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Weaver & LoomTwo principles for success from Ira Glass, a bus station, and an old slow reptile [E292 - remix of E024]I've been meditating on the two principles of uprightness and endurance and how they go hand in hand . . . one without the other and the ship is sunk. It seemed fitting to pull a segment out (my favorite segment . . . okay favorite episode) out from the archives due to be laid out with the flu. I've gone back to listen to this show, for my own encouragement, multiple times. I hope you find it as encouraging as I do.Arno Rafael Minkkinen, Ira Glass, and Lucas Skrobot shares their different view points on the Tortoise and the Ha...
2022-07-2134 minWeaver & LoomTerrorism = Cancel Culture at scale: UAE v Houthis, Netflix normalizing LGBTQ (Ashab wala Aaz) [E268]UAE v HouthisPope speaks out about LGBTQ+Netflix gets canceled in Egypt over normalizing infidelity and LGBTQ+ . . . and what kind of person will you be in the face of terror? Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:24 Terrorism and Cancel Culture 02:01 Khabib vs. Conor, Southern USA Culture of Honor, and Terrorism - Lucas Skrobot [E013] 03:32 Houthis v UAE 05:37 Another Missile shot down over UAE 06:34 Imagine for a moment... 08:35 Change is coming to the MENA 10:00 Expo 2020 Threatened 13:21 So What? How does this apply to me? 17:24 Yeah that makes sense 1...
2022-01-2746 minWeaver & LoomCancel Cancel Culture with Rachael Skrobot [E226]On today's show my wife, Rachael Skrobot, joins me to talk about a non-controversial post that seems to be far more controversial. When Rachael posted a reel about canceling cancel culture and giving space saying, "hey, we can disagree and still be friends, we don't have to cancel one another," of course people came running to disagree and saying, "but no we should totally cancel some people" (which is fine because that was the point of the post, we can disagree) But you'd at least think that we could agree on the fact that we can disagree...
2021-05-271h 04Weaver & LoomVictim-sainthood, lie of greatness, and unlocking your destiny - Lucas Skrobot feat. on The Journey Onwards PodcastLucas was recently interviewed on The Journey Onward Podcast. Anand, host of the The Journey Onward Podcast, pressed some hard questions concerning > Are certain sects of the younger generation looking to find victim status to have validation from society and on social media?> Is media influencing this or is this helping people wake up to their true identity?> Are we living in an increasingly transphobic world?> How did I move away from the fear of what other people think about me, or living my life in proxy to what...
2021-04-221h 16
Roots to Routes with Anand Dattani|E16| Lucas Skrobot talks: Becoming Secure With My Identity & Leaving A Multigenerational Impact We cover A LOT, so here's what to expect:
RELATIONSHIPS & EXPECTATION
> How can you leverage conflict and 'argue better' to help strengthen relationships?> How do people who frequently travel and move countries manage to form deep relationships?
VALIDATION & IDENTITY
> How can I move away from the fear of what other people think about me, or living my life in proxy to what I want people to think about me?> Is media incorrectly influencing the decisions...
2021-04-201h 13Roots to Routes with Anand Dattani|E16| Lucas Skrobot talks: Becoming Secure With My Identity & Leaving A Multigenerational Impact We cover A LOT, so here's what to expect:
RELATIONSHIPS & EXPECTATION
> How can you leverage conflict and 'argue better' to help strengthen relationships?> How do people who frequently travel and move countries manage to form deep relationships?
VALIDATION & IDENTITY
> How can I move away from the fear of what other people think about me, or living my life in proxy to what I want people to think about me?> Is media incorrectly influencing the decisions...
2021-04-201h 13Weaver & LoomWhat is The Lucas Skrobot Show? - TrailerTired of being gaslight by progressive media?Wanna fight back against deceptive narratives being pushed across the globe?At the Lucas Skrobot show we tear down cultural & geopolitical events giving you the context you need to expose the worldviews driving the cultural agendas of our day. Ultimately connecting back to why it matters to your world, and how to order our lives and society to own the future. Join me and follow the show on your favorite podcasts app today to understand the world, discern the truth, ow...
2021-03-1100 minWeaver & LoomTwitter censors tag Covid Toolkit: "Manipulated Media" Big tech tipping point? w Chirag Desai [E227]The move of big tech companies to control the flow of information is growing exceedingly--not just in America with the deplatforming of the POTUS... but it stretches to Poland, India, and Uganda . . . in fact anywhere that the internet can be found. In this episode to discuss:Section 230 and deplatforming of the POTUSArticle 79 and India's allowances/regulation against big tech censorshipPeople over PrinciplePublishers vs Bulletin boards"But they are private companies" Uganda standing up to social mediaHow these issues unfold over the coming years will drastically shape how we continue to interact with one another in...
2021-01-1941 minWeaver & LoomMillennials: untrusting, depressed, & lack friendships. WHY? | With Rob Henderson [E195]Rob Henderson is a Scholar and PhD candidate at Oxford who grew up in foster homes and came out the other side as an Air Force Veteran and psychologist and writer. We talk in this episode aboutErosion of family unit Suicide rates and Nihilism spiking in the WestShocking stats on millennials not having friendsOverton window & Self censorshipLack of relational stability and friendship leading to lack to truth speaking as we don’t have a trusted network of relationships.How can we break this cycle in our own lives and families?Additional Links:http...
2021-01-1833 minWeaver & LoomTim Kirby - Vaccine Passports could mean the fracturing of Globalization [E194]Some people think vaccine passports will open up global travel again--we may be in for an unpleasant surprise.Tim Kirby, independent journalist, TV and Radio media host, American turned Russian, from Strategic-Culture.org shares on just how and why this could happen.Due to the geopolitical nature of the covid vaccine race and the rhetoric already being deployed "West vs East" we could see Vaccine passports resulting in your inability to travel because your vaccine doesn't qualify for the nation or region you wish to travel--resulting in greater frictions and restrictions on travel--not less.
2021-01-1132 minWeaver & LoomBlack Lives Matter Riot and the Capitol Hill Riot: Comparing the police response [E193]A large critique and criticism of the Capitol Hill Riot of January 6th is the Police response. The argument of the left, President Elect Biden included, is that "if it was black people rioting the response would have been different." Today we look at the facts laid out by PolitiFact.PolitiFact has a LEFT leaning bias. Left. Lets see what really happened...Links for this episode: https://www.politifact.com/article/2021/jan/08/black-lives-matter-protests-and-capitol-assault-co/ Until next time… Be a purpose seeker, truth lover, and own your future.To t...
2021-01-1033 minWeaver & LoomTotal Hypocrisy - Jan 6th DC Riot [E192]The hypocrisy is suffocating from all political parties currently in America. There are very few uniting voices of reason. Most voice are seeking to divide and further their own political agenda. I'm sure many will find my opinion divisive as well--but if we can look across the aisle and see that both side are just as guilty, that both sides are just as human and broken and fallen... Then maybe there would be a possibility to mourn how we have fallen as a society and return to a sound moral fabric to restore dignity to th...
