Best Adolphus Podcasts (2024)

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"Puppets" | TP&C | Episode 40 39:58

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations I went on an unscripted rant about the state of intelligence of americans that want to vote for Khameleon Harris of the democrat party. I also discuss my disappointment in black media that refuse to give their true feelings on what's goin on in America on the issues …

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"Stories From L.A." | TP&C | Episode 39 21:43

2M ago21:43

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Send us a Text Message. This was my first time being wayy too high when me and two other people traveled to L.A. at around 2014 or 15. ENJOY! I know most of us had a bad trip! Welcome To Think Pieces & Conversations! Find the podcast on all platforms that distribute the show! Here are some links to a few: 🎧APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca…

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"Third Party Standards Don't Matter" | TP&C | Episode 38 18:23

2M ago18:23

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Send us a Text Message. I was watching a podcast and the host asked a divorce lawyer about his life and profession. There were some very interesting takes he had on that and he had some realizations about marriage, divorce, love, and prenups. I took a stop at the prenup section which led me to the topic of standards. What are you willing to never c…

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"Mercury Special-Grade" | TP&C | Episode 37 21:00

2M ago21:00

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Send us a Text Message. In the series of events that keep occurring every week if not every day it seems like resistance is everywhere. Through our personal lives, Finances, The News, Propaganda, Donald Trump being convicted, it all seems like this year of 2024 is likely to keep it's foot on the gas. If you pay attention to astrology and horoscopes…

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"Studying and Countering Hate" 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

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In this last episode of the 2023-24 academic year, Kenneth S. Stern, JD, Director of his alma mater Bard College's Center for the Study of Hate, leading expert on antisemitism and hate, and past speaker at Gustavus talks about his path from Brooklyn (NY) to Bard to Willamette Law School in Oregon; becoming involved in American Indian Movement co-fo…

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"Don't Idolize Humans, Admire Accomplishments" | TP&C | Episode 36 18:19

3M ago18:19

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Send us a Text Message. Of course the news has been on fire since the infamous video of Diddy & Cassie in a hotel lobby but this sparked a thought. Well, more so the outrage and the disappointments of fans and supporters of the once acclaimed mogul that "can't believe" he would do such a thing and my brain says "why do we idolize humans?". We don't…

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"Be Curious (and Play Hockey)" 1:05:25

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International student, graduating senior, and Management major Thomas Patterer, ’24, has combined academic excellence with athletic success at Gustavus, earning him Academic All-Conference honors from the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. In this episode Thomas talks about growing up in his native Klagenfurt, Austria; coming to the Uni…

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"Like A Henna Tattoo" | TP&C | Episode 35 16:34

3M ago16:34

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Send us a Text Message. In the recent events in "Hip Hop Culture" things were exciting and provocative and now in the present, things have calmed down. My mind thought about the details and thoughts of people who protect/fabricate a false image that may come off as palpable vs ones who just be themselves. Let's have a conversation. Welcome to anoth…

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"The War Is Won With Your True Identity" | TP&C | Episode 34 16:34

3M ago16:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this Episode Of Think Pieces & Conversations we discuss the conclusion of the Legendary Drake & Kendrick Rap Battle Although... Drake lost he has a way to gain his fans back through simply being himself by finding himself. I bring up the Topic of Rick Ross Vs 50 Cent to brainstorm ways on how "The Boy" Becomes The Man. We…

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"Grief, Loss, and Identity" 1:05:38

3M ago1:05:38

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Dr. Patricia English-Schneider of the Gustavus Communication Studies Department talks about her background and love of musicals; her not exactly straight path to undergraduate and graduate degrees in her field; how she came to be a Com Studies prof at Gustavus; the genesis and content of her recent award-winning co-edited book, Narrative and Grief:…

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"Anything For The Drake Interview I Guess" | TP&C | Episode 33 17:46

3M ago17:46

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Send us a Text Message. In the dawn of the Drake Vs. Kendrick rap beef we invite a perspective that will determine that their won't be a true winner in the end. Or.... Maybe that's incorrect. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations. Find the podcast on all platforms that distribute the show! Here are some links to a few: 🎧APPLE: …

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"I Can Tell A Lot By How You Drive" | TP&C | Episode 32 16:11

3M ago16:11

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Send us a Text Message. I came back from the gym and turned on the mic! I was in a disturbed mood about how everyday people seem so unenthused and slow! Amongst other things! Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations. Enjoy! Find the podcast on all platforms that distribute the show! Here are some links to a few: 🎧APPLE: https://po…

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“I Have Become the Person I Was Meant to Be” 1:04:51

