Positive Feedback Loop! We discuss tech, history, and culture and we have fun disagreeing with each other. ;-) Co-hosts: Luis, Ray, and Steph. Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/thepflpodcast! "Lost episodes" (episodes we've removed): Ep.38 (Watercooler chat - mind-reading robots eat your money)
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Armando Dominguez PhD Health Psychology, Educator, Martial Artist, Researcher
Understanding Stress, Anxiety, and Decision-Making: Unveiling Your Paleo-Caveperson Wiring Explore the fascinating interplay of stress, anxiety, and pain on our ability to think, choose, and act in modern life through the lens of our paleo-caveperson wiring and survival programming. Discover why we sometimes exhibit socially inappropriate behaviors under stress and find it challenging to make sound decisions in tense situations. Gain insights from psychology, neuropsychology, physiology, soc ...
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The founders of Run2Gun Health & Fitness & SEEKER Supplements, Jordan & Amy Miller hosts this lifestyle podcast to share their journey & experiences on how the mindset of “living beyond average” is shaping their life and those around them.
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Have you ever felt down about life or yourself? Lost a job, partner, etc., and couldn't shake the negative feelings, blaming yourself repeatedly with no positive outlook insight? Join HOPE Center Harlem and #theprofessorofpositivity, J.U Jones, an Announcer and Nonprofit Administrator in Education and Social-Emotional Learning, every fourth Monday of each month as he interviews regular people who remembered their worth after struggling and then conquering life's myriad of issues. From storie ...
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 212 || Creating Positive Feedback Loops
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5:53What we focus on is what we become.
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Unlocking Peak Performance: The Power of Neurotransmitters in Achieving Greatness
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24:26Ep 103. Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in shaping human actions and behaviors, particularly those we label as successful or skillful. Skill building inherently involves effort, and to sustain this effort, there must be a rewarding payoff that reinforces the behavior. In today’s fast-paced world, we constantly strive to elevate our behaviors …
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The Crucible of Personal Growth: How Life’s Challenges Forge Your True Self
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26:30Ep 102. In today’s modern world, we’ve lost the essential rites of passage that once guided our transition into adulthood and defined our roles within tribes, families, and communities. Without these critical milestones, many people feel lost—like aimless souls drifting without purpose or direction. These individuals often face life’s challenges un…
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Survival, Safety, and Transformation: The Unseen Forces Shaping Your Life Story
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27:54Ep 101. The influence of environment—both our internal personal environment and the external world—significantly shapes and conditions who we become over a lifetime. Sometimes, this impact can be sudden, life-threatening, and even transformative. In the narrative of our lives, we often align ourselves with the charisma, talents, and strengths of a …
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The Science of Procrastination: Unlocking Your Survival Instincts to Overcome Fear and Hesitation
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27:22Ep 100. In today's fast-paced world, we often find ourselves caught in cycles of procrastination, hesitation, and self-doubt, leading to unnecessary stress and limiting our success. Understanding our primal survival instincts – often referred to as the "F's of survival" – can unlock the key to overcoming these challenges. Rooted in biology and psyc…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 211 || Mindset Switch To Progress Change
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6:16When moving forward with goals, we cant just do the physical work, the mental work has to be done too. This is one thing we must do in order to progress positive change
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Unlock the Power of Attachment Styles & Survival Instincts: How They Shape Your Relationships
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28:45Ep 99. In today's fast-paced world, how we interact with our environment, the stressors we face, and our relationships—whether personal or professional—are deeply influenced by our attachment styles. This powerful psychological concept shapes the way we respond to both positive and negative experiences. Understanding your attachment style is key to…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 210 || Protect Your Dreams
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10:08I'm sure you've experienced a time where you shared a dream or idea with someone and you didn't get the response back from them the way you expected. There are times when you are being rooted in the truth of your authenticity that you will need to protect your dreams from those who don't see like you do. You will also need to protect your dreams fr…
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Break Free from Ancient Fears: Transform Your Life and Unlock Limitless Potential
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25:59Ep 98. Many of our deepest fears are biologically wired into us, embedded in our ancestral programming that stretches back to primordial times—before written history. These innate, visceral fears are primal and often pre-verbal, shaping the choices we make daily and gripping our ability to truly self-realize. On the transformative path of becoming …
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 209 || You Are The Differenciator
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6:12Have you ever thought, "how will I stand out?" or "How will I ever make a difference?" It's not an uncommon thought or worry, but the answer lies within yourself. It's You being truly you that will make the difference or help your business stand out!
