Best Ruben Chavez | Think Grow Prosper Podcasts (2024)

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#59 - The Philosophy Of Clothes - What I Learned From Choosing To Dress More Formal 23:15

2y ago23:15

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Video version of this episode on YouTube My Website Santi Younger Follow Me On Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creative-stoic/message

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#58 - The Philosophy of Goals, Truth and Change - Ruben Chavez (Think Grow Prosper) Interview 1:26:28

2y ago1:26:28

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Watch and share your comments on the YouTube Video Version Here Today's we are talking with Ruben Chavez creator of Think Grow Prosper and the Think Grow Podcast (highly recommend listening to his podcast!) ──── My links: My Website Santi Younger Follow Me On Twitter Show Notes (easier to navigate on the YouTube video) - 01:04 on social media - 02:…

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6 Tips for Disagreeing Better 16:32

3y ago16:32

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I’ve put together a short list of tips for engaging with people who hold views contrary to your own. The internet makes it easy to live inside our own little content bubbles where we are protected from any viewpoints other than those with which we already agree. But this is a big problem. When we aren't exposed to opposing perspectives, we don’t le…

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Break Out of Your Content Bubble - Harleen Kaur 45:06

3y ago45:06

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In this episode, I speak with entrepreneur and former NASA engineer, Harleen Kaur. Harleen is the founder of Ground News, a news platform that helps combat media bias by allowing people to compare how different news outlets from across the political spectrum are covering the same story. Also, I’ve been using Ground News for the past few months to g…

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This Man Read 450 Classic Books and Distilled Their Best Ideas 59:58

3y ago59:58

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I speak with author Tom-Butler Bowdon. While Tom was working as a government advisor in Sydney, Australia, he began reading and taking detailed notes on many classic personal growth books in an effort to further his career. He had an idea to organize these notes into a book and worked on this for four years. In 2001, he released 50 Self-Help Classi…

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A Framework For Improving Your Relationships - with Dr. Amir Levine 1:11:59

3y ago1:11:59

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I speak with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine about attachment theory, which is the subject of his best-selling book, Attached. We discuss: How our attachment style affects our behavior in relationships The upside of anxiety and threat-sensitivity How to use attachment theory to improve your relationships How depending on others can …

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Honoring Conflicting Values 1:16:15

3y ago1:16:15

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I speak with filmmaker, marketer, and sense-maker, Rob Hardy. We discuss how to navigate the complexity of human values, the tension between freedom and constraint, the intersection of values and politics, the rise of secular "religions," what it means to be a citizen, and much more. Please support our sponsor, Skillshare. Skillshare is an online l…

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#57 -Self-Compassion vs Stoicism 18:59

3y ago18:59

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I'm back! Today we discuss the value of Self-Compassion. Do you think this concepts contradict Stocism? Contact me and let me know your thoughts Contact Me My YouTube Channel My Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Self Compassion: The PROVEN Powers of Being Nice to Yourself - NJlifehacks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti…

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Set Boundaries, Find Peace - Nedra Tawwab 34:13

3+ y ago34:13

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Nedra Tawwab is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, “Set Boundaries, Find Peace.” In this conversation, she explains what boundaries are, why we need them, and how they can improve our lives. She also gives her thoughts on setting COVID-related boundaries. You can purchase Nedra’s book, “Set Boundaries, Find Peace” on Amazon. Please…

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Rewrite The Rules with Alex Starr 58:03

3+ y ago58:03

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In this episode I speak with friend, former Wildland Firefighter, and author of Rewrite the Rules, Alex Starr about: His adventures and misadventures of wildland firefighting The value of questioning our assumptions The balance between desire and gratitude How to build resilience …and more

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My Checklist for Well-Being 27:14

3+ y ago27:14

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We all share six fundamental needs that contribute to well-being. The manner in which we meet these needs, however, varies from person to person. In this episode, I share some of the things I personally do to meet these needs in my own life.

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52: The 6 Aspects of Well-Being 29:44

3+ y ago29:44

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I attempt to refine my model of well-being, which I began discussing in Episode 51. This model is centered around needs. Like any other creature, we have needs that must be met in order to facilitate well-being. If we can simply identify what these needs are, then well-being is simply a matter of meeting these needs in adaptive and sustainable ways…

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51: There's More to Life Than Happiness 25:53

3+ y ago25:53

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In this episode, I think out loud about values and how they relate to well-being. Values are important because they are the principles on which we base our actions. Any action we take is based on some value, whether conscious or unconscious. Understanding our values can give us more clarity and perspective on our behavior and point us in a more con…

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50: The Power of Curiosity with Chris Williamson 47:34

4y ago47:34

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I speak with Chris Williamson (@chriswillx on IG). He is the host of the popular podcast Modern Wisdom, owner of a UK event company, and coach for people who want to get more out of life. He's also a former reality TV star. We discuss his journey through depression, the value of knowing your personality traits, and various approaches for dealing wi…

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49: The Logic of Acceptance 13:21

4y ago13:21

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Building upon the previous two episodes, I discuss why acceptance is a reasonable and rational approach for dealing with the complexity of reality. This episode's sponsor is Skillshare, an online learning community with thousands of different classes for creative and curious people. The first 1,000 people to use the link below will get a free trial…

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48: Integration: The Essence of Improvement 16:10

4y ago16:10

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Building upon the ideas in my previous episode ("The Master Skill of Life"), I discuss the concept of integration as the path to psychological health and genuine self-improvement.

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47: The Master Skill of Life 29:04

4y ago29:04

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I introduce what I have come to believe is the most important skill set you can possibly cultivate from a personal, spiritual, psychological or existential standpoint.