3M ago1:04:51

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Helena Shanks, ‘12, co-owner of River Rock Coffee and Tea, a fair-trade coffeehouse in St. Peter and Mankato, MN, on her family background and path from the Fargo-Moorhead area to Gustavus; majoring (for a time, uncertainly) in Chemistry; what she learned while working as an employee at River Rock both before and after graduation; how and why she e…

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"Don't Be Naive" | TP&C | Episode 31 17:30

3M ago17:30

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Send us a Text Message. "Once people get comfortable with you they tend to tell you everything." Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations. Find the podcast on all platforms that distribute the show! Here are some links to a few: 🎧APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-pieces-conversations/id1720075527 🎧Spotify: https:/…

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"The A.I. Proxy War In Hip Hop" | TP&C | Episode 30 10:18

4M ago10:18

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Send us a Text Message. In the current climate of music, artificial intelligence technology is making its mark. It's taking artists voices and creating songs that are almost impossible to identify as "A.I. generated" accurately. Without the mimicked artist themselves debunking whatever new song pops up on a social site or even youtube the mystery i…

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"The Fall Off is...Life after Death?" | TP&C | Episode 29 15:54

4M ago15:54

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Think Pieces & Conversations the recent debacle that happened at J.Cole Dreamville Fest is discussed although a more interesting conversation is had when we discuss certain album titles. J.Cole's upcoming release being named "The Fall Off" which in the recent apology and exiting of a back and forth with th…

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“I’m Not Just Changing What I’m Putting on Television Screens” 1:05:57

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Jillian Hiscock, Gustavus class of 2005 and owner of the newly-opened (as of March 2024) A Bar of Their Own in Minneapolis, the only bar in Minnesota devoted entirely to women’s athletics, speaks about her background and path to Gustavus; some of her formative experiences there, including a philosophy course on schools and society; her work in coll…

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"The Delusional Benefit" | TP&C | Episode 28 26:11

4M ago26:11

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Send us a Text Message. Topics Discussed in Today's Think Pieces & Conversations: 1. Music Mogul Scandal 2. Baltimore Bridge Collapsing 3. Conspiracies no longer being Conspiracies 4. Dopamine is the greatest drug in the world 5. You are controlled and manipulated through your emotions Enjoy! Find the podcast on all platforms that distribute the sh…

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"From Small-Town Pharmacist’s Daughter to Leading Global Investment Professional" 1:05:42

4M ago1:05:42

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150 episodes and counting! For this 150th unique episode of the podcast, Greg speaks with special guest Marcia Page, Gustavus Class of ‘82 and Chair of the Board of Trustees, about growing up in Olivia, MN, where her dad was a pharmacist and drugstore owner; what she learned at a young age from both her parents; her path from Olivia to Gustavus; he…

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"In-Betweenness, Boxing, Philosophy, and Buddhism" 1:07:36

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Dr. John Cha, faculty member in the Department of Religion and Japanese Studies program at Gustavus, talks about the challenges and impact of growing up Asian-American on Chicago's South Side and in Quincy, Illinois; the influence in his teen years of Huey Newton and Bruce Lee; his academic path to philosophy and religion; being hired by Gustavus; …

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“It All Comes Back to the Liberal Arts Education” 1:13:41

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Sarah Calhoon Cuthill, ’85, on her path to Gustavus from the south Chicago suburbs; her love of music and fascination with France and international relations; studying abroad in high school and college; majoring in international economics; the twists and turns of her career path, eventually leading to her partnership status with Deloitte Global; he…

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"Making My Life Count through the People I’ve Met at Gustavus" 1:02:35

5M ago1:02:35

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Communication Studies major Abigail (Abby) Vizenor, ’25, talks about her background and path to Gustavus; a memorable January Term in St. Maarten; interning for CADA, Inc., which supports survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence; her research and articles about the myth of "false reporting" and, most recently, teen dating violence; her enjoy…

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"Why 8-LEFT-EARTH?" | TP&C | Episode 27 10:17

5M ago10:17

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Send us a Text Message. In the new episode of Think Pieces & Conversations we discuss old anchors holding us back and also why 8-OFF T.I.A. has rebranded his name to 8-LEFT-EARTH. Enjoy! Youtube video: https://youtu.be/gZrEyYb5bAA Find the podcast on all platforms that distribute the show! Here are some links to a few: 🎧APPLE: https://podcasts.appl…

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“Childhood Poverty: Uniting Voices to Empower Tomorrow” 1:05:45

