Subaan Qasim & Daniel Redfearn

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Getting ItNavigating Art Galleries as a Newcomer 🖼Dan talks about his recent new-found enjoyment taken from going to art galleries. He discusses some of his favourite paintings in the National Gallery, and Subaan shares some thoughts and reflections on these artists, as well as thinking about how art can be used in the modern day as a form of digital identity. Key points from this episode: Why do we enjoy art galleries? The different lenses a piece of art can be viewed through Is historical art biased towards the 'winners' and privileged in society? Walking through time: some of Dan’s...2022-07-1247 min

Getting ItManaus: A City in the Amazon Rainforest - Manaus Reflections pt. 2After a preamble about work setups and how the sun is increasing our drive to learn new things, Dan describes what a city in the middle of the Amazon rainforest is like. Unfortunately, Subaan's microphone stopped recording at around the ~31 minute mark, so you'll have to listen to Dan speaking to himself and imagine what Subaan is saying 🥴 Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us...2022-06-2033 min

Getting ItLiving in the Amazon Rainforest - Manaus Reflections pt. 1Dan is back from his 2-week stay in Manaus - a city in the middle of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. He talks about the geography of Brazil and the Amazon, as well as reflect on the experiences he had in the first couple of days staying with different peoples within the Amazon. Key points of this episode: The geography of Brazil and the Amazon - it's unimaginably big The Amazon river system should be classified as an official wonder of the world The perception of exercise and its relation to health by...2022-06-1343 min

Getting ItTransitioning to FY1, Holidays, and Awareness of BurnoutDan talks about his experience transitioning into FY1 roles on placement as his time at medical school draws to a close. We also ramble a bit about the city of Manaus, going on holidays, and how Subaan's sign's that he might be hitting burnout. Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved!2022-05-2335 min

Getting ItIs One's Downfall Inevitable Once They Reach The Top? - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 22Nearly all Individuals and teams from sports, to business, to basically every other aspect of life, seem to lose their place at number 1 soon after hitting their peak. Is this downfall inevitable? How can this be avoided? Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about someth...2022-05-0919 min

Getting ItWhat's the Point of Fasting in Ramadan?After the number one question of "not even water?!", Subaan explains one of the key aspects on why fasting is mandated for Muslims during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new...2022-04-2645 min

Getting ItTaking a Break From MedicineSubaan takes a break from his medical studies to explore other avenues, and discusses what he has planned and his thought process behind making the decision. Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to de...2022-04-1139 min

Getting ItManaging the Mind During Exams | Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 21Dan has finally completed all exams of his 6 years at medical school. Here, we talk about what he's learned about keeping focused in exams, particularly OSCEs. Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to de...2022-03-2830 min

Getting ItSentiments After Being a Victim of TheftSubaan had his motorbike stolen straight after the end of last episode (ironically talking about motorbikes). Dan's friend almost had their phone stolen. We reflect on what went through our minds at the time of the events, and how we feel now. Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thoug...2022-03-2148 min

Getting ItThe Sensations of Riding a MotorbikeWe recorded this episode straight after Subaan took Dan on the back of his new motorbike. We talk about the various aspects of riding motorcycles from pros and cons to the feelings and sensations one experiences. Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we...2022-02-2830 min

Getting ItReading and Retaining InformationWe Facetimed and instantly starting recording. This episode is the result. Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve into? Then drop us a message at thoughts@gettingit.co.uk. ---2022-02-1428 min

Getting ItIs There a Single Best Way to Travel?Following Dan's recent escapades, we discuss on what makes travelling what it is.--- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve into? Then drop us a message at thoughts@gettingit.co.uk. ---2022-02-1044 min

Getting ItConditional vs. Unconditional Gift Giving - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 20We discuss how the meaning of a gift changes when given on an occasion (e.g. birthday, Christmas etc.) versus when a gift is given randomly. Are you truly giving a gift it is conditional to a date and the recipient is expecting a gift from you? In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes...2022-01-3122 min

