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

Being Naive Enough to Start 🙉 - 4M's #53 - S1E277

Being Naive enough doesn't have to be a bad thing always, just enough that it lets you get started in a pursuit most others might not consider.

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

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Striving for excellence through life's lessons. Daily uploads…

Being Naive enough doesn't have to be a bad thing always, just enough that it lets you get…

11 January 2021 | 00:02:38


Duct Tape For Shoes (Episode #137 - Meanderings) - S1E272

Maybe it is better to use duct tape for shoes instead of running barefoot? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: why a witches hat is the optimal shade protection, virtual reality so good that you wouldn't want to leave, people who are so optimistic that you can't stand being around them, the human…

Maybe it is better to use duct tape for shoes instead of running barefoot? In this episode of…

10 January 2021 | 00:25:51


BRENDAN JAYO | Opinions Of The Wim Hof Method & Esoteric Practices: Mere Mortals Conversation #35 - S1E271

Three-peat guest Brendan Jayo is back for another conversation. The bulk of this conversation revolves around the Wim Hof Method and how both of us have fared with it. Our ultimate conclusion seems to be that it is potentially useful for those with health problems but both of us being young and healthy, we didn't see any big changes to…

Three-peat guest Brendan Jayo is back for another conversation. The bulk of this conversation…

09 January 2021 | 00:39:04


Some Men Want To Watch The World Burn (Episode #136 - Nihilism) - S1E270

Why does a loss of meaning lead to despair and destructiveness? In this themed episode Juan and I discuss the topic of 'Nihilism'. As usual we start off with our MMM's and a definition before talking a little bit about the history of the word. The Russians of course have the market cornered on all things despair related so…

Why does a loss of meaning lead to despair and destructiveness? In this themed episode Juan and…

08 January 2021 | 00:44:58


Mere Mortals Monthly Goals - January 2021 - S1E267

Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first Thursday of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous month's goals and how we will fix that for the month…

Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first…

07 January 2021 | 00:30:41


Trying Too Hard To Impress People (Episode #135 - Musings) - S1E269

Have you ever noticed yourself telling stories or taking unusual actions to try and impress someone? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: how to know when you are telling a story because it is interesting for the convo versus stoking your own ego, the paradox of conflicting truths and how to psychologically handle that,…

Have you ever noticed yourself telling stories or taking unusual actions to try and impress…

06 January 2021 | 00:40:49


Naikan Practice 🌿 - 4M's #51 - S1E268

Naikan is a structured method of self-reflection and on today's Mere Mortal Monday Movement Juan talks about how he hopes to bring this practice into everyday.

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Naikan is a structured method of self-reflection and on today's Mere Mortal Monday…

04 January 2021 | 00:02:19


Congolese Fashion & Sapeur Culture (Episode #134 - Meanderings) - S1E266

Have you heard of the Congolese Dandies and their expensive fashionable attire (suits) whilst living in ghettos/slums? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: the difference between being highly focused vs getting into a flow state of non-thinking, gym etiquette and if it is permissible to use two machines for…

Have you heard of the Congolese Dandies and their expensive fashionable attire (suits) whilst…

03 January 2021 | 00:42:24


JACQUES MASSIE | Insights & Learnings From A 7 Day Silent Retreat: Mere Mortals Conversation #34 - S1E261

Jacques Massie is the host of the 'Couple A Lattes' Podcast, photographer and aspiring author. I first met Jacques when he reached out to Juan and I to be guests on his podcast to talk about meditation (and finance). I really enjoyed the convo I had with him and resolved to question him on the Mere Mortals channel after I heard him…

Jacques Massie is the host of the 'Couple A Lattes' Podcast, photographer and…

02 January 2021 | 01:21:34


10,000 Hours To Become A Master (Episode #133 - Mastery) - S1E265

Is 10,000 hours actually enough time to become a master of your craft? In this themed episode Juan and I discuss the topic of 'Mastery'. As usual we start off with our MMM's and a definition before asking how to tell if somebody is a master? This led us onto the 10,000 hour rule popularised by Malcolm Gladwell and why you might…

Is 10,000 hours actually enough time to become a master of your craft? In this themed episode…

01 January 2021 | 00:51:08