Best Avan Podcasts (2024)

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The Great Evil Called Zionism 41:11

1M ago41:11

41:11

Let's address the glaring evils unfolding in the world at present, alongside the bewildering denial exhibited by many. It's imperative to confront these issues head-on. Plus my usual therapy-like style rambles...

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Shitty First Car > New Lamborghini 34:18

2M ago34:18

34:18

* Sorry for the background noise. Topics include: - Alan Watts - First Acting Gig - New (Used) Car - Dating Apps - When Acting don't Act - 9-5 Hell

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Jim Carrey 2014 Commencement Speech 29:39

3M ago29:39

29:39

A must-listen for every student of life. Enjoy.

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Rule 50 - Stillness is the key - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 17:42

4M ago17:42

17:42

Last "rule"! We made it. Phew...

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Rule 49 - Ego is the enemy. - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 31:14

4M ago31:14

31:14

Not sure about the "enemy" because there are no enemies in the kingdom of heaven. God does not have enemies. How could he? He is the constructor of everything and of every concept. He is above enemies. To have enemies is to be finite and limited. It is to imply you can get hurt or annihilated by this enemy. But you can't. Your true spirit is above …

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Rule 48 - The obstacle is the way. - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 27:13

4M ago27:13

27:13

Get the book! One of my favorite book recommendations. The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

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The FAU Pod Live Hits Konpa reviews 41:08

4M ago41:08

41:08

Ford Amosky on the FAU Pod for a special episode analyzing the latest Konpa Hits for 2023-2024 and beyond. L’animation, l’analyze des tubes hits est une passion que Notre host n’a jamais pris à la lègére. Décrouvrez toute cette passion dans sa voix qui vous parle des artistes et leurs oeuvres musicales. PS: The FAU Pod has no intention to violate c…

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Rule 47 - Courage. Temperance. Justice. Wisdom. (Always). - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 26:43

4M ago26:43

26:43

Such a stoic rule 😂 Let's add compassion to that list maybe right after Courage?

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Rule 46 - Accept success without arrogance, handle failure with indifference - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 41:15

5M ago41:15

41:15

Where were we? It's been a minute since we talked...well since I talked 😊 But either way let's get through these rules so we can move on to a different philosophy. Optimally one with less than double-digit rules / principles 😆

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Social Media diminye nan konesans anpil jèn Ayisyen. Diminisyon savwa sa afekte direkteman Ayiti 42:10

4M ago42:10

42:10

Akoz rezo sosyal ki vin popilè anpil kay Ayisyen sitou jèn yo, sa vin kreye yon parès kay jèn Ayisyen yo pou yo aprann, fòme tèt yo, kreye devlope kapasite Entèlektyèl yo. Depi Facebook Tiktok Instagram X vin popilè, anpil Ayisyen pa li liv ankò, yo pa al nan bibliyotèk ankò, yo pa fè rechèch aprofondi ankò, yo pa memorize anyen ankò, yo pa aprann …

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Rule 45 - Don’t make your problems worse by bemoaning them. - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 21:28

5M ago21:28

21:28

Can you believe 5 more episodes and then complete the 50 rules of stoicism? Next time I might pick a much shorter list...nothing over 10 for sure. Sorry for the super bad sound quality 😞

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Si se konsa Ayiti pap janm chanje 11:09

5M ago11:09

11:09

Gouvènman a kèk manb nan population Ayiti ya genyen tandans a supòte, renmen, tolere, kouvri pou kriminèl. Ayisyen souvan vin renmen bouwo yo, moun ki masakre yo. Anpil Ayisyen kont bandi kriminèl atoufè asasen kowonpi, depi se pa moun pal. Depi moun move zafè sa se moun ni, lap fè tout sal konnen pou defann ni. Lap difisil pou yon peyi yon pèp ava…

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Rule 44 - Possessions are yours only in trust. - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 33:30

6M ago33:30

33:30

First A.I enhanced episode. Just the sound quality not content. Although I wonder if ChatGPT can do a better job at this 🤔

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Rule 43 - Fate behaves as she 👩 pleases…do not forget this. - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 45:02

7M ago45:02

45:02

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

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Rule 42 - If someone offends you, realize you are complicit in taking offense. - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 34:02

7M ago34:02

34:02

“No one can hurt you without your consent.” In the words of Gandhi, “They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them.” It is our willing permission, our consent to what happens to us, that hurts us far more” ― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change…

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Rule 41 - Associate only with people that make you better - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 10:58

8M ago10:58

10:58

Define better here...better does not just mean successful the way society defined it but better could be somebody who can teach you something that you have lost.

