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Becoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppešŸ”„ Unlock Your Inner Strength with Mike Salemi! šŸ”„In this powerful episode of Becoming Resilient, I sit down with kettlebell master, men's work specialist, and all-around wisdom powerhouse, Mike Salemi! šŸ‹ļøā€ā™‚ļøšŸ’” Together, we dive deep into the struggles many men face—feeling stuck, disconnected, and unsure of their purpose. We break down how shifting your mindset, understanding your relationship with money, and stepping into your own power can create real, lasting transformation. šŸš€If you're ready to lead yourself with confidence, own your space, and break free from old patterns, this episode is for you. Plus, Mike shares insights on his Vital Man Collective, an ongoing program designed to support...2025-02-021h 21Becoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe Number 1 Issue With Language Learning!!Have you ever wondered why learning a language feels effortless for some and frustratingly slow for others? What if the key isn’t just about practice, but how your brain is wired to learn?In this week’s Becoming Resilient podcast episode, I dive deep into:āœ… The #1 challenge holding language learners back (hint: it’s not just about vocabulary).āœ… How your brain’s fast and slow thinking systems impact fluency.āœ… The hidden flaws of traditional language learning methods—and what actually works.āœ… 3 powerful techniques to accelerate your language journey.Whether you’re actively learning a new langu...2025-01-2631 minThe Own It ShowThe Own It ShowMastering Mindset: Justin NoppĆ© on Personal Growth, Overcoming Self-Criticism & Embracing DiscomfortSend us a textIn this episode, mindset coach Justin NoppĆ© shares his personal journey of transformation and how he became a coach. Justin opens up about the struggle between who we are and who we want to be, highlighting the importance of mindset in shaping behaviors and achieving success. Drawing from personal experiences, such as memorizing chapters of Moby Dick and digits of Pi for validation, Justin explains how true growth comes from embracing the process, not just chasing results.He delves into powerful topics such as the dangers of external validation, the inner c...2024-08-1938 minThe Stoic Handbook by Jon BrooksThe Stoic Handbook by Jon BrooksHow to Hack Health in All Areas with Justin NoppĆ©Send us a textIn the following podcast, Justin NoppĆ© shared invaluable insights into the world of health, fitness, and personal development. This post distills the essence of that dialogue into a resourceful guide for anyone looking to embark on or enhance their health journey.Learn how to become resilient with Justin here: https://bit.ly/neuroresiliencecourseKey Terms and ConceptsVO2 Max: A measure of the maximum volume of oxygen an athlete can use. It's a pivotal indicator of cardiovascular fitness.H...2024-04-022h 12Becoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhat is the shame of being human?In a world where you may here everyday that ā€œhumans are the problemā€ or ā€œI hate peopleā€ or maybe ā€œthe world would be better if we (humans) just wiped ourselves outā€, it is all too common to feel some sense of shame about being human. I don’t. I think humans are beautiful creatures capable of amazing things! And as we track our path through time, we are getting better and better at what it is that we are doing as social animals with psycho-technologies. Enjoy this episode on a values system near and dear to my heart.2023-09-0721 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeExploring with great energy!It’s all too easy to be depressed and sad about the state of the world. Even if you are an optimistic person, seeing all the stuff happening can get you down. Unless……Unless you focus on the things that are innovative solutions. Focus on exploring the world around you, how things connect and evolve and look for a brighter future. These are a few shares of what I have been exploring: * passive homes,* alternative power,* space manufacturing and processing, and* space mining, to name a few.2023-09-0521 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhy the mechanism of a belief mattersThe law of attraction is the belief that positive or negative thoughts bring positive or negative experiences into a person's life.On the Law of AttractionJay Shetty VideosThank you for reading Neuro Resilience by Justin Noppe. This post is public so feel free to share it.šŸ”Š Listen to the podcast here:Ā Spotify,Ā ItunesšŸŽ„Ā Check out the youtube channelšŸ“ø Follow me onĀ IG (@justinnoppe), linkedin Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2023-08-3121 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow Wakanda looks amazing, but...Wakanda VS TimbuktuThe Queen mother’s crown inspirationThe blankets from Lesotho but the facial scarification from South Sudanhttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/23/movies/black-panther-afrofuturism-costumes-ruth-carter.htmlhttps://www.inverse.com/article/41434-black-panther-economy-wakandaThank you for reading Neuro Resilience by Justin Noppe. This post is public so feel free to share it.šŸ”Š Listen to the podcast here:Ā Spotify,Ā ItunesšŸŽ„Ā Check out the youtube channelšŸ“ø Follow me onĀ IG (@justinnoppe), linkedin Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/su2023-08-2932 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow to understand goalsGoing through life defining your successes as failures does no one any good. Try to understand perspective. The relativity of words like ā€œdifficultā€ or even ā€œdesiredā€.We often skip over what we have done because we don’t define it as note-worthy. Think again. Our actions impact others often.Thank you for reading Neuro Resilience by Justin Noppe. This post is public so feel free to share it.šŸ”Š Listen to the podcast here:Ā Spotify,Ā ItunesšŸŽ„Ā Check out the youtube channelšŸ“ø Follow me onĀ IG (@justinnoppe), linkedin Get full access to Becoming Resilient at b...2023-08-2418 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow to make sure you aren't on autopilotHow do we know if we behave the way we do or do the things we do or want the things we want because of our automatic patterns of getting our needs met or because we truly desire them?Who is driving? Are we behind the wheel? In my experience, no. Most people, the vast majority of people are living through their hard-wired programming. Their auto-pilot. Their knee-jerk reactions.Let’s dive in to learn more about how to check ourselves, unpack our needs and potentially learn more.Want to go through the personality assessment me...2023-08-2219 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe hidden danger of taking on 30 day challenges*10 day fitness challenge * 30 day health challenge * 75 Hard *Listen and hear some ideas that may help you side step issues!It has become normal to see these types of challenges popping up on social media. I’m not even thinking of the challenges like ā€œ100 push ups a dayā€ as they are easily seen to be seen as too taxing as people go from zero to hero in the blink of an eye!No, I’m talking about group efforts of communities trying to do things together. Usually done by those of us who are desperat...2023-08-1714 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe quote that would have changed my lifeQuotes are like a$$holes. Everybody has one. Nothing that I think is more tacky than someone on social media posting their own quotes as if they were a famed philosopher šŸ˜‚šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø! Don’t get me wrong, I have done it. Yes, and how I did was attribute my quote to someone else or label it as unknown 🤣.BUT this quote, something about it hit different. Listen to find out more.Thank you for reading Neuro Resilience by Justin Noppe. This post is public so feel free to share it.