2021-01-0943 min
KP's BlackBoxEpisode 128 - Lucas SkrobotLucas Skrobot is the author of “Anchored: The disciple to stop drifting” and host of The Lucas Skrobot Show. Through examining timely global culture we are able to view the world and how we ought to live, more clearly. Seeing the world rightly gives us the ability to walk out our purpose, empowering us to own our futures.
2021-01-061h 06Weaver & LoomUBI, Flaming Hot Cheetos, and Richard Montanez [E191]UBI, universal basic income--it is all the rage these day. Many seem to think it is the answer to the world's problem (except they still haven't figured out the math to that problem.)But we don't need to know the math when we can look at Richard Montanez story and how Flaming Hot Cheetos came into being. Episode Links https://www.pbs.org/video/wkno-conversation-conversation-joyce-cobb/?continuousplayautoplay=true https://www.lowrider.com/news/1108-lmrp-richard-montanez-raza-report/https://thehustle.co/hot-cheetos-inventor/ Until next time… Be a purpose seeker, truth lover...
2021-01-0430 minWeaver & LoomWhat is The Lucas Skrobot Show? - TrailerTired of being gaslight by progressive media?Wanna fight back against deceptive narratives being pushed across the globe?At the Lucas Skrobot show we tear down cultural & geopolitical events giving you the context you need to expose the worldviews driving the cultural agendas of our day. Ultimately connecting back to why it matters to your world, and how to order our lives and society to own the future. Join me and follow the show on your favorite podcasts app today to understand the world, discern the truth, ow...
2021-01-0100 minWeaver & LoomMay you have a very unsafe 2021 [E190]Playing it safe won't keep you safe for very long. Episode Links: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20201222-covid-19-french-bill-could-ban-unvaccinated-from-public-transport Until next time… Be a purpose seeker, truth lover, and own your future.To take more steps to live a focus life to achieve your dreams and fulfill your destiny–get my book Anchored the Discipline to Stop Drifting. https://amzn.to/2Vwb22nThank you for listening, and as always you can find me at:WhatsApp: +1-202-922-0220LucasSkrobot.com...
2020-12-2821 minWeaver & LoomDo Christians celebrate a pagan holiday? If so . . . WHY? [E189]Merry Christmas . . . I've heard the argument that Christians are wrong to celebrate Christmas... and I can understand that view point given it's DARK pagan history (i.e. lawlessness, rape, human sacrifice) (Here is one of hundreds of links you can find on the origins of Christmas and Saturnalia. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/saturnaliaBUT Christians are observing a "religious holy day" that is "Required" for holiness or spirituality... in fact christianity "forbids is the celebration of religious seasons or holy days when they have been prescribed as religious duty and necessary for holiness or spirituality."
2020-12-2109 minWeaver & LoomWill Democracy stand? Will tyranny rule? Or will Truth prevail? [E188]Any system of the world that can be shaken IS being shaken this year including democracy. We have talked at length this year about totalitarian societies--but we haven't talked much about how democracies can turn into totalitarian tyranny (and the antidote).Be sure to stay tuned till the end with a great Weaver and Loom segment. Addition Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_in_America https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Political_Philosophy https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/wp-content/uploads/1979/01/the-power-of-the-powerless.pdf https://www.poetr...
2020-12-1433 minWeaver & LoomGlobal Warming, Electric Cars, and Clean Coal [E187]Do Electric Cars help the environment?Why are there so many wild fires?Why is the earth greener today that 20 years ago?What is "CLEAN COAL"?Episode Links: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2020/10/01/did-you-hear-the-one-about-california-fighting-wildfires-by-banning-gasoline-cars/ https://www.dailynews.com/2020/10/13/the-good-and-bad-of-joe-bidens-2-trillion-climate-change-plan-bjorn-lomborg/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/10/11/bury-california-power-lines-wildfire-blackout-fix-unlikely-work/3946935002/ https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/carbon-dioxide-fertilization-greening-earthhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-019-0220-7https://www.wired.com/2014/03/clean-coal/ https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2019/11/californias-wildfire-controlled-prescribed-burns-native-americans/ Un...
2020-12-0739 minWeaver & LoomJust how deadly is it? And the cure to the REAL pandemic plaguing the globe. [E186]Have we over estimated the deadliness of covid? So doctors seem to think so.Is the cure worse than the disease?The GREEN GROCER—the ultimate cure.A recent article and study by John Hopkin's University demonstrates that COVID 19 has not attributed at any excessive deaths in America. In fact the death rate has not changed year over year as a trend. Have we over reacted and is the "cure" for covid in fact worse the the affect of Covid it self?The response to COVID across the globe has...
2020-11-3047 minWeaver & LoomSophie Scholl, The White Rose, and standing for your beliefs [E185]Today we answer a question from the audience, Sophie Scholl and the Order of the White Rose, and how us normal people can respond in the face of insult and criticism.We discuss two heroes of World War II: Sophie Scholl and Maximilian Kolbe learning how to respond in line with your ideals in the face of wickedness, criticism and death.You will face opposition by living a disciplined life by walking the road less travelled. The Question is what will you do about it and how will you RESPOND to opposition and insult...
2020-11-2350 minWeaver & LoomFreedom of Speech or Hate Speech? [E184]This past week, on November 10th 2020, Norway introduced a new law that "outlawed hate speech against transgender and bisexual people" even if that speech occurred in the privacy of your own home with up to a year in prison (three years for public hate speech).Is that an overstep? Or should speech be controlled?It begs the question about what does it mean, and where does this path of action lead . . . most importantly “What exactly is hate speech” AND does it actually stop “Free Speech?” Or should we have "hate speech laws" that protect privileged people gr...
2020-11-1643 minWeaver & LoomComing out of the (intellectual) closet [E183]I recently got called out for being "deceptive" and too ambiguous on the show. I thought that some of the criticisms were fair and understandable as to why and how I've come across that way.This is a little "check-in" episode where we visit where this show has come from how it is evolved, and where we are going blatant with transparency as to the intent and desired purpose of this show.I hope you like it--and if you DON"T then shoot me a message and I'd love to hear why you disagree with...
2020-11-1154 minWeaver & LoomChoose Your Hard vs. Stay How You Are [E182]This week I saw a post on Instagram that triggered many conversations around pervasive world views and ideologies exploding through global society today and, ultimately, lead to this episode. Some notable "Guest appearances" on this episode are from Viktor Frankl - Author of Man's Search for MeaningDr Stephen Hick - https://lucasskrobot.com/149and Dr Michael Egnor - https://lucasskrobot.com/151 Until next time… Be a purpose seeker, truth lover, and own your future.To take more steps to live a focus life to achieve your dream...
2020-11-0244 minWeaver & LoomHow to be certain of Truth, and what it produces inside you [E181]Truth--it is a trigger word these says in the polarized globalized liberal landscape. Most people live in such uncertainty that they will only claim that "truth is relative" and "there is no absolutely truth", which, ironically, is a self negating statement proving there is absolutely truth. But there are Truths that I AM very certain of. Admittedly, there are many gray areas of life--but there is TRUTH. And Truth that we can be certain of. How can I say that with such confidence? Because Truth has been revealed to us, AND Truth can be tested.
