Chasing Curiosity

069 - How To Change Your Life (And Not Hate The Whole Process)

What's the difference between people who make real, lasting change in their life and people who struggle over and over again without making any real change. A lot of people would say, one person is much more disciplined than the other. But there are serious limitations when relying on discipline to make change in your life. Here's what you should do instead.

068 - Akira The Don: Being a Pure, Uncompromised Expression of You

Akira the Don is a globaly renowned artist & DJ and creator of the Meaningwave universe. We discuss his album featuring the voice of Earl Nightingale, and the creative process behind his unique genre, Meaningwave. Akira shares his journey from discovering the power of self-talk and internal monologue to navigating life through personal heuristics. He also talks about the philosophy and inspiration that drives his music, touching on concepts of stoicism, thoughts as powerful tools, and essential decision-making frameworks. Akira's LinksMeaningwave WebsiteTwitterInstagramYoutubeSpotify
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00:20 The New Album and Earl Nightingale 03:11 The Concept of Meaningwave 06:52 The Power of Thoughts and Practical Tips 20:03 Influence of Comics and Early Inspirations 29:39 The Importance of Reading and Personal Growth 33:22 Understanding Different Ways of Thinking 35:47 Early Life and Education Challenges 42:02 Navigating the Music Industry 46:31 The Importance of Creating Your Own Path 48:40 AI and the Future of Creativity 57:13 Recognizing the Voice of the Devil 01:02:25 Finding Meaning and Making Choices

067 - Solo Ep: Why Can't We Get Ourselves Do What We Want To Do?

This video explores why we procrastinate and how our emotional states influence our decision-making. I look at a study on decision-making during sexual arousal and another on procrastination, deadlines, and performance to help determine why we make the decisions that we do. Then I give some practical tips to overcome procrastination through pre-commitment and involving others in setting deadlines.
 
Timestamps
00:00 Understanding Procrastination
00:38 Hot vs. Cold Emotions
01:36 The Heat of the Moment Study
04:05 Linking Emotions to Procrastination
05:03 Procrastination, Deadlines, and Performance
06:43 Strategies to Overcome Procrastination
09:14 The Role of Coaching

066- Jash Dholani: Lessons From The Greatest Thinkers in History

Jash Dholani is the Author of "Hit Reverse: New Ideas From Old Books" and content creator 'OldBooksGuy' on Twitter writing about the best lessons we can learn from the greatest thinkers of all time.
In this conversation we cover ideas from Friedrich Nietzsche, GK Chesterton, C.S Lewis, La Rochefoucauld, and others. 
00:00 The Journey of Building a Platform on Twitter
06:29 Relentless Pursuit of Knowledge
11:48 The Burden of Power and Ambitious Goals
39:21 Humor and Evolutionary Psychology: The Mystery of Jokes
40:40 Challenges of Setting and Achieving Goals
41:19 The Nature of Play and its Significance
42:29 Democracy and the Repression of Excellence
55:32 Education, Values, and Moral Compromise
01:00:39 The Spiritual Impulse and Coherence of Ideas
01:11:01 Belief Systems, Secularism, and Societal Values
 
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065 - Javi Rodríguez: You'll Never Look At Water The Same

Javi is an entrepreneur who works with clients one on one in a number of different healing modalities including water therapy, energy work, sound therapy, and thai massage.
 
Takeaways
- Humans have a deep connection with water and the better were able to connect with it the more aligned we'll be.- Conscious action and reconnecting with nature are essential for aligning with one's purpose and living a fulfilling life. Intuition is our guide, and connecting with our true self through intuition is essential.- Structured water is essential for health and vitality, and the quality of the water we consume impacts our well-being.
 
Time Stamps
00:00 The Vision of a Water Temple03:02 The Deep Connection with Water07:54 Journey To Where He Is Now36:27 The Power of Intuition and Water42:33 The Significance of Water for Health and VitalityJavi's LinksInstagramWebsite
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064 - JP Thor: Memeing To A $100B Crypto Protocol

JP Thor is an entrepreneur who founded the crypto protocol Thorchain, a decentralized exchange that allows you to swap assets cross chain permissionlessly. JP explains what the accelerationism ethos stands for, what it means for the future of humanity, and how it applies it to his work in the crypto industry. We then talk about the future of Thorchain and his vision to make it one of the largest financial platforms in the world.
If you want to get inspired to do dream bigger and accomplish more in your life, this episode is for you.
00:00 Introduction
02:32 Accelerationism
08:48 Crypto Beginnings and Thorchain
15:34 Decentralization and Security
17:59 Future of Thorchain
20:41 Building in Public and Overcoming Challenges
31:23 Final Thoughts and MotivationJP's LinksTwitterWebsiteMy LinksTwitter Instagram 

