Mere Mortals Conversations

Mere Mortals Conversations



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.,).

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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


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!

About Mere Mortals:
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