2020-10-2643 minWeaver & LoomThe Philosophy of Knowing Nothing with Mustafa Abbas [E180]Mustafa Abbas is an award-winning Emirati writer and director. One of his many highlights was being the guest of honor at a ceremony held by Dubai Customs where he was awarded for his work as an Emirati filmmaker. Recently, Mustafa has completed his latest project The Long Game.In the second part of this interview we discussing philosophy--a long time passion of Mustafa, and specifically how humility and "knowing nothing" is the very thing that enables us to continue to learn and grow. What I enjoyed greatly about this episode is being able to hear M...
2020-10-1940 minWeaver & LoomFilm, fate, and the power of choice with Mustafa Abbas [E179]Mustafa Abbas is an award-winning Emirati writer and director. One of his many highlights was being the guest of honor at a ceremony held by Dubai Customs where he was awarded for his work as an Emirati filmmaker. Recently, Mustafa has completed his latest project The Long Game.We discuss film, the art of story telling, and importance of structure. But we didn't stop there, we went beyond the normal "writer-director-film-maker-conversation" and discussing the deep philosophies which are the underpinning of his success. Namely the grace of God, Fate, destiny, power of choice, intention, and listening for...
2020-10-1946 min
Safety FM with Jay AllenLucas SkrobotToday on The Jay Allen Show, Jay speaks with Lucas Skrobot. Lucas is the host of The Lucas Skrobot Show, an author and strategist - helping change-making brands activate their tribe.
In this in-depth conversation, Lucas discusses what caused him to become a podcaster, what it means to be third cultured, and things that have caused controversy on his show.
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2020-10-1355 minWeaver & LoomTaking back your creativity with Doug Smith (Part 2 of 2) [E178]Doug Smith, Author of [Un]Intentional, joins us to discuss how screens have been designed to control our every waking moment, thoughts, and actions--and how we can get free from their addictive grip.We cover:how to break free from screen additionregaining creativityhow to step into purposehow to reclaim our brains and the power of problem solvingordering our lives for success and productivity. This discussion with Doug has lead to me making DRASTIC unexpected changes in my life. I hope it does the same for you. Discover More from Doug Smith here:...
2020-10-1238 minWeaver & LoomDoes your screen control you with Doug Smith (part 1 of 2) [E177]Doug Smith, Author of [Un]Intentional, join us to discuss how screens have been designed to control our every waking moment, thoughts, and actions.The addictive quality of screens and the dopamine hits our minds receive from them have all been intentionally designed so that we would live unintentional lives. We cover:dangers of screen additiondepressionpornhow screens are changing our children,screen induced anxietyThis discussion with Doug has lead to me making DRASTIC unexpected changes in my life. I hope it does the same for you. Discover More from Doug Sm...
2020-10-1247 minWeaver & LoomSpirituality, Truth, and Surrender with Manal al Dabbagh [E176]Manal al Dabbagh is an Embodiment Parenting Coach out of Saudi Arabia. In the second segment of this interview Manal answers some pointed questions about:Hyper Spirituality and channeling spiritsHow the spiritual and physical realms connectIs there an objective truthLiving Surrendered out of a place of trustAnd approaching healing for a holistic view--spirit, mind AND body. Find Manal here:http://www.instagram.com/Manal.alDabbaghhttp://www.manalaldabbagh.com Until next time… Be a purpose seeker, truth lover, and own your future.To take mo...
2020-10-0551 minWeaver & LoomEmbodiment and living fully connected with Manal al Dabbagh [E175]Manal al Dabbagh is an Embodiment Parenting Coach out of Saudi Arabia. In this first segment of the episode we talk about:what embodiment isResponsibilityMaking excuses and normalizing problems within ourselves and within society. And our responsibility within parenting (hint it IS all your fault :) ) Find Manal here:http://www.instagram.com/Manal.alDabbaghhttp://www.manalaldabbagh.com Until next time… Be a purpose seeker, truth lover, and own your future.To take more steps to live a focus life to achieve your dreams a...
2020-10-0546 minWeaver & Loom1950 vs 2020 and what went wrong [E174]Probably NO ONE would trade living in 2020 for living back in the 1950 without internet, cell phones, AC, supermarkets, advancement in modern medicine (myself included) – but are we wrong?Back in the 1950super glue,power steering,Video tape recorder,first music synthtransistor radio.Teflon pancomputer modem Barbie2020 life span is 78.93 vs 68.14 in 1950There has FOR sure been some HUGE steps in quality of life.YET There are some STARK differences that might make us think twice about saying “life is better now”Michael Snyder writes in the Economic Collapse Blog about t...
2020-09-2842 minWeaver & LoomWhat is the value of an online degree? [E173]Who is your degree for, and what is your degree for?The answer to such a question might appear obvious, but as we will see, it is far from straight forward.To examine the value of an online degree we first begin by understand the difference between learning and a degree, opening the door to explore not just "online degrees" but degrees in general and the power of "online learning." Until next time… Be a purpose seeker, truth lover, and own your future.To take more steps to live a focus life...
2020-09-2126 minWeaver & LoomHow to STOP making "big decisions" [E172]The world’s best poker player aren’t GREAT because they are able to make “BIG DECISIONS” in a moment of pressure—in fact quite the opposite.The greatest poker players rarely make big risky decision they learn to make SMALL informed and calculated bets over tens of thousands of hands.When we understanding that we are playing iterative infinite sum games rather than zero sum one time game--the whole way of approaching any decision gets turned on it's head. Until next time… Be a purpose seeker, truth lover, and own your future.To take...
2020-09-1431 minWeaver & LoomDisappointment, failure, and a pathway towards true lasting success [E171]What happens when you work hard and give your all and fail. The disappointment is real.There are two sources for these "failures":1) Other people didn't want what ever it was, or an uncontrollable circumstance happened, regardless wasn't your fault. Rejection can hurt.2) You didn't perform well enough. Ouch. I'm not sure which is worse--but good news is there is a solution. A solution that leaves you satisfied. Where as worldly ambition leaves you empty and wanting more. Redefine success and failure today. "Obedience over succ...
2020-09-0724 minWeaver & LoomItamae, self mastery, and becoming a "change maker" [E170]Becoming an Itamae (a master Sushi Chef) is a long and difficult journey. But so is the path to fulfilling our destiny.The path to finding and fulfilling our purpose isn't clear or straight forward. It is one filled with pit falls and difficulties--which can derail people for their entire live.Listen as we learn how the path to becoming a Itamae is similar each of our life journeys to fulfill our destiny. Few people embark on the journey out of their comfort to pursue their purpose, destiny and calling . . . and even fewer people finish.
2020-08-3130 minWeaver & LoomIs there meaning and purpose for life? with Dr Richard Weikart (Part 2) [E169]We continue the discussion with Dr. Weikart about his book The Death of Humanity: and the Case for Life: https://amzn.to/3laeHzb (affiliate link). We ask one big question in this episode: does my world view, the construct by which I view the world, align with what I conscience and understand of what it means to be a human? This episode strike at the core of what we talk about here on the show. Seek out truth no matter the cost.You can find Dr. Richard Weikart here:https://www.dis...
