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The Calmest Place on Marsidontknowmuchbutthismighthelp2020-07-2822 minThe Calmest Place on MarsSailing ships.Closing the chapter on this podcast. Thank you for lending me your time and we will hear each other again, soon.2020-07-0406 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhy you are feeling like you're fucking up all the timeHey hey, the title is self explanatory here. Why you are feeling like you are always fucking up? Why are you feeling like there is always something missing? With the current environment and the large levels of FOMO that it brings, it's no surprise. Therefore, we need some constraints to be happy. Great episode, don't miss this one. Also, I swear a lot and am angry.2020-05-2614 minThe Calmest Place on MarsPurpose HuntingSharing 5 tips/exercises with you that may lead to you discovering your purpose, your passion, your desire in any category of your life that you might want to further enrich.2020-05-2412 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow to spend: A guide by a saverHow to spend: A guide by a saver2020-05-0310 minThe Calmest Place on MarsSapiosexuality is a Lie and you know it!Sapiosexuality, arrogance and elitism.2020-04-2607 minThe Calmest Place on MarsNegative Talks - What does that even mean and why is this episode off topic?sigh - not feeling like saying something smart here. Thanks.2020-04-2014 minThe Calmest Place on MarsUnemployment and Finding Jobs in a Bad EconomyWe all know this is a reality and we don't enjoy talking too much about it. There is a stigma associated with unemployment and this audio validates all the fears that a person recently unemployed might feel. Please feel free to reach out if I can help in any way.2020-04-1817 minThe Calmest Place on MarsEasy Dopamine Hits - List of Items for a Perfect DayA system to hack your own brain and dopamine system - create easy wins. Make a list of daily 10-12 easy wins to keep the momentum going. P.S. Still not losing it.2020-04-1309 minThe Calmest Place on MarsLevel of Concern - Please be KindI've seen a surge in negativity. That's normal, that's fair - but let's fight against it. I remember when I was a kid, was listening to a song called "Please be Naked". Now I only care about you being KIND. So many people are fighting so many battles these days and, yeah, sue me, I know it's a cliche. Just listen, ok? Level of concern is the mood.2020-04-1012 minThe Calmest Place on MarsDO or DO not. There is no try.Comprehensive discussion on the idea of following up on your words through actions. 2020-04-0912 minThe Calmest Place on MarsYour Voice is Terrible - Limiting BeliefsSometimes you should not listen to all the negative talk inside your head and clearly you shouldn't listen to negative talk coming from other people. That's even worse. Enjoy.2020-04-0406 minThe Calmest Place on MarsChasing 10's - Purpose challengeHow to follow your purpose2020-04-0206 minThe Calmest Place on MarsOn Hope & the FutureDiscussing the incoming crisis of trust, why hope and cooperation are key and what we should focus on during those times. Hint, it is not fearmongering or the angry news reports.2020-03-2615 minThe Calmest Place on MarsUplifting Things to do - Finding your PurposeThere are a few questions to ask yourself about finding your purpose. A great online resource for it is Coach Corey Wayne. He inspired me to create this video and to extend my help. I adore discussing about character strengths and measurements of personality. If I can help in any way with a very blunt description of your strengths, if we know each other well enough, I'd be happy to do so and once I completely annoy you, you can return your favor. Till then, enjoy this episode of the Calmest Place on Mars.2020-03-2208 minThe Calmest Place on MarsLies & MistakesWhat I learned from a history show that does, at the end of each series, an episode on lies and mistakes. 3 key takeaways that might help anybody listening. They clearly helped me.2020-03-0513 minThe Calmest Place on MarsProductivity: understanding what we can and cannot manageIn this episode of the Calmest Place on Mars, I'm discussing that understanding some things are in our control and some things aren't is such an easy notion. However, it is hard to put into practice. Many things that are not in our control might cause us distress. This usually happens to the most productive of us, the people who have systems in place and are obsessed with time management. We struggle with relaxing or understanding that we cannot make every hour of our life a productivity oasis. I found that it is better to take one day off...2020-02-0915 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhy are we STRESSED out?... And other silly questions I ask myself 100 times per day. See, stress rarely is external. Most of the times we inflict it upon ourselves and then complain about it2020-02-0214 minThe Calmest Place on MarsAn agnostic's Meditation based on prayerDiscussing my favourite prayer and how I am tweaking it to resonate the most with me. Prayer as meditation2020-01-2415 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhy hanging on to the past reduces the attractionA short explanation of the Masculine vs feminine energy. Discussion on how hanging on affects your chances to get the woman of your dreams.2020-01-2311 minThe Calmest Place on MarsStalk yourself, before you wreck yourselfDiscussing habits, tracking, observation and writing.2020-01-2117 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow to Win Friends and at Writing Books with Long TitlesDiscussing few parallels from one of my favourite books of all times - How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnagie. We're discussing repetition, emphasis and the pursuit of improvement.2020-01-0616 minThe Calmest Place on MarsDid you join a cult? And 3 other self help misconceptionsRemember, every person will have an opinion about how you live your life. However, none of those opinions should be accounted for, as they lack a deep understanding of your motives and goals. Do not get discouraged by people telling you how wrong you are for trying to improve.2019-12-2912 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow to deal with Analysis ParalysisThis is more valuable than a 3h goal setting seminar - it doesn't matter how great your goals are if you are paralysed by decisions and cannot take action2019-12-2822 minThe Calmest Place on MarsCompare yourself to what you were last year, not to what somebody else is todayThe shortest way to misery is to compare yourself to somebody, especially somebody you dislike. You will make yourself feel neglected and asking why questions to prove that you are a victim. Things can spiral extremely fast from there.2019-12-1420 minThe Calmest Place on MarsSticktoitnessNobody can tell if your idea has any worth, unless you are willing to put the time in2019-11-2010 minThe Calmest Place on MarsOn CreationDiscussing some philosophical ideas behind creation and the pains and joys of the process. What is the Calmest Place on Mars?2019-11-1519 minThe Calmest Place on MarsOn Unemployment - Open MeditationThis is what I have been doing lately, creatively. I'll explain it all in an episode tomorrow.2019-11-1428 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhy we quit. Why we don't.Unbiased book reviews are gone and the sound is too low despite my actually taking time to record this properly, but as long as Claire de Lune plays over my voice, I do not mind.2019-11-0722 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhat to do when your partner is pissed (shocker)Discussing the differences in communication between the different roles in relationships.2019-11-0107 minThe Calmest Place on Mars[Stoicism] It doesn't matter how much you fucked up in the pastDiscussing the stoic idea of disregarding the past and future. You cannot live in the past, nor the future. The past doesn't exist anymore. The future is not granted2019-10-1606 minThe Calmest Place on MarsLife Simulators, Survival & StoicismDiscussing why is it better for our ideas to die, rather than ourselves. Why do so many people play games of choices? Why are there so many life simulators?2019-10-1530 minThe Calmest Place on MarsBeing IntentionalDiscussing the stoic ideas of being Intentional in your actions and thoughts. In this crazy notification driven era, it is extremely important to take time, take a step back and only do what is meaningful for you.2019-10-1008 minThe Calmest Place on MarsDeath by a Thousand CutsDiscussing the damage deny certain passions to yourself can cause to your trust. If you never stand up for yourself, you will eventually get to a point where you know you lived an unfulfilling existence.2019-10-0734 minThe Calmest Place on MarsPaying Your Debt - Avalanche vs Snowball method.Discussing the two main methods of paying debts. This is the first step in regaining control of your financial life.2019-09-2614 minThe Calmest Place on MarsMaking Your Life Easier (stoicism)How to create space and time in your life by understanding the fragility of existence. Discussing the stoic ideas of Marcus Aurelius on making decisions, death and acting properly in the world.2019-09-2310 minThe Calmest Place on MarsA Gentleman Never Kisses and TellsEach woman in your life is going to be interested if you are the right person for her, not if you like her. It's pretty