Mind Rise with Ian Filo

Thank you for tuning in for another edition of the Min Rise Podcast. This week I'll be talking about how media creates unrealistic expectations for relationships. I think going into this podcast we all know this but for like many other things it doesn't hurt being repeated. In an age where everything can be broadcasted to the world via social media any of us are victim to comparison and the crazy expectations that media sets for us. There are hundreds of dating shows, reality shows, rom coms, sensual tv shows and more that all influence how we think a relationship should be. Even if we know better than to base our standards off a fictional show there's no doubt that they can influence us tremendously especially when we are in the face of conflict.

Hello everyone I am so thrilled to be back! I missed you all and I've been working on some new content for the second season of my podcast. In today's episode I speak about how it's so easy for all of us  to not celebrate the small victories in our lives. I think it's such good timing for a topic like this as I'm celebrating the small victories while I'm training our new puppy. We do it for our animals so let's put this concept into action and do it for us. Thanks for tuning in and please rate and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or follow my podcast on Spotify. Thanks!

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Join me on this new podcast as I talk about the difference of contentment and happiness. Sometimes we can think they're one in the same but the reality is that they're very different. In the world today happiness can be arguably based on external conditions whereas contentment comes from our relationship to what is going on around us, rather than our reaction to it. It is the peaceful realization that we are whole and complete just as we are, despite the anger, sadness, joy, frustration, and excitement that may come in and out from time to time. 

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There are dozens of people out there that will tell you hustling is glamorous. It’s the only way to get that dream car, dream vacation, or retire at 45. They will tell you all their secrets if you want them to. But, pay for the online course first. Thanks. Honestly it’s everywhere. Even people I know are becoming “influencers” and selling this life that’s too good to be true. In this episode I examine the truth about hustle culture and what it has evolved into. Will this trend be the downfall of real, authentic joy in our youth? Is it all really too good to be true? Tune in and hear my thoughts.

We all want to improve, we all want to graduate to that next ladder rung in life but what happens when we get to a point where we are living comfortably? What happens when we get to that point? Will we invariably always want more? If consumerism has taught us one thing it’s that we will never have the latest and newest thing forever because society is constantly producing newer and better products. Whether you are searching for a promotion within or searching outside of your company for taking that next step up the corporate ladder it can be discouraging at the very least. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @filo.arts and please reach out if you would like be on the next episode.

The pandemic is surfacing important differences in perspectives, creating a sense of division in people's relationships or highlighting divisions that were already there. This situation has illuminated the different ways people choose to progress through a situation that impacts everyone. Some people have adapted their life for the greater good, while others are taking a more individualistic approach. Whatever the case may be the pandemic has radically changed our insights on a number of people in our lives.

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Thank you for joining me today as I cover my fitness journey. In this episode I talk about what caused my interest in exercise and what I discovered along the way that kept me intrigued and motivated. I hope this episode sparks some interest in you as you learn about what got me to where I am today. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me on instagram or facebook!

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When you meet someone for the first time, what you do for a living comes up pretty early in the conversation, right? That’s because we’re ingrained from a very young age to equate our identity with our occupation. Your job title instantly conveys certain information about your educational background, your social status, and your bank account. In this episode I explore how we can feel better about our self-worth regardless of what our income is. Now this is no easy task, but the more proud and comfortable we become with what we do for a living, the more that confidence will radiate. When you aren't ashamed of what you do to put food on the table people basing their whole lives on money will start to question where they are putting all of their worth in the first place. 

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Disordered eating attitudes are rapidly increasing, especially among young women in their twenties. These disordered behaviors result from the interaction of several factors, including beauty ideals. A significant factor is social media, by which the unrealistic beauty ideals are popularized and may lead to these behaviors. Join me as I take on this difficult topic with Laney and we talk through how we can heal as a society. Follow Delaney on Instagram: @laneyfilo and @laneylettering. As always you can find me on Instagram @filo.arts. Thank you guys for listening and I would love to hear your input on this episode. Please don't forget to rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts so more people can discover Mind Rise!