2020-08-2439 minWeaver & LoomFreedom from authority, losing God, and embracing genocide with Dr Richard Weikart (Part 1) [E168]Richard Weikart is Professor of History at California State University, Stanislaus. He completed his Ph.D. in modern European history at the University of Iowa in 1994, receiving the biennial prize of the Forum for History of Human Sciences for the best dissertation in that field. His revised dissertation, Socialist Darwinism: Evolution in German Socialist Thought from Marx to Bernstein, was published in 1999.In our conversation Dr. Weikart breaks down the fruit of materialism and marxism.We cover:Why Marx's thought authority and the state would dissolve.Why totalitarianism hates the family and authorityWhat happens...
2020-08-2442 min
Greg Allan Podcast | Life, Performance, Mindset, Family, Business, Money & HealthUnderstanding Purpose and Discipline to Anchor Yourself Into a Meaningful Life | Lucas SkrobotLucas Skrobot is an author and podcaster who's helped 18-29 yr olds frame their world with truth, to uncover purpose, know their identity, and own the future. His professional background is on advising Universities, NGO, and SME in communication and brand strategy.
His first book 'Anchored the Discipline to Stop Drifting' is geared toward 18-25 year old with highly actionable insights to break them out of mundane busyness and into fruitful longevity. Lucas is presently writing his second book on Purpose, meaning, and truth.
Growing up across the globe having lived in USA, Haiti and Papua New Guinea, Lucas is...
2020-08-201h 48Weaver & LoomFaithfulness not success with Kevin Monroe (part 2) [E167]Today we are joined by Kevin Monroe, podcaster and business coach . . . and most importantly my doppelgänger!In this second episode we continue our conversation and discuss why faithfulness in more important than success, and why EVERYTHING ALWAYS comes back down to people. And--don't miss the second half of this episode where I digest and give my thoughts on the conversation and process these ideas together with you. You can find Kevin and his podcast here: https://kevindmonroe.com/Until next time… Be a change maker, pursue truth, and own the futur...
2020-08-1739 minWeaver & LoomGratitude opens the door of abundance with Kevin Monroe (part 1) [E166]Today we are joined by Kevin Monroe, podcaster and business coach . . . and most importantly my doppelgänger!That is right--when I came across Kevin's podcast I was blow away to find someone who talks about the same ideas as I. And--the conversation did not disappoint. It is the beginning of a long friendship for sure.If you enjoy my podcast--you will enjoy this episode and love Kevin's Podcast. You can find Kevin and his podcast here: https://kevindmonroe.com/Until next time… Be a change maker, pursue truth, and own the futu...
2020-08-1740 minWeaver & LoomBounds and Domains of the Spheres of Culture and Society (Part 6) [E165]We finish up this three part answer from a question from the audience with discussing an important framework that enables us to understand and sort highly complex issues in culture and society. We've have been building up to this frame work for some time now, and I'm excited for the chance to articulate this concept explicitly, which has been appearing implicitly in the thought processes of rational of the episodes since episode 1 of the podcast. We discuss the seven different areas of culture (or spheres of society) ReligonFamilyEducationEconomics (science/tech)Art entertainmentMediaGovernmentAnd how...
2020-08-1349 minWeaver & LoomWas America Founded on Racism and Slavery? And the dangers of social interventionism (Part 5) [E164]We continue to answer a question from a listener like you were we cover:What was America REALLY founded on?Jim Crow LawsBrown vs. Board of EducationNeo-integrationismDunbar HighschoolSocial interventionismThe Health Care SystemWho started the KKK?Who abolished Slavery?When was slavery FIRST abolished in America?This isn't my favorite topic--as US History isn't my wheel house. It isn't my favorite--and for sure there is currently a lot of controversy around this topic, but it is a necessary topic to address, particularly government role in society and that dangers of interventionism.Society needs the freedom to...
2020-08-1051 minWeaver & LoomSystemic Oppression of Gender Pay Gap, Three levels of abstraction, and multi-variable analysis (Part 4) [E163]In this episode we field a question from the audience from Episode 160 on Social Justice.With that question we cover:Are women systemically oppressed by the tyrannically patriarchy? Who REALLY makes more money--men or women?Three Levels of Abstraction: object, experience and concept.Importance on multi variable analysis.In order for us to answer the BIG questions about systemic racism, or sexism, or what the government to do about difference "social issues". We first must develop a health and correct world view on how the difference spheres of society (religion, government, family, education etc) should...
2020-08-0646 minWeaver & LoomFear, Love, and Healthy Boundaries (Part 3) [E162]Fear and Love are to core drivers to boundaries. Fear causing us to run from negative consequences and love driving us towards positive relationship and outcomes. One without the other produces toxic relationships. Love or fear directed in the wrong manner produces unhealthy patterns and cycles. Fear negative results drives us from wrong doing--but that must be coupled with love to do go towards others. Through understanding some basic frameworks by which we can judge our boundaries and relationship--we are able to the see more clearly how larger system of society ought to fun...
2020-08-0343 minWeaver & LoomRights, Entitlements, and Toxic Boundaries (Part 2) [E161]Rights, Entitlements . . . and boundaries? And how our conflation of these terms are creating a toxic environment. Rights and Entitlements, strangely enough we are going to tie this into our interpersonal lives with boundaries and how most of the things I read about “boundaries” are really entitlements masquerading as rights.What is the difference between Rights and EntitlementsMuch of the same thing is happening. I see across the society and culture this self-help inner peace nonsense that masquerading as “boundaries” and “rights” that are really entitlement that will end up bankrupting your relationships.We claim...
2020-07-3046 minWeaver & LoomWhat is Social Justice? *cough* Injustice *cough* (Part 1) [E160]Words matter. The meaning of our words matter. And understanding their meaning is critical to understanding our world and acting within it. In this episode we discuss justice and how it contrasts with what has come to be referred to as "Social Justice".We define the meaning of Justice, Mercy, Grace, and Judgement and "Social Justice" as defined by those who stand and march for "Social Justice".Justice makes impartial judgements regardless of race, class, or gender. Social justice make partial judgements in favor of "disempowered minorities" based on race, class and gender.
2020-07-2747 minWeaver & LoomTraditional Family: The Strongest Weapon and Last Defense Against Totalitarianism (Part 5) [E159]The nuclear family is under attack maybe more than every before in history—Today we discuss why some are working to erode family values, and why we must defend it . . .In this episode we talk about:How to escape povertyRole and strength of the Nuclear FamilyWhy Black Lives Matter as a movement is dangerousWhy we must discern truth NOT just push for "change"Why Cults and socialism push to destroy traditional familyAnd most importantly why (if you care about your children and grandchildren) you must fight to preserve the values and morality with the family is bu...
2020-07-201h 00Weaver & LoomChina's Struggle Sessions, Communist Rise to Power and Blatant Lenin Marxism (#BLM) (Part 4) [E158]During the Chinese Cultural Revolution Totalitarian control was carried forth by undermining traditional morality, the family unit and public displays of violence through struggle session to strike terror into the hearts of the people because if you could strike terror in the hearts of men and women—you could control society.If you remember a couple episode back E156 we discussed six traits of totalitarian cults we discussed why these orgs break up the family and why they use public punishment, shame, justified violence, to control the massive through eliminating a safe haven to turn (family) and th...
