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Think Like Me (or don't)

Think Like Me (or don't)

By Bret Martineau

The life and musings of a digital handyman who also happens to be a semi-professional musician, amateur Muay Thai fighter, and divorced ex-mormon. Armchair philosophy at its finest :)
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There's a difference between strategy and tactics (also, I'm TERRIBLE at chess)

Think Like Me (or don't)Aug 08, 2019

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The Precursor to Conflict

The Precursor to Conflict

Short episode! I just needed to connect some dots so we can get into what I'm really excited to get into (coming next week).

Oct 17, 202136:42
There are no moral obligations....probably

There are no moral obligations....probably

I build on the metaphor of the box and get into why the box is so powerful. I also take some fairly heretical and blasphemous roads to get there, so buckle up.

Oct 09, 202156:11
You’re in control of your box

You’re in control of your box

He’s back! In this episode I ramble about a new idea I’ve been chewing on.
Oct 02, 202136:01
Season 4 Preview

Season 4 Preview

Season 4 is gonna be FUN!

Sep 26, 202101:06
Am I actually Ben Affleck?

Am I actually Ben Affleck?

Yo! It’s been a while. In this episode I talk about what’s been happening the last couple months. I’ve been struggling to figure out if pieces of how I self-identify are actually weaknesses in need of reform or if they are, as I tend to believe, actually my superpowers. This episode doesn’t answer those questions but it’s at least a start.
Nov 03, 201917:31
Sexy Task Management (for freelancers or remote workers in 2019 and beyond)
Aug 09, 201914:58
There's a difference between strategy and tactics (also, I'm TERRIBLE at chess)
Aug 08, 201908:04
Do you have a trust fund business?
Aug 07, 201906:35
I got fired today
Aug 06, 201905:59
Commas Cont'd (and a thing about The OA and music/productivity)

Commas Cont'd (and a thing about The OA and music/productivity)

I went and found my Style guide from college to back up my comma comments.

Apr 18, 201924:08
Commas: The MOST Misunderstood Punctuation?

Commas: The MOST Misunderstood Punctuation?

People don't know, how to use commas!

Apr 17, 201943:48
A Reaction to The Inventor: Out For Blood Documentary (and some other things)

A Reaction to The Inventor: Out For Blood Documentary (and some other things)

 We watched that HBO documentary on Theranos yesterday.   I had some thoughts. 

Apologies for the background noise.

Apr 16, 201924:38
To All The Haters Saying Don't Watch Game of Thrones

To All The Haters Saying Don't Watch Game of Thrones

 After watching the premier of GoT season 8, it hit me that lots of business gurus were going to start talking about how people shouldn't watch.  I had thoughts (obvi). 

Apr 15, 201936:23
S3E4 - Featuring Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross and Marvin "The Mad Lion" Madariaga

S3E4 - Featuring Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross and Marvin "The Mad Lion" Madariaga

Absolute legends in their own right, Kevin and Marvin, stop by to chat a bit about fighting and some of the differences between the old school fight mentality and the struggle of a fighter coming up now. 

As per the usual, Wick the Bear makes a cameo appearance and I do my best to stay quiet and let them talk, although I don't do a GREAT job of that, but we have some good conversation.

Enjoy.

Mar 25, 201901:40:23
S3E3 - Sure, but do YOU respect you?

S3E3 - Sure, but do YOU respect you?

More often than any of us is willing to admit, the reason we don't "get the respect we deserve" has nothing to do with anyone else.
Feb 05, 201905:11
S3E2 - The Truth Doesn't Really Matter

S3E2 - The Truth Doesn't Really Matter

I think we talk too much about the "honorable pursuit of Truth". I don't think truth matters nearly as much as we tell ourselves it does. It does, however, give us a nice excuse to ignore our very real emotions by bottling them up until they inevitably explode, destroying most of what makes sense in life.
Feb 04, 201905:05
S3E1 - The Wife, The Mistress, and The Vice - Monday Morning Coffee #37

S3E1 - The Wife, The Mistress, and The Vice - Monday Morning Coffee #37

People (myself included most of all) often make the mistake of thinking that they are capable of handling anything that comes their way.

