The new year is almost here! Do you still write resolutions? Well, after failing to actually do them (and you know we've all been there!), it will be very understandable if you already gave up on listing anything, but have you considered that maybe you're doing it wrong? Listen to my interview on KOGO Radio, San Diego as I talk about coming up with new year's resolutions that you can actually fulfill, and perhaps doing them whether or not it's the new year! #newyearsresolutions#happynewyear2024
Well, according to a new poll, getting in shape is the number one New Year's resolution for 2024. Well, hasn't it been the resolution for the last three and 2200 and some years? Thousand years. Cavemen Lee Richardson joining us on the Cockatoos Live line. Licensed professional counselor, Founder of the Brain Performance Center. Good to have you back, Lee. So yeah, let's talk about these resolutions. You know, we have good intentions. We make these promises to ourselves. And then. They kind of just, they kind of fade away. Life happens. I mean do we really? And and I don't know what. I don't know what I'm trying to say. Are we really, really trying to stick to them or or is it just kind of like a pipe dream? Well, you know, I'm taking a different approach this year to New Year's resolutions because we all make them and you know we write them down, we put them on sticky pads on the refrigerator so we don't eat too much. When we do all, we have all these rituals. Around making these meals resolutions and then we don't. So my approach this year is identified 2 things that you're doing, maybe not well, but that you're doing and that you're proud of yourself for doing and build on them because you already know that you can do them, you're doing them and if you took them up a notch. Then that would take you to a whole new level. All right, So what are some ways to keep a thought foremost in your head? Like, you know it, we, we want to be healthier and fitter. Fitter. Most of us do, right? But we just can't quite hang on to it. So what are some ways to kind of build that thought in your brain and keep it going? Most important thing is that realistic expectations don't set. You know, I'm going to go to the gym every single day. I'm going to work out for over an hour. No, they're not set a goal. I'm going to go to the gym for for three times a week and I'm going to start out and I'm going to work out for 30 minutes for the first month and then build on it, make it doable. Because when we we create these expectations around ourselves, we share them with our friends. Then we get embarrassed. Because we're not making them, then we don't want to talk about them, and then we just want to avoid them completely. You know, it's funny that you say that because in the past we've talked to people who have said, well, the only way to really do it is to tell a whole bunch of people that you're going to do it, because then, you know, then you have to stick to it. But like you say, if you tell a bunch of people you're going to do something and then you don't do it, then you look like a big loser. And you feel like a big rubber. That is true. You know, I I like that idea of going to the gym for 1/2 hour every day. But then I want to treat myself to a donut. So that that doesn't really help. Why do we, you know, why do we wait for the new year to to to even do this? I mean, why? Why do we have to wait for a special day to do this? But we, we all talked ourselves on a regular basis. Well, you know, you could do this Lee, you should do this Lee, how about this? And those, when we get those shirts going, those shirts are negative and that's not the right way to do it. So near Rosemount, all excited. I'm excited about 2024. I've got big ideas, big plans. And so that motivates me to make those. I call them goals. That motivates me to. That those goals, but you're absolutely right. We can do that any day. And you know what, why not today? You know, another interesting thing I was looking at here is, you know, we always focus on health and Wellness, but we always talk about physical health. We always talk about losing weight or getting in shape, but we don't talk about mental health that much and improving that. Thank you. Thank you for bringing that up because mental health the the correlation between mental health and physical health is so strong people that have mental health issues or 39% more likely to have heart attacks or strokes. So mental health, our emotional well-being that psychological safety that we all long for is, is in my opinion it's more important than our physical health. Is Licensed Professional counselor Lee Richardson joining us here on the Cogo News Live line? Thank you so much. Thanks, Lee.
The first Asian people who interviewed General Charlie Duke, the youngest man walked on the Moon. Only 12 did, 4 alive today. First couple on Earth interviewed him together, also his wife. Follow us to learn more.
How should we to work with the technology now and in the future? Here is a good advice shared by Elisa Farri in our recent interview with her. Full episode will be released soon.
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Michael Mosley’s final broadcast (before his untimely death) is definitely worth listening to.
It’s full of gentle insight. It’s an interview with psychologist Paul Bloom. And it’s about living a good life (a question that has exercised the greatest minds since ancient times).