Today is a very special day for the Mind Rise podcast. Today I have my wife Delaney on as a guest which has been a long time coming actually. I am so thrilled to have her on as a guest as we unwrap the enneagram. We explore what the enneagram is, why it was created, how relevant it is, and much much more! I had such a fun time talking with Delaney and asking her questions on this topic she's very passionate about. If you guys would like to hear more about the enneagram let me know! I would love to make a part two if this topic interested you! 

In this episode I speak about what it's like to be vulnerable as a man in society today. As men being vulnerable is shamed in society and I want to help us break that norm and habit. Being open and transparent is in fact courageous and brave and shows extreme confidence. It is not weak, feminine, or lame to talk about your feelings as a guy. Join me in this episode as I explore the world of the vulnerable man.

In this episode my friend Bryce and I explore what the super ego is, how it applies to all of us, and where it comes from. If you like learning about psychology and how people think tune in and listen!  I had a blast recording and I learned a ton by the end of the episode I recorded with Bryce. If any of my listeners want to be on the show as a guest please feel free to message me on instagram @filo.arts or tiktok @ filo_arts. Have a great day!

If you want to be happier and improve your relationships, cut down on sarcasm. Why? Because sarcasm is actually hostility disguised as humor. Many people who receive sarcastic comments feel put down and often think the sarcastic person is a jerk. “There’s a grain of truth behind every joke." I think we all need to work on being more aware of what we say and how we say it. It's crucial because we all want to form long lasting genuine relationships not ones built on superficiality and sarcasm. Tune in to learn more about when sarcasm goes too far and how to notice it before it's too late. Be sure to follow me on instagram and tiktok!

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Today I discuss how polarized America has become and consider if there is a way for us to become better about discussing controversial topics and unite as a people. We are the "United" States of America after all. I dive into some psychological reasons as to why we are so divided as a country and explore why it's so hard to get out of the black and white thinking that we've all grown accustomed to for years and years. Don't forget to follow me on instagram @filo.arts, tiktok @filo_arts, and on facebook @Filo Arts. Thank you for listening everybody and have a great day!

What's up everybody I hope you are all having a great week! In this week's episode I will be talking about why "keeping up with the joneses" is destroying peoples' lives and self worth. We have to be sure not to link our value in the material possessions that we own or want to own. This is especially a problem now with the rampant consumption of social media. Every single day we are blasted with info with how this person got a new car or how another person paid off their house. While these are things we should be proud of other people for it can be easy to become super cynical and want to compete with these people. Keeping up with the Joneses will never satisfy. As a whole we all need to learn to be more grateful for what we have instead of chasing the "new" thing every day.

Thank you for joining me today! We will be discussing the power of persistence. It is a crucial and essential skill we all need to practice in order to be successful in accomplishing our goals. I wanted to take the time today to personally talk about this because it can be very easy to give up and not want to continue our endeavors. We feel like we don't deserve success or that we're not good enough. All of these thoughts are trying to prevent us from living up to our maximum potential and are in part silencing the persistent voice inside of us.

Pride is something we all struggle with in some way. I recorded this podcast to not only provide myself with a better framework for overcoming pride but for my listeners as well. It's such a temptation to always want to be right and to stand victorious in a debate. We have to ask ourselves is it feeding our heart or our ego? In today's episode I go over 10 tips to control pride when we feel it brewing inside.

What really is toxic positivity? In this episode I explain exactly what this is. It's something I was unaware of for a while. I knew of it, I knew the feeling, but I really didn't know it was an actual thing. Join me in this episode as I discuss toxic positivity and how we can all be more transparent and empathetic with those around us. 

My fellow listeners today we hit the 34th episode of the Mind Rise podcast and we are talking about how to stand up for yourself in all types of different situations. For many, it’s not quite second nature to know how to stand up for yourself. This is especially true for people who are branded as pushovers. I am guilty of wanting to always please people but there comes a point in time where we need to learn not only how to stand up for ourselves, but to stand up for what's just, what right, and what we believe in.

