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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.,).
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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…
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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,…
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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
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…
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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…
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27 December 2020 | 00:34:40