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Rule 40 - Always choose “Alive Time.” - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 42:46

8M ago42:46

42:46

❤️ "Alive Time"

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Rule 39 - To do wrong to one, is to do wrong to yourself 😞 . (sympatheia) - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 42:02

8M ago42:02

42:02

// TODO Put a badass description about this rule here...also don't forget to pick up Brandy from the airport

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Rule 38 - Look for the poetry 🌺 in ordinary things - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 41:21

8M ago41:21

41:21

Oh boy. What an awesome rule.... Sort of goes well with this gem: "He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature" -Socrates

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Rule 37 - Premeditatio Malorum 🧐 - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 39:45

9M ago39:45

39:45

“the pre-meditation of evils”

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Rule 36 - Journal 📔 - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 37:07

9M ago37:07

37:07

https://dailystoic.com/journaling/ "All journalers—just to name a few. It was, for them and so many others, as Foucault said, a “weapon for spiritual combat.” A way to practice their principles, be creative and purge the mind of agitation. " Ryan Holiday

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Rule 35 - Make a little progress 📈 each day - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 38:30

9M ago38:30

38:30

.1 % each day...

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Rule 34 - Forgive, Forgive, Forgive - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 30:48

9M ago30:48

30:48

YOU are the real beneficiary when you forgive. I am sure you heard that before but doesn't hurt to get reminded of every now and then.

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Rule 33 - Study the lives of the greats - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 24:50

9M ago24:50

24:50

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Rule 32 - Don’t judge other people - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 37:41

9M ago37:41

37:41

Joe Rogan you better watch out, this podcast is on 🔥

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Rule 31 - What’s bad for the hive is bad for the bee (Marcus Aurelius) - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 39:13

9M ago39:13

39:13

Another amazing, incredible episode of this super awesome podcast! I guess no stopping in sight....this podcast is like a rolling/moving train.

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Rule 30 - Find one thing that makes you wiser every day - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 29:20

10M ago29:20

29:20

The musical 🎼 episode...playing in the background. Not me playing.

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Rule 29 - Don’t be afraid to ask for help 🤚 - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 36:13

10M ago36:13

36:13

Listen to the add-on part at the end of the episode. Sharing a piece of understanding about misery, pain and loneliness and why you should welcome them 🙃

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Rule 28 - Say 🗣️ No (a Lot) - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 21:55

10M ago21:55

21:55

Everything You Say Yes To Is Saying No To Something Else - Ryan Holiday “You are rich if and only if the money you refuse tastes better than money you accept.” - Nassim Taleb

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Rule 27 - Every person is an opportunity for kindness ❤️ - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 25:55

10M ago25:55

25:55

Yup. Another instant classic. Love this one because it is so true. Every counter we have with any other person whether they are a child, a neighbor, a co-worker, or the barista who has a lot going on in his life and is irritated and you are just trying to order your coffee gives you a chance to practice kindness.…

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Rule 26 - Grab 🖐️ the “smooth handle.” - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 35:53

10M ago35:53

35:53

No idea what this means. Well actually, I have some idea. Weirdest of the stoic rules by Ryan Holiday so far...

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Rule 25 - Don't 🛑 Follow the Mob - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 11:49

10M ago11:49

11:49

About 8 minutes. The answer to how long is this episode? With that said, I have zero idea why I keep recording and uploading these...I suspect I have gone insane or I am in complete denial about how badly I need to stop doing this "podcast". Every douche without any credible accomplishments or achievements is now a philosopher on the internet. Well…

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Rule 24 - Seek Out Challenges - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 45:47

10M ago45:47

45:47

Be Relentless! 🔥 Seek out challenges.

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Rule 23 - Amour Fati - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 43:36

11M ago43:36

43:36

Love everything that happens to you!

