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The Stoic SaplingFrom Bulgaria to Escaping Fires - Alex DilkovskiAlex Dilkovski is a junior at Indiana University studying Finance and Real Estate. Alex and I discuss his transition to the United States from Bulgaria when he was 12 years old. Through some hilarious and inspiring stories, Alex highlights how his Bulgarian roots influence the man he is today. Alex's unique thought process was put to test after he narrowly escaped a deadly fire in the Spring of 2023. Tune in to hear more of Alex's story and how his background prepared him for dire situations! 0:00 Intro 0:30 Alex's Accent 3:45 Bulgarian culture 7:10 Day in the life in...2024-04-1146 minThe Stoic SaplingOperating a Hedge Fund at 19-Years Old - Andrew MarascoAndrew Marasco is a 19-year old student at Indiana University studying finance. Andrew owns and operates Matrice Capital - a hedge fund with over $1.1 million AUM. Andrew and I talk about his complex understanding of markets, his investment strategy for 2024, and the "why" of Matrice Capital. Tune in and learn about value investing from one of the youngest hedge fund managers in the United States! 0:00 Wise words0:58 Intro to Matrice Capital5:35 Matrice mission in 20248:59 What differentiates Matrice 15:55 How many people work for Matrice Capital? 24:12 Life beyond the business29:10 "Cloning" othe...2024-02-1937 minThe Stoic SaplingWhat It Takes to be an Ironman - Ryan KerriganRyan Kerrigan is a student at Indiana University studying at the Kelley School of Business. His life before college was spent juggling a variety of jobs, working hard in the classroom, and eventually competing in an Ironman triathlon race.Ryan discusses his mentality for attacking what many would call "unrealistic" goals. Listen in and become inspired by Ryan's will to do the impossible! Timestamps0:00 Intro1:18 Ironman 8:15 Ol' man grabbing ankles9:15 Spirituality in ultra events11:40 Future goals for Ryan17:00 Greasers and Die Hard20:30 Conclusion 2024-02-0122 minThe Stoic SaplingThe Jewish American Experience in 2023 - Mira SolomonMira Solomon is a Jewish American who recently spent her Summer in Israel, prior to the Israel-Hamas war. We discuss modern day anti-semitism, the history of anti-semitism, and Mira's current experience working with an Israeli start-up company. Mira details the trials her co-workers have faced and her unrelenting journey in supporting them. Timestamps0:00 Intro0:40 Israel culture / Summer Internship5:43 Communication differences / Clubbing on Shabbat10:52 Staying present13:08 Israel-Hamas War on Mira's life, job, and family17:56 Lack of contribution to war efforts / Guilt23:08 Rightful claim of the "holy land"?28:57 Dancing / Ballet 2023-12-2937 minThe Stoic SaplingFrom Botswana to Indiana University - Tokelo MakepeTokelo Makepe is an economic consulting major at Indiana University. He is originally from Botswana, Africa. We discuss his transition to the college American life and his ultimate ambition of holding high political office back in Botswana. Enjoy! Timestamps0:00 Intro1:00 Trials coming to America / Little 500 race 8:00 Comparison of Botswana / America13:12 Economic consulting projects 18:41 Political plan and ambition 24:00 Life fulfillment in politics. Is it possible?29:18 Conclusion 2023-12-1530 minThe Stoic SaplingLife as a Young Entrepreneur - Izzy BranamConversation with serial entrepreneur and friend Izzy Branam. We discuss his first ventures as an entrepreneur and the mental will it takes to be an entrepreneur. Enjoy! Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 3:28 Izzy as music producer 10:00 Leveraging contacts 11:42 Second venture 16:00 Imposter syndrome in life19:16 Mental health as an entrepreneur25:12 The Big Question 2023-09-1830 minThe Stoic SaplingEpisode 18 - Kevin GaddKevin Gadd and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss 9 life lessons that Kevin has learned throughout his life. As Kevin is nearly three times older than myself, he provides a new perspective that isn't limited to simply growing up in your parents' house. Timestamps0:00 Intro2:00 Lesson #1 3:26 Lesson #2 8:30 Lesson #3 12:57 Lesson #4 15:42 Lesson #5 20:00 Lesson #6 27:02 Lesson #7 31:49 Lesson #8 36:15 Lesson #9 Spotify and Apple Podcasts @The Stoic Sapling Like and subscribe2022-06-0147 minThe Stoic SaplingEpisode 17 -- Preston GaddPreston Gadd and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss a variety of topics. As an owner of a small thrifting business, Preston provides his take on becoming an entrepreneur and attacking goals. Timestamps 0:00 Altus Thrift / Preston's business6:00 Disregarding others' opinions 11:30 Future vision for business17:00 Diet and Eating 23:54 Stargazing / Importance of laughter / conclusion Suggestions -Go stargazing -Laugh moreSpotify and Apple Podcasts @The Stoic Sapling Like and subscribe2022-05-1628 minThe Stoic SaplingEpisode 16-Duncan MichieDuncan Michie and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss a variety of topics. As a borderline hippie, Duncan adds some Zest to the podcast. Enjoy!Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Eastern medicine / Mindfulness / Breathing 7:09 Nietzsche quote / Group think 12:10 Elon Musk Twitter / Free Speech 17:55 "A goof, gaff, a laugh and a half" / Duncan and hippie culture21:05 Nietzsche quote 2 / Changing your opinion / Abortion + Gun Control25:35 Harry Potter / Learning at a public school 33:00 Zipf's law / Universal laws / Determinism or free will? 44:10 Book suggestion. Perfume by Patrick Süskind / Conclusion Suggestions Harry Potter Perfume by...2022-05-0149 minThe Stoic SaplingEpisode 15Timestamps0:00 Intro / I'm not leaving 1:55 Stoic shit / "Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems" 9:20 Quote 2 / "Choose to be harmed -- and you won't feel harmed. Don't feel harmed -- and you haven't been." 15:30 Duality of every human / Acting different in different scenarios 21:55 Relativity and time dilation 24:40 The Way of Kings / Fantasy books / Conclusion Book suggestion: The Way of Kings Spotify and Apple Podcasts @The Stoic Sapling Like and subscribe2022-04-1629 minThe Stoic SaplingEpisode 14Variety of topics covered. Timestamps below. 0:00 Intro2:30 My high school experience 17:50 Story time 25:15 The Obstacle is the Way / Battling your own mortality 32:30 James Webb Telescope 36:29 Conclusion / Suggestions BooksThe Obstacle is the WayCarl Sagan's space books (Cosmos, Pale Blue Dot, Demon Haunted World)Like and downloadYouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts @ The Stoic Sapling2022-04-0138 minThe Stoic SaplingControlling anxiety and fearI, Ethan Woodworth, discuss practical techniques I attempt to use when facing anxiety and fear on a day-to-day basis. As one continues to live a more independent lifestyle, anxiety and fear will only challenge them more. Timestamps 0:00 Creative block 3:00 Greenlights book 4:15 Facing setbacks from the norm / Self doubt8:00 Feeding true self / Proverbial hangovers 12:50 Buddhism book16:24 Life adventures = Relative22:20 Conclusion Suggestions -Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey -Spy the Lie book Quote “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings...2022-03-1624 minThe Stoic SaplingEpisode 12Teddy Greenlee back on for the third time. A 2 hour conversation cut down to ONLY 1 hour. Timestamps 0:00 Teddy's poem 2:30 Anxiety / Pressure for grades 9:28 Sibling fights / Tone of voice 21:26 Cryptocurrency / XRP 33:14 VR / The "Real" reality 42:15 VR torture and punishment 49:16 Fermi Paradox / The Great Filter 55:40 Nature vs Nurture / Conclusion Like and subscribe YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts @ The Stoic Sapling2022-02-161h 06The Stoic SaplingEpisode 11Guest Teddy Greenlee and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss a variety of topics. The ability to hold your breath for 3-minutes will transpire after finishing the podcast. (lol) Timestamps 0:00 Intro / Smelly smells 3:30 Being a kid / Social jobs 13:27 Jiu jitsu tourney / Following own path21:25 Chicks kicking ass / Toughest sport mentally 24:56 Wim Hof breathing 29:28 Vitamin D and the sun / Mind-Body techniques 34:50 Attaining knowledge / Positive interactions39:08 Snowden documentary / Government control51:30 Conclusion