2020-07-1658 min
This ExtraOrdinary LifeChoose Love with Lucas SkrobotLucas Skrobot is an author, podcaster, business owner, and the founder and host of The Lucas Skrobot Show. He joins the Higher Purpose Podcast to discuss moments, opportunities, love, and fear.
In Safe Hands
Lucas shares an experience that reminded him to not take the safety of his family for granted. He thinks about two coordinating realities everyday: we are on the precipice of complete disaster and pain in our daily lives, yet there is comfort in that we are not in control and someone is always watching over us.
Hidden Extraordinary Opportunities
Ordinary events have the opportunity to be m...
2020-07-1455 minWeaver & LoomFrench Revolution, the Reign of Terror, and Rewriting History (Part 3) [E157]French Revolution began 150 years of chaos, war, bloodshed, revolution…. Each movement being eaten by the next…France in the 1789 had LOTS of problems: high tax on poor, Rich, oppression etc. CLEARLY in need of Revolution. America had just gone through their own revolution. But the ideal of these two revolutions were VERY different.In America, the Puritan and Protestants came over in search from religious freedom. They adopted ideas of Milton on freedom of speech and the dangers of censorship.They adopted believed in the premise that the INDIVIDUAL was the supreme expression of th...
2020-07-1332 minWeaver & LoomSix Traits of Totalitarian Cults: Don't Drink the Kool Aid (Part 2) [E156]There are six traits of totalitarian cults: 1) Control of the environment2) A system of rewards and punishments3) Creating a sense of powerlessness4) Fear and dependency5) Reforming the follower’s behavior and attitudes6) Closed system of logic. These were described by Margaret Singer’s Cults in Our Midst (1996). In 1952, Asch wrote: ‘The greater man’s ignorance of the principles of his social surroundings, the more subject is he to their control; and the greater his knowledge of their operations...
2020-07-0956 minWeaver & LoomTotalitarian States (cults, groups, or ideology) denies freewill, thought, and individuality (part 1) [E155]In this episode, I break down some of my thoughts from a previous episode with Dr Egnor (E153).If you see a group movement or state that denies the individual's though, variety of opinion, agency and replaces it with group identity, social constructionism, and uses fear based terror based tactics such as cancel culture, intimidation, isolation, and the deconstructing of the family unit you are likely to be dealing with a group with Totalitarian tendencies (if not be a full blow totalitarian movement).Links referenced in the show:Solomon Asch: http://psycnet.apa...
2020-07-0539 minWeaver & LoomHow to process trauma through writing - Dr James Pennebaker (part 2 of 2) [E154]How can we take responsibility for the pain in our lives and not pass that pain on?Our words have the potential to release us from the perpetual pain of traumatic experiences.In the second part of my conversation with Dr. James Pennebaker, we discuss healthy ways individuals can process traumatic experiences and the power of expressive writing.Dr. Pennebaker is a social psychologist and currently holds the position of the Regents Centennial Professor of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin.His work highlights the effects of natural...
2020-06-2937 minWeaver & LoomDetecting lies and understanding personality through language - Dr James Pennebaker (part 1 of 2) [E153]Did you know your usage of pronouns and prepositions might reveal parts of your personality that you’re not even aware of? Language is powerful, even the words you don’t even think about, like pronouns.Our guest Dr. James Pennebaker is a social psychologist and currently holds the position of the Regents Centennial Professor of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. He studies the ways emotional experiences, natural language, and physical and mental health all affect one another.We discuss the language used by the President and former Presidents, analyses of the...
2020-06-2946 min
Becoming - Podcast for Teens, Young Adults, and IndividualsPurpose Is a Byproduct of Knowing Truth with Lucas SkrobotFind Your Purpose...Know Your Purpose...You NEED TO FIND YOUR PURPOSE! We believe this...we know that everyone truly has a purpose. However, it seems as if very few have the talent to direct you into actually discovering and finding your purpose. It seems like a very vague unreachable, ever changing thing, but lets get down to a crucial place to start...truth. Lucas Skrobot is our guest this week, and he has an exceptional gift for explaining complicated concepts. We can't wait for you to learn from him...and understand how to find your purpose.
2020-06-2529 minWeaver & LoomDr. Michael Egnor | Free Will and Totalitarian Ideologies (Part 2 of 2) [E152]In part two of my discussion with Dr. Michael R. Egnor, we continue our discussion about neurophilosophy.In this episode, Dr. Egnor brings attention to the importance of embracing the free will of humanity.Dr. Egnor is an award-winning brain surgeon and a research professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics at the State University of New York.You can find additional articles written by Dr. Egnor at discovery.org. Key takeaways:Logical reasoning alongside empirical evidence of physics concludes humans have free will.Experiments in neuroscience also affirm the existence of a...
2020-06-2254 minWeaver & LoomDr. Michael Egnor | Neurosurgery, Materialism vs Dualism, and Intention (Part 1 of 2) [E151]Dr. Michael R. Egnor discusses the intersection of philosophy and neuroscience in today’s episode.He is a research professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics at the State University of New York.As an award-winning brain surgeon, Dr. Egnor brings a unique perspective to our discussion about the difference between the mind and the brain.You can find additional articles written by Dr. Egnor at discovery.org.Key takeaways:While operating on brains becomes easier with time, the interpersonal and emotional challenges of the job persist throughout the years.Modern materialism ta...
2020-06-2247 minWeaver & LoomDr Stephen Hicks - Cultural Marxism, Colonialism and Racial Rhetoric (Part 2 of 2) [E150]In this episode, Dr. Stephen Hicks (@SRCHicks) and I continue our conversation about the fruits of radical Marxism.He elaborates on the danger of prioritizing the collective over the individual and explains the process through which individuals adopt their worldviews.Dr. Stephen Hicks is a professor of Philosophy at Rockford University, the executive director of the Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship, and a senior scholar for The Atlas Society.I discuss his book, Explaining Postmodernism: Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault, to conclude this episode. Thanks for listening. Go out and own...
2020-06-1543 minWeaver & LoomDr. Stephen Hicks - White Privilege, Truth, and Agency (Part 1 of 2) [E149]Dr. Stephen Hicks (@SRCHicks) highlights underlying philosophical assumptions that individuals hold while discussing race and racism. In part one of my discussion with Dr. Stephen Hicks, we evaluate these assumptions such as the subjectivity of truth, the worldview of life as a zero-sum game, and how we came to value group identity over individuality.Dr. Stephen Hicks is a professor of Philosophy at Rockford University, the executive director of the Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship, and a senior scholar for The Atlas Society. You can purchase his book, Explaining Postmodernism: Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault...
2020-06-1551 minWeaver & LoomBranden Polk on George Floyd, Riots and Protests, and the real issue at hand.Branden Polk has dedicated his life to advocacy for the most vulnerable, the developing of transformational leaders, and to changing the way society addresses today's most sensitive topics such as race, sexuality, criminal justice, education, faith, and more.Branden focuses on building strong relational connections, developing leaders, and innovative cultural moments. Today, Branden share about what is happening in America, but most importantly sheds light on matters of the heart no matter what our race sex color or creed. He puts language to the collective pain that is being expressed by the black community in A...