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Gustavus students Ainsley Langerud, ’24, and Alex Dillon, ’25, co-chairs of this year’s annual student-run Building Bridges (BB) Conference at the College on Saturday March 2, 2024, talk about their backgrounds and paths to Gustavus, the conference’s focus on childhood poverty, the work and rewards of planning BB and (without giving too much away) …

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"It’s Only Useless If You Make it Useless” 1:08:45

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Allie Skjerven Boyd, Gustavus Class of 2010, talks about her background and path to Gustavus, why she majored in History and Russian Studies, her path from graduation to working in the private sector with Fortune 500 companies Nestle and Clorox, how she obtained her current position with the Minnesota-based global firm Datasite, the nature, challen…

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"The Liberal Arts College I Went to Changed My Life" 1:02:46

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Dr. Pamela Kittelson of the Biology Department and Environmental Studies program at Gustavus talks about growing up in Colorado, her path to college and eventually an unanticipated PhD in plant biology, coming to Gustavus, teaching Gustavus students in the field and abroad in India and Bangladesh, the ingredients of teaching excellence, directing t…

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"Ambition's Gifts & Curses" | TP&C | Episode 26 19:13

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Send us a Text Message. To all those that can't lay in the bed all day because there's a nagging voice in your head saying: "Get up.", "You are being a loser.", "You can't just lay here all day" or Anything like those phrases mentioned then you my friend have ambition. Ambition nags you to do more. Is it your gift or is it your curse? Depends on th…

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"The Love Element" | TP&C | Episode 25 18:41

7M ago18:41

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! Notice the times when you're doing your favorite hobby or expressing yourself in your favorite avenue of art. Do you feel that sensation in your brain that makes you forget your problems, That makes you experience an ecstasy that keeps you coming back to that thing?…

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"The Harmless Flirt" | TP&C | Episode 24 23:40

7M ago23:40

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Send us a Text Message. In the first New Episode Of Think Pieces and Conversation for the year 2024 we discuss some recent events. 8 discusses his natural attribute of flirting which has caused things to become awkward at places of business. He says it was a "harmless flirt" in which in this case it wasn't harmless to the parties involved. What ski…

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"2024: The Next Exam" | TP&C | Episode 23 10:04

8M ago10:04

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations. We all know since 2020 the trendline for the intensity of events have been going up every year. Social Media, Politics, Television, Conspiracy Theories, Drama, etc. It feels like the skeletons buried under 1000 meters of concrete are getting dug up. A lot has happen…

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"Back 2 Earth" | TP&C | Episode 22 9:17

8M ago9:17

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! "When you're out there chasing the stars above the clouds theirs a time when you may get sent back home to recharge. " I displayed some arrogance in my personal life prior to my last episode "Moon Mode" which led to the creation of that episode. That arrogance creat…

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"Moon Mode" | TP&C | Episode 21 12:04

8M ago12:04

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! Unfortunately or Fortunately there are times when you get sent back to reality because you aren't focused on the things you got goin on. Yes it's your own fault for getting distracted not the other people/person/environment etc. In this particular situation it's my …

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"Hygiene Credit" | TP&C | Episode 20 18:13

8M ago18:13

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! I had the terminology of "Hygiene Credit" used in multiple outside conversations. In this video, you'll understand what I mean about Hygiene Credit. Unfortunatly, alot of people forgot abut being nose-friendly when they step outside and if they've been a funky perso…

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"What Are We Beefin' About?" | TP&C | Episode 18 17:19

9M ago17:19

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Send us a Text Message. As we experience relationships of every level & significance there are disagreements that happen. Everyone won't agree or even get along 100% of the time but if 100% of the time all the parties involved communicate, then solutions will be found. The small disagreements that can potentially become big because of the unwilling…

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"Your Locs Are Powerful So Don't Cut Em" | TP&C | Episode 12 12:14

9M ago12:14

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Send us a Text Message. I've been growing my hair for quite a while now. Maybe just under ten years since I first started and my journey since then has been rigorous, amazing, challenging, all the things that make a person better overall. My growth internally reflects my hair externally but besides that there are some things that hair does for you …

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"Culture Creates Cash" | TP&C | Episode 13 22:17

9M ago22:17

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Send us a Text Message. Let's have a discussion on this topic. Most people in certain influential cultures (mainly black culture) don't exactly know how powerful their validation is to these companies! If you've ever worn a brand or saw someone wear a brand just because it's expensive or provides an external validation then watch this! after this v…

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"EVO 2023 & The Value Of Competition" | TP&C | Episode 14 14:34

9M ago14:34

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! On August 4th of 2023 I participated in the biggest fighting game tournament/Convention for the very first time. I chosen to participate in the only fighting game I was interested in at the time which was Street Fighter 6 and I played as Manon. I had an amazing time…

