Warden's Wisdom
By Jimmy Warden
Warden's WisdomJun 06, 2018
5 Life Lessons I've Learned Through Reading and Reflecting
In this episode, I discuss 5 Life Lessons I've Learned Through Reading and Reflecting. They are as follows:
1.) Perception isn't everything; it's the only thing. (1:45 - 3:38)
2.) The narrative you have with yourself drives what you do, think, and feel. (3:38 - 6:05)
3.) Motivation wanes and is unreliable because our narrative changes. (6:05 - 8:30)
4.) You are not your thoughts; your thoughts are a decimal of you. (8:30 - 11:03)
5.) Patience is a virtue. (11:03 - 12:30)
Take a listen to understand how these lessons can make your life better!
Stop Looking for Hacks and Shortcuts
This episode is about why we should stop looking for hacks and shortcuts while pursuing our goals! Show notes can be found below. Enjoy!
- 0:00 - 0:25 - Intro
- 0:25 - 1:24 - Sponsored Anchor Ad
- 1:24 - 4:45 - The problems with hacks
- 4:45 - 9:11 - How to solve them
- 9:11 - 10:10 - Outro
Be Your Own Hero
This episode is all about being your own hero. It discusses the hero narrative, what stands in our way of becoming a hero, why it stands in our way, and how we can overcome it. If you're interested in those ideas, look no further than this episode!
If it's not your jam, don't put it on your toast!
This episode provides ideas about how we can say yes to the things that we enjoy and how we can say no to the things that we don't enjoy. With that said, enjoy the episode!
Celebrate Micro-Progression
In this episode, I discuss what micro-progression is, how we can become more aware of it, and why we should celebrate it. Enjoy!
5 Ideas to Increase Focus and Productivity
This episode contains five practices that can help you increase your focus and productivity.
- Create a space for work (~ 1:10 - 3:00)
- Focus on one thing at a time (~ 3:00 - 4:15)
- Limit distractions (~ 4:15 - 7:35)
- Set a timer (~ 7:35 - 9:55)
- Practice noting (~ 9:55 - 12:55)
- Summary (~12:55 - 14:40)
FOPO: Fear of People's Opinions
This episode is about fear of other people's opinions, or FOPO for short. In it, I discuss where I learned it from, how it manifests, why it exists, and how we can manage it. If you find yourself fearing other people's opinions, or even your own, give this a listen!
What I've Learned Through Meditation
This episode is about what I've learned through meditation. It has certainly been quite a bit, but I believe you'll enjoy! Some of the topics that I discuss include:
- Why I started meditating
- Misconceptions about meditation
- The skills that meditation develops
- How meditation can help with emotional regulation
- A couple of apps to dive into if you're interested in starting a meditation practice
Focusing on "Being" During COVID
This episode talks about how it's important for us to focus more on our way of "being" if we want to thrive amidst this pandemic. There will be some practical takeaways that you can try to align your way of being with your actions. If you find yourself in a rut, or in some bad habits, this podcast is for you!
Emotional Regulation
In this episode, I discuss emotional regulation; specifically, some strategies that you can use to help you become more emotionally regulated. If you find yourself needing some emotional regulation, give this a listen!
How to Live a More Virtuous Life
In this episode, I discuss virtue. Specifically, what it is and how we can obtain more virtue in our lives. If you're curious about how to cultivate more virtue in your life, give this a listen!
Living Life with Purpose and Meaning
This podcast serves two purposes today; one, to give you an example of someone who constantly lived with purpose and meaning by serving purposes much bigger than himself, and two, to pay tribute to that man who was such a great role model for so many people. May you rest in paradise, Jozef Safko.
Discipline Equals Freedom
This episode was inspired by the book, Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. In this podcast, I discuss how more discipline in our lives can bring us a few different types of freedom. If you're curious about the way that discipline can bring you freedom, look no further than this podcast!
Intentional Breathing and Physical States
The Setbacks of Self-Sabotaging
Insights into Imposter Syndrome
This episode is about some of my insights regarding the idea of Imposter Syndrome. In the episode, I describe what Imposter Syndrome is, how it might manifest, how it can be harmful, how it can be beneficial, and how we can manage it. If you're someone who suffers from Imposter Syndrome, please check out this episode!
The Importance of Unlearning and Relearning
This episode was inspired by Adam Grant's recent bestselling book, Think Again. In the episode, I discuss what unlearning and relearning are, how we can engage in the processes, and what to do if others around us are not willing to engage with us. If you've been curious about ways you can try to get rid of your bias, look no further than this episode!