2020-06-081h 41Weaver & LoomSteve Weigel | A non-politically correct personal account of protests in Minneapolis [E147]Disclaimer: We are two individuals processing, examining, and seeking to understand the complex aftermath of the brutal killing of George Floyd. We both are working through these ideas out loud with one another. This is what we need to do. Dialogue with one another even if your ideology sits outside of one political identity group. (Especially if your ideology sits outside main stream arguments).We are blessed to live in a country where we have freedom of speech, thought, and agency. Both of us in this episode confess that we might not agree or...
2020-06-031h 28Weaver & LoomDr. Michael Keas - Scientific Spirituality Promising Immortality? (Part 2 of 2) [E146]We continue our discussion with Dr. Michael Keas, if you are just joining us now and if you haven't heard the first half of our conversation where Doctor Keas breaks down the E.T. enlightenment myth. These myths have been fed to us are just that . . . MYTH.We continue the conversation as Doctor Keas talks aboutDo curses and witchcraft have negative impacts on our health?How to frame our materialistic and spiritual worlds’ view the correct wayIs schizophrenic people encountering demonic spiritual activity?His life behind the Berlin wall before it fell and the lesson le...
2020-06-0143 minWeaver & LoomDr. Michael Keas - Have Aliens Visited Earth? (Part 1 of 2) [E145]Doctor Michael Keas is a Ph.D. holder in the history of science from the University of Oklahoma. He is an adjunct professor of History and Philosophy of Science at Biola University. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute. Doctor Michael Keas experienced some of the last historic moments behind the Berlin Wall as a bright scholar in East German. He also co-authors the high school and college science curriculum. He is also the author of the book titled Unbelievable: 7 Myths about the History of Science and Religion. Introduction One of the mysteries on e...
2020-06-0139 minWeaver & LoomBig Hass - Parenting though Autism, and the intrinsic value of a human life. [E144] (Part 2 of 2)We continue the conversation with Big Hass talking about a topic near to his heart--autism. We discuss autism, how fathering a child with autism has deeply impacted him in growing in compassion and empathy. Many people view autism as a disease, as being less than human. But Big Hass shares how he is taking steps to change the stigma around Autism, and walk us through the process they have been on from their initial reaction when they discovered their son has Autism, to how they walk life out as a family. Thank you for...
2020-05-2541 minWeaver & LoomAnnouncement - New structure, new name, better content, same vision.Own the Future has taken on a NEW name--The Lucas Skrobot Show. Listen to learn WHY, and what to expect these new changes to bring.I answers questions like . . .What caused you to change the name?Is "Own the Future" totally going away?What is happening to "Weaver and Loom"Will you still be doing interviews?How often will you be releasing episodes?What is the new format of the show?Is the heart of the content changing?I share all this and MORE (like who is joining the team as a producer!) W...
2020-05-1012 minWeaver & LoomJinn, Hexes, and being an "Influencer" (part 2) | Lucas Skrobot from the Yield Podcast [E137]A few months ago I was interviewed by Brooke Payne on her podcast Yield Podcast. Brooke asked great questions and pulled some great stuff out of me that I normally don't get to talk about--like spirituality...You can find her podcast here: https://redcircle.com/shows/yield-podcast/And her social media here: http://www.instagram.com/brookeapayne Also... if you are feeling STUCK and want to take steps forward in this season to live a focus life, achieve your dreams, and fulfill your destiny–get my book Anchored the Discipline to Stop Drifting.
2020-04-2733 minWeaver & LoomYour Story Matters (Part One) | Lucas Skrobot from the Yield Podcast [E136]A few months ago I was interviewed by Brooke Payne on her podcast Yield Podcast. Brooke asked great questions and pulled some great stuff out of me that I normally don't get to talk about. You can find her podcast here: https://redcircle.com/shows/yield-podcast/And her social media here: http://www.instagram.com/brookeapayne Also... if you are feeling STUCK and want to take steps forward in this season to live a focus life, achieve your dreams, and fulfill your destiny–get my book Anchored the Discipline to Stop Drifting.Un...
2020-04-2046 min
Yield PodcastYour Story Matters [Part Two] | Lucas Skrobot"Everyone is an influencer" -Lucas SkrobotAuthor of "Anchored The Discipline to Stop Drifting", Host of "Own Your Future" Podcast, Successful Branding Strategist, Public Speaker, + Father to Four Boys Who He Is Raising in Dubai.In Part Two of our episode, Skrobot and I discuss: the misconception of adventure, our roles as influencers in our spheres, and how to take serious the calls on our lives.You will leave empowered, with vision and focus - I know I did...L...
2020-04-0731 min
Yield Podcast'Your Story Matters [Part One] | Lucas Skrobot"The shortest distance between two people is a story" -Lucas SkrobotAuthor of "Anchored The Discipline to Stop Drifting", Host of "Own Your Future" Podcast, Successful Branding Strategist, Public Speaker, + Father to Four Boys Who He Is Raising in Dubai.In Part One of our episode, Skrobot brilliantly illustrates his branding expertise in the art of story. Encompassing the topics of; Communication Strategies, Emotional Bonding in Marketing, Internal Culture, Our Mission / "Why", Establishing Niche, Psychographics etc.You will not want to miss the end...
2020-03-2445 minWeaver & Loom"Divine Appointment" - A True Story Tent PodcastLucas Skrobot shared a story at a TST story gathering in Dubai which examined fate, destiny and, the belief in God.Please--if you haven't checked out the True Story Tent podcast then you are missing out. Reach out to True Story Tent on Instagram @truestorytentThis episode was produced by Abdullah Al Maawali @wanderingbrownguy Also–If you want to take action even more and live a focus life to achieve your dreams and fulfill your destiny–get my book Anchored the Discipline to Stop Drifting.Until...
2019-11-2525 min
Weaver & LoomTruth Kills; Truth Frees | Weaver & Loom E042Truth is the most hated and fear thing in all of history. It will kill you if you aren't careful... but without it you will be lost forever. Truth opens the door to wisdom, understanding, destiny, and purpose. Thanks for listening to Weaver & Loom, Where Destiny is Woven. www.Lucasskrobot.com www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/
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2019-07-2310 min
Weaver & LoomArachne-Phobia | Weaver & Loom E041Arachne beats the goddess Athena . . . and pays for it. That is the myth . . . but the story but might as well be called propaganda to keep women oppressed, the truth silent, and everyone average. Thanks for listening to Weaver & Loom, Where Destiny is Woven. www.Lucasskrobot.com www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-skrobot/
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2019-07-2212 min
Weaver & LoomAltamash Javed - Building Brand off Instagram, Life of an Influencer, and How Comparison Kills (Part 2 of 2) [E034]Life is more than the number of followers we have on social media, but we can quickly get caught up in vanity metrics. Altamash opens up about the dark side of being an "influencer" and the lies and traps that are so easy to fall into. Your art, your voice is important--not chasing likes and followers. Find and Follow Altamash on instagram at: http://www.altamashjaved.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aljvd/ Thank you for listening--Don't be selfish, share this with a friend. You...