Getting ItDeath and FearsThis is the second half of last weeks episode where we talk about death and overcoming fears. We recommend you listen to episode 59 to gain some more context into the discussion, particularly about coming to terms with death. Topics discussed: Why do we fear death? Subaan’s childhood fear of rollercoasters Rationalising fears Overcoming different types of fears Rationalism vs empiricism Are fears irrational? Negativity dominance and loss aversion How can we overcome the fear of death? --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Po...2022-01-2439 min

Getting ItAttitudes Towards Exams and New Year ResolutionsWe talk about how attitudes and motivations towards exams and studying have changed now that Dan has basically completed all exams for medical school. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve int...2022-01-1725 min

Getting ItBook Discussion: The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo TolstoyDan recently read The Death of Ivan Ilyich which fuels the subsequent discussion on chasing status, outwardly appearances, and death. Meme of the week: https://twitter.com/ResNeXtGuesser/status/1471314155068014592 --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/e...2022-01-1043 min

Getting ItPost-hiatus RamblingsAfter 5 weeks of not uploading, we finally come back to waffling at our usual weekly schedule. We talk about why we haven't uploaded in the past 5 weeks, Subaan find his ultimate intrinsic source of joy, Dan's incorporated reading into his daily routine, and is practicing medicine as a doctor no longer in the books for Subaan? --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us...2022-01-0332 min

Getting ItArmpits 💪🏽, Walking 🚶🏽‍♂️ and Maps 🗺29 minutes of pure waffle. Basically a filler episode. It be like that sometimes. --- Enjoyed the episode?Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve into? Then drop us a message at thoughts@gettingit.co.uk. ---2021-11-2329 min

Getting ItIs Parenting Innate? - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 19How do animals (including humans) just know how to raise offspring? How much of it is innate, and how much is learned? In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode?Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 ---2021-11-1621 min

Getting ItNavigating the Transition of Responsibility from Medical Student to Doctor – Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 18We talk about the shift in responsibility Dan has experienced as he's started his final year GP rotation. How confident are you 'allowed' to be in your clinical impression and formulation of a patient as a student? In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode?Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! 2021-11-0828 min

Getting It$TSLA Straight to the Moon? 🚀🚀🚀We get excited, and talk, about the price action of Tesla stock over the past month/current day and the potential influencing factors. We also fangirl a little about Tesla and Elon Musk 🤗 Note: this episode was recorded on the 25th Oct. 2021. At the time of publishing, $TSLA has broken $1,100 and is currently sitting at $1,114 ($1,138 in premarket trading). --- Enjoyed the episode?Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buy...2021-11-0133 min

Getting ItIntentionally Enjoying the Present Moment - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 17We explore the idea of quantifying and categorising personality traits and how we would interact with the objective inverse of our personality. We also think about whether this quantification is a bad thing, whether it's already happening and whether it's inevitable considering our ever-increasing interaction with technology and AI. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode?Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes...2021-10-2532 min

Getting ItIs Quantifying and Categorising Personality Traits a Bad Thing, and is it Inevitable? - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 16We explore the idea of quantifying and categorising personality traits and how we would interact with the objective inverse of our personality. We also think about whether this quantification is a bad thing, whether it's already happening and whether it's inevitable considering our ever-increasing interaction with technology and AI. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode?Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes...2021-10-2028 min

Getting ItReflecting on Reading and Strategies to Optimise the ProcessWe follow up on last year’s reading/books episode. We discuss the way we choose books, audiobooks vs. kindle/reading physical copies, and the differences between reading fiction and non-fiction. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! You can also support us by buying us a coffee (or any food item)! 👉🏽👈🏽 --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episo...2021-10-1137 min

Getting ItFamily and the Desire for Independence in the Modern World - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 15Today we reflect on a situation that happened earlier this week where having family close by came in handy. As the world advances, will the importance of family in our lives change as well? Is this ultimately a bad thing? (Side note: apologies for the technical hiccup in the latter half of the episode - sometimes it just do be like that 😪) In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enj...2021-10-0429 min