The truth is, a person can really only juggle three things at once:

The Wife, The Mistress, and The Vice.

Read the full post here: https://bretmartineau.com/blog/morning-coffee-37

Jan 07, 201919:56
Season 3 Intro

Season 3 Intro

Season 3 starts tomorrow! Weekly episodes will be released on Monday Mornings, so check back for that!

Jan 07, 201902:25
S2 Epilogue

S2 Epilogue

Positivity is HUGE!
Dec 13, 201802:30
Season 2 Finale!

Season 2 Finale!

This episode is my favorite, because it's the first (well, second) time I've been able to fully verbalize my vision. I hope you see the connections from past episodes and how everything has come together! See you in season 3!!
Dec 06, 201836:39
S2E9 - Ride the Mean

S2E9 - Ride the Mean

In this episode I talk about trying to find a way to "anchor" (no pun intended) myself between emotional highs and lows to avoid the motivational black hole that keeps me from doing anything. Enjoy (and check out the YouTube vid: https://youtu.be/9x8VRuFz69Q)
Nov 29, 201846:48
S2E8 - "You are my son, and the one true king"

S2E8 - "You are my son, and the one true king"

Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode, I deal a lot with discovering and then actively pursuing your true potential. Lots of Lion King references :)
Nov 22, 201801:07:39
S2E7 - Plans and positivity can't survive without action and time

S2E7 - Plans and positivity can't survive without action and time

In this episode, I get a little frustrated because things aren't moving as fast as I want. The cathartic high of a realization can lead to this kind of disappointment if you don't plan for it with ACTION.
Nov 15, 201801:17:39
S2E6 - Foreshadowing....

S2E6 - Foreshadowing....

This episode is just chock full of foreshadowing. It's amazing to listen to how the ideas and thoughts I talk about in this episode find their way into the *finished* product.
Nov 08, 201801:01:31
S2E5 - Ohhhhh THAT'S what I've been doing wrong...

S2E5 - Ohhhhh THAT'S what I've been doing wrong...

In this episode, I realize one of the major things that has held me back in both my personal and business life, and I make specific plans to avoid it in the future.

Also, cigars :)
Nov 01, 201841:60
S2E4 - Talking with friends helps

S2E4 - Talking with friends helps

In this episode, some things start to shift. A conversation with great friends and colleagues shifts my perspective, and a long weekend away gives me space to really think.
Oct 25, 201853:06
S2E3 - Does any of this matter?

S2E3 - Does any of this matter?

In this episode I start to really doubt myself, my business, my ideas, and even whether this podcast idea is any good.

It's a bit depressing, but I think there is value in relating to the low points.
Oct 18, 201842:17
S2E2 - How did I get here?

S2E2 - How did I get here?

This episode is a wandering selection of stories from my past as I try to piece together why I'm in the situation I'm in.

You can tell I'm trying to find a way to both rationalize my situation AND navigate my way out of it.
Oct 12, 201844:37
S2E1 - The business is in shambles

S2E1 - The business is in shambles

It's Ground Zero. Hitting one of the lowest points in my business that I've ever been at. I describe some of my personal financial problems, as well as some of the things that have led to the business being where it's at.

This is the first few hours of realizing that my business was in huge trouble, and my emotional reaction to that realization.
Oct 05, 201801:03:08
Seaon 2 Preview

Seaon 2 Preview

Season 2 is a slight departure from the norm of what you may have come to expect from this podcast. I'll be honest, I'm nervous to release it, but I think you'll find it either beneficial or educational.
Sep 28, 201804:35
(Season Finale) The Twenty-Second One

(Season Finale) The Twenty-Second One

Season 1 finale! Lots of thought jammed into this one to get ready for Season 2. Enjoy!
Sep 21, 201801:11:60
The Twenty-First One

The Twenty-First One

Some new segments, some fun times, and some other things.
Sep 14, 201801:08:07
The Twentieth One

The Twentieth One

My very first caller/comment! Featured at the very beginning. It's fairly creepy sounding, but also quite awesome :)

This episode ranges all over - Arianna Grande, entrepreneurship, altruism, even some killer Star Wars metaphors. Check it!
Sep 07, 201801:14:02
The Nineteenth One