Movie suggestion-Snowden Mind-body techniques -Wim Hof breathing -CBD -Ice baths / Cold showers...2022-02-0153 minThe Stoic SaplingEpisode 10Jeromy Moss and I, Ethan Woodworth, discuss a variety of topics. Jeromy is an accomplished powerlifter, athlete, and lifelong friend. Timestamps0:00 Intro1:00 American Kingpin / Legalization of drugs15:45 Drinking and driving17:20 Religious questions 26:40 Ethan's biggest fear 36:20 Nature / Hunting awesomeness 42:30 Horses and chimps / Next of Kin book46:08 Adrenaline rushes / Extreme sports / The Alpinist 1:04:00 Ronnie Coleman / Training 1:10:00 Movie / TV / Music Suggestions Book suggestionsNext of Kin -- https://www.amazon.com/Next-Kin-My-Co... American Kingpin --https://www.amazon.com/American-Kingp... 2022-01-181h 18The Stoic SaplingRecalibrate for 2022Short conversation about getting one's shit together before the new year. These types of thoughts are what I'm carrying into next year and I'm hoping they bring me success. Happy New Years! Timestamps 0:00 Intro1:30 LOTR vs Dune 9:50 Romanticizing jobs 19:50 Biggest tip for 202226:02 Story time30:05 Taking jobs Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rbVt... YouTube @The Stoic Sapling Like and subscribe2022-01-0137 minThe Stoic SaplingIntellectual Question and AnswerI, Ethan Woodworth, discuss 5 questions I find interesting and intriguing. These questions are similar to ones I wrestle with on a day-to-day basis. Nothing brings me more social joy than discussing questions like these. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 4:01 What actions in your life will have the longest reaching consequences?14:30 Will religion ever become obsolete? 21:05 What life altering things should one ideally get to experience at least once in their lives?26:30 Why don't we as species take more advantage of the fact that we have almost infinite knowledge available to us?31:45 If you could teac...2021-12-1643 minThe Stoic Sapling13 Life CommandmentsI, Ethan Woodworth, discuss 13 life commandments I think all people should try to follow. This list was inspired by Benjamin Franklin. He lived most of his life following these commandments. I talk about how I attempt to implement these in my own life.Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZXdZ... Book suggestions: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose Movie suggestion: 2001: A Space Odyssey YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts @The Stoic Sapling Like and subscribe2021-12-0146 minThe Stoic SaplingKeys to ProductivityI, Ethan Woodworth, discuss my views on social media. I then transition into practical techniques in order to create more productivity within one's life. I do many of these things on a day-to-day basis and have found them to open up more time + achieve more things. Timestamps 0:00 Mini rant 2:10 Background/my current issues with productivity 5:10 Technique #16:45 Technique #28:50 Planning days 13:00 Balance within free time and work13:40 Technique #317:18 Why this matters 23:20 Book and movie suggestions 28:40 Short story / ending Book suggestion: Thinking, Fast and Slow by D...2021-11-1631 minThe Stoic SaplingEpisode 5Louis Mariacher on for episode #5. Talks about craftsmanship and creation, wrestling/Jiu Jitsu, and his religious experiences. Timestamps 0:01 Intro 2:00 Background/Church Camp 8:45 Radiating confidence 12:20 Religious upbringing19:20 Dream jobs23:50 Fitness social media 26:20 Leadership opportunities / Ego 30:10 Wrestling / BJJ 44:50 "Mormier Petovic" 46:50 Louis changing name 49:20 Creation and building 51:10 Mr. Wilcox / Gandalf 54:40 Florida and swamp ass 57:00 Louis's alarm / student section leading59:05 Takeaways Louis Instagram - Louis_mariacher Ethan Instagram - Woody.woodworth Music- https://youtu.be/Btp7W27IC4...2021-11-011h 02The Stoic SaplingEpisode 4My guest Brendan Wood and I talk over a variety of subjects. From here on out my podcasts won't have an overarching theme. I will simply post the entire podcast to YouTube and all streaming services as well as sub-clips that will be titled and posted on YouTube. Timestamps 0:01 Intro 3:58 Grandpa influence on Brendan 11:00 