šŸ”Š Listen to the podcast here:Ā Sp...2023-08-1511 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe 2 simple questions that will guide your food habits* Keto * Paleo * Vegan * Blood Type Diets…If you are like me, you have tried a few of these. I found issue with all of them, and I hated the agendas that came with most of them. What is healthy? and how can we approach food in a way that protects us from bullsh*t and ā€œexpertā€ opinions?Disclaimer: while I know a lot, don’t take my advice as gospel nor informed medical advice. Consult a doctor or question my advice heavily. In any event, I am not liable.Thank you for...2023-08-1034 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeStop confusing PAIN with PURPOSEDig deep into your reasoning and motivations for everything. Sometimes we may think we are doing something for a noble purpose but may be doing it to avoid pain. Can you say you are sure which is motivating you?A couple of prompts that are worth asking when examining your motivations:* Why do I need this to be true?* Am I running from pain with this solution?Thank you for reading Neuro Resilience by Justin Noppe. This post is public so feel free to share it.šŸ”Š Listen to...2023-08-0813 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeAre you signaling the right stuff when you exercise?What really moves the needle when applying things?0 - Know the markers! For me, I didn’t ever feel like I paid attention to going to failure or close to failure. I went into the gym, did my reps, left the gym. Your body needs to hear you telling it to change. What language is it?1 - Do the thing more frequentlyI went from pull ups once a week to pull ups 3 or 4 times a week2 - Extend the sessionI went from 3 sets to 10 sets per session...2023-08-0321 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeDon't copy Bryan Johnson's anti-aging routine!!Following the tidal wave of content about the most measured human’s diet, sleep routine and workout, it becomes important to discuss values and how they influence our decisions. They can absolutely shape our trajectory. Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint WebsiteThank you for reading Neuro Resilience by Justin Noppe. This post is public so feel free to share it.šŸ”Š Listen to the podcast here:Ā Spotify,Ā ItunesšŸŽ„Ā Check out the youtube channelšŸ“ø Follow me onĀ IG (@justinnoppe), linkedin Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2023-08-0122 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppePeople don't understand you!Story-telling isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Make sure that you are using these 4 hacks of communication to ensure people understand what you are saying. Very simply put, it’s like glue. The right glue for the right surface. Ahhh, a metaphor. Awesome. that’s one of the 4. Enjoy the quick episode on these thoughts.What are some ways that you communicate ideas?Thank you for reading Neuro Resilience by Justin Noppe. This post is public so feel free to share it.šŸ”Š Listen to the podcast here:Ā Spotify,Ā ItunesšŸŽ„Ā Check out the you...2023-07-2711 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhy becoming efficient is a DUMB ideaEfficiency is the enemy of longevityThis episode is centered around the concept of harmony between developing our skills in areas we like through controlling the load we place on ourselves, and then also opening ourselves up to spontaneity. A tough task if there was one. Optimization usually means that we automate, and in automation lies a sensitivity to things done any other way. I’m a huge believer in developing IMPROPER TECHNIQUE, the most inefficient way of doing something. Not as a rule, but usually when this is done, there is a raw strength that is de...2023-07-2517 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhy your brain is 12,000 years old!No man is an islandNo man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of they friends`s or of thine own were.Any man`s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.John Donne (1572 - 1631)What needs...2023-07-2026 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThis is why intelligence won't help you...Why do we find dumb people succeeding?If some people we know are so smart, then why have they not achieved success?In this episode, we dive into one of the hottest takes I have on intelligence:IT ISN’T NECESSARY!!PLUS!! A strategy I use for developing intelligence and also developing the means to success.What do you think? Reply to the email or comment on the post if you have an absurd story of dumb people achieving INCREDIBLE success or smart people failing to success where they have all the innate resources to do so....2023-07-1824 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecome Fearless in a New Language: A Step-by-Step GuideIn this episode of NeuroResiliency, Justin delves into the topic of mastering language learning. He highlights the significant connection between languages and his coaching work, emphasizing the need to address the problems in language education today. From personal experience as a language teacher, starting with the audio-lingual method that treated learners like parrots, devoid of understanding and curiosity to sharing his journey of obtaining qualifications, diplomas, and a master's degree, working in the top language school in the UK, he reveals the underlying incentives in the language learning industry, focusing more on profit and customer experience than actual language...2023-07-1323 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhy leadership skills are the best thing you could cultivateIn this thought-provoking episode of the Neuro Resiliency podcast, Justin tackles the highly debated issue of trust in leadership. Drawing from a Gallup article highlighting the decline in trust, Justin explores the underlying factors contributing to this trend. He sheds light on the influence of childhood nervous system responses on individuals drawn to leadership roles, which often manifests in a need for control or a focus on achievement. Justin emphasizes the transformative power of clear communication, which extends its benefits to various spheres of life, such as business, relationships, and personal growth. He discusses the essential components of effective...2023-07-1116 minThe Are You Happy Business PodcastThe Are You Happy Business PodcastHow Justin Noppe Used Emotional-Behavioral Philosophy to Scale His Executive Coaching BusinessIn the Documentary & DocuSeries,Ā Are You HappyĀ travels the world, asking people of all different backgrounds - Are You Happy?