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How Shame, Guilt, and the Need to Belong Impact Your Life and Identity
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23:52Ep 97. Humans, like all animals, have evolved to live in groups for safety, security, and the opportunity to thrive. Our deep-rooted need for belonging—whether to a family, tribe, city, or modern corporation—has been crucial for survival and genetic legacy. According to evolutionary psychology, shame and guilt are powerful self-correcting mechanism…
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Breaking the Positive Feedback Loop of Stress: How to Prevent Burnout and Find Balance
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22:06Ep 96. Every day, we navigate life within a set of personal boundaries. These limits shape our behavior across various settings—from home to school, work, and even casual encounters at the grocery store or one-on-one interactions. Social boundaries, though often unspoken, are essential for maintaining harmony in our relationships and minimizing str…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 208 || Community Increases Success
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9:19Community increases our success in our health and fitness journey, but often we get caught up in how we define community. Whether its hundreds of people, or just 1, you are involved in community. You also can be involved in community unintentionally.
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 207 || No Striving In Being You
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8:09There is no striving in being your self, but we've become professionals at being someone we're not. A mindset switch needs to take place for inner transformation to happen. A focus from all the things we aren't suppose to do, to a focus on all the things I AM.
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Be the Compassionate Jedi: 5 Practical Tips for Transforming Your Life and the World Around You
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28:33Ep 95. In the wake of recent elections, we've witnessed the growing divide in society, with contrasting views and beliefs often fueling hostility—not only between political factions but also among neighbors and citizens around the globe. This polarization has become more evident, leaving us questioning how we can bridge the gap and promote unity. W…
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Why We’re Addicted to Emotionally Driven Decisions – And How to Break Free
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28:50Ep 94. In today’s world of constant social media immersion and emotionally charged commentary, we are bombarded daily with messages designed to shape our opinions, often based on emotions that are carefully crafted to market products to us. These emotional triggers form an invisible bond with consumerism, leading us to believe we need products to f…
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The Power of Stress: From Mob Mentality to Resilient Success
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25:48Ep 93. Understanding Stress: From Eustress to Distress and Beyond Stress is an inevitable part of life, but not all stress is created equal. In this episode, we dive deep into the two major types of stress: eustress (positive stress) and distress (negative stress). Learn how your unique response to stress shapes your mindset, actions, and behavior.…
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The Secret to Mastering Stress: Fitness, Survival, and Thriving in Modern Life
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27:33Ep 92. How Stress Affects Your Body and Mind: Mastering Stress with Fitness Training. Stress is a constant factor in modern life, much like it was for our ancient ancestors. Whether we were paleo hunter-gatherers or navigating today’s fast-paced world, stress triggers a physiological response in our bodies, activating the same fight-or-flight mecha…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 206 || Say Yes To Yourself
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8:08I see us all having much more success this year when we shift from a "no vow" mindset, to a "yes covenant" with who we truly are. It's a change of view that I believe will yield great success in and for us.
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Overcoming Rejection: The Power of Embracing Your True Identity
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28:11ep 91. Social interaction, with its challenges and complexities, is shaped by deep-rooted influences that play a crucial role in defining who we become as individuals. From the foundational stages of parenting, to navigating the school system, and eventually maturing into adolescence and adulthood, we face immense pressure to conform. This pressure…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 205 || Dream Bigger
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13:21I dive into what I've been feeling along the lines of dreaming bigger for the second half of 2024 and how I'm applying that to the coming year. I hope this inspires you to dream bigger in your life too!
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How Embracing Death Can Help You Live Fully: Unlocking the Power of Mortality
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29:50Ep 90. Embracing Mortality: How the Awareness of Death Can Empower Your Life The concept of death is often considered a morbid preoccupation by many, yet it holds profound wisdom for those seeking to unlock their full potential. Death serves as a powerful reminder of our mortality, pushing us to make the most of the limited time we have. By embraci…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 204 || The Common Denominator of Success
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9:29I've coached over 1100 people, and this was something that was a common denominator to those who are successful. Enjoy the listen!