The Nineteenth One

This episode features a segment guaranteed to bore you tears followed immediately by one that might upset you. #shrug
Aug 31, 201801:20:27
The Eighteenth One

The Eighteenth One

This episode is unique and special for a lot of reasons. First, it's recorded entirely on my phone. Second, it's recorded in chunks over the course of a week. And lastly, really cool audio transitions!! Also today is my birthday.
Aug 24, 201801:11:35
The Seventeenth One

The Seventeenth One

The podcast is back! I ramble about practice and study and training, and even do some piano playing! (the first 5 minutes are cut off in the audio, but you can get them in the Youtube video)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfMksX-x7TQ

Jan 29, 201801:01:19
The Sixteenth One

The Sixteenth One

*Language Warning*


Denis, Michelle and I watch some amazing fights on The Ultimate Fighter and then discuss some stuff about training Muay Thai.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IETJAmrLMc

Sep 23, 201601:45:41
The Fifteenth One

The Fifteenth One

*LANGUAGE ALERT*


Denis and I watch the latest episode of TUF - and we're joined by Michelle for part of it! We also watched a little bit of Bellator MMA.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c8FOJT2A9I

Sep 21, 201601:11:00
The Fourteenth One

The Fourteenth One

*Language Warning*


Denis and I watch the latest episode of The Ultimate Fighter and provide our commentary.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4T5VIbgNDU

Sep 09, 201601:11:00
The Thirteenth One

The Thirteenth One

I dink around on the guitar and piano a bit, but mostly chat about how I wish people would stop being afraid to say things to me for fear of backlash or retaliation.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej5t9HPz8Dk

Sep 01, 201623:43
The Twelfth One

The Twelfth One

In this episode, I showcase some of the new changes to the ever-upgrading setup (some geetar action), as well as show a cover of a Cat Stevens song and ramble about relationships, guilt, and slowing everything down.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnLT0Cf9LEw

Aug 06, 201601:00:42
The Eleventh One

The Eleventh One

In this episode, I ramble on about politics and how spoken language is useless. Also, Batman makes an appearance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXbqw0mg74M

Jul 29, 201658:37
The Tenth One

The Tenth One

In this episode I ramble about sparring and relationships. And some other stuff I think.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChELvWlqzkM

Jul 26, 201650:10
The Ninth One

The Ninth One

In this episode I ramble about Pokemon Go, politics, and Trillary. Or Hillump, depending on how you see it. Featuring a Facebook Live session.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV70Qy1S-1M

Jul 19, 201655:11
The Eighth One

The Eighth One

In this episode, I start out rambling about dating and Muay Thai, and then decide to write a song live for the recording. So I spend an hour or so and write a rough first draft of a full song. Denis joins me for part of it and helps out with the lyrics.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezRdDcqutWo

Jul 04, 201602:06:42
The Seventh One

The Seventh One

In this episode I ramble on about culture and counterculture and counter-counterculture, as well as fear and respect, and of course how Muay Thai is the perfect metaphor for life.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MomZCaNhK7k

Jul 02, 201643:57
The Sixth One

The Sixth One

Denis "interviews" me about Episode 3. We talk about a lot of stuff concerning Mormonism and spirituality in general, specifically how Muay Thai is like yoga and provides a lot of what religion didn't seem to be able to for us. Featuring a cameo by the lovely Mia.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YYTeZRkeDI

Jul 01, 201601:16:51
The Fifth One

The Fifth One

In this episode I introduce the new podcasting setup, go on a 30-minute rant about how people interact incorrectly with dogs (and give some practical tips on how to improve human-canine relations), give my two cents on a Gary Vaynerchuck quote, and discuss Commonality Audits.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIT19i5bL5Y

Jun 30, 201658:18
The Fourth One

The Fourth One

I talk about my physical transformation and my philosophy around health, nutrition, weight loss, and dieting.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGr2Wyfe-rk

Jun 28, 201648:25
The Third One

The Third One

I tell the story of my divorce and why I left the Mormon church.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAv5t3oaIY0

Jun 27, 201601:07:03