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SpaghettiImproving To Fail Better - Episode 17In our last episode, we took a look at Stan Wawrinka's junior tennis career and the reputation that he was able to build for himself despite having to compete with Roger Federer, his countrymen who was also reveling in success at the time. Stan had plenty of game time with the big names - Nadal, Djokovic, Federer, and Murray - but found himself initially losing more than 40 games against these opponents. How do you use the top-level experiences you have had to come back stronger and win championships in a game where every momentum swing matters? We'll be taking...
2022-06-1618 minSpaghettiHanging In There - Episode 16Even when you know you're succeeding or doing well at something, you may find another person who is consistently performing as well as(if not, better than) you. How important is it to stay confident in your abilities and ensure that you can stay level-headed even when you may be under the pump? In this episode, we'll see how Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka hung in there through most of his junior tennis career to eventually make it onto the big stage, despite most of his early performances being overshadowed by another Swiss player, Roger Federer. This is part 1...
2022-05-2518 minSpaghettiMusical Resilience - Episode 15Successful musical artists are able to host performances, be a part of concerts, and perform live on tours almost all times of the year. But how do they get to the point where they are comfortable with showcasing what they are singing? Perhaps music is a creative and unique way for these artists to display their resilience? We've discussed how resilience is strongly shaped by one's experience, and most of us can agree that artists enjoy writing songs about their feelings to convey emotions they may be experiencing at a given time. Tune in as we examine James Bay's hit...
2022-05-1610 minSpaghettiDeveloping Commitments - Episode 14In February 2021, Abhimanyu Mishra from New Jersey became the youngest ever chess grandmaster in the world at the age of 12 years and 4 months old. Developing such a feat at such a young age requires a commitment to be established very early on in life. How did Abhimanyu work towards this commitment? Is there a risk involved with committing to something too early? Tune into Episode 14 to hear Abhimanyu's story and understand how commitment inspires resilience in terms of challenging oneself. https://tinyurl.com/34ps54f6 - "The Making of the youngest chess grandmaster" - IndiaToday...
2022-01-3016 minSpaghettiNational Spaghetti Day - Episode 13Episode 13 is a special episode featuring National Spaghetti Day! Every year, National Spaghetti Day is celebrated on January 4! However, the origins of this holiday are surprisingly unknown. To celebrate National Spaghetti Day, we look at 50 creative recipes involving spaghetti. By the next episode, we will be featuring resilience stories once again! 100 Creative Recipes Involving Spaghetti: https://www.myrecipes.com/ingredients/pasta-recipes/best-spaghetti-recipes
2022-01-0524 minSpaghettiA Spaghetti Special - Episode 12In today's episode, we take a look at and discuss some of the spaghetti facts that we've been posting daily on our Instagram account(@thespaghettipodcast). Follow the Instagram account to stay updated about the podcast and learn about spaghetti. The Spaghetti Podcast wishes everyone a happy holidays and happy new year!
2021-12-2524 minSpaghettiFlexible Foundations - Episode 11We've talked about the idea of being flexible and open to change while remaining rigid at heart. But if you are expected to deliver something for a client, you must take into account different stakeholders that may affected by your product. While it is not always easy to meet the requirements of every consumer, compromises can be made to facilitate development as best as possible. In today's episode, we go through the construction and design process for the Golden Gate Bridge in California. We emphasize how a foundation needed to be established to ensure t...
2021-12-2216 minSpaghettiEvaluating Spaghetti - Episode 10Curious to know what types of pasta I enjoy(in addition to spaghetti, of course)? Want a break from the resilience stories that we've been covering continuously? In this episode, I will be sharing some of my favorite sauces with spaghetti and other pastas that I enjoy. I will also discuss my favorite restaurants that serve spaghetti and pasta, and why I enjoy them.I will also be reflecting on The Spaghetti Podcast so far. We are about halfway through season 1, and making this podcast has helped me learn ways to become more flexible...
2021-12-2020 minSpaghettiCrisis Averted - Episode 9This episode is a continuation of the 2020-21 Texas Power Crisis discussed in Episode 8. How can we best apply what we know about resilience to ensure that we can make the most out of a situation? Especially when so many people are affected by said situation all at once?In Episode 8, we heard from two survivors, Sheila and Loretta. We learned how they appreciated the services of the Austin Disaster Relief Network(ADRN) and were committed to do all they could to ensure that as many citizens of Texas got the help they needed. In this...