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"How Could I Hate You" How Pain & Trauma Made Me Greater. | TP&C | Episode 15 8:45

9M ago8:45

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Send us a Text Message. The untrained mind that still takes trauma and bad times as a punishment instead of a blessing...this video is for you. I was once like you then I became tired of suffering trying to numb pain through external devices because none of them worked. I did do research on things like working out, meditation, reading books and all…

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"How Can You Pour From An Empty Cup?" | TP&C | Episode 16 13:30

9M ago13:30

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Send us a Text Message. There was a time when I used to help others constantly without anything in return. As I gotten more experienced in this life it became foolish to help and pour into people that hardly poured back into me. It's not necessarily a transactional thing it's more of a principle thing because the feeling of resentment is inevitable…

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"The Segregation Of The Optimist & The Pessimist" | TP&C | Episode 17 12:53

9M ago12:53

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Send us a Text Message. In everyday life if you're observant of people at work, school, or any kind of gatherings. We tend to commonly see the people that are alike one another tend to gravitate towards each other. Skin color, popularity, weight, height, and people just with like interests just end up being close. Is naturally a human thing? Has th…

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"You Fall For It Every....TIME!" | How Distractions rule you! | TP&C | Episode 19 11:37

9M ago11:37

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! The world pushes and pulls you everywhere with every new news cycle. You get focused and then they tell you that something 10000 miles away from home is occurring. Are those your people? Does your family live there? Are you related in anyway? No. The most important …

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"Stay At The Top Of Your Game" | TP&C | Episode 11 16:37

9M ago16:37

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! This video was inspired by me constantly keeping up with myself such as the going to the gym and working out all the time. As I do that and other activities that build me into a better person I can't help but notice that many of the average folk don't really underst…

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"How 2023 Is Pushing Us To The Next Level" | Episode 5 | TP&C 5:27

9M ago5:27

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Send us a Text Message. 💥 2023, the Year to JUMP: How 2023 is PUSHING us to the NEXT LEVEL whether we LIKE it or NOT!!! ✔ For some time now I've been striving to be great in every way. For some reason, this year and this time feels different. I can't seem to find comfort anywhere because now that I've trained myself to constantly be better everyday…

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"The God In The Mirror" | TP&C | Episode 6 6:23

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! It's a cliche that people say a lot that "all your answers you are looking for lies within" until you've done lots of research read a bunch of books desperate to find the answers that you are looking for. One day maybe weeks, months, years later you get that eureka …

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"How To Be Sure Of Yourself" | TP&C | Episode 7 11:08

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! In this video I give a brief description of the importance of knowing who you are by simply doing research on whatever comes to mind that leads you to the road of knowing. I talk about: 1) Alpha, Beta, Sigma Males 2) Asking the question of why 3) Being yourself but …

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"Trust Ain't Rated E For Everyone" | TP&C | Episode 8 17:47

9M ago17:47

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! Something dawned on me when I was thinking about: what gives the relationships between the greatest chance to have longevity and productivity? I thought of honesty, integrity....then quickly I thought one word that encapsulates the two things I just mentioned and ma…

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"How To Take A Loss & Win Correctly" | TP&C | Episode 9 8:45

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Send us a Text Message. One day it dawned on me while I was sitting down smoking a Romeo y Julieta Cigar, that we tend to take our losses along this journey of greatness as trauma instead of experience needed for preparation. Preparation for the bigger challenges that come ahead that will make the past debacles that put us in doubt, would instead m…

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"A.I. Can Create A Utopia Or Destroy EVERYTHING" | TP&C | Episode 10 13:14

9M ago13:14

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Send us a Text Message. The talks about Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) are mostly negative right now in mainstream media. Perspective on that is important but what we do know is the age of new advancement in technology is upon us and there is nothing we can do to stop it. All we can do is educate ourselves and utilize A.I. in our everyday lives but…

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"Friends Vs Strangers" | TP&C | Episode 1 5:55

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Send us a Text Message. Who are your biggest supporters, Friends or Strangers??? Monologue: I was spending like 10 minutes on Tiktok and I was seeing this alot but also in real life this topic of conversation is a controversial subject that has added tension to friend groups around the planet. What are friends if they don't wanna see you flourish a…

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"The Distraction Entrapment" | TP&C | Episode 2 2:09

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Send us a Text Message. literally made this video @ 2am in the morning as someone decided to interrupt me to ask silly questions lol. People don't consider what you're doing as important so they down play it by adding "lil" to things that you work hard on. These passions that we have are maybe outside of the norm for those kinds of people because t…

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