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46: Perfectionism vs Striving for Excellence 13:10

4y ago13:10

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A short episode about the differences between perfectionism and striving for excellence, with a short reading from a blog post I wrote.

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#56 -Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity 5:25

4y ago5:25

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Check Out My Toki Pona (Constructed Language) Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/santiyounger Contact Me: The Creative Stoic Email Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/santiyounger Newsletter: santiyounger.com/newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creative-stoic/message…

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#55 -Powerful Note Taking System Screencast 4:39

4+ y ago4:39

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YouTube Video: Powerful Note Taking System For Language Learning // Walkthrough (Screencast) Are you tired of note taking applications that become a mess the more you use them? My mission is to make advanced tools, (which are usually accesible to computer geniuses) learnable to common people like you and me. Instagram: instagram.com/santiyounger Co…

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#54 -The Philosophy Behind Time Tracking 9:42

4+ y ago9:42

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Time tracking is one of those things that can drastically improve our productivity level. Yet, not enough of us do it. In this episode I talk about the advantages of time tracking and why you should do it. I also recommend Toggl my tool of choice when it comes to efficient time tracking. Instagram: instagram.com/santiyounger Contact Me: santiyounge…

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#53 -New Name (Previously Time Flies Philosophy) 6:56

4+ y ago6:56

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Here we are once again. The new name is The Creative Stoic Podcast. If you've been a listener for long enough, you'll know that this podcast has gone through 2 name changes. Why do I do this? Because I want to be biased towards action. The way I see it, there are 2 ways to get creative work done. 1) Spend months, or years trying to find the perfect…

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45: Dealing With Adversity 11:28

4+ y ago11:28

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This short podcast episode is about zooming out and remembering to view your struggles with the proper perspective. Adversity is not something to avoid or bemoan but something to confront and accept. It’s an inevitable part of a great and meaningful adventure called The Hero's Journey.

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#52 -Lucid Dreams and Philosophy 19:43

4+ y ago19:43

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You've probably heard about lucid dreams, but do you know of the potential it has to improve your mindset? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/santiyounger Newsletter: santiyounger.com/newsletter Instagram: instagram.com/santiyounger Contact Me: santiyounger.com/stoic-contact Feel free to DM on Instagram or send me an email if you would like any links…

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#51 -How to Be a Jack of all Trades in a Specialized World 14:31

4+ y ago14:31

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Unspecialized - How To Be a Jack of All Trades Contact Me: santiyounger.com/contact Newsletter: santiyounger.com/newsletter Instagram: instagram.com/santiyounger Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/santiyounger --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creative-stoic/message

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#50 -The Future of This Podcast (Free Gift For You) 10:28

4+ y ago10:28

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Link to Survey This is episode 50 and I thought it was a good time to celebrate and look back on this podcast. Moving forward I’d like to get your opinion. I have a special gift for those of you who can help me with this quick survey. Survey Contact me if you filled in the survey to claim my book for free. (draft version, before official release) E…

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#49 -The Philosophy of Language (With Phil Hagspiel) 55:12

4+ y ago55:12

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Phil's Book: philhagspiel.com/you Phil's Instagram instagram.com/philhagspiel Newsletter: santiyounger.com/newsletter Instagram: instagram.com/santiyounger Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/santiyounger Access Show Notes before everyone else by supporting this podcast on Patreon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/santiyounger Patreon supporters also e…

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#48 -The Pillars of Self-Determination (With Phil Hagspiel) 59:39

4+ y ago59:39

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Phil's Book: philhagspiel.com/you Phil's Instagram instagram.com/philhagspiel Newsletter: santiyounger.com/newsletter Instagram: instagram.com/santiyounger Time Stamps 1:00 Intro Phil 5:00 Philosophy vs Self-Help 7:00 The Universe and Philosophy 14:00 Memento Mori 21:00 Do I want this? Do I want this? Do I WANT this? Do I want THIS? 26:00 Consumer …

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44: The Limits of Rationality with Vizi Andrei 1:07:48

4+ y ago1:07:48

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I speak with the author of Economy of Truth, Vizi Andrei (@viziandrei) about a range of topics including religion, evolution, procrastination, political systems, the utility of maxims and more. Show notes at: https://thinkgrowprosper.com/blog/vizi-andrei

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#47 -How To Navigate Relationships as a Stoics 28:36

4+ y ago28:36

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Newsletter: santiyounger.com/newsletter Instagram: instagram.com/santiyounger Full Show Notes: santiyounger.com/47 Show notes Podcast listener question: I definitely struggle with keeping my emotions in check when dealing with all aspects of life, but even more so when it comes to relationships. We cannot get rid of negative emotions. Podcast liste…

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#46 -How To Deal With Your Creative Ego 18:02

4+ y ago18:02

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Newsletter: santiyounger.com/newsletter Instagram: instagram.com/santiyounger Website: santiyounger.com Show Notes And Blog: santiyounger.com Ted Talk: Your Elusive Genius Jordan Peterson - Wishes | Meaningwave | Akira The Don --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creative-stoic/message…

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#45 -How to Organize Your Ideas as a Creative Person 17:30

4+ y ago17:30

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/santiyounger Website: https://santiyounger.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santiyounger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/santiyounger Newsletter: http://santiyounger.com/newsletter Timestamp and Show Notes 0:30 Every creative craft start with writing. 1:00 Organization of ideas for content creators. 2:00 Zett…

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#44 -Joker and Stoic Philosophy (Spoiler Free) 12:16

4+ y ago12:16

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Newsletter: https://santiyounger.com/newsletter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santiyounger/ Website: https://santiyounger.com/ Show notes And Blog: https://santiyounger.com/44 I just watched Joker (2019) for the second time and it got me thinking about a classical philosophical debate of good and evil. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s an am…

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