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The Power of Words: How Your Narratives Influence Your Happiness and Well-Being"
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24:47Ep 89. What drives human behavior to survive and thrive is our innate need for basic sustenance—breathing, drinking, and eating—actions that fuel life. These essential actions trigger the release of pleasure chemicals, including dopamine, which create euphoric feelings and positive reinforcement. This euphoric payoff not only validates our survival…
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3 hours in a natural hot spring brought this to my attention! Check it out!
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Unlock Your Mind's Potential: The Mind-Body Connection and Personal Transformation
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29:32Ep 88. The forces that shape human behavior and identity are deeply rooted in our biological and psychological makeup. Our physical biology, mental capacity, and social environment all play pivotal roles in defining who we are. However, one of the most significant influences on our lives is how we perceive ourselves—our self-image and internal narr…
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Mastering Self-Regulation: How Breathing and Posture Shape Your Stress Response
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23:29Ep 87. How Our Reactions to Stress and Environment are Shaped by Self-Regulation: Mastering Emotional Control, Breathing, and Posture Our responses to external situations, environments, and relationships are deeply influenced by our physical state, mental perceptions, and emotional regulation. Effective self-regulation occurs at the intersection of…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 202 || Polarity
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14:51A few thoughts of Polarity, and how it's traditionally used negatively, but should be used positively to bridge gaps in our culture.
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Free Your Breath, Free Your Life: A Guide to Stress Relief and Well-Being
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24:37Ep 86. Unlock the Power of Your Breath: A Journey to Stress Relief and Emotional Freedom Breath is our ever-present companion, influencing how we experience joy, fear, terror, and bliss. The way we breathe is an adaptive response shaped by our patterns over time, especially when faced with environmental stressors. Our brain's survival circuits guid…
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From Panic to Peace: Transforming Your Response to Stress
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26:18Ep 85. In today’s fast-paced world, stress and sudden surprises can activate our sympathetic nervous system, triggering a fight-or-flight response. But what happens when we hold our breath in fear instead of exhaling? This often leads to anxiety and neurotic behaviors, which can be detrimental to our mental health. When we don’t have effective copi…
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Transforming Your Response: The Role of Memory in Daily Adaptation
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26:19Ep 84. How Memory Shapes Our Adaptability to Life’s Challenges Memory plays a crucial role in how we adapt to our environment. The malleable nature of memory significantly influences our beliefs about the world around us, as well as our reactions and adaptations to daily situations. When our memories and experiences are predominantly negative, we a…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 201 || Simplifying Nutrition
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14:38Nutrition has been a huge part of my life of living beyond average. There are a lot of nutrition information out there, lets talk the basics today.
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 200 || Moving From FU Energy To Authenticity
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10:58I discuss the difference in FU energy and Authenticity. How to mature from an unsustainable way of living to living from an abundant place of rest.
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 199 || Investments
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12:48Quick Friday Chat about Investing. Money, Time, People, Energy, Love. Enjoy!
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Unlock Your Potential: The Transformative Power of Lucid Dreaming
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29:47Ep 83. Unlocking the Power of Dreams: Enhancing Skills and Self-Understanding Dreams play a crucial role in our lives, often seen as a way to solve problems and consolidate memories. However, there's much more beneath the surface of our understanding of dreams. They not only help us navigate challenges but can also significantly enhance our physica…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 198 || Boys Will Be Boys
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15:16I'm excited about this podcast! I took my 7 year old son on an adventure, and saw him be HIM!
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Secret Language of the Body: Embracing Mind-Body Awareness for Healing and Compassion
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28:42Ep 82. The concept of the mind-body connection has evolved into a more nuanced understanding: mind-body awareness. This perspective indicates that rather than viewing the mind and body as separate entities, we recognize their intricate relationship as interconnected. Recent advancements in technology, such as MRI and fMRI, have provided us with dee…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 197 || Incremental Changes
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11:51I jump into the strategy of "incremental changes" to help you improve your life.