Getting ItCan You Be Insecure and Confident at the Same Time? - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 14We try to (and kinda fail to) understand the relationship between emotional security and self-confidence. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode...2021-09-2029 min

Getting ItLanguages pt. 3: How Does Sentence Structure Influence Its Underlying Meaning?We discuss how learning foreign languages can improve our own English, the role of sentence structure in our speech, and how changing the order of information in a sentence changes how the content comes across. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve into? Then drop us...2021-09-1342 min

Getting ItOur Relationship With Clothing, Fashion and Outward Appearance - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 13We talk about our approach to clothing and our general outward appearance, and the intention behind it. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a...2021-09-0627 min

Getting ItDo We Create Narratives to Help Rationalise Situations to Ourselves? - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 12We talk about the ongoing narratives we have in our minds of our daily life and how they impact the way we perceive these events prospectively and retrospectively. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have...2021-08-3033 min

Getting ItPerspectives on Russia: The Languages, People and Culture ft. MarcusWe're joined by Marcus who discussed with us all things Russia. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve into? Then drop us a message at thoughts@gettingit.co.uk. --- Connect and stay up-to-date We want to interact with our listeners...2021-08-2455 min

Getting ItLooking Back on One Year of Getting It 👉🏽👈🏽It's the 1-year anniversary of Getting It. We take a look back through the episodes we've made so far and see how things have progressed. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve into? Then drop us a message at thoughts@gettingit.co.uk. ---2021-08-1658 min

Getting ItPortugal, Passports and pLanguagesYes, we wanted the alliteration in the title, so pLanguages it is. Today is a bit of a filler episode where we have a catchup and random conversation about random things, as well as some technical difficulties sprinkled in here and there. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new...2021-08-0946 min

Getting ItDealing with ConfrontationWe discuss how we should act in confrontational situations and the positive outcomes that can result from them. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve into? Then drop us a message at thoughts@gettingit.co.uk. --- Connect and stay up-to-date ...2021-08-0247 min

Getting ItAttention, Self-esteem, Parenting, and GooglingWe go through a list of thoughts and tweets we've compiled over the past week, focusing on attention, what self-esteem means to us, our views on parenting, and the importance of being good at googling. Timestamps: 00:00 - Pleasantries 03:01 - The value of attention 09:20 - What is self-esteem? Self-esteem vs. confidence 19:52 - Preparing for parenthood 23:35 - Why you should develop the skill of googling well 34:18 - Rubbish in, rubbish out - the quality of the individual trials of a meta-analysis. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Appl...2021-07-2637 min

Getting ItThe Value of Accurately Perceiving How Good You Are at Something - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 11We discuss why it's important to be able to accurately determine how good (or bad) you are at a particular skill and the different scenarios in which this skill may be useful. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- ...2021-07-1926 min

Getting ItIs Watching Sports a Waste of Time?Today we discuss the role that spectator sports play in modern-day society, as well as questioning whether watching sport can be a valuable use of time. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve into? Then drop us a message at thoughts@gettingit.co.uk. ...2021-07-1247 min

Getting ItQuality vs. QuantityWe talk about the balance between quality and quantity when trying to improve at something. We discuss why quantity often leads to a higher quality in itself, and relate it to this podcast and our approach to episode recordings --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve...2021-07-0542 min

Getting ItDealing With NervousnessWe talk about why we get nervous, how we should/could deal with it, and how the feeling can be a good thing. (The hexcode of Subaan's slide background colour: #2A2A2A - the pengest grey) --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to delve...2021-06-2843 min

Getting ItThe Nature of a Baby's Smile - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 10In this Shower Thoughts episode we talk about how a baby's smile and laugh is the most genuine reaction possible and how laughter and crying are very similar physiological responses to different emotions. So if you make a baby laugh (or cry), are you objectively funny? In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps...2021-06-2113 min

