Mere Mortals

Mere Mortals



What is Effective Philosophy? Juan and I simplify hard to grasp concepts into pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to every day life (fitness, goal setting, work, parenting, travel, hobbies, finances, etc.,). We go live every Sunday @ 11am AEST.

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692 Episodes

Sharing Misinformation 😮 - 4M's #55 - S1E295

Misinformation can be the sharing of inaccurate information, REGARDLESS of an intention to deceive Mere Mortals! Juan talks through the thoughts on misinformation, inclusive of the podcast information we share.

As always, we hope you enjoy, Mere Mortals out!

About Mere…

Misinformation can be the sharing of inaccurate information, REGARDLESS of an intention to…

25 January 2021 | 00:02:15


Anti-Agility: Becoming Worse At Sport The More You Play (Episode #143 - Meanderings) - S1E290

Have you ever thought of Nassim Taleb's antifragility in the context of sport? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: our unfortunate friend Joey and how some people are not genetically suited to do the thing they love, millions of dollars locked in Bitcoin because people can't remember the password,…

Have you ever thought of Nassim Taleb's antifragility in the context of sport? In this…

24 January 2021 | 00:23:02


TRENT MASON | Flying Planes, Becoming Agile & Calisthenics: Mere Mortals Conversation #37 - S1E294

Trent Mason is a certified executive coach and enterprise agilist, an individual who leverages systems thinking and strengths based approaches to foster a lean/agile culture, valuing people, relationships, collaboration and continuous improvement.

In his own words:
"My practice is best described as a…

Trent Mason is a certified executive coach and enterprise agilist, an individual who leverages…

23 January 2021 | 00:48:57


Sex Work In Australia (Episode #142 - Prostitution) - S1E285

Did you know that Australian prostitutes are more educated than the general population? In this themed episode Juan and I discuss the topic of 'Prostitution'. We start off with the definition which is actually pretty broad and includes most kind of sex work, not just prostitution as the selling of sex for payment. There are some…

Did you know that Australian prostitutes are more educated than the general population? In this…

22 January 2021 | 00:57:33


Determination In Any Context (Episode #141 - Musings) - S1E284

Is it possible to cultivate the skill of determination? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the increasing ease to be unknowingly not-truthful, gamma waves from meditation, whether it is worth practicing determination to be able to use it whenever, Ross Edgley swimming around Great Britain, people who take it to the…

Is it possible to cultivate the skill of determination? In this episode of 'Musings'…

20 January 2021 | 00:31:54


Start Being Curious 🤔 - 4M's #54 - S1E289

The power to question is the basis of all human progress. Start being curious about the world around you, through conversations and about your own thinking.

As always, we hope you enjoy, Mere Mortals out!

About Mere Mortals:
Striving for excellence through life's lessons. Daily…

The power to question is the basis of all human progress. Start being curious about the world…

18 January 2021 | 00:01:37


The Hilarity Of Scots Wikipedia (Episode #140 - Meanderings) - S1E283

How much damage can one eager American do in an obscure Wikipedia language? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the recent lockdown in Brisbane, the story of the Scots Wikipedia scandal and why you can't reference Wikipedia, Kyrin's new Space Jam shirt, feeling comfortable in extravagant fashion, why there…

How much damage can one eager American do in an obscure Wikipedia language? In this episode of…

17 January 2021 | 00:41:18


GARY WALDON | Sorting Your Sh!t Out & Sharing Personal Experiences: Mere Mortals Conversation #36 - S1E278

Gary Waldon is the author of the book 'Sort Your Sh!t Out' and a transformational change specialist. Coming across his CV I remarked to myself that he has been doing career hopping before it was cool. Some of his previous jobs include: topless waiter, gym instructor, bank teller, teacher, lecturer, consultant and all around…

Gary Waldon is the author of the book 'Sort Your Sh!t Out' and a transformational…

16 January 2021 | 01:03:44


Is It Possible To Enjoy Being Oppressed? (Episode #139 - Oppression) - S1E276

Can a person/people be brainwashed into liking the cruel exercise of authority? In this themed episode Juan and I discuss the topic of 'Oppression'. The convo begins with a tightening of the definition before discussing whether this topic has ever been a personal concern for ourselves. We then go over some examples from history and…

Can a person/people be brainwashed into liking the cruel exercise of authority? In this themed…

15 January 2021 | 00:41:25


Eminent Human Being (Episode #138 - Musings) - S1E274

How is Juan planning on becoming an eminent human being? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the joys one can get from the process of setting and achieving goals, knowing when and where to communicate your goals to others, changing your value system, creating a daily tracking system for oneself, when measuring your own…

How is Juan planning on becoming an eminent human being? In this episode of 'Musings'…

13 January 2021 | 00:36:09