Ā We are all connected, we all have stories to share.Today we're talking about two of our favorite subjects, happiness and business. Let's explore these two subjects today with our guest:Ā Justin Noppe. Learn more about how you can go from "overwhelm" to "confident" at Justin's website, https://www.justinnoppe.com/Enjoying This Podcast? VisitĀ www.happypeople.meĀ to learn more about happiness.VisitĀ www.happyproductions.meĀ to learn more about our #1 S...2023-07-0938 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeLearning ON FIRE!!I’m hosting an episode of ā€œthe Path with Mike Salemiā€ today on which I was a guest.If you enjoy this episode, please check him out in all the links below. We had a great conversation, let me know what you think!!In this exciting episode of The Path Podcast, we're joined by the remarkable Justin NoppĆ©, a leadership coach with an insatiable thirst for self-improvement. We delve into the world of learning, exploring its intricacies, from the impact of stories and beliefs to different learning styles and creating ideal environments. Packed with practical tips, this episode...2023-06-221h 04The Path with Mike SalemiThe Path with Mike Salemi42. Unlocking Limitless Learning with Justin NoppĆ©In this exciting episode of The Path Podcast, we're joined by the remarkable Justin NoppĆ©, a leadership coach with an insatiable thirst for self-improvement. We delve into the world of learning, exploring its intricacies, from the impact of stories and beliefs to different learning styles and creating ideal environments. Packed with practical tips, this episode is a must-listen. Let's dive in and elevate our learning game!Today on The Path Podcast:Restructuring our learning processEmbodied cognition: the brain-to-body connectionExploring social cognition and how we interpret othersMastering the art of public speaking: Strategies for c...2023-06-221h 03Your Zen FriendYour Zen FriendThe Healing Practice of Kintsugi with Justin NoppeSend Lauren a text! On this episode I am excited to have an interview with Justin Noppe, a leadership overwhelm coach. Justin will be talking about, "Kinstugi," the Japanese tradition of mending broken pottery. He will share how you can use this concept to heal and grow from the difficult times in your life.But first, have I told you I'm a recovering perfectionist? Well, I am. I'll tell you how my desire to do things perfectly has been showing up in my life lately.Ā Justin Noppe's Bio: Justin helps leaders, f...2023-05-3037 minThe Stoic Handbook by Jon BrooksThe Stoic Handbook by Jon BrooksThe Art of Self-Reflection: Justin NoppĆ© on Happiness, Leadership, and Perspective ShiftsSend us a textIn this episode, Justin and I discuss:Justin Noppe's background and expertiseThe six positive emotions that contribute to happiness: joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, pride, and excitementThe role of Stoicism in emotional mastery and mindfulnessThe benefits of journaling and self-reflection for emotional growthThe power of anticipation in experiencing happinessHow to implement Stoic principles and practices in our daily livesThe importance of resilience and adapting to life's challengesThe relationship between physical health and emotional well-beingAbout Justin NoppĆ©Justin is an expert in leadership development, specializing in helping leaders, f...2023-04-1244 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhat's Your Work Fit? Ep 213: Why Doesn't My Company's Founder Respect Me?I was a guest on the podcast/ radio show ā€œWhat’s your work fit?ā€ and so today it is guesting on my podcast. WHAT'S YOUR WORK FIT? is the first-of-its-kind interactive live show bringing today’s business and workplace thought leaders, hiring managers, and career seekers together. We challenge the traditional notions of work and workplace, to fit who you are and what you want your lasting work and career contributions to be.This week, our guest is: Neuro-resiliency and Leadership Coach Justin Noppe, MA.We ask Justin: Why Doesn't My Company's Founder Respect Me?Dis...2023-04-0540 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhat Separates Successful Solo-preneurs from Those Who Struggle?Join us in this episode as we sit down with an immigration lawyer who has built a successful business from the ground up. We explore his journey from solopreneur to team leader, discussing his strengths and weaknesses as a leader, and his advice for those looking to grow their businesses. He emphasizes the importance of not being afraid to hire as soon as possible and setting high standards.In addition to leadership, we also delve into the topic of self-care, exploring how it impacts his leadership and the strategies he uses to prioritize it. Our guest shares...2023-03-3157 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow to NOT start habits!Are you tired of feeling stuck in unhealthy habits that you just can't seem to shake? Maybe you've tried to make a change before, but it never seems to stick. Well, in this video, we're going to help you avoid the 5 worst ways to plan a habit change. These common mistakes can derail your progress and make it even harder to break free from your old ways. But don't worry, we've got you covered with practical tips and strategies for overcoming each of these challenges. So whether you're trying to quit smoking, start exercising, or make any other positive...2023-03-2919 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow to instantly shift your moodFind out how visualizing things that bring you joy can help with stress, productivity and overall wellbeing. Through this guided meditation, learn how to use the power of your imagination and tap into happiness. Discover how the simple act of meditating on positives in your life can help change your mental pathways and create lasting inner contentment. Start feeling more joy and less stress today!Dr. Blaslotto’s study was conducted by asking a group of students who had been randomly selected to take a series of free-throws. The percentage of made free throws were tallied. The st...2023-03-2117 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBottling Your Brilliance: How to Recognize Your Own ValueDo you struggle with self-doubt and recognizing your own value? In this episode, we explore the metaphor of being a wine master to help you discover your self-worth. Join me as we uncork the secrets of recognizing your own value, sipping on self-confidence, and pouring your potential. Through this metaphor of being a wine master, you'll gain insights into how to overcome self-doubt and embrace your unique qualities. Looking for inspiration to recognize your own worth? This episode will leave you feeling more confident and empowered to uncork your full potential.You can also see the youtube...2023-02-2015 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeUnlocking Leadership: The Brutal TruthIn this episode, I sit down with Jason Olivea, a seasoned coach of leaders, to discuss the ins and outs of effective leadership. We explore what makes a great leader, the common mistakes leaders make, and the impact a leader's personal development can have on their team.Main Topics:* The dos and don'ts of effective leadership* The importance of self-awareness in leadership* How a leader's personal development can affect their team* Common mistakes leaders make and how to avoid themKey Takeaways:* To be an...2023-02-151h 11Becoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeTransforming Frustration into Collaboration: The Power of Inner Energy CoachingTransforming Frustration into Collaboration through Inner Energy CoachingAs a coach, I recently had the privilege of working with a client who was struggling with anger and frustration in their professional life. After just one session of inner energy coaching, they left feeling calm and with a newfound perspective on opportunities for collaboration.The 7 levels of inner energy framework provided a roadmap for this transformation, guiding us through the process of shifting from negative emotions to a more positive, solution-focused mindset. By the end of the session, my client was able to see the situation...2023-02-0609 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeCognitive Behavioral Therapy got this WRONG?!?Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and most other models of therapy out there use an outdated model of understanding the brain. That doesn't mean it can't help you. But in a world where a better way to understand the brain exists, why settle for second best? Thanks for reading The Way of the Leader! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Read the book mentioned in the video! (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Get...2023-01-3104 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeStarting a cardio habitTED Talk - How "normal people" can train like the worlds best endurance athletesDr Peter Attia’s stuffDr Phil Maffetone’s stuffPolar H10 Heart rate monitor chest strap(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)šŸ”Š Listen to the podcast here: Spotify, ItunesšŸŽ„Ā Check out the youtube channelāœļø Do the free trainingšŸ“ø Follow me on IG (@justinnoppe) Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2022-10-2421 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin Noppe8 ways to actually change your life (#2 is my favorite!)Sign up for updates and the newsletter at www.thoughtarchitecture.substack.comIf you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. - Lao Tzu1 - minor adjustments (like a pilot, adjusting wing flaps) 2 - shuffle (resequencing, like a deck of cards, no additions or subtractions) 3 - upgrade (like a better computer, it already exists, just a better version) 4 - return to basics (downgrading, like a digit fast, getting back to nature, etc) 5 - challenge one (only one aspect or belief) 2022-08-3120 minThe PalveshowThe PalveshowPalveshow: Neuro-Resiliency w/Justin NoppeThis week my guest is Justin Noppe. Justin and I take a journey through his unique experiences from practicing Taoism to becoming a neuro-resiliency coach. We take a look a Justin’s grounded approach on spirituality and minimalism and talk about everything from suicidal ideation & attempts to harnessing the power of the mind, body, and spirit. Watch out for another great episode of the #Palveshow _____ Justin is a neuro-resiliency coach. He helps leaders to become more stress adapted by exercising and habitualizing specific mental and emotional muscles. Making sure his clients have all the strategies and training to truly harmonize wi...2022-06-2446 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhen you think you aren't creative...creĀ·aĀ·tivĀ·iĀ·ty (noun): the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.creĀ·aĀ·tivĀ·iĀ·ty (noun): the act of combining current knowledge with memories, in a way that demonstrates your developed skills and personality.In this episode:* Creativity and it’s definition* how to be creative (bonsai innovation VS newbie accident)* examination of the parts (deconstruction* convergent - seeing one problem, most common solution* divergent - multiple solutions* lateral - change goal2022-05-1320 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhy "gratitude" and "being grateful" are NOT the same ...70% of employees wouldĀ feel better about themselvesĀ if their boss were more grateful, and 81% would work harder.GratitudeĀ reducesĀ toxic aggression, frustration, and regret even after receiving negative feedback.*Source** defining gratitude* welcoming in more* groups* expressing rather than expecting* How to make it practical in your lifeā€œEnjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.ā€Robert Brault Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack...2022-04-2523 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhy are people so stupid?!?In this episode * the Cipolla model* the Bonhoeffer model* why people behave like this* what can we do about stupidity* These are Cipolla's five fundamental laws of stupidity:* Always and inevitably, everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals in circulation.* The probability that a certain person (will) be stupid is independent of any other characteristic of that person.* A stupid person is a person who causes losses to another person or to a group of persons while himself deriving...2022-04-1820 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhen you go to Indonesia to become spiritual...Do you share your spiritual beliefs all the time? I don’t.We all try and label things and thanks to my time in Indonesia, I now have so much in my mind about how people are my religion. Human beings are my beliefs. Gathering places are my church.Humanity is a singular organism.ā€œSpirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brin...2022-04-1122 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhy minimalism doesn't look like you think...Minimalism is quite a hot topic at the moment, and although there are the minimalist celebrities out there, people seem to be focusing on the aesthetic of minimalism rather than the principle.In this episode, we go through the current trend of minimalism and talk about the essence of it, along with some of the guiding lights in my life when it comes to minimalism.ā€œThe things you own, end up owning youā€- Tyler DurdinšŸ”Š Listen to the podcast here:Spotify - Itunes - šŸŽ„Ā Check out the youtube...2022-04-0523 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeFlip the Script #2In this episode of Flip the Script, we dive into the magical world of Harry Potter. What if the Dursleys were actually good people? A pretty popular theory, the concept is simple: horcruxes will corrupt people, as seen when Ron wears the Slytherin pendant. So if Harry is a horcrux, it stands to reason that the Dursleys were exposed to him over at least 10 years and became horrible people thanks to his influence.What if Harry was actually more Voldemort than Voldemort? From Film Theorists, does the act of separating your soul happen as a 50:50 split, in...2022-03-2816 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow to always stick to your goals!The 4 quadrants of change programmingYou start out with the spirit of change with loads of motivation, you have a plan, you have all the equipment and everything is set!And then life kicks in…In this episode, we look into the the 4 quadrants that we need to plan for whenever you intend on bringing change into your life and making it stick!ā€œCommitment is what transforms a promise into a reality.ā€ - Abraham Lincoln Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2022-03-2117 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhen you want to change...The 3 must measure metrics to get the most of your practices!I have been involved in accelerated learning and performance for many years, and now the greatest movement that I can suggest to people is to make sure they are using the right metrics for their goals. Very often, people make the mistake of confusing their goals for the actual actions they also need to take.Do you have a mastery goal?1 - What action are you going to take? Did I do it?This is a quantity measurement; more often it is a binary measurement of "...2022-03-1417 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeFlip the script #1I hope you enjoy the first episode of ā€œFlip the Scriptā€.This is a series where I take a famous movie, idea, or person and flip the narrative that is popularly held about it/them.In today’s episode, I flip the script on The Hunted, a 2003 action thriller with Tommy Lee Jones and Benicio Del Toro. Enjoy Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2022-03-0917 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhy I watch videos at 2x and why you should too!There are so many things we all try to improve about ourselves and usually we are met with blocks of how to do it.One thing that everyone can agree on is: do the thing.But how do we do the thing without wasting time?Start by arming yourself with some knowledge.In this episode of Thought Architecture, I got into my thoughts and practices around my consumption of information!#productivity #change #transformation #data #learningā€œErrors using inadequate data are much less than those using no data at all.