Seek the Proper Rewards
In this episode, I discuss how we must try to seek proper rewards. Rather than striving for specific, quantitative outcomes, it's often more beneficial to create a level of self-awareness regarding our small day-to-day choices and improvements in those choices to understand we are making progress towards a goal. That is often the best type of reward!
Behavior Design: How We Can Make or Break Habits
This episode is a follow-up to my latest podcast about habit changes and in this episode I specifically go through some techniques and strategies to make new habits and break old habits. If you're looking to make some changes in your life, look no further than this episode!
Tiny Habits: How Small Changes Can Lead to Big Outcomes
This episode was inspired by my current read, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything by Dr. BJ Fogg, founder of Stanford's Behavior Design Lab. In this episode, I discuss how making small behavioral changes to create habits can help us get to the big outcomes we all desire. If you're interested in making or breaking some habits, give this episode a listen!
Finding Meaning in Life
In this episode, I discuss how we can find more meaning in our lives, and I specifically site the work of Viktor Frankl and his book Man's Search for Meaning. I take a dive into how meaning is more purposeful than happiness, as well as some of Frankl's techniques that he created to use in this psychiatry practice. If you're someone who is trying to create a life with more meaning, look no further than this podcast!
WW Poems 5 - Stillness is the Key
Hey everyone! I just wanted to share another poem with you all in honor of national poetry month. This poem is about finding stillness amidst our chaotic lives that we live. If you're trying to cultivate some stillness, give this poem a listen!
WW Poems 4 - Limitless Mind
Fickleness of Flow
Transparency in Teaching and Coaching
This episode is a conversation that I had with Steve Boudreau about transparency in teaching and coaching. Steve has been a mentor and role model of mine since I was in middle school, and I can now call him a colleague and a friend. He is a high character guy who has been transparent with me since the day we met. I really enjoyed this conversation as Steve had a lot of great anecdotes about how important it is to be transparent as a teacher, coach, and person. If you're curious about why transparency is so important, give this a listen!
What's the Deal with Dopamine? Part 3: Creativity and Madness
In this episode, I finish out the three part series about dopamine by discussing how dopamine has a hold on the creative process, as well as, when we experience bouts of madness. If you're curious about how dopamine contributes to the creative process and manic episodes, give this a listen!
What's the Deal with Dopamine? Part 2: Relationships
This episode is part two of a three part series about the neurotransmitter, dopamine. In this episode, I discuss the ways that dopamine affects three types of relationships. Intimate/romantic relationships, friendships, and work relationships. If you've been curious about what is affecting these relationships, give this a listen!
What's the Deal with Dopamine? Part 1: General Overview
In this episode, I begin part one of a three part series about the neurotransmitter, dopamine. In this episode, I discuss what dopamine is, how it influences our decision making, how it contributes to experiencing joy or disappointment, as well as how we can use one type of dopamine to combat the other type of dopamine. If you ever find yourself making decisions that you don't fully understand, based on certain desires you might have, give this episode a listen!
Tap Into Potential With Visualization
In this episode, I talk about the practice of visualization. Specifically, I break down what visualization is, how to practice it, and some of the benefits that you can have from practicing visualization. If you've been curious about visualization, give this a listen!
The Origin of Warden's Wisdom
The Phenomena of Habits
In this episode, I talk all about habits. How they form, how we're not always aware of our habits, what role the brain plays in the formation of habits, misconceptions about habits, and how we can start to make changes to our habits.
Self-Awareness
In this episode, I discuss the process of self-awareness, and how self-awareness can lead to some sustainable changes in your life. As long as you are willing to observe yourself to create an awareness of your thoughts, behaviors, and speech, then take the time to truly contemplate how that has served you and the world, you'll have a clearer picture of what changes you need to implement for a better experience. Enjoy!
WW Poems 3 - Like a River
In this week's podcast, I share my most recent poem, "Like a River", that can also be found on my blog, https://wednesdaywisdom.blog/. This poem is about how life can sometimes feel like a river with its ebbs and flows. Enjoy!
Dealing with Depression
What is Anxiety? How can we cope?
How Socialization, Values, and Personality Influence Our Priorities
Sober October Recap
Polarity in Politics
Passion with a Purpose
The Art of Noting
Take Your Stance, Speak Your Truth, Be the Change
What is Your Character Like?
Have your ever asked yourself, what is your character like? Are you feeling like there are aspects of your character you can improve upon? This podcast is about questions we can ask ourselves about our character and how we can start taking steps TODAY to improve it.