obvious if you do.2019-09-2013 minThe Calmest Place on MarsFrom Child to Man: 5 steps to reach MaturityDiscussing 5 distinctions. Immature vs mature man. All guys should listen to this and all men should aim at never changing what made them look mature. Set boundaries, tell the truth, stand up for what you believe in.2019-09-1937 minThe Calmest Place on MarsOn Softness: comedy - the epitome of free speech.Discussing the value comedy, the power of words and how they shape our universe. Comedy is supposed to be the freest form of speech. The jesters were able to speak their minds, without getting impaled. So why are we crucify ing our comedians?2019-09-1824 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhat to do if you are offended (by comedy, but not exclusively)Listen to Carlin's special about the power of speech and how we weaken ourselves by using excuses in our everyday language2019-09-1705 minThe Calmest Place on MarsLearn to Pay off Debts better than Dave RamseyA short how to into the world of debts. How to pay them, how to use your income properly, how to fight with the system.2019-09-1614 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhy are we morbidly fascinated by tragedies?Positivity bias, the negativity bias, which one is stronger and how to counter balance them to be happy, or at least content2019-09-1122 min
The Calmest Place on MarsBeing First is More Important than Being the BestOthers have dubbed this the blue ocean strategy. Think of an SUV, a 4x4 in America. How would you call it? A Jeep, that's right, the first company to actually produce a 4x4 in the US2019-09-1018 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow to make Better DecisionsThere's no comparable feeling to feeling proud of taking the right decision. By the time these 30 minutes will pass, I hope that you will feel the same2019-09-0930 minThe Calmest Place on MarsRespect people, but NEVER put them on a pedestalProbably one of the most valuable lessons I have ever learned. And I learned it through hardships and the pains of growth. Please consider the idea that you can be totally respectful, but also maintain your integrity. Never treat other people like they are some weird sort of God.2019-09-0528 minThe Calmest Place on MarsThe Happiness LieWhy northern countries do not have happier populations. How can certain surveys beanipulated by otherwise incredibly useful stoicism2019-09-0217 minThe Calmest Place on MarsVanity & Ego SnackingVanity metrics, vanity sizing, vanity advertising - almost everything around you is designed to stroke your ego. That makes you have an overinflated image of yourself and leads to you becoming ultimately weaker. Practice humility.2019-08-2426 minThe Calmest Place on MarsLove YourselfDiscussing what you should and should not tolerate in any kind of relationship and what does that mean for you. Never accept what diminishes your value2019-08-1514 minThe Calmest Place on MarsIt's Outside of Your Control!Discussing one of the main stoic ideas of dissecting what we can control and what we cannot. When we do not accept reality, we suffer.2019-08-1411 minThe Calmest Place on MarsStrong FathersWhat today's society needs is: Strong and present Fathers. Discussing the dynamics of the relationship between a dad and his kids and his role in marriage.2019-08-0419 minThe Calmest Place on MarsNever Argue with Your GirlThe men who know what are doing, never Argue with their partners. That only leads to resentment and her feeling like you don't validate her feelings, you are insensitive and you don't care. Listen up, brothers.2019-08-0218 minThe Calmest Place on MarsDon't live your life according to other people's expectations.The original subtle art of not giving a f***.2019-07-2915 minThe Calmest Place on MarsLife & RepetitionOr why you should never stop practicing the fundamentals2019-07-2702 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow can I get inspired and stop procrastinate? What's inspiration?Enjoy this episode discussing creating as a whole and anecdotes about Shakespeare, Jordan and obviously myself. Hurray2019-07-2513 minThe Calmest Place on MarsDon't let the people you LOVE (or your kids) do things that you HATE.It's a simple concept so that nobody becomes hateful and resentful.2019-07-2417 minThe Calmest Place on Mars15 Quick Tips for an Awesome LifeCutting the long explanation this time to provide you with 15 actionable steps to increase the quality of your life2019-07-1911 min
The Calmest Place on Mars3 Unreasonable Steps for Mental ClarityDiscussing a few hacks to living a more meaningful, relaxed and fruitful existence.2019-07-1712 min