ā€ — Charles Babbage Ge...2022-03-0721 minLets Have This ConversationLets Have This ConversationTransform Yourself with Resilience with: Justin NoppePerspective is an interesting concept Ā for everyone. The way you arrive at yours often informs the way you make decisions, achieve, or obtain goals or aspire to demand more of yourself. Justin Noppe is a change coach who’s on a mission to provide tools to people so they can find more ownership and agency in life.ā€ I teach others to master perspective shifting.ā€ He’s originally from South Africa, spent 13 years in England, with a year of living in each of the following countries: Indonesia, France, Argentina, Thailand, and now have resided in the US for 3 years. He's be...2022-03-0329 minJourney Doses with Ash and TyJourney Doses with Ash and Ty#24: Master of Change with Justin NoppĆ©In this episode of Journey Doses we have tribe member and 'Change Facilitator' Justin NoppĆ©. Justin has spent decades in the field of linguistics and language education which has helped shape his perspective on the way the mind works and how to best facilitate learning no matter the field of focus. These days Justin is transitioning into being a "Change Coach" or "Facilitator of Change". Essentially he guides other with the resources and practices he has himself practiced and learned to be able to best serve those looking to grow in their own development.In this c...2022-01-061h 25Becoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeOur worst traits are protecting us. Here's how...Are you responsible for yourself?Even if you believe you are, you are not.Are you making choices out of convenience?Probably so.Do you understand that you are in a constant tug-of-war with your body about spending energy? Most people think it is their weak will power. It isn’t.Do you oversimplify things?Chances are.We are all, of course, only human#growth #change #transformation #groupthink #leadershipā€œthe infectiousness of the unconflicted person.ā€ā€•Ā Fritz RedlReferences* Situational Leadership* Central Governor Theory* How not to become...2021-09-0821 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhat maps can teach us about mindfulnessEven if we are pretty zen, sometimes it helps us to look back and reflect to see where we have come from, if we are still moving towards our destination and if we still want to go there. Looking back and being past-minded helps us. Planning and being future-minded helps us. The ability to switch between the appropriate mind helps us. There is more than just the present.ā€œā€œResisting temptation and instilling self-control are general human goals, and repeatedly failing to achieve them is a source of much of our misery.ā€ā€ā€•Ā Dan Ariely Get ful...2021-08-1920 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe age old sages who perfected the art of cutting the fatEven if you are pretty solid in your understanding of life, we can always get great reminders from the older, wiser people who have come before us. I do enjoy the fact that they are all grouped together. A couple of rules of thumb to help navigate through life.* Occam's razor: Simpler explanations are more likely to be correct;* Hanlon's razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by stupidity.* Hitchens's razor: What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.* Hume's guillotine: WhatĀ oughtĀ to be ca...2021-08-1222 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeA great way to develop yourselfChange yourself or you will be changed.Do you challenge yourself in micro and progressive ways?The idea of intentional kintsugi is the concept that you are able to build strength and skill by stretching and challenging yourself so that you become more resilient in future.This process also creates interesting features and a character to you. Beauty in the fractures, skill in the reparation, and appreciation for the effort.Kintsugi, also known as kintsukuroi, is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold...2021-08-0520 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeA human way to make decisionsHow we make decisions can show how you think. The vast majority of people I meet, do not exercise their ability to think or act beyond the present. One of the greatest skills in my opinion is being able to ignore the intense need for instant gratification and build things that benefit your future self. But as always, everything in moderation. Don’t sacrifice yourself today completely for a future that is not promised. Be sure to enjoy today too.ā€œIn the end… we only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afr...2021-07-2717 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe 10 most important areas of life to balanceI have beat this drum a few times recently. There are areas of life to balance and harmonize together, 10 in fact.As discussed in this special episode, the 10 threads in the web are (in no particular order)i - sleepii - nutritioniii - movement iv - breathv - stillnessvi - social vii - emotionalviii - cognitiveix - agencyx - legacyWe discuss the beginnings of each of them through the...2021-07-0641 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeInductive reasoning and your relationship with failureDeductive reasoning is the super power of Sherlock Holmes. It is also, just like bigfoot, largely a myth. You may have a case of having seen ā€˜a’ bigfoot, and not ā€˜the’ bigfoot, but I doubt it. Have you ever taken the time to build your deductive skills that you can solve a Rubik’s cube without learning from someone else? Maybe, but you will be the one in a million that did. The human organism seems to rather favor inductive reasoning, which is based on experiences and learning from the past. It happens automatically and is something that can shape futu...2021-06-1721 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeI left the left or right brain debate, right?The theory is that people are eitherĀ left-brainedĀ orĀ right-brained, meaning that one side of theirĀ brainĀ is dominant. If you're mostly analytical and methodical in your thinking, you're said to beĀ left-brained. If you tend to be more creative or artistic, you're thought to beĀ right-brained. That model of brain-sidedness is outdated and when we begin to associate and define ourselves with models that are no longer suitable, we may be doing irreversible damage to ourselves by insisting on things being presented in a certain way.ā€œMy brain has two sides; the right and the left. The right...2021-06-0721 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeLanguage Learning barriers: It's a framework problem!To once again mark the upcoming language bootcamp I’m running, I will dive into some thoughts of problems people have cited with learning languages and how the more accurate understanding can shape our outcomes.The methods that are used by other courses are mentioned too and, of the course, compared with the methods of the bootcamp: developing skills that are transferable! (Click HERE for the recent podcast on transferable brain skills)The Spanish Bootcamp will start June 6th and run for all 4 Sundays in June.ClickĀ HEREĀ for more information.My goal is t...2021-06-0122 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeTransferable Brain SkillsTo once again mark the upcoming language bootcamp I’m running, I will dive into some thoughts of where to start and the architecture of thought of current institutions.Everything from emotional learning, the non-starter that is learning styles, multiple intelligences and, of the course, the main point: developing skills that are transferable.The Spanish Bootcamp will start June 6th and run for all 4 Sundays in June.ClickĀ HEREĀ for more information.My goal is to run a bootcamp every month of the year in the 12 most influential languages in the world (please see...2021-05-2526 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhat the world