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A podcast exploring the art of living and the real world challenges that make living your best life a real difficulty. A journey as seen through the experiences of a husband, dad, coach, techie, and triathlete.
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2d ago
Creating a Morning Routine
In this episode, we explore the elements that make up a good routine and look at how to construct such a routine. We discuss the importance of having a routine, and how to create one that works for you.
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2d ago
Creating a Morning Routine
In this episode, we explore the elements that make up a good routine and look at how to construct such a routine. We discuss the importance of having a routine, and how to create one that works for you.
May 22 2024
Dealing with Change
In this episode, we explore the difficulty of dealing with change. We look at some Stoic tools that can help us accept what fate provides.
May 15 2024
Applying Minimalistic Concepts to Our Daily Lives
In this episode, we explore the minimalist lifestyle. We talk about the good and bad of going minimalist in your daily life. We also consider if there are parts of minimalism that we can actually use in our own lives.
May 8 2024
Bad Luck Part 2
In this episode we have some more fun with the day I was almost killed in one of the more random stories you will hear.
May 1 2024
Advice for Parents of Soccer Players
In this episode I pass on my advice to parents of soccer players as they make their way through the waters of youth soccer
Apr 23 2024
Bad Luck Part 1
In this episode we have some fun and take a look at some of my bad luck.
Apr 13 2024
Thoughts on the Chimp Paradox
In this episode we look at the Chimp Paradox written by Steve Peters. We discuss how stoic principles can be used to manage the chimp within all of us.
Apr 5 2024
Reflection as a Tool for Focus
In this episode, we explore the challenges of coaching youth soccer. We also discuss the challenges of staying focused on task during the day and how reflection can be used as a tool to maintain focus throughout the day.
Mar 30 2024
Dealing With Self Doubt
In this episode, we explore the nature of self-doubt and how it can lead to procrastination. We also discuss Stoic tools that can help us deal with self-doubt and break free from procrastination. Self-doubt is a common human experience, and it can be a major obstacle to achieving our goals. But it doesn't have to control us. By learning to recognize and challenge our self-doubt, we can take control of our lives and move forward with confidence.
Mar 22 2024
Are Habits A Good Thing?
This week we're talking about habits. Are they good or bad? How do you tell? What about habits that are somewhere in between productive and unproductive? Do they have a role to play in our lives? Can we make them better?
Mar 15 2024
My Daily Task Management System
I've tried various iterations of a task management system, and I'm sharing my experience in the hopes that it will provide you with ideas for your own system.
Mar 8 2024
Struggling to Manage Day to Day Tasks?
"Ah, I forgot to do that!" Is that a question you find yourself saying frequently? If so this first episode in a two episode series is for you!We talk about the first steps of taking all of the various projects, paper, and computer systems in your life and creating a single unified and comprehensive catalog for all of you day to day activities.
Mar 1 2024
Reasons for Inconsistency
This episode explores why we can be inconsistent and addresses ways we might be able to overcome those deficiencies.
Feb 23 2024
Keys to Consistency in Execution
We take a look at the need for consistency in execution and what factors we need to master in order to gain that consistency
Feb 15 2024
Why Is It So Hard to Change Our Behavior?
We take a look at why it is so hard for us to change our behavior. We explore the forces aligned against us in our quest to better ourselves.
Feb 9 2024
Teaching of Philosophical Ethics Past and Present
We talk about the history of teaching ethics from the earliest days of philosophy to today.
Feb 2 2024
Introducing Stoicism Part 3
I finish a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber
Jan 26 2024
Introducing Stoicism Part 2
I continue a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas SalzgeberStory of Nick Saban discovering the process : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSOq3_xTCeI
Jan 19 2024
Introducing Stoicism Part 1
I begin a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber
Jan 13 2024
Origin Story
The origin story for this podcast