The Calmest Place on MarsThe Future of the Job Market and the Universal Basic IncomeDiscussing the July McKinsey USA Job Report and pretending that everything is sweet and dandy. Automation is not something we should fear, but something we should adapt to.2019-07-1634 min
The Calmest Place on MarsOn Dogs & FocusThere are many things dogs can teach us. One of the most underrated lessons is their amazing capacity to focus on what they desire.2019-07-0609 minThe Calmest Place on MarsThe "Dream Job" TriangleDiscussing what usually seem to be the most important categories when picking a career.2019-06-2416 min
The Calmest Place on MarsBuilding the Religion of Good - Lessons from the SikhsIt's in our duty to try and find the most suitable system that can lead to the greater good and reduce the misery. Here are a few ideas from the Sikh dogma that I believe can help achieve that.2019-06-2332 min
The Calmest Place on MarsResistance vs RejectionDiscussing the differences, similarities and how to deal with resistance and rejection in business, personal life and friendships.2019-06-2223 min
The Calmest Place on MarsCareer advice: I want to be an author, not the guy who is writing the bookDiscussing one of the major pitfalls when picking a career. We're romanticising certain options, such as entrepreneurship or being a lawyer, because we just love the sound of that profession.2019-06-1715 min
The Calmest Place on MarsHow to: Goal setting that does not suckDiscussing about bullet Journaling and how to do it fast so that you will have more clarity and more time to do what has to be done.2019-06-1615 minThe Calmest Place on MarsClubs - why do we enjoy listening to somebody else's Playlist? Certainty vs Uncertainty.Chaos vs order, certainty vs uncertainty. We're discussing how you need a couple things to enjoy good music in a club: know the song that's playing right now and don't know the song that's coming up next. That's why shuffle was such a hit.2019-06-1008 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhat I am doing with my life - 10 30 days challenges for this yearDiscussing my plans of building new habits using gamification and challenges. Will probably talk extensively about education and masturbation. Hurray.2019-06-0514 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow much car should I buy?Discussing how much of your annual income you should spend when buying new wheels. Enjoy!2019-06-0212 min
The Calmest Place on MarsListen if depressed, ill, hate your life or you have bad luck.Listen if depressed, you have bad luck, you are depressed, you feel down, you are not in a good place mentally or you are ill.2019-05-2312 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow to Pick a Career - The 100 Jobs ExerciseThis was long overdue, as many of us find ourselves stuck after we finish our degrees. Universities and education in general do not teach us practical skills. Such as finding a job2019-05-2112 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow Women Know You Like ThemReally loved talking about this subject with a friend of mine. How to show intent and how much of it to show? How to set a date and how to properly show interest?2019-05-1311 minThe Calmest Place on Mars"There are no good people left" - Debunking mythsShining a light, using basic mathematics of how incredibly small of a reach even a famous person has. Discussing the different tribes and how there is always a tribe for you.2019-05-1108 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhat Women/Men want in RelationshipsDiscussing the main thing people want in their relationships and annoying everybody. It's a good day.2019-05-0914 minThe Calmest Place on MarsDebunking 3 Relationship Myths: No contact, relationship equity and who should text more.Using some of my experience and certain studies to discuss some science behind proper relationships. This is not me red pilling you, but sharing what works and what doesn't.2019-05-0410 minThe Calmest Place on Mars5+ tips to become better. Fast.Another series of tips and tricks that might help you achieve or at least come closer to your true potential.2019-04-2711 minThe Calmest Place on MarsWhy I am throwing stuff away! - The 30 days minimalism challengeThe goal is to reduce overwhelm, panic and ragain our peace of mind. How? By getting mindful with what you own, what you buy and what you do.2019-04-2108 minThe Calmest Place on MarsOn being the perpetrator and quitting social mediaA short life update explaining where I am at and what I.m aiming to achieve. Also two important ideas on how we don't realize what drives us.2019-04-2009 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow we created laws and religionOooh boy, here we go.2019-04-1112 minThe Calmest Place on MarsGetting Unstuck when