Getting ItTalking (Good) Behind Someone's Back - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 09In this Shower Thoughts episode we talk about navigating through conversations that portray someone in a negative light. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have...2021-06-1430 min

Getting ItFootball ⚽ pt. 1: Club Competitions 🏆This episode is the first of the football series. We discuss the structure of the English league system, the most important tournaments in European club football, and some of the historical background that contributes to modern day controversies and future perspectives. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us...2021-06-0740 min

Getting ItAre We Altering the Course of Evolution? 🧬In this episode we explore (read: waffle) how the way we control our environment these days changes our body and potentially subsequent evolution. (Apologies for the occasional crackling/interference sounds that occur throughout this episode - one of us had our phone too close the the microphone cables 🥴 - we'll make sure not to let it happen again 👉🏽👈🏽) --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thou...2021-05-3152 min

Getting ItManaging Expectations - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 08Today we talk about the relationship between personal expectations and self-confidence. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us...2021-05-2424 min

Getting ItStudying and Revising for Exams in Medical SchoolIn this episode we talk about the process of learning and revision with a focus on medical school exams. In particular, we discuss the roles of discipline, self-awareness, and natural fluctuations in focus during our study routines. Key discussion points in this episode: Understanding vs. memorising The pomodoro technique Maximising the utility of the pomodoro techniqe Making studying habits Being aware of how you’re taking in information When should you write-off a day or take a few days off? Being aware of ultradian cycles throughout the day and using them to your advantage How the 3 ni...2021-05-1753 min

Getting ItRamadan Reflections ☪In this episode we reflect on the month of Ramadan which is coming to a close. Subaan talks about what Ramadan is, why Muslims look forward to it, and some of the details surrounding particular dates and traditions within the month. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us...2021-05-1251 min

Getting ItIs the Impact of Fortune Associated With Wealth? - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 07In this Shower Thoughts episode we talk about fortune, the role it plays in our day-to-day lives, and whether wealth itself affects our relationship with it. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. Key discussion points in this episode: Fortune doesn't play as big of a role in the outcome of our lives compared to people in less privileged settings What does a 'bad morning' entail in different countries? The nature of our...2021-05-0331 min

Getting ItThe Rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party ft. Thomas SunIn this episode we welcome back Thomas to Getting It. We talk about The birth and rise of Nazi Germany, the factors that led to their ascension to power, and the actions that steered towards WWII. Key discussion points in this episode: A brief overview of some of Hitler's ideologies The eventual gain in power for the Nazi Party The changes in policy enforced by Hitler The thoughts of the people with regard to changes in leadership structure The importance of the 1936 Summer Olympics Why the Nazi party were anti-Semitic --- Enjoyed the...2021-04-2649 min

Getting ItWhat's the Best Way to Give and Receive Advice? - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 06In this Shower Thoughts episode we try to get to the bottom of what entails good advice. We discuss the nuances of giving good, effective feedback and advice, as well as maximising the opportunity when one is the recipient. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. Key discussion points in this episode: Basic principles of giving advice and feedback How we go about giving advice Learning yourself from the feedback that you're giving ...2021-04-1921 min

Getting ItDo We Spend Too Much Time On Our Phones? 📱In this episode Dan's overdue purchase of a new phone sparks a discussion of the role and influence of our phones in our daily lives. Key discussion points in this episode: How we use our phones in our daily lives What are the intentions behind the organisation of our home screens? The way we utilise social media --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! ...2021-04-1237 min

Getting ItAn Overview of Formula 1 🏎 ft. Ian RedfearnToday we welcome Ian Redfearn to Getting it. We talk about The rules and mechanics of Formula 1, its rich history, as well as an overview of the sport today and in the future. Key discussion points in this episode: How the sport of Formula 1 works How to get into Formula 1 The engineering feats within Formula 1 A brief history of the sport The influence of tyres, weather conditions and engines on the race The greats of Formula 1 The characteristics of different circuits How to get started with watching Formula 1 races --- Enjoyed the episode?2021-04-051h 04

