they have found are the most effective at maximizing productivity!

Nomair Basar: Searching for passions and Embracing change - 049

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 53:37


Nomair joins Hudson on this episode to discuss his experiences with regard to person change, being willing to move forward, and how to find and pursue ones true passion

Motivate Yourself! (Motivation Techniques) - 048

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 25:10


Motivation is needed to complete new challenges and push yourself to your limits, but do you actually know how to make the most of your motivation? Join abdul and hudson as they discuss common misconceptions about motivation, the different types of motivation, as well as techniques to maximize your motivation.

Why We Trust the Wrong People! - 047

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 28:59


Have you found yourself constantly trusting people that don't deserve your trust? In this episode, we discuss why we trust the wrong people, how we can avoid trusting the wrong people in the future!

Overcome Your FOMO - 046

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 37:31


Have you ever caught yourself checking social media wishing you were hanging out with your friends who were out doing something? This episode will help provide strategies to stop you from feeling FOMO! Hudson and Abdul discuss what FOMO actually is, why we experience it, and lastly how to overcome FOMO.

The Big 5 Personality Traits - 045

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 26:06


Have you ever wondered how your personality is built? In this episode, Abdul, Hudson, and Immad discuss the big 5 personality traits, what they are, and how they vary based on many factors.

Haidar Putra: The Environment, Self-Reliance, and Social Change - 044

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 43:05


Haidar Putra joins Hudson and Abdul in this episode as they discuss Haidar's experiences with his passion for the environment, the constant social changes he has experienced, as well as the growth of his own self-reliance.

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