‼️ Spoiler alert‼️
Bloom’s answers to the question:
1. Find contrast - rather than sameness - seek out the sweet followed by the sour.
2. Lose yourself - get out of your head and into the flow.
3. Look for satisfaction rather than happiness - happiness is a consequence of what you do not something that can be pursued in and of itself.
4. Accept suffering - we are hardwired to value things that may be hard to attain.
5. Know yourself - there is power and freedom in understanding ourselves better.
That episode:
I'm David Lettermanning this post and just saying: My Next Guest Needs no Introduction.
But I only did that because he really doesn't 😀
We talked about the human side of optimization and touched on some very important topics.
Thank you, Ton Wesseling for being an absolute joy to interview, but also for everything you do for the optimization/experimentation community!
And thank you Luka Nikolić for sending that question for Ton!
Get the episode at https://lnkd.in/dZK2taXD
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My Interview with Mr_brrrr just dropped on YouTube!
Comment or DM me, Mr_brrr, and I will send you the entire video.
Would love to hear your thoughts and takeaways from our conversation 👇
As promised, more content coming from the interview with Dan Martell 🔥
𝑷𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑽𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒚 - just as the First Agreement mentions 𝐵𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑐𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑑, the words we choose and the vocabulary we "pull" have the potential to powerfully impact ourselves and others alike.
The words we speak can make our dreams, or break them.
Can lift others up, or tear them down.
Can instill hope and confidence, or leave us overcoming feelings of despair.
You hear it often, "The Words We Speak Are The House We Live In"
So choose wisely and watch your perspectives completely arrange
As well as the impact you have on those around you
🎬 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g8MAfPD3
🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬: https://lnkd.in/gDC3A7zc
🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://lnkd.in/g5zQk5pw
📺 In this episode of "Free Your Voice," I had the amazing opportunity to chat with the legendary author Orson Scott Card, best known for his "Ender's Game" series. We talked about his unique perspective on life, how he approaches his creative process, and his thoughts on various topics.
I started the episode by sharing a personal story: "Ender's Game" was the first book I ever read outside of the Bible, and it had a huge impact on me. This set the stage for a very personal and insightful conversation.
One of the fascinating concepts Card discussed was "abeyance" in forming opinions. He explained how he holds his beliefs tentatively until he has enough evidence to back them up. This reflects his broader philosophy of keeping an open mind while staying true to your convictions—a balance he sees as essential for both personal growth and societal progress.
We also touched on his views about artificial intelligence and the media. Card is quite skeptical about the current hype around AI, warning that we shouldn't overestimate what it can do or underestimate the complexity of human intelligence. He also expressed concerns about the media landscape and the impact of misinformation on public discourse.
Our conversation got even deeper as we talked about the role of authors in society and the responsibilities that come with it. Card emphasized the power of storytelling to shape culture and individual beliefs. He advocates for writing with integrity, creating stories that challenge readers to think critically and empathize more deeply.
Card also opened up about his personal life, sharing the challenges and triumphs he's faced. He reflected on how his career has evolved, how his beliefs have changed over time, and how these experiences have influenced his writing. His honesty provided a rare glimpse into the personal struggles of a celebrated writer.
As we wrapped up, we talked about the impact of legacy and the fleeting nature of fame in the literary world. Card's humility and thoughtful insights left a lasting impression, giving listeners a deeper appreciation for his work and the complexities of the creative mind.
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Think of all the things you hear that you believe at face value. Does that go the same for the thoughts in your head? In today's episode, we dive into a thought-provoking conversation about the importance of digging deeper into the things we believe. We reflect on recent experiences with misinformation on social media and discuss the need for critical thinking and fact-checking, both in our external sources of information and in our own internal beliefs. It’s time to be a journalist in your own mind and start fact-checking your thoughts.
Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dmCKDuu
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Think of all the things you hear that you believe at face value. Does that go the same for the thoughts in your head? In today's episode, we dive into a thought-provoking conversation about the importance of digging deeper into the things we believe. We reflect on recent experiences with misinformation on social media and discuss the need for critical thinking and fact-checking, both in our external sources of information and in our own internal beliefs. It’s time to be a journalist in your own mind and start fact-checking your thoughts.
Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dmCKDuu