Getting ItDoes Everything Regress Back to the Mean?In this episode we explore the idea that all things eventually regress back to the mean. We apply this concept to instances of daily life, as well as expanding on this principle from an evolutionary perspective. We also think about how statistics can illustrate principles and guide thought, whether correctly or incorrectly. Key discussion points in this episode: System 1 vs. system 2 thinking Regression vs Correlation What is regression to the mean? Sporting examples of regression to the mean Regression in relation to Individual averages vs population averages Luck isn't given enough credit in our successes. Do...2021-03-291h 11

Getting ItGenerational Change: Are We Accelerating? - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 05In this episode we talk about how the change between generations is accelerating, the role of technology and the internet in this change, and whether we think we'd struggle to keep up with technology as we get older. We also discuss some of the major potential inflection points in technological advancements in the coming decades. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. Key discussion points in this episode: As time passes, the rate...2021-03-2225 min

Getting ItThe Importance of Responsibility and Accountability - Shower Thoughts 🚿 ep. 04In this episode, we delve into the nature of responsibility and task completion. We talk about some of the factors directly influencing motivation as well as the benefits and drawbacks of setting concrete goals. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. Key discussion points in this episode: Time often dictates our drive to complete a task Responsibility influences how much we priorities tasks Aiming too low or too high when setting targets can...2021-03-1530 min

Getting ItWomen in Sport 🚴🏽‍♀️ ft. Tor CaldwellTor studied English at King’s College London and has been involved in the world of sport for her whole life, playing for a team in the Women’s Premier League as well as playing tennis at a county level. We discuss women’s sport, looking at the reasons why men’s and women’s sports are perceived differently, starting from early in life and going all the way up to the heights of the professional sporting world. Coincidentally, it's also International Women's Day on the day of publishing this episode - it seems like it was just meant...2021-03-081h 16

Getting ItAre Billionaires too Wealthy? 💸 Should they Sell All of their Assets to Solve World Poverty?This episode follows on from last week's episode where we unravel the WallStreetBets/GameStop saga. Today, we discuss what net worth consists of and whether simply injecting certain countries and populations is the solution to solving the world's fundamental problems. Key discussion points in this episode: Is wealth bad? Are Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos too wealthy? Why do rich people get so much hate? Trying to comprehend their net worth? Are they sitting on $180+ billion of cash? What is meant by 'net worth'? Are Musk and Bezos doing good for humanity and the...2021-03-0138 min

Getting ItWallStreetBets vs. Hedge funds, GameStop ($GME), and Short Selling 🚀🚀🚀If you haven't been living under a rock over the past month and have had an internet connection, then you've probably unintentionally encountered various memes, tweets and news stories about Wallstreetbets, Gamestop ($GME), stocks rising to the moon, and hedge funds getting burned over the past month. Subaan attempts to give a *brief* summary of what happened, why it happened, and the implications of the whole story. Key discussion points in this episode: What is WallStreetBets (WSB)? The Gamestop ($GME) saga. What is short selling? How excessive short selling cause $GME to go to...2021-02-221h 09

Getting ItThe Pitfalls of Self-help ft. SaiSai is a fourth-year medical student at King’s College London with a background in neuroscience. We talk self-improvement, its underlying problems, and how best to navigate the saturated industry. Books mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey Getting Things Done by David Allen The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter Key discussion points in this episode: What is self-help/improvement? The commonality of exaggerated claims The addiction of self-help content consumption The self-help industry profits off of your continual dissatisfaction Hustle culture The perception of self-help gurus Your life experiences are...2021-02-1558 min

Getting ItWorld War I, its Key Outcomes and the Post-War Landscape of Europe ft. Thomas SunIn this episode we welcome back Thomas Sun (from episode 3) to Getting It. He discusses with us the key outcomes of World War I, and how they shaped the rest of the 20th century. Make sure to listen to episode 3 of Getting It to get the context and insight of the situation of Europe in the run-up to WWI. The book recommended by Thomas: The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan Key discussion points in this episode: We take a look at some of the key turning points in WWI Ove...2021-02-0849 min