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How Experiences Shape Learning: The Role of Observational Learning in Our Development
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28:42Ep 81 Have you ever asked your children, "Where did you learn that?" or found yourself reflecting on your own upbringing when someone asks you the same? These common questions highlight the profound impact of observational learning on our development. Often, what our children say or do stems from experiences outside the home—experiences that can ra…
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 196 || Preventing Burnout
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14:18Lets expand on burnout and how to not only prevent it, but how to live from a state of overflow.
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Mastering New Skills: How Dopamine Drives Your Learning Journey
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30:11Ep 80 Behaviors and skills either caught like a contagion or taught. Learning new skills and behaviors is an exciting journey, often driven by observing and imitating others. This process of skill acquisition is not only thrilling but also fueled by dopamine, which enhances feelings of pleasure and motivation. As you progress through the stages of …
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Live Beyond Average Podcast 195 || I'm Back
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13:15After taking the past 2 years off from the LBA podcasat, to take a journey of self discovery, I'm back and ready to share and discuss everything that involves an overflowing life of discover.
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Desire, Free Will, and Survival: A Deep Dive into Human Motivation and Happiness
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27:23Ep 79. Discover the profound insights from philosophical and psychological perspectives on desire, free will, and human behavior. The Buddha famously stated that desire is the root of all suffering, a concept explored through various lenses of thought. Arthur Schopenhauer believed that every interaction is a microcosm of the universal strivings tha…
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The Halo Effect and Recency Bias: Unmasking Emotional Dysregulation in Celebrity Worship
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27:10Ep 78 In this insightful exploration, we delve into the Halo Effect, Recency Bias, and Hypnotic Effects and their profound impact on emotional dysregulation. Discover how our admiration for celebrities and heroes often leads us to elevate them beyond their true worth, distorting our perception and judgment. When we pedestalize individuals due to th…
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The Energy Drain: Unpacking Attentional Fatigue in Our Daily Lives
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26:28n today’s episode, we explore the intriguing concept of attentional costs and their impact on our energy levels. Have you ever felt drained after engaging in a new experience or facing a frightening event? This phenomenon, known as attentional fatigue, occurs when our brain’s focus is stretched thin, especially in environments that constantly chang…
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Easy Visualization Methods; Boost Your Sports Performance and Health Recovery
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29:03Episode 76. Unlock the Power of Visualization for Peak Performance and Recovery: Techniques Anyone Can Use Visualization techniques are widely recognized at the elite athletic level, benefiting individual sports like golf and swimming as well as team sports such as rugby, American football, basketball, and hockey. The core concept here is that ment…
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Harnessing Positive Thinking: Transforming Stress into Opportunity
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24:32Ep 75 In modern times, navigating life from physical survival to fiscal stability brings inevitable stress and difficulty. Overcoming challenges not only builds resilience but also triggers growth in the Anterior Mid Cingulate Cortex. Conversely, frequent fear responses can amplify the Amygdala’s influence. Harnessing positive thoughts and imagery …
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The Power of Mentorship and How Kindness Shapes Our Growth. Paying Kindness Forward: A Journey of Learning and Gratitude
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22:56Ep 74 On my journey through life, I've been fortunate to learn from incredible mentors who profoundly shaped my perspective and growth. Their guidance fostered my curiosity, allowing me to ask questions—even the difficult ones—that ignited my passion for learning. Through brainstorming sessions and adventurous explorations, these experiences have i…
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Language and Communication. Unlocking the Power of Metaphor
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26:49Ep 73. Communication takes various forms to transmit information, but often our interpretations can be inaccurate. Language serves as an imperfect medium to convey the messages and thoughts of our minds to others. Aristotle once described spoken language as "sound with meaning," emphasizing its role as a conduit of thought. Metaphor, a product of l…
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We Tend to Follow our own Placebos. Navigating Life's Path
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25:14Ep 72. Placebos are known for their powerful effects in pharmaceutical experiments. In our daily lives, we rely on beliefs, expectations, and predictions to guide our ethical decisions, adhere to guidelines, and shape our behaviors. These psychological placebos are crucial as we strive for success. Our personal experiences and observations profound…
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