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By Andrew Kirchner

Andrew 'Andy' Kirchner • Human Development Coach Genuine storyteller & Public speaker • Facilitator • Coach • Creator Just an ordinary dude with a slightly different attitude, you'll figure that out soon enough.
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Believe: The Seventh of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

The Recycled Pirate | Life Awareness & InnovationsJun 16, 2020

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A "Thank You" to You! The Season End.

A "Thank You" to You! The Season End.

Hi, I’m Andy Kirchner and this is a shout out and a thank you to my private backers and Patreons who inspired me to record the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery. 

Without you this series wouldn’t have been possible. Even with Covid-19 messing up our daily lives you stayed patient and kept your faith in me. Not only did that inspire me to keep doing what I do, but to do more for the people getting overwhelmed with all the Corona news. Even more when we had to go into a lock down. 

That wasn’t easy Innovation Ç came on the path and with that I could reach more people than I could do by my self. That inspired me again to discover the world of Podcasts more. It even got me a grant from Active Chance, a Canadian organization who backs Social Entrepreneurship on the island. 

After this session I will take a short break and soon come back with higher quality sound equipment thanks to you, CuraDAO, Active Chance and all the Patreons that supported me.  Please join me at Innovation Ç for our Digital Conferences with many inspirational stories and ideas that can have a lasting social impact. And let’s keep inspiring each other, 

I am grateful for you.  

Don’t forget to subscribe and remember you can find me as The Recycled Pirate on Facebook and Instagram with daily new content. 

Tweet at me @andykirchner

Jun 30, 202001:48
Respect: The Eight of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery
Jun 23, 202001:45
Believe: The Seventh of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Believe: The Seventh of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Hi, I’m Andy Kirchner and these are my eight basic guidelines for self mastery 

Today I’ll talk about the seventh of the eight guidelines: Believe. Let me repeat it once more. 

7. Believe 

Believe. Believing is the beginning of the power to heal and to grow. Believe in something. It doesn’t matter what you want to call it, God, Universe or energy. Just believe you’ve been created for a reason and your reason is to live and to thrive. 


What do you believe in? Do you believe in yourself today? Do you believe you are busy or do you believe you can handle it?  Believe is the beginning of everything. If you believe in doing that difficult task, it just got easier. If you believe you can forgive, your pain will become less.

 If you can believe that you deserve, you will get what you earn. 

Believing is not a one moment thing, believing is many moments stuck together with many doubts in between and that’s OK. You are only human. But in that human that is you, is a huge belief. That’s why you can walk, drive a car or cook today. You believed once, so you can do it again.  

Believe in every day that you will do something to increase your belief in yourself. Believe that! 


That was it today. Thank you for listening 

The next episode is about Respect, but let’s believe a little bit more in ourselves first. Share this episode with your family, friends, colleagues or your dog.  Don’t forget to subscribe and remember you can find me as The Recycled Pirate on Facebook and Instagram with daily new content. 

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Jun 16, 202002:08
Acknowledgment: The Sixth of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery
Jun 09, 202001:32
Acceptance: The Fifth of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Acceptance: The Fifth of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Hi, I’m Andy Kirchner and these are my eight basic guidelines for self mastery Today I’ll talk about the fifth of the eight guidelines: Accept. Let me repeat it once more.

5. Accept

Accept yourself. Accept the world around you. Accept the situation the way it is. This does not mean that you don’t aim for improvement, it just means you accept what is, for what it is. If you want to accomplish anything, you will need to meet the situation where it’s at. Accept that and you WILL accomplish greatness.

Acceptance is a very powerful tool. Accepting that you didn’t know better for example will teach you to be patient with yourself and with others.


That was it for today. Thank you for listening

The next episode is about Acknowledgment, but let’s accept ourselves first. Share this episode with your family, friends, colleagues or your dog.

Don’t forget to subscribe and remember you can find me as The Recycled Pirate on Facebook and Instagram with daily new content.

Tweet at me @andykirchner

Jun 01, 202002:05
Correct yourself; The Fourth of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Correct yourself; The Fourth of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Hi, I’m Andy Kirchner and these are my eight basic guidelines for self mastery.

Today I’ll talk about the fourth of the eight guidelines: Correct yourself. Let me repeat it once more. 

4. Correct yourself 

Correcting yourself does not mean punishing yourself. It is accepting you could have done something better. Once correcting yourself becomes a routine, you become your own teacher and your own student. If you can correct yourself, you reach a higher level of consciousness than most people around you. 

This is where I preach. You have to hold yourself accountable. It doesn’t matter who’s fault it is or who caused what, you always play a part in your own experiences.


Thank you for listening

The next episode is about Accepting, but let’s correct ourselves first. Share this episode with your family, friends, colleagues or your dog.Don’t forget to subscribe and remember you can find me as The Recycled Pirate on Facebook and Instagram with daily new content.

Tweet at me @andykirchner

May 25, 202002:07
Complain; The Third of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Complain; The Third of the Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Hi, I’m Andy Kirchner and these are my eight basic guidelines for self mastery. Today I’ll talk about the third of the eight guidelines: Complain. Let me repeat it once more.

3. Complain

Complain less, that’s the first rule. But if you need to complain, complain till your bucket is empty. Accept the issue and work on solving it. Don’t stay stuck in what you can’t change. When the time is right, you will earn what you deserve. If you complain in a healthy way, you take the pressure off.