gets wrong about language learningTo mark the upcoming language bootcamp I’m running, I will dive into a little of the biggest problem facing the world regarding learning a language.I don’t believe in talking about problems without being about to talk about solutions too, so you will also get a glimpse as to what I suggest here.The Spanish Bootcamp will start June 6th and run for all 4 Sundays in June.Click HERE for more information.My goal is to run a bootcamp every month of the year in the 12 most influential languages in the worl...2021-05-1924 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeOur A.I. OverlordI have a controversial opinion:I believe that an A.I. overlord could save humanity.Are you scared? Calling me insane?Hear me out, grab a coffee or whichever beverage you prefer and listen.Find me on instagram @justinnoppe if you want to share your thoughts"Machine learning allows us to build software solutions that exceed human understanding and shows us how AI can innervate every industry." -Steve Jurvetson, Board Member of SpaceX and TeslaReferences* ā€œWhat I’ve Learnedā€ and the information distortions emotive beings take part i...2021-05-1021 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow to Judge Languages of the WorldWhich languages should one learn?What does the future look like regarding language globalization?Just a quick scratch of what is discussed in today’s episode.And here is a little more to whet your appetite!"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."Chinese ProverbSource: WikipediaSource: US Census BureauReferences* Power Language Index* Global Language System* United Nations Official Languages Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2021-05-0425 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow to test your thinking1 - Make sure you question your mental models2 - Make sure you are thinking in systems, not just a binary or straight-forward manner3 - Make sure you are clear and happy with your founding principlesIntroduction the Forest Model of structuring data and your relationship to it.Let me know what you think! Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2021-04-2720 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow to overcome frustration: Reality TestingDo you regularly test your beliefs against reality?Checking to see if your ideas of what other think or feel actually line up with how they behave?Few do, and fewer still will approach reality as a type of living organism to try interpret its signals into behaviors that become predictable, or at the very least manageable.ā€œWhen it comes to controlling human beings there is no better instrument than lies. Because, you see, humans live by beliefs. And beliefs can be manipulated. The power to manipulate beliefs is the only thing that counts.ā€ā€•Ā Michael Ende,Ā T...2021-04-2020 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeMaking our minds sick with brain candyBe careful what and how much you consume. How much sugary media are you consuming? To help ā€˜eat’ a balanced diet of data, I propose in this episode how to consume and what to consume, part of this is my media vitamins:Vitamin C (Classics): Watch the classic movies, listen to classical music (explore songs of any genre or country), and read classic works of literature.Vitamin N (New): Keep up with the trends of the day, such as the podcasts, movies, music, artists, etc. people are currently enjoying. You don’t have to like them, just give t...2021-04-1329 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeLearning Part 4: The Feedback LoopPost-Learning is all about responding to your performance.We do this with reflection, self critique and feedback from others.One tool we can employ is to ask 3 questions:1 - What can I turn up?2 - What can I turn down?3 - What can I introduce?ā€œTrue intuitive expertise is learned from prolonged experience with good feedback on mistakes.ā€ā€“ Daniel Kahneman Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2021-04-0522 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeLearning Part 3: Deconstruction and ReconstructionPeri-Learning is all about breaking things down, examining their value and then reconstructing them. Doing so in accordance with the natural mechanisms in our brains allows us to greatly increase what we comprehend and effortless retain!ā€œWe are fond of saying ā€œpractice makes perfect,ā€ and indeed the title of this book plays on the connection between practice and perfection. But it is more accurate to say that practice makes permanent.ā€ā€•Ā Doug LemovReferences* Smart Steps developed by the Center for Brain Health Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.co2021-03-2922 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeLearning Part 2: Pre LearningPre-Learning is something that fascinates me. Why don’t more people set the table for the informative meal of knowledge they are about to consume? Why do they fill up on salads? Don’t they know the main course is still to come?ā€œNo problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.ā€ā€” VOLTAIREReferences* The debate of creativity and happiness Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2021-03-2221 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeLearning Part 1: The FormulaLearning is about familiarity with any subject, skill or task. It effects everyone. Those who exercise its skills, become highly-adaptable, those who don’t, don’t.ā€œThe unsuccessful person is burdened by learning and prefers to walk down familiar paths. Their distaste for learning stunts their growth and limits their influence.ā€ā€” JOHN C. MAXWELLReferences (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)* University of Connecticut’s Self-regulation Phases* Blog with some notes on Ido Portal’s method* Doug Lemov’s Practice Perfect* Center for Brain Health...2021-03-1621 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe Refinement of the MindWhat is it that makes a mind refined?Consider the idea that the mind goes through a process of refinement that takes us from child to teenager to adult to mastered adult. The refinement allows us to stop all the noise and choose our responses. So what does it look like?ā€œTruth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold.ā€ā€•Ā Leo TolstoyReferences* Anti-Muslim Monks in Myanmar Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscri2021-03-0822 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWeakness is StrengthWeakness is considered largely to be something to work on and diminish.However, in this episode, I’ll propose how we will always have weaknesses, and that we as humans are wired to utilize weakness as a means of creating stronger connections and deepening community.ā€œTo share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.ā€ā€•Ā Criss Jami (American Poet and Philosopher)References* Leadership models* Fight Club and the unconflicted leader* Rick and Morty video on meaningful connection Get f...2021-03-0118 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeSkills are all and everythingForget mindset, limiting beliefs, not enough knowledge, etc.The biggest belief I have is transformation and change is that of acknowledging that you are born with various ā€˜muscles’.Social muscles, emotional muscles, confidence muscles, etc.Through our environment and experience we develop or ignore certain muscles, resulting in our trauma history and personal identity stories. Food for thought, listen and enjoyThrough my education, I didn't just develop skills, I didn't just develop the ability to learn, but I developed confidence. - Michelle ObamaReferences* Bottled water article...2021-02-2221 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeDouble Click on Lopsided DevelopmentIn this episode, I ā€˜double-click’ on Lopsided Development. Making a distinction between being in a place of debt, trauma, survival; and being in a place of investment, stability is paramount in determining your way forward.