Getting ItKharma Medic on Optimising Productivity, Sharing Success, and Learning (pt. 2)We sit down and have a conversation with Nasir Kharma, a 4th year medical student at King's College London who is probably best known for his YouTube channel, Kharma Medic. We have a broad discussion on the nature of success, lifestyle design and productivity, as well as the different ways we can approach learning in all facets of life. In part one, we reflect on the development and growth of his YouTube channel, how he balances having an online presence alongside his studies as a medical student, as well as some insights into his thoughts and aspirations for the...2021-02-0158 min

Getting ItKharma Medic on YouTube, Medical School, and Beyond (pt. 1)We sit down and have a conversation with Nasir Kharma, a 4th year medical student at King's College London who is probably best known for his YouTube channel, Kharma Medic. In part one, we reflect on the development and growth of his YouTube channel, how he balances having an online presence alongside his studies as a medical student, as well as some insights into his thoughts and aspirations for the future. In part 2, we have a broader discussion on the nature of success, lifestyle design and productivity, as well as the different ways we can approach learning in all...2021-01-251h 03

Getting ItWhy You Should Buy an Expensive Backpack - Shower Thoughts ep. 03Most of us don't have enough money to buy anything we want without thinking about the cost. What we end up spending money on should require a lot of introspection on what brings us value and satisfaction in the long term. As long as the value/satisfaction/happiness an item gives us can accumulate almost indefinitely over time, then it's worth spending a lot of money on it. In other words, Subaan tries to justify spending a lot of money on a backpack. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have...2021-01-1829 min

Getting ItHow to Discuss Topics You Know Nothing AboutIt's respectable to admit you don't know anything about a topic but that you want to learn more about it. In this episode, we talk about the value that can be drawn from engaging in conversations where you know very little about the topic of discussion. Although it may feel slightly uncomfortable, there's definitely a knack to it. There are always times where we don't want to sound silly, but if you can break through the initial awkward feeling, then speaking to someone about a topic where you know nothing can open your eyes to new perspectives o...2021-01-111h 00

Getting ItWhat Makes a Good First Impression? - Shower Thoughts ep. 02First impressions have a big impact on the relationships we have with people we meet. But what makes a good first impression? We try to get to the bottom of some of the important aspects that influence a person's first impression of you. Things like posture, facial expressions, physical appearance, body language, and more. In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe come to a conclusion, all in a casual conversation. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating an...2021-01-0429 min

Getting ItLanguages pt. 2: A Breakdown of the World's Major Languages and Which Ones You Should Consider LearningDan talks about languages for 100 minutes straight. He breaks down the most spoken languages in the world and discusses their various characteristics to help guide you in figuring out which language to learn. If you don't have a specific motivation for a language, it can be difficult to pick one to learn. So considering aspects of a language such as its geography, power in diplomacy/business/knowledge/media, and simply its difficulty to learn can help narrow down the choices and let you make a more informed decision. References: Chan KL. Power language...2020-12-281h 41

Getting ItWhat Makes a Conversation Valuable? - Shower Thoughts ep. 01We discuss and overthink a shower thought that branched from Subaan wondering if we should speed up our recordings before uploading them. What makes a meaningful conversation and one that you derive value from? How can we hedge against potential lack of value? Should you consume content at 2x speed? How do we figure out if the other person isn't taking value from what we're saying? How do we gauge if others are engaged with us? In Shower Thoughts we overthink those random questions and life-changing thoughts we frequently have in the shower and maybe c...2020-12-2425 min

Getting ItReflections on Learning in Medical School and BeyondDan is a 5th year medical student at King's and intercalated at Imperial. Subaan is a 4th year medic at Imperial. In this episode we have a general discussion about our experiences throughout medical school so far, particularly when it comes to learning and studying throughout the degree. Key points discussed in this episode: Diversity of experience in medical school Dan and Subaan discuss the best approach to learning in a broad field Teaching in the medical profession When should you start teaching? --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider...2020-12-011h 11