feeling like you can do betterWhat happens when you find yourself procrastinating because you feel like the work you are putting out at this moment is not the best that you can do and how to deal with this feeling.2019-04-0715 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow Monsters are createdDiscussing some of the ideologies that are plaguing today's society and how they try to shift the narrative, using oppression tactics. It's your duty to speak out against tyrannh2019-04-0312 minThe Calmest Place on MarsAlexander was at first lucky, then he become greatYoung people often require more than intelligence and wits to get out of certain traps life lies in front of them. Here.s the story of how Alexander the Great got lucky in his first campaign in Illyria2019-03-3008 minThe Calmest Place on MarsHow to pick your partner according to maths and Euler's numberThis one's a fun game in mathematics. Enjoy2019-03-2709 minThe Calmest Place on MarsPurpose and MasculinityExplaining the importance of knowing your purpose and following through. Also tackling some issues with how masculinity is perceived. Spoiler alert, there is no such thing as toxic masculinity.2019-03-2418 minThe Calmest Place on MarsEp. 74. HubrisThe ancient Greeks based their religion and stories on mighty empires that fell due to man's hubris. Make sure you ain't doing the same.2019-03-1808 minThe Calmest Place on Mars4 thoughts and an announcementFour more rules of life or general ideas that I am trying to follow. Also a huge announcement for the direction of this podcast - Brave new Identity interviews incoming. Enjoy this random one.2019-03-1711 minThe Calmest Place on MarsPrioritization and jugglingWhat do you think about doing when you don't have time to do everything that you wish?2019-03-0511 minThe Calmest Place on MarsAlways go for what you want and try to fix thingsFailure is natural. Failure happens. Failure is way better than regret and bitterness. It.s your duty to try, even if you know you have very little chances. What if you would actually succeed?2019-02-2408 min
The Calmest Place on MarsI fucked up.Why self help sucks (not really). Awareness, my guys, awareness, we lack it completely and we hurt people around us all the time without it.2019-02-2021 minThe Calmest Place on MarsXistenceA zen story about nihilism and why it doesn't take smarts to deny existence.2019-02-1802 minThe Calmest Place on MarsStaying grateful. Global wealth.Discussion on what focusing on certain parts of life can bring us happiness, instead of making us miserable.2019-02-1512 minThe Calmest Place on MarsGrand Finale, Cognitive biases.Wrapping up the behavioural cognitive biases with some weird examples and stories2019-02-1114 minThe Calmest Place on MarsNever SettleAn introspective something about why we should not settle or give up our goals2019-02-1020 minThe Calmest Place on Mars[Storytelling] The Rabbi that tried to change the worldWe're discussing change, how we can actually impact the world, how we can become better brothers, sons and eventually husbands. Enjoy.2019-02-0906 minThe Calmest Place on MarsMore, More Cognitive biasesWe're at 15 biases already and we discuss sunken costs, why your ex only remembers the bad parts of relationships and I am not breathing for the whole duration of this one, to finish it faster. Enjoy2019-02-0608 minThe Calmest Place on Mars5 more cognitive biasesLet's go over the next 5 cognitive biases on the list. Enjoy.2019-02-0511 minThe Calmest Place on Mars5 cognitive biases WE haveAlso how I get extremely political and talk about the new abortion laws. But it.s mostly about cognitive biases.2019-02-0412 min
The Calmest Place on Mars5 mistakes told by the Education SystemThis is a list of things and habits I struggled with after I left my life in academia. You might relate to some.2019-02-0210 minThe Calmest Place on Mars10 More Ways to Boost your ConfidenceOne of the episodes in which you get what you bargained for. Part 2 of my list of how to build your confidence.2019-01-2415 minThe Calmest Place on Mars10 Ways to Build ConfidenceOne of the two lists on my walls is a list of ways to build confidence. Steal my list and use it as you please. You will see the impact in your life immediately.2019-01-2209 minThe Calmest Place on Mars"Maybe so, maybe not" - Storytelling SundayThe ancient story of making the most out of any situation. We're sharing the collective wisdom of having patience with the events that happen around you.2019-01-2008 min
The Calmest Place on MarsIn defense of making a fool out of yourselfWhy debating is not the way to go, how we should try to communicate better and more questions about divisions and what makes us happy.2019-01-1914 min