2019-05-2757 min
Weaver & LoomAltamash Javed - Creating Lasting Value, Climate Change, & Clients (Part 1 of 2) [E033] Altamash ( @ALJVD ) stops by shares his experience of stepping out of investment banking to pursue his passion of photography. Along the way we argue about climate change (finally some disagreement on the show), touch of best practices for dealing with tough clients, and the tension between planning shoots vs being in the right place at the right time. Altamash releasing some keys of wisdom for anyone breaking into the creative scene, from pricing to contracts--he shares his failures so that you might avoid those same pitfalls. Find and Follow Altamash on i...
2019-05-201h 26
Weaver & LoomDerek Khan: Red carpet to prison, and prison to palaces of Arabia (Part 2 of 2) [E032]Derek Khan, celebrity stylist, fashionista and ex-con started from humble beginning in Trinidad, climbed to the top of the fashion world as a celebrity stylist and TV presenter. Derek unfolds his dramatic story of how he landed in prison, deported from America, and miraculously found himself in Dubai styling the biggest names and royals in the Middle East. Listen as Derek shares his story of rags, to riches, to prison . . . with some valuable life lessons along the way of valuing the human being in front of you, no matter their position in life. ...
2019-05-0653 minWeaver & LoomDerek Khan: Becoming a celebrity stylist, life of the rich and famous (Part 1 of 2) - [E031]Derek Khan, celebrity stylist, fashionista and ex-con started from humble beginning in Trinidad, climbed to the top of the fashion world as a celebrity stylist and TV presenter . . . and then wound up in federal prison for a ponzi scheme pawning high priced diamonds. Listen as Derek shares his story of rags, to riches, to prison . . . with some valuable life lessons along the way of valuing the human being in front of you, no matter their position in life. Find and Follow Derek on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/derekfk...
2019-04-281h 08Weaver & LoomFacts, Stories and Truth - Lucas Skrobot [E030]In this episode we examine the trial of O. J. Simpson, specifically how as humans we respond and believe STORIES... not FACTS. We would like to believe ourselves as RATIONAL beings that act according to knowledge, facts, truth. But we are far from rational… If we were rational no one would smoke, sit for long hours, or eat products containing MSG. But we aren’t rational. We don’t follow the FACTS. We arrange the facts to tell ourselves stories that we like. Stories that make up feel good… Or...
2019-04-2229 min
Weaver & LoomThe Investigator, Loyalist, and Enthusiast: Head/Thinking Triad of the Enneagram (5, 6, 7) [Part 4 of 4] - April Lee [E029]Part four of four in our Enneagram series where we continue to learn about human nature and our core fears and motivations. The Enneagram deal with core fears and motivations to explain WHY we behave as we do. I'm obsessed with the deeper psychological WHY behind human behavior... making the enneagram THE psycho-metric test for me . . . if you can even call it that. The Enneagram feels more like a Ninja skill to better serve, love, and communicate to others. In this episode we cover types 5, 6, and 7 of the Enneagram--known as the Hea...
2019-04-151h 16
Weaver & LoomThe Helper, Achiever, and Individualist: Heart/Feeling Triad of the Enneagram (2, 3, 4) [Part 3 of 4] - April Lee [E028]Part three of four in our Enneagram series where you learn about who you are, and how to better communicate with those around you. Knowing yourself is the first step to knowing others. Know thyself. The Enneagram deal with core fears and motivations to explain WHY we behave as we do. If you know me or Own the Future, you know I'm obsessed with WHY we do things. Today we hit the 2, 3 and 4 of the Enneagram--which is know as the Heart or Feeling Triad. Listen and learn more about who you are...
2019-04-081h 18
Weaver & LoomThe Challenger, Peacemaker, and Reformer: Gut/Anger Triad of the Enneagram (8, 9, 1) [Part 2 of 4] - April Lee [E027]This week we are back with part two of four in our Enneagram series where we LEARN ABOUT OURSELVES! Who doesn't like learning about who they are? Right? Or gossiping about others. The Enneagram deal with core fears and motivations to explain WHY we behave as we do. If you know me or Own the Future, you know I'm obsessed with WHY we do things. Today we hit the 8, 9 and 1 of the Enneagram--which is know as the Gut or Anger Triad. Listen and learn more about who you are, or how to serve yo...
2019-04-011h 06
Weaver & LoomIntro to the Enneagram - Part 1 of 4 - April Lee [E026]This week we intro the Enneagram, an ancient psychometric test dating back to Plato. I love how this test deal with core fears and motivations to explain WHY we behave as we do. If you know me or Own the Future, you know I'm obsessed with WHY we do things. What are the roots of our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors--making the Enneagram the PERFECT test for me. Many other tests demonstrates WHAT people do, or HOW they behave... but the Enneagram reveals the WHY . . . and with that opens up a world of understand. A...
2019-03-251h 09
Weaver & LoomNew Zealand Terror Attack: A letter to those hurting - Lucas Skrobot [E025]Today we take a break from our normally scheduled programming in light of the massacre this weekend in New Zealand where at this point 50 people needlessly lost their lives.
This episode is off beat from the normal style and flow of the podcast... but appropriate considering the circumstances.
If you are hurting and struggling from the aftermath of this event, then this episode may be for you.
If you are wrestling with questions, doubts, anger . . . this episode may be for you.
2019-03-1814 min
Weaver & LoomWhat does Ira Glass, a Helsinki Bus Station, and a Tortoise have in common? - Lucas Skrobot [E024]This episode might be my favorite yet. We hear an excerpt from Minkkinen, the famous photographer, share about a bus stop in Helsinki and how it relates to our work and our art. Ira Glass "stops by" to share about what is required of us to "close the gap" between our taste and our ability. And I share the REAL reason the tortoise beats the hare... and it isn't the reason you think. Here are some link from the show... Arno Rafael Minkkinen: and his speech --> https://petapixel.com...
2019-03-1125 min
Weaver & LoomStop helping the most people - Lucas Skrobot [E022]Don't help the most people. Help people the most. In a world where every "like" is counted, and every possible metric metered, it can be ease for our thoughts to be skewed by the number game. It can be easy to get caught up in popular opinion and pander to the crowd. Just because people THINK what you are doing is making an impact doesn't actually MEAN you are making an impact. Listen to this episode to hear WHY helping the most people is a bad idea... and what you should do instead....
2019-02-2415 min
Weaver & LoomUncovering Purpose, Living with Anxiety, and building a podcast network - Khayra Bundakji Part 2 of 2 [E021]Khayra Bundakji, from Azzbda podcast, joins us for the concluding episode sharing her story on anxiety and living with purpose. Living with anxiety GeekFest Living with (and without) PURPOSE Building mstdfr podcast network Digital Marketing Imposter Syndrome Enneagram Ikigai Links Referenced: Lucas' fav azzbda episode: https://soundcloud.com/azzbda/ep39 Khayra's fav episode: https://soundcloud.com/azzbda/ep-034 True Story Tent Podcast: https://www.truestorytent.org/podcast Enneagram - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Ikigai - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai You can find Khayra Bundakji at khayrab.com from the mstdfr network: http://www.mstdfr...