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Rule 22 - Define what success means to you👇 - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 25:54

11M ago25:54

25:54

Is anybody listening yet? Who am I kidding? No one because no one wants to hear anybody else's shit! That is by design. If anybody could talk and the world would listen then we would come to stand still. Only shit that does something for us will get a chance to be listened to. What if this weird podcast can you take to a place that no one else can?…

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Rule 21 - Focus 🧘 on process, not 🛑 outcomes - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 25:12

11M ago25:12

25:12

One of those rules I would score very low on but is so critical to achieving anything worthwhile or creating something beautiful. Rule number 21, "Focus on process, not outcomes," from Ryan Holiday's "50 (Short) Rules For Life From The Stoics," emphasizes the importance of directing our attention and efforts towards the actions we can control rathe…

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5.8 Melvin Breton on his global career with UNICEF and harnessing the power of tech 50:47

11M ago50:47

50:47

Melvin’s career in social and economic policy has taken him from the Dominican Republic to East Timor, China and now New York City where he is a Policy Specialist at UNICEF. Melvin is a self-described ‘technology enthusiast’ and tech is a theme we return to throughout this episode. Melvin discusses the implications of new technology for policy work…

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5.9 Kirsty Hassard on knowing your value and shining in the competitive museum sector 42:47

11M ago42:47

42:47

Kirsty takes us on her journey from UofG history student to working at the V&A, where she’s been involved in exhibitions ranging from nightclubs to robotics, and now Tartan, the first exhibition to be curated solely by V&A Dundee. You’ll get an insight into the day-to-day work of a curator, from researching and choosing objects, to speaking to pres…

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5.7 Salem Avan on UN peacekeeping and heart-based leadership 1:04:14

11M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Salem Avan has worked on UN peacekeeping missions in Africa, the Middle East and Europe, an experience which he tells us fundamentally changed his understanding of the world and how people live. Salem progressed from management to leadership roles, and in this episode he discusses the important differences between the two, and why he takes a ‘heart…

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Rule 20 - Learn 👨‍🎓 something from everyone - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 19:38

11M ago19:38

19:38

Steven Pressfield. Remember this name! Works[edit]Fiction[edit] The Legend of Bagger Vance, about a young man coming to terms with his spiritual demons through the medium of golf (1995). Adapted into the film The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000). Gates of Fire, about the Battle of Thermopylae (1998), ISBN 0385492510. The novel is studied at West Point…

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Rule 19 - Put every impression, emotion, to the test before acting on it - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 27:50

11M ago27:50

27:50

Couldn't come up with an emoji in the title 😞 But trust me, despite the hideous look, it is a good one!

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Rule 18 - Be strict 💪 with yourself and tolerant ❤️ with others - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 21:40

11M ago21:40

21:40

Are you listening yet? This is gonna keep going with or without you.

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Rule 17 - The best revenge is not to be like that 😎 - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 24:08

11M ago24:08

24:08

Me telling somebody about my podcast and then telling them I uploaded another episode: The other person: "Really?! Another one? Why? Were the other episodes so successful??" With that said. Oh boy how important is it important not to get back at people! Also, doesn't this rule encapsulate the solution to our behavior during road rage? Why do we hav…

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Rule 16 - 💀 Live as if you’ve died and come back ☀️ (every minute is bonus time) - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 26:26

12M ago26:26

26:26

What a good ducking rule! Hit play and let's connect...

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Rule 15 - 🛑 Don’t compare yourself to others - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 28:05

12M ago28:05

28:05

Social media! Nothing fuels toxic comparisons quite like social media. However, it is not social media's fault. We simply need to learn how to genuinely be happy for others. Moreover, we must recognize that people who post on social media are not necessarily happy themselves. In fact, it is more likely that constant posting indicates unhappiness co…

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Rule 14 - There is always 💯 something you can do - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 13:19

1y ago13:19

13:19

This is a short but special episode with a very special guest!

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Rule 13 - Two ears 👂 👂 , one mouth 👄 for a reason. - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 26:35

1y ago26:35

26:35

What a great episode! Just kidding, they are all great.

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Rule 12 - Never be overheard 👂 complaining—even to yourself - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 59:05

1y ago59:05

59:05

50+ minute episode recorded in my favorite recording studio 🏝️ . You know what? Just listen and let's connect 🤗

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Rule 11 - 😊 Try to See the Good in People - 50 Stoicism Rules Series 45:59

1y ago45:59

45:59

I love the 'Try' part of this rule. I think a lot can be said about trying, but let's not deviate from the main intent of this rule. People are inherently good. I believe this wholeheartedly. At our core, we all want to love and be loved. I know this may sound ridiculous given some of the crazy things people have done, but maybe that's where the 'T…

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Fok li di WI avan 27:35

1y ago27:35

27:35

Fondatris Ann Pale Seksyalite (APS), Stéphanie D. Lamarre, te reponn envitasyon #KozeKiltiVyòl pou pale de Konsantman. Nan epizòd sa, Stéphanie ap eksplike enpòtans yon WI lib, eklere, ak enfòme nan relasyon moun ak moun. N ap ede w konprann nesesite pou asire w patnè w la di WI AVAN. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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