Future plans not involving a 9-5 job 16:30 Using social media positively 18:08 Cracked Reddit story 22:00 “The time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted time”24:45 Guiding life philosophies 34:00 Using social media positively pt.235:30 Staying Open Minded 39:50 Imp...2021-10-161h 08The Stoic SaplingThe Importance of CompetitionIn this episode my guest Ben Sloan and I discuss what it means to compete and why individuals should always be in some sort of competition. Ben discusses his personal evolution of competition and its various influences on his life. I break down moments in my life where competition has lead me astray due to various mental weaknesses. 2021-10-011h 13The Stoic SaplingThe Power of the UnknownIn this podcast Teddy Greenlee and I discuss the power of facing the unknown. To Teddy and I, the unknown represents the limitless potential for growth and self-improvement. We list multiple ways we've faced the unknown personally and give reasoning behind our newfound appreciation and desire to face the unknown. 2021-09-1652 min
Undercommon TasteNeon Nights - An Interview with Ethan H. Reynolds - Undercommon Taste Episode 54This week, we welcome Ethan H. Reynolds, the writer behind the new dystopian cyberpunk game Neon Nights, which has just released v1.4. Join us as we discuss his inspirations for the game and its simple yet immersive mechanics, the future of Neon Nights, and how Star Wars is totally a cyberpunk setting. We also have way too much fun in the creature creation portion of the show, ending up with a terrifying AI called The Siren.
Find Ethan on Twitter (@ethanhreynolds), or through his Linktree, linktr.ee/EthanRey12.
Ethan's shoutout this week was for Bogus C...2021-09-1559 minThe Stoic SaplingThe Truth of SufferingMy guest (Jeromy Moss) and I (Ethan Woodworth) discuss suffering. Jeromy details his difficult relationship with his father. Both of us discuss how we have found freedom and perspective within our sufferings. We dive into our day-to-day tactics that we use to overcome barriers and dominate life. 2021-09-0150 min
Book Readings and Interviews with Author May WoodworthTwin Flame Flare-UP: Episode 2TWIN FLAME FLARE-UP: Twin Flame Connections Book 1, By May Woodworth
Planet Earth's vibration lowers to the point of destruction. The only force that can bring it's vibration up is the energy of Twin Flame power. Addie is called by a higher power to connect with her Twin Flame soul mate. A big order for a teenager who really doesn't feel she has her own life together- never mind trying to save a planet wracked with disease, pollution, and chaos. But beings from the Cosmos try to convince her. Will Addie join with her Twin Flame? Because seriously...2020-05-0306 min
Book Readings and Interviews with Author May WoodworthTwin Flame Flare-UP: Episode 1Planet Earth's vibration lowers to the point of destruction. The only force that can bring it's vibration up is the energy of Twin Flame power. Addie is called by a higher power to connect with her Twin Flame soul mate. A big order for a teenager who really doesn't feel she has her own life together- never mind trying to save a planet wracked with disease, pollution, and chaos. But beings from the Cosmos try to convince her. Will Addie join with her Twin Flame? Because seriously- he's a pain in the neck Or will she go down in...2020-05-0216 min
Get Free Audiobook in History, WorldThe Chattanooga Campaign by Steven E. Woodworth (editor) | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Chattanooga Campaign
Author: Steven E. Woodworth (editor), Charles D. Grear (editor)
Narrator: Don Coltrane
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-28-14
Publisher: University Press Audiobooks
Genres: History, Military
Summary:
When the Confederates emerged as victors in the Chickamauga Campaign, the Union Army of the Cumberland lay under siege in Chattanooga, with Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee on nearby high ground at Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain. A win at Chattanooga was essential for the Confederates, both to capitalize on the victory at Chickamauga...2014-04-2810h 38