063 - Colin Skinner: Being A Great Dad & Overcoming Hashimoto's

Colin is a Holistic Health & Hashimoto’s + Hypothyroidism Coach.  Colin's personal journey of uprooting his life and moving to Ohio, along with his diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and reversing it naturally is the epitome of breaking free from societal norms and living in alignment with one's true self. 
The intention that Colin puts in to all aspects of his life is something that we can all strive to do more of in our life. 00:00 Atlantean Fatherhood02:24 The Virtues of Being a Present and Engaged Father05:11 Transitioning to a Natural Lifestyle: From Corporate to Nature06:28 The Awakening: A Shift Towards Holistic Living20:43 Facing Hashimoto's: A Journey of Healing and Natural Remedies29:10 Balancing Modern Life with Holistic Practices38:47 Embracing Life's Journey and Finding Purpose40:22 The Transformative Power of Fatherhood45:07 Navigating Parenthood and Personal Growth59:21 Exploring Faith and Personal Beliefs01:06:21 From Real Estate to Healing: A Career Transformation
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062 - Kenny Bednarek: The Road to Gold

Kenny Bednarek is an Olympic Track & Field Athlete who placed silver in the 200m in the 2020 Olympics.
This was my first ever conversation with an Olympian. Truly one of the best in the world, if not the best, at what they do.
What a feeling that has be.
The. Worlds. Best.
How many people can say they’re the best out of 8 billion people in the world?
And I think that feeling can go one of two ways.
One that goes towards Selfishness or one that goes towards Gratitude.
And there’s no doubt that Kenny is living in Gratitude.
You’ll leave the episode rooting for Kung Fu Kenny this summer in Paris.
A few of my favorite moments from ep:
“I just want to be a chill guy who comes in to work and dominate - and leaves."I fucking love this mindset.
 
“My mom - she means everything because if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be in this position.”
This is Gratitude.  Kenny talking about his mom was my favorite part of the episode. What an amazing woman.
 
“I want to be the best that's ever done it when it's all said and done. That is my why. That's what motivates me. Just perfection. I want to the one that no one's ever been able to touch.”
We all need to think bigger about ourselves and what we want to achieve. And we need to be more shameless about it.
 
“I also have my own massage therapist that I use every week.  His name is Robbie. He's a very chill guy. Shout out to Robbie. He's more a friend too. And I started taking him out to meets here and there cause he's a chill vibe and that's what I need. I don't want to go to meet all amped up.”
Understands the importance of vibes and the people you surround yourself with.  Way more important than most people realize.(P.S. If any other Olympian needs a vibe guy for Paris - let me know where to submit my resume)
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00:16 What It's Like Being One of The Fastest People In the World
04:10 Track and Field's Influence Across the Globe
06:42 The Rigors and Rewards of Professional Training
10:03 The Journey from High School to Olympian
21:18 Impact His Mom Had On Him
27:44 Adapting to Professional Life and Nutrition Changes
32:56 Discovering the Joy of Cooking
34:32 Exploring Unconventional Foods and Their Benefits
36:14 The Athlete's Diet: Pre-Race Meals and Nutrition Strategies
39:34 Seeking Expert Advice: Having Nutritionists and Personal Care
43:21 Understanding the Athlete's Mindset and Preparation
49:17 Investing in the Future: Property and Bitcoin
01:01:08 The Road to the Olympics: Training, Goals, and Expectations
 
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061 - Cole Walmsley: Self Awareness and Creating Your Own Path

Cole is an entrepreneur and investor who has forged his own path in life ever since he decided to skip college and move to FL to make it playing poker. In this conversation we talk about his journey from poker to investing, ayahuasca and consciousness, Bitcoin, plus a lot more. Key Takeaways
Mindset and self-awareness are key to understanding oneself and the world.
Psychology and the human experience are fascinating topics that offer endless learning opportunities.
Taking an unconventional path can lead to unexpected and fulfilling experiences.
Self-awareness and self-acceptance are crucial for personal growth and success in any field.
Bitcoin offers the potential for freedom by challenging the centralized control and manipulation of money.
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060 - Mario Lara: A Spiritual Seeker's Path to Freedom

Mario is a finance executive who has worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies throughout the world and an author of the book "Spiritual Seeker's Path to Freedom: From New Age to the Way, the Truth, and the Life".In this conversation, Mario recounts his transition from a New Age seeker, engaging in global exploration and psychedelic experiences, to finding fulfillment and purpose in Christianity, ultimately living for God's glory.  He shares how these experiences impacted his life and led him to a deeper understanding of himself and his purpose.
 
00:29 A Whirlwind Proposal: From Bachelor to Husband
02:03 The Unconventional Path: From Accounting to Adventure
06:19 Embracing the World: A Global Journey of Discovery
13:00 The Spiritual Quest: Seeking Answers Beyond the Material
19:58 Exploring the Depths: Meditation, Mysticism, and Beyond
32:24 A New Direction: Finding True Spirituality
37:20 A Deep Dive into Ayahuasca Experiences
41:13 Finding True Love and Acceptance
44:32 A Newfound Relationship with Jesus Christ
45:19 The Transformative Power of Church and Community
52:57 The Journey from New Age to Christianity
01:02:44 The Urgency of Sharing the Message
 
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