Complaining is never a strategy, but have you noticed what stress does to you? Do you feel anxiety or insecurities? Have you experienced that build up? Complaining can be just having a conversation about these emotions.


Don’t forget to subscribe and remember you can find me as The Recycled Pirate on Facebook and Instagram with daily new content.

Tweet at me @andykirchner

May 18, 202002:18
Focus; The Second of Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Focus; The Second of Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Hi, I’m Andy Kirchner and these are my eight basic guidelines for self mastery Today I’ll talk about the second of the eight guidelines: Focus. Let me repeat it once more.

2. Focus

Learn to focus. Don’t let the surrounding noise take you away from what you need to accomplish. Learn the difference between what you need and what you want. Focus on your needs, but make sure to include things that you really want, to keep your focus healthy.


How do you focus with so many distractions around you? TV, Phone, Social Media, kids, friends, everything and everyone wants a piece of you. It is very easy to get overwhelmed and lose your focus. To become more disciplined, we need to have a better focus.


Share this episode with your family, friends, colleagues or your dog. Don’t forget to subscribe and remember you can find me as The Recycled Pirate on Facebook and Instagram with daily new content.

Tweet at me @andykirchner

May 11, 202002:23
Discipline; The First of Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Discipline; The First of Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery

Hi I’m Andy Kirchner and these are my Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery.

Today I’ll talk about the first of the eight guidelines: Discipline. Let me repeat it once more.

1. Discipline

Once you master discipline, everything else comes easy. Discipline is NOT punishment. It’s actually fun when you understand it. Discipline is seeing the importance of doing a task or routine to be better prepared and be more at ease with whatever comes your way.

During our upbringing many of us are taught the restrictions of discipline. We are disciplined by our parents, and experience the limitation of discipline rather than learn how discipline can benefit us. If we were taught discipline more playful we would embrace it way more.

Thank you for listening. The next edition is about Focus, but let’s get a little reward first. Share this episode with your family, friends, colleagues or your dog. Don’t forget to subscribe and remember you can find me as The Recycled Pirate on Facebook and Instagram with daily new content.

Tweet at me @andykirchner

May 04, 202004:02
Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery by Andrew Kirchner

Eight Basic Guidelines for Self Mastery by Andrew Kirchner

These Eight basic guidelines are to help you take control of your destiny. 

Your life has been given to you to steer it in whichever direction you like. So it might as well be a direction that will bring you satisfaction. 

1. Discipline 

Once you master discipline, everything else comes easy. Discipline is NOT punishment. It’s actually fun when you understand it. Discipline is seeing the importance of doing a task or routine to be better prepared and be more at ease with whatever comes your way. 


2. Focus 

Learn to focus. Don’t let the surrounding noise take you away from what you need to accomplish. Learn the difference between what you need and what you want. Focus on your needs, but make sure to include things that you really want, to keep your focus healthy. 


3. Complain 

Complain less, that’s the first rule. But if you need to complain, complain till your bucket is empty. Accept the issue and work on solving it. Don’t stay stuck in what you can’t change. When the time is right, you will earn what you deserve. If you complain in a healthy way, you take the pressure off. 


4. Correct yourself 

Correcting yourself does not mean punishing yourself. It is accepting you could have done something better. Once correcting yourself becomes a routine, you become your own teacher and your own student. If you can correct yourself, you reach a higher level of consciousness than most people around you. 


5. Accept 

Accept yourself. Accept the world around you. Accept the situation the way it is. This does not mean that you don’t aim for improvement, it just means you accept what is, for what it is. If you want to accomplish anything, you will need to meet the situation where it’s at. Accept that and you WILL accomplish greatness. 


6. Acknowledge 

Acknowledgment is the best healer. Acknowledge your pain. Acknowledge your joy. Acknowledge the task at hand and you will have a stronger foundation to build on. 


7. Believe 

Believe. Believing is the beginning of the power to heal and to grow. Believe in something. It doesn’t matter what you want to call it, God, Universe or energy. Just believe you’ve been created for a reason and your reason is to live and to thrive. 


8. Respect 

Respect yourself and respect the people surrounding you. Everyone has a reason and everyone has the right to live. Only by respecting others will you receive respect in return. Thank you for listening In my future episodes I will go more in depth about each 8 topic. You can find me on Facebook and Instagram as The Recycled Pirate if you want more daily inspiring content.


That was it for today. Thank you for listening.

Don’t forget to subscribe and remember you can find me as The Recycled Pirate on Facebook and Instagram with daily new content.

Tweet at me @andykirchner

Apr 26, 202003:29
The Introduction, Andrew 'Andy' Kirchner as The Recycled Pirate

The Introduction, Andrew 'Andy' Kirchner as The Recycled Pirate

Hi I’m Andrew Kirchner, some might know me as Andy. I carry

many titles, but none are really important. I’m here as a fellow human.


I was born on Curaçao 21 November 1976 and started The Recycled Pirate after a life altering accident that was supposed to leave me paralyzed

It has been my calling since to trigger conversations and alter our thinking. If I can recycle life, why shouldn’t others be able to do so? And there, a path of self discovery opened on which I’m trying to take as many as possible along on my journey.


Click that subscribe button and let’s get on the road.

Apr 25, 202000:48