Hello Mind Rise family! It is so good to be back! In this episode I respond to a message that a fellow Reddit user sent me! It was one of the most empowering and encouraging things I have read this year! People are awesome and it moved me in such an incredible way! Tune in and listen to see what the message was about!

I am happy to back guys! Please join me in today's episode for my take on why artists are essential workers. The purpose of this particular podcast is to bring some awareness as to why the entertainment, media, videos, and visuals we consume every day were all created by artists. Art helps us get through our rough patches, helps us escape the narrative of our busy lives and overall makes the world such a more enjoyable place to be. 

I am so stoked to present to you guys another podcast! This weeks episode features my two good buddies from college Mazher and
Andrew! In this podcast episode we all talk about what the creative process means to us and how it is reflected in each of our lives. We have all been pursuing different goals after college so you will hear about setbacks, accomplishments, and methods we all use to rekindle our creativity! Be sure to check out Mazher and Andrew's podcast Bromo Sapiens on Spotify and follow them on instagram as well! 

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Having doubts about every decision you make can be mentally exhausting. If this sounds like you, there are ways to stop second-guessing yourself so you can make important decisions on the fly. I know from experience that it can be hard not to over analyze every decision you make (or don't make). But after some time, your energy can deplete because you're stressing over everything. Join me in this podcast to learn about 9 ways you can be more confident and stop second guessing yourself and your future.

Hello guys! I hope all of you are doing wonderful today! I am so thrilled to be able to record another podcast episode! I still can't believe i'm on episode twenty nine! It feels so surreal! Anyways today I wanted to talk about tips and tricks to stay creative during quarantine. Even if you're struggling with motivation in the first place I find that I always feel better after I make time for my art. In today's podcast I provide a few tips and tricks that I use that help keep my creative spark burning!

Hello everybody! Thank you all for sticking with me through these crazy times! I'm still making content every chance I get and today I had the amazing opportunity to record a podcast with one of my longtime friends from high school. In this podcast we emphasize how it's so imperative to follow your dreams and passion no matter what the culture or family business is. It's okay to be an outlier, it's okay to go against the grain and it's okay to be different. At the end of the day, it's our life and we are in charge of our fulfillment, no one else.

In today's podcast I outline some tips that I read about and came across on how to stop worrying about money. It is so easy for it to control our lives and define every single aspect of who we are and what we think about ourselves. We either never have enough of it or we have more than we know what to do with. There have been hundreds of books and articles published on money management and how to be successful with your finances. This podcast is my own personal spin on how we achieve control over our money instead of letting it control us.

In today's episode I highlight on how easy it is to beat ourselves up and fall into negative self hating behavior. I outline steps we can take to fight the urge to wallow in self pity and become a stronger, confident version of our true selves. When it comes to beating ourselves up for every little mistake or just anything else it's important that we don't let this become a habitual occurrence. Would we use the same mean or hurtful narratives that we often feed to our own minds and take that out on other people? We shouldn't be more comfortable speaking ill of ourselves. Self empowerment all the way so join me to encourage you and to stop beating yourself up!

Mind Rise family what is up! I am so happy and thrilled to present to you another passion filled podcast! In today's episode I talk about the personal conviction we all must have when forming decisions in life. These decisions may be hard, they may be polarizing, and not everyone will understand. Live your life. Your job isn't to make everyone understand. Your job is to be true to yourself and your journey. Rise up my friends. 

Everyone hello! I hope you all are safe during this crazy time in our world today. In light of the global pandemic I thought it would be fitting to record an episode on social media. We are all probably getting a lot more screen time than we should be since mostly everything is closed down. While social media is a tool it has countless negative side effects if we have too much of it just like anything else. One of those negative side effects is cynicism. In today's episode I break down what being cynical means and how it can corrupt our minds and way of life.

