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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 @ 9am AEST.
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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
The Most Effective Way To Do Good (Episode #132 - Musings) - S1E259
Is volunteering worth it or is it better to directly donate? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: using binary decision making to take away the stress from certain options, effective altruism and why volunteering may not be the best use of time, becoming overly rational and missing out on the human connection, intangibles…
Is volunteering worth it or is it better to directly donate? In this episode of…
30 December 2020 | 00:35:15
Don't Go Too Hard - 4M's #51 - S1E262
During the festive season, don't be tricked into going too hard at ny one thing that will negatively impact other priority areas of your life.
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During the festive season, don't be tricked into going too hard at ny one thing that will…
28 December 2020 | 00:02:02
Killing As Many Humans As Possible (Episode #131 - Meanderings) - S1E260
What would be your strategy to try and kill as many people as possible within a strict time limit? In this episode of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: quality assurance/quality control for the mind, only listening to those with skin in the game, is it better to be a great singer or dancer, Daniel Schmachtenberger and the meaning of…
What would be your strategy to try and kill as many people as possible within a strict time…
27 December 2020 | 00:34:40
MIGUEL SANT'ANA | Hard Work, Mental Discipline & Dealing With Stress: Mere Mortals Conversation #33 - S1E257
Miguel Sant'ana is a professional hand balancing teacher operating out from Melbourne. Miguel is originally from Brazil and worked all sorts of odd professions until finding his passion in the art of balancing upside down. If you want to see some of the amazing shapes that the human body is capable of creating then come no further. This…
Miguel Sant'ana is a professional hand balancing teacher operating out from Melbourne.…
26 December 2020 | 00:31:20
Reading Law Is Boring!! (Episode #130 - Law) - S1E254
Do we have any lawyers in the building? If so, maybe don't watch as in this themed episode Juan and I are giving the layman's, highly uneducated dive into the topic of 'Law'. As usual we start off with some MMM's and the definition to clarify our thoughts. Juan kicks off with some examples of when he worked with…
Do we have any lawyers in the building? If so, maybe don't watch as in this themed episode…
25 December 2020 | 00:42:47
Following Passion Vs Meaning (Episode #129 - Musings) - S1E253
Do you agree with Juan that perhaps it is better to follow meaning rather than chase your passion? In this episode of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: mentally and physically preparing oneself for the bad situations life can create, the difference between passion and meaning, how chunking practice is good for some things (it depends)…
Do you agree with Juan that perhaps it is better to follow meaning rather than chase your…
23 December 2020 | 00:32:51