ā€œMost of us don't work out what we want. And most of us end up with lopsided lives as a result.ā€-Ā Richard Koch Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2021-02-1708 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeDouble Click on SaliencyIn this episode, I ā€˜double-click’ on the idea of Saliency. The whole idea is defining things by contrasting them rather than an absolute definition. By using context to define something, we arrive at a deeper, more practical definition.ā€œEverybody is a genius.Ā  But, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing that it is stupid.ā€ā€” Albert Einstein Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2021-02-1507 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeDouble click on the Frankenstein modelIn this episode, I ā€˜double-click’ on the Frankenstein model. The whole idea is a systems-thinking approach which negates the simplistic ā€œcause-effectā€ approach many take to understanding the ideas in their lives.ā€œWhen I was about fifteen years old, […] we witnessed a most violent and terrible thunder-storm. […] I remained, while the storm lasted, watching its progress with curiosity and delight.ā€ā€•Ā Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,Ā Frankenstein Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2021-02-0916 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeWhy are Frankenstein and personal growth connected with learning?In this episode, I go over a few ideas which we will be ā€˜double-clicking’ on in the next few episodes too. Consider this a tasting board of ideas all stitched together which you can enjoy.Ideas included:* Trauma as a Frankenstein’s monster* Saliency VS the nature of the thing itself* Going behind the meaning of something to determine deeper truth* Lop-sided development of our brains (social, emotional, logical)* Hedonic adaptationā€œNothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.ā€ ― Mary Wollston...2021-02-0123 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBasic ideas of balancing yourselfAre you fit in a social way? How about in an emotional way?Just because you are ok today, does that mean that you are a robust version of yourself?One of my biggest values is about helping. In different ways, and we can use different words, but essentially giving a hand up to our fellow human is important. People have done it for us and it’s important to pay it forward. For our fulfillment and for their advancement.In order to achieve these things, we need to have our needs met, we...2021-01-2720 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeDouble Click on Cognitive LoadWhen most people learn, they set goals and limits according to what they choose and not based on ability. Ability in the mind is something very infrequently discussed as a muscle and is nothing that is fluid. It constantly adapts.When I coach clients with language learning, there is one metric and one metric only I gauge them on: working memory capacity. It is something that requires evidence, proof! Not confidence nor humility. Show yourself and others what your capacity is. Honestly. Then, start building!Based on some feedback I received, I have now modified these audios...2021-01-1922 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeCognitive load in Jack ReacherMost people think that their intelligence capacity is limited. On the contrary, by taking steps to ensure our cognitive load is within our limits, by making sure we have the existing schema for it, and by instituting a little working memory challenge, we can become automatic and so efficient at something that it almost seems supernatural. When in fact, it is a combination of training and making sure that the learning process is streamlined.It is always so interesting for me when people talk about being smart. I don’t believe I’m particularly intelligent. But I have...2021-01-1122 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHow to make friends and trust peopleIt’s all about skills. What do you know about the skills required to make friends, deepen friendships and promote healthy relationships?There are absolutely observable variables before we need to make inferences about personality and the connection between friendships and who we are.ā€œYou can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.ā€ā€•Ā A.A. Milne,Ā Winnie-the-PoohReferences* Article on making friends Get full access to Becoming Resilient at becomingresilient.substack.com/subscribe2021-01-0522 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeReflections and Leading IndicatorsRemember that depending on your context, there may be better reflection and planning prompts. Depending on your context, you may find this incredibly helpful.And finally, depending on your context, this may be irrelevant as an exercise. Planning and envisioning a year ahead may mean you are in the position to dedicate yourself to growth, but don’t let this fool you: perhaps you are in a situation where just reharmonizing yourself is enough of a task.So, all that out of the way, let’s start with reflection prompts for 2020* on average, what...2021-01-0224 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBiohacking and other illusionsFailure? Don’t get it twisted; when you need results and you have zero time available to you, the minimum effective dose is an apt solution.HOWEVER!! (in caps), exploring, playing, looking just because, this is great to dedicate yourself to develop parts of yourself you didn’t even know about.Learning about the way something works is messy. And fun.Dedicating yourself to levelling up your skills can help create a more integrated, adaptive and resilient individual. The reverse? A person has one solution to each problem, and as soon as a variant of the...2020-12-2923 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeObserver VS ParticipantThe brain seems to have an amazing ability to take multiple perspectives all at once.Often though, when we are too caught up in life, we see red and are fully present in the moment. Being challenged and triggered. However, in other cases, playing a game of football can see us fully present in the moment too.Similarly, planning and reflecting can help you increases emotional distance between you and a traumatic event and assist in the healing process. But it can also stop people from just taking action in their lives because they feel the need to plan...2020-12-2224 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeStealing of cookies and ideas: giving wisdom out of context.I’m not a fan of ā€œwisdom gurusā€. Hell, I’m not a fan of anything that says to follow blindly. If you need something appropriate for you, an assessment must first be done to make sure the advice fits your context, history and goals.Sure there are things that are universal, death and taxes for example. However, some advice can lead you to places you don’t want to be. Much better, I would argue, to develop the skill for yourself. The skill of assessing your context, your goals, your decisions and how they reflect on your value...2020-12-1519 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeMeditation Part 2: A Deep Dive.Interesting in committing more to a stillness practice? Think about a more diverse set of practices that can flex around your needs, your lifestyle. Hardcore, focus-on-breath meditations for long durations can make anyone feel like it is too much to handle, so why start there in the first place?Here are a few keys to help you with your stillness:* Active or passive, Listening to someone else’s meditation track is passive, you are guided. Paying attention to your breath is very active. That which you do off your own steam is always mo...2020-12-1321 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeMeditation is a 4 letter word...Meditation. What a loaded word.Personally, I prefer ā€˜stillness’ as a term to describe the plethora of practices that can shoved in the same boat. Tools in the tool box. The question is whether you have a variety of tools or just a hammer?This episode goes into the beginning ideas that I have on meditation and going through a few of the purposes of it. If you want to go deeper, send me a message and/or leave a comment, and I’ll incorporate it into the next episode where I break down the elements of stilln...2020-12-0823 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeModels of perception: the light switch, the dimmer switch, and the lighting boardIt all starts with anger.Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured - Mark TwainAnd so if that is the case, we need to guard against this so-called acid. We do this with an upgraded model and then a toolkit. This is the first step. Upgrade your model, then take inventory of your ā€˜settings’. More on this to come…I always saw two sides of life. I saw the dudes who would be the...2020-12-0518 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeTribalism and Veneer theory: Are we more than animals?The idea of humans. What can be learned through observation. Something as simple as asking the idea of humans behaving selflessly or selfishly when the proverbial chips are down, becomes a major point of contention. The social brain hypothesis actually comes in handy once again to accurate explain/ predict the behaviour of humans. We observe multiple points of data and infer the model and viola! No gruesome lord of the flies events, but rather a warm-hearted banding together of a group that became more than the sum of its parts.Where is the connection that humans are...2020-12-0527 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeA model to understand where to start: Clowns, shadows, change and mental-sightednessIn this episode, let’s discuss the issue of simplifying everything. Solutions need to match the context and so the simple solution may be good for some and terrible for others.Additionally, by identifying our preferences, we can spend time developing our lopsidedness. Do you tend to drill down to the details or do you prefer a bird’s eye view of the situation?The model I talk about is very simple. Is a person in a place where they need to be resilient? Or they in a calm place and ready to build changes in their beha...2020-12-0124 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeEmotional musculature and the need to practise.What the hell is ā€œhappinessā€ anyway?Do we need it?And let’s not even get started on emotional bypassing to only feel the good emotions.All emotions are good. They all serve their purposes. More to the point, we need to ā€˜exercise’ certain muscles in order to deepen our our feelings and gain a better understanding of what moves the needle for us.The benefits of positive emotions don't stop after a few minutes of good feelings subside. In fact, the biggest benefit that positive emotions provide is an enhanced ability to build skil...2020-11-2926 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe Human O.S. Part 4: Context is KingIs anything ever truly bad or good?It is constant to define something as having relative value.What is delicious to one person is disgusting for another. It is all relative. So no huge umbrella rules, nor totally individual formulas without thinking about the context of things. * What are all the moving parts of this system?* What is upstream?* What is downstream?* Is there something underused or overused?* What is the history/ development of this system?* Where does this system want to be?* What is...2020-11-2617 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe Human O.S. Part 3: Emotions Trump LogicWhen looking into what makes humans tick, we can’t exactly rely on psychic powers to see what people are doing upstairs.Interestingly enough, when I was going through a difficult breakup and trying to heal, I did a deep dive into all the psychology behind it. I found so much of it pretentious, taking about ego, shadows, my relationships with my parents, etc. I get it. Loads to do with things in my subconscious. How does that help me?One of the best things I found to cut through all the mumbo-jumbo was behavioural ps...2020-11-2516 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe Human O.S. Part 2: No one is an Island...NOW AVAILABLE ON:ITUNES GOOGLE PODCASTSSTITCHERTUNEINNo man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thy friend's Or of thine own were: Any man's death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind, And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.John Donne, 1624Meditation 17Devotions upon Emergent Occasions2020-11-2423 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeThe Human OS: Part 1 Introduction to the PrinciplesBy and large, a lot of people base their experience of reality on frames of understanding and perception that they develop in times when they are more vulnerable. The result is that we get beliefs and therefore actions that tend to fly in the face of what we, as humans, are hardwired to respond to.Examining the behaviours of how we function, our interaction pattens, we can see a type of logic behind the human operating system that brings a certain amount of predictability into our model. We must examine both the good and the...2020-11-2219 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeHomo Stolidus & the Emotional SpineThe concept is simple. Our physical spine actually makes reactionary decisions for us. We can infer the presence of an ā€˜emotional spine’ in that we are also reactionary in certain circumstances too. This means that we need to make sure that our reactions are i- appropriate, and ii- not controlling our lives.In this audio, the idea of the emotional spine is explored, adding in the philosophical razors, constellations of information, as well as the concept of Homo Sapien VS Homo Stolidus.Enjoy the process.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophical_razor Get full acce...2020-11-1718 minBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeBecoming Resilient with Justin NoppeAbandon all hope, ye who enter here...welcome to Thought Architecture!Why bother with self-growth?I’m sure there are many reasons in your mind right now, but I want to direct your attention to a more holistic and systemic growth motivation.I grow to benefit the groupThe idea is simple but there are many layers to this onion, and being able to wrap our heads around this concept needs a little assistance from some Japanese animation, some church doctrine and an old Italian classic!!Come listen for some food for thought and let me know in the comments what are yo...2020-11-1626 minThe HighExistence PodcastThe HighExistence PodcastJustin NoppĆ© – Learning Expert Reveals Little Known Reading Hacks (#37)Sign up here to get early access to The Accelerated Learning Experience with Justin Noppe: https://highexistence.com/learnfast/ To watch the video version of this interview visit: https://youtu.be/Mggo7ayRIdY -- In my first conversation with learning expert Justin NoppĆ© we spent a couple hours going over the ultimate skill... learning. Learning how to learn gives you a meta skill that can be applied to any activity you want to master, from cooking to web development and design to martial arts to music to writing to... well everything e...2020-06-1040 min