I hope all of you are safe and healthy throughout all of this panic the world is experiencing because of COVID-19. In today's episode I talk about how more people need to set higher standards for themselves and their love. We as a culture need to move away from conditional relationships and  gravitate towards unconditional love. Conditional love ruins people's perception of love, perpetuates objectification, and overall is a negative stigma that's oppressing our society. Join me to fight for love; real...unconditional...no stipulations love.

This is something I believe all of us struggle with in some way, shape, or form. Perfectionism is something that has been amplified in our culture and one of the reasons I have created this particular podcast is because I want to stand up against it. Perfectionism is a losing battle even though many of us sacrifice so much to try to obtain it. In today's episode I speak on the dangers of perfectionism and how to give ourselves some more grace in order to live a better life.

This was a topic that was requested from some of my listeners and friends. It's definitely super hard to stay motivated when we are not seeing results. It's even harder to break out of this thought pattern and be intentional about focusing on what we have accomplished rather than what we have not accomplished. I think one of the most important lessons from this podcast is learning to celebrate our achievements when we get down on ourselves for not having the same timeline as someone else. We can all be so close to our next breakthrough if we just hang in there and surround ourselves with people who are routing for us.

"As a man thinketh, so he is. As he continues to think, so he remains." - James Allen. In today's episode I speak on the importance of self belief. It's significant because what we think about ourselves truly determines what we will achieve and what we will become. There is power in your words and we should treat them as a priority. If any of you have a personal goal that you have been talking yourself out of for a while please listen to this podcast and see if it doesn't give you the motivation to tackle your dream head on!

I am excited to speak on the hot topic of money and relationships. As with many other topics in this podcast, this is particularly something that I struggle with a lot and I was happy to talk about it. There are plenty of things that I have worked through, but plenty more that I have to be better about. Financial stress can be one of the root causes of arguments and disputes in any relationship especially as the two people are together for longer and longer. I try to give some helpful advice on how to navigate this problem of money. I speak on how we can re frame our minds when it comes to money management and  view it as a collective goal instead of a singular one.

My good friend Lex has joined me for yet another podcast episode! Today we talk about anger and how to control it. Anger can most of the time be a very slippery slope to navigate and deal with. A lot of us tend to be inclined to get angry very quickly. There seems to be more and more things that set people off now a days and it's not getting any easier. Whether it's frustration from your job or anger directed towards another person Lex and I will be talking about how to appropriately respond to this emotion and how to not let it control you.

Have any of you struggled with knowing your worth as a professional? It can be a difficult thing pin point in the early stages of your career. As you progress in your skill set so does your value. Don't take on cheap pay off jobs just because you want "exposure." Not everyone is looking out for your best interest, especially if you are a fine artist or designer. Sometimes it's easy for people to view art as a charity case or free service. Stand up for your worth as an artist. If you have experience or even a degree don't budge and only take on projects that are worth it to you and the client.

Have you been feeling lost, lonely, or meaningless in your career endeavors or your relationship? Have you been comparing your life or your progress to other people's? Today I speak on how there is no timeline for success and that we need to stop holding out for perfection. Passion for your work takes a lot of development and success comes along with that. There are so many people in the world that have hit success later in their life and there's nothing wrong with that. So many young people including myself have set ourselves up to think that we are failures because we don't have five or six figures in our bank account. We get down on ourselves  if we don't have that job we always wanted yet. Everything worth having in life, including career and relationship fulfillment takes time. Listen in to hear how you can re-frame your mind to cheer for yourself instead of beating yourself down.

I speak about the common fears and mental blocks on having a day job that doesn't align with your college degree or passion. I explain  how to get over that internal hurdle. This is a narrative I know for a fact that many artists are experiencing. Though it may seem paradoxical sometimes the best way to maintain your mental, emotional, and financial health is to pursue your passion on the side. Right now this is my story and I intend to give it life and talk in such a way that shows you guys that success doesn't have a strict definition. If you are in my shoes keep your corporate job and get your side hustle on. You can always shoot for something more so there's no reason to get down on yourself for what your story looks like early on. Never give up my friends.