2019-02-181h 13
Weaver & LoomNever trust your friends. Always know your enemies. (A lesson from the Art of War) - Lucas Skrobot [E018]We all have friends and enemies. Those who fight for us, and further our journey--and those who oppose us and seek to destroy us. Today we discover our true friends, and the real enemy. As Sun Tzu wrote in the Art of War - “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” The...
2019-02-0424 min
Weaver & LoomOne question you must answer to succeed - Lucas Skrobot [E016]There is one question you must answer to succeed in life, business, mental health, relationship . . . ANYTHING. You must ask, and answer, WHY you exist. Why do you exist as a company, brand, individual, family, relationship, father, mother, son, daughter, branding, marketing, sales . . . why. The story, the narrative you tell yourself starting with why you do what you do will drives all your actions, whether you know it or not. Join as I layout my journey of re-examining my WHY for 2019. Here are some of the books mentioned: ...
2019-01-2127 min
Weaver & LoomSexism and the Objectification of Women Across Cultures - Ahd Niazy [E015]Sexism and the Objectification of Women Across Cultures Ahd is the founder of Jahanamiya: https://jahanamiya.com/ Ahd is the founder of the first Saudi Feminist Literary Magazine, Jahanamiya. Jahanamiya publishes written work exclusively by Saudi women, as well as accompanying artwork created by regional artists. They publish English and Arabic pieces of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction writing revolving around elements of Saudi culture. Empowering women to loudly be the women that they are. Ahd is currently getting her PhD from the University of Michigan in Middle Eastern Gender Studies, unravels the complex narrative of wo...
2019-01-1456 min
Weaver & LoomOne Story and Two Secrets Behind Being a Social Influencer - Lucas Skrobot [E014]Today, I share with you ONE story and TWO secrets to being a social influencer. This isn't my typical episode... in this episode I share a story that I have never shared before, not publicaly. . . not privately. While in pre production for this show I asked my wife for feedback and in shock she said, "Did this really happen?!? You never told me this!" Come to think about it . . . I've never told anyone this story from 1994. Not only will you hear a story that is very close to who I am as a...
2018-10-3026 min
Weaver & LoomKhabib vs. Conor, Southern USA Culture of Honor, and Terrorism - Lucas Skrobot [E013]UFC fight 229 Khabib Vs Conor. Conor taps out in the forth round. Khabib . . . after getting pulled off Connor hears an insult from Connor’s Team mate. Khabib Leaps over the fence and assaulting Conor’s teammate--a brawl between the two teams break out. And half the world says, “Conor and co. deserved it.” Today we explore the cultural frame work and worldview explaining why Khabib assaulted Conor , and why some in the world (who on every other day of the week talk about love and peace) are defending & justifying the assault. But this episode isn't just abou...
2018-10-2131 min
Weaver & LoomTake Control of Your Life, Game Theory & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Lucas Skrobot [E008]What does your worldview, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Game theory have in common? As it turns out quite a lot . . . Last week while talking with Ghazi, Zero Sum and Infinite Sum games came up . . . I thought I would unpack that idea for even though it is quite simple at face value, they way you view the world surrounding these two ideas will define and shape your entire life and all of your actions. How you view the world (game theory) impacts your thoughts (CBT) . . . and your thoughts will end up defining your emotional life a...
2018-08-2721 min
Weaver & LoomStarting a creative community in Oman, self-awareness, and the power of sharing - Ghazi alBalushi [E007]Ghazi al Balushi joins us this week on Own the Future. Ghazi al Balushi is a creative & entrepreneur who started Just Jam creative community. Just Jam is a community of young Arab creatives in Muscat, Oman. They also book events in the community and the region, showcasing and supporting local musicians. A personal note about Ghazi . . . Ghazi Balucci is one of the most releasing and generous individuals I've met. In all my interactions with him I've found him to be extremely generous, kind, giving, and supportive to all those around him. Ghazi is a...
2018-08-221h 10
Weaver & LoomWhy doing bad work, and less work, is a good idea - Lucas Skrobot [E006]Last week Obaid and I talked about two things which inspired this episode . . . 1) Take a thousand photos and you might get a good one. 2) Set a daily routine/ritual so that in time you reach your goals. In this episode I expand on these two thought by reading excepts out of my upcoming book "Anchored: The discipline to stop drifting". There are two main thoughts being shared. 1) Quantity of Quality: If you put in the reps of producing and creating (rather than being paralyzed by wanting to only produce "q...
2018-08-1327 min
Weaver & LoomThe sublime of nature and practicals of growing in your craft - Obaid alBudoor [005]Obaid alBudoor, Emirati landscape and astrophotography photographer, breaks down his learning process of developing himself as a person, an artist, and how he took the leap from corporate banking and investment banking to becoming a full-time freelance photographer. Obaid shares about putting in the reps, living a discipled focused life, planning for the future, and most importantly discovering the sublime and the awe of creation. Being alone in nature, and the awe and sublime of nature, drives Obaid to express through photography the beauty of creation and is passionate about exposing others to the beauty an...
2018-08-021h 34
Weaver & LoomEntrepreneurs, Artists, Communicators, and Dreamers are asking these three questions - Lucas Skrobot [E004]Today on Own the Future, we will discuss three questions running through everyone’s minds, why we are asking these questions, and why they are important. We’ve previously touched on these three question: -Who am I? -What am I gonna do? -Am I gonna make it? As Dr. Michael Wesch described in a previous episode [E002], These three question hit on three massive areas in our lives. Our identity, our occupation and making a living, and the third is the constant concern of risk and doubt that permeates our world. Hund...
2018-07-2513 min
Weaver & LoomOmani Conceptual Artist speaks about Death, Building Community & Women's Rights - Ali alSharji [E003] English - 94% Arabic - 6% In this episode of Own the Future, Ali alSharji, an Omani Conceptual Artist, shares about a series of events that lead him to contemplate the meaning of life, life after death, and what you leave behind. These deep thoughts from a young age drove him to become an artist who uses photography to unravel concepts, and create social commentary about equality in society—with a specific passion about women’s rights. Listen as Ali opens up about his personal life, art, and the importance of community. Find Ali alS...
2018-07-1940 minWeaver & LoomPower of New Media & Finding Passion - Dr. Michael Wesch [E002]Every moment of your life there is a decision to be made, a choice between short term happiness, and long term joy. What are you choosing today to pursue long term happiness? Find Dr. Michael Wesch here: Youtube or Twitter Find Mike's FREE course (and book) here: ANTH101 Thank you for listening and subscribing. You can find me (Lucas Skrobot) at the following locations. Instagram LinkedIn Thank you . . . and seriously. Message me, and say hi, and send me your answer to the q...
2018-06-071h 27Weaver & LoomHow I got here and why "Own The Future" - Lucas Skrobot [E001]Welcome to Own the Future, a podcast dialoguing with creatives and entrepreneurs to better understand who we are, the work we do, and how we will shape and own the future.Thank you for tuning into the pilot episode of Own The Future. In this episode I fill you in on how my wife and I landed in the Middle East, and how much of my inspiration to launch this podcast comes from my friends in Kuwait. Check out BOOST cafe, Niu, and 361!Please subscribe, tell you friends, and say hello (to...
2018-06-0110 min