2021-12-2017 minSpaghettiCoping With Nature - Episode 8I feel that I can speak for a majority when I say I prefer extreme cold over extreme heat. However, I've been fortunate enough not to experience a natural disaster firsthand. There are often consequences of these storms that tend not to cross our mind. How does one cope if they have no heat or power to rely on electrical appliances?Today's episode focuses on the Texas power crisis during the 2020-21 winter. We'll first hear the firsthand account of a storm survivor Lauren Slusher who offered to assist the Austin Disaster Relief Network...
2021-12-1924 minSpaghettiSetting a Standard - Episode 7The Spaghetti Podcast is back! We will be recapping the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games! The Olympics never fail to leave me stunned. I revel at the fact that I can witness athletes move in extraordinary ways. But there is a lot that we don't see or hear about. Olympic athletes dedicate nearly their entire lives to the day they will perform at the Olympic Games. What is it about them that allows them to compete at the Olympic level - a level that no other human can compete at? In Episode 7, we will be taking a look at the U...
2021-10-0219 min
SpaghettiExtensive Sacrifices - Episode 6We often focus on ourselves when it comes to resilience - how we can adjust this way, what can we do better, etc. But what about those that take upon the responsibility of a Patriot? How does it feel to come down with a wound, lose a body part, or break a bone? How do you stay flexible during the recovery process? In Episode 6, we'll be taking a look at the band "The Resilient", and how they formed as a result of their injuries, through the help of MusicCorps and director Greg Loman. We'll be exploring what it meant...
2021-08-0223 minSpaghettiNatural Spaghetti - Episode 5How can we take inspiration from what we see in nature to instill the idea of resilience and determination in ourselves? How has nature offered insight into resilience, perseverance, and determination? Listen to this short episode to learn how by studying nature, we can get a glimpse of what we can achieve, and how we can move forward. "What Nature Can Teach Us About Resiliency" article published by : https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/what-nature-can-teach-us-about-resiliency/Jamais Cascio Biography: http://www.openthefuture.com/jamais_bio.htmlSpaghetti L...
2021-07-2912 minSpaghettiUps and Downs - Episode 4We've emphasized the importance of being resilient, staying determined, and developing the skill of perseverance. That being said, lows occur in life, and it's hard to take in something so severe and unexpected. How do you cope and remain resilient when you have almost nothing going your way? In Episode 4, we dive into Elliot Choy's rollercoaster college experience at Vanderbilt University, and how he was able to create his own opportunities in order to pick himself up after going through a long period of heartbreak. ********Elliot Choy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ELLIOTCHOY
2021-07-2019 minSpaghettiHow Much Does Experience Matter? - Episode 3It goes without saying that we are shaped by experience. All of what we have accomplished doesn't necessarily define us, but helps us build up our stepping stone. But how do we make the most of what we have experience in our life to build up resilience? Listen along as we take a deeper dive into the perspective of a licensed professional counselor(LPC), who needs to exhibit and promote the ideas of resilience on a consistent basis. I will also be demonstrating my profound admiration for pesto sauce. Check out ct.counseling.org to learn about the stories...
2021-07-1115 minSpaghettiOpportunity and Perseverance? - Episode 2Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, was able to elevate his initial passion for computers and technology to the creation of the largest operating system in the world today. Initially, even Gates felt the pressure of mistakes, and the uncertainty of such a powerful device - and how it could sustain society moving forward. Meeting Paul Allen, the other co-founder of Microsoft, working with IBM Cloud, and relocating to Seattle contributed to Gates's further development with Microsoft. How did Gates encompass the 10,000 hour rule outlined by Malcolm Gladwell in Outliers? We often hear about the importance of persistence, determination...
2021-07-0723 minSpaghettiWhat is Resilience? - Episode 1Life is a continuous process of adjustment and adaptation. When faced with new circumstances, how well do individuals exhibit resilience, and why or how often do we end up seeing retaliation? In the pilot episode of Resilience, I introduce and develop the idea of resilience through a personal anecdote. I also mention that in this series, I plan to examine examples of resilience in our society, highlighting the importance of experience.
2021-06-2711 min
Bollywood is For LoversFirst Frames: Dil Chahta Hai, Ek Hasina Thi, and Socha Na ThaWe go back to the 2000s to discuss some of the first films from some of Bollywood’s most celebrated contemporary auteurs.
Show Notes:
What happened to Khosla Ka Ghosla?
The 19th anniversary is bronze
Dil Chahta Hai
A classic Mr. Holland’s Opus reference
How much time does the film cover?
The pants game
Its influence and imitators
“Kaisi Hai Ye Rut”
(INTERVAL (“Wo Ladki Hai Kahan” from Dil Chahta Hai)
Ek Hasina Thi
Our Noirvember episode on Sriram Raghavan
Women in Prison films
They mention that Film Noir is not a genre, take a...
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