Getting ItWhy Do We Art? ft. Jerry Yi ChangWe're joined by Jerry, a 5th year medical student with a MSc in neuroscience, but also a deep interest in art. We discuss what art is, different types of art, why we do it, and its influence throughout different cultures. Follow Jerry on Instagram @jerry.yi.art Key points discussed in this episode: What is art? Art is intrinsic in humans Jerry’s experience with art The differences in art between cultures and religions Find the paintings discussed and links to the mentioned literature here! ...2020-11-231h 05

Getting ItLanguages pt. 1: An IntroductionHave you ever wanted to learn a new language? What's the best way to go about it? We discuss what we think is the most effective way to start learning a new language from scratch and gain deep-rooted value from the process. Learning a language is all about the process. Achieving true fluency is incredibly difficult, however learning to communicate effectively within the language isn't as bad as it seems. Nonetheless, it's a lot of work, but incredibly rewarding if you set your intentions and goals from the beginning Key points discussed...2020-11-021h 01

Getting ItThe Almanack of Naval Ravikant (pt. 1): Wealth Accumulation, Leverage, and LearningNaval Ravikant is well-known investor (and somewhat a Twitter philosopher) within the Silicon Valley world. He co-founded Angel List has successfully been an angel investor in over 200 companies. Eric Jorgenson recently compiled the best of tweets, interviews, and quotes of Naval into book form, which Subaan has been reading. We go through some of Subaan's highlights and discuss the insights. Key points discussed in this episode: Who is Naval Ravikant? Hustle culture The importance and power of compound interest Compounding in every aspect of life What is specific knowledge? Creating leverage with knowledge? ...2020-09-2855 min

Getting ItThe Situation of Europe Before World War I ft. Thomas SunThomas is our first guest on Getting It! He's currently studying Medicine at KCL and has a deep-rooted passion for learning about the history of the world. In this episodes, he gives us incredible insight into the political and cultural landscape in the run up to World War I. Book mentioned by Thomas: The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan Key points from this episode: How Germany grew in power at the end of the 19th century. The nature of European international alliance and how this influenced tensions. The UK's role in European balance of p...2020-09-2143 min

Getting ItWhy Reading is Important and How to Make the Most of itHaving both recently made a commitment to read more and more regularly, we try to explain the importance of reading and why we feel most people should be reading more. Key points from this episode: Reading physical books vs Kindle/e-readers How to choose which book to read next The insane return on investment of reading a book How to make reading a habit --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! 2020-09-0745 min

Getting ItA Discussion on Willpower, Self-control and FocusWe have an impromptu discussion on the relationship between self-control, willpower and focus. We talk about the ways we try to take control of these factors in various areas of life, so that the lack of those qualities doesn't control us. Links and references: Willpower by Roy Baumeister Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey Radish and cookie experiment Effects of food and breaks on judges' parole decisions The links between blood glucose and self-control Key points from this episode: Why we should use less willpower, and not more. Our perspectives on the formation and maintenance of h...2020-08-3159 min

Getting ItGetting Up to Date in TennisDan gets Subaan (a tennis noob) up to speed on tennis to be able to understand the sport better. Key points from this episode: An overview of the rules of the game The surfaces played on in tennis and their implications The structure of grand slam tournaments The greatest active players Why now is the best time to start following tennis --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- 2020-08-241h 00

Getting ItGetting It: The Who, What and Why.In this trailer episode, we explain what you can expect from this podcast. We cover who we are, what we what we plan to talk/discuss about, our intentions behind starting this podcast, and our ethos: curiosity, variety, and discipline. --- Enjoyed the episode? Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It helps a tonne in helping new people discover the podcast! --- Get involved! Have a thought or insight about something we discussed? Or have a question/episode/new topic for us to...2020-08-0916 min