Welcome to another episode! Today I explore how we need to be more intentional about our friends and our inner circle. Jim Rohn says "you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with." I personally have had so many moments where my body language, my mannerisms and my actions are completely out of line with my character. Who we hang out with and put energy into matters. If someone is contributing to your future and helping you grow make time. If someone cares about you, I mean really cares about you...make time. If someone cares about your passions...make time.

I discuss the dangers of dating on the internet and how we live in a culture of casual relationships. We don't want to let ourselves fall for anyone because we tend to think that there is someone better out there. This all stems down to our commitment phobic generation and fearing that if we find someone worth settling down with it mind as well be a ball and chain. I cover the significance of marriage and healthy, consensual relationships and how these are the foundation of a stable society. We need more young adults to stop feeding into casual and serial dating. We must take our time to find a good, authentic, stable, and loving partner.

We have all been there and experienced the feeling of envy. Sometimes we don't even have to have any deep seated remorse towards another person to feel it. Envy is destructive to ourselves as it is to others. It's a feeling that can truly ruin someone's life. In today's episode I explore the adverse side effects of envy and dissect this emotion. I also talk about ways to combat and live with this natural feeling. Tune in to hear more!

Merry Christmas everyone!! I tried to keep the topic for today's episode linked to the holiday. Listen in and get my perspective on gift giving and expectations during the holiday season. I also talk about how we can combat guilt and stress when we are shopping for our friends and family during Christmas time. Tune in for coverage on these topics and much much more!

In today's episode I conduct a brief movie review on the film Under the Silver Lake by director David Mitchell. The reason I chose to talk about this movie is because it's very thought provoking and went deep into conspiracy theories and ideology. I loved that the podcast was essentially an extension of the artificial intelligence podcast I recorded not too long ago. Let me know what you think about symbols, codes, and this movies take on living in the matrix. All rights and sources including the audio clip I used are property of the director and film Under the Silver Lake.

The books I have been reading lately have been chalk full of great content to present. Today I speak on the novel Mastery by Robert Greene. It is loaded with biographies and narratives from legends like Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin. I talk about what sets these people apart and how we can model certain aspects of our lives to fit their success model. Mastery isn't gained without adversity, a lot of grueling hours of hard work, and an attitude that you can change the world! Get out there and make an impact!

Have you ever conjured an alter ego in times of doubt, stress, worry, or motivation? Do you imagine yourself in an alternate universe as another person or character in order to accomplish a task or get something done? For some people it's becoming a superhero, for others it's more practical like someone they look up to in their family. Whatever the person your alter ego fits it's important to own it and use it to succeed in life. Lex and I talk about the positive implications of the alter ego and how we can activate it in our every day lives. The alter ego is a better version of yourself, so let's learn how to use it!

Over the past decade the definition and meaning of what artificial intelligence is has evolved dramatically. It went from being something very foreign and other worldly to something all of us consume and interact with on a daily basis. AI isn't reserved for science fiction movies anymore. It's in the algorithms on our smart phones that remember our search history and bring up shopping ads on our social media. It has practically manifested itself everywhere in 2019 and it's just beginning to evolve. Alex and I talk about what the future looks like with AI becoming more and more integrated in humanity.

Have you ever felt that you're not allowed to give criticism anymore even if it's in a constructive manner? Has the world demonized critiques and programmed people to only look at the praise they are receiving and never consider advice or adversity? In today's episode I explore this concept and the difference between the fixed and growth mindset. One sets us free from negative self talk and the other labels us a failure. Which will you choose? Listen with me today and decide for yourself.

Jared and I reunite and tackle the topic of living in the present moment and not letting the uncertainty of the future inhibit your progress. It can be so easy to undermine what you're doing in your current day to day life and view it as insignificant. We are here to tell you that every little step matters. As long as you have a desired goal in mind it doesn't matter what the ultimate reward is. We have to learn as people and as a society that success is a subjective term and it looks different for everybody. Come back down down to your own world and be a voice for it instead of letting everyone else and the future determine your destiny.