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this year

By this year

Have you ever wanted to change your life?

I want to look back on today a year from now and know there's nothing else I could have done to make today better. I want to align my now with my future.

Do you?

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#21: rapport, parasocial relationships and 'real' connection

this yearApr 29, 2020

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#24: bouncing back: redux

#24: bouncing back: redux

in this episode i talk about bouncing back, quitting and trying again.

Feb 13, 202103:52
#23: taking breaks
May 01, 202003:54
#22: mantras, slogans and anthems
Apr 30, 202004:07
#21: rapport, parasocial relationships and 'real' connection

#21: rapport, parasocial relationships and 'real' connection

Didn't link off to anything today.

Apr 29, 202004:52
#20: measuring yourself and quantified self
Apr 28, 202004:45
#19: critical thinking

#19: critical thinking

Didn't link off to anything this episode!

Apr 27, 202003:39
#18: habits
Apr 26, 202005:13
#17: the taste gap
Apr 25, 202003:55
#16: acceptance
Apr 24, 202004:44
#15: bouncing back like a boss and sleep
Apr 23, 202005:41
#14: polymaths, multipotentialites and getting 0.01% better every day
Apr 22, 202005:38
#13: friendship, telling friends you love them, loneliness and lockdown
Apr 21, 202004:57
#12: writing, learning, and tools for thinking about writing

#12: writing, learning, and tools for thinking about writing

Today I mention morning pages, roam research, ness labs, the Feynman technique and Lichtenbergianism and draft (a writing app, search for draftin).
Apr 20, 202004:13
#11: rest, persistence, relaxation and forgiveness

#11: rest, persistence, relaxation and forgiveness

Today I mention Evelyn from the Internets (in particular her video on boredom), Forbes 30 under 30 again, and a Grace Hopper quote: "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission". Now I see the full quote, sure, it often is easier, but I don't think I'd risk it!
Apr 19, 202005:39
#10: teaching, doing, legacy, and learning styles

#10: teaching, doing, legacy, and learning styles

Today I mentioned that learning styles are fake, the Feynman technique and the rust book.
Apr 18, 202005:11
#9: celebration, small wins and breaking up the year

#9: celebration, small wins and breaking up the year

Todai I mentioned Celebrate by Dark Dark Dark, Yuri's Night, Towel Day, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Lumumba Day (this is not yet a holiday, the one I want to start!) and MuchelleB (this is the video about new starts I am drawing inspo from)..
Apr 17, 202005:51
#8: notability, excellence, fame and legacy

#8: notability, excellence, fame and legacy

I think I only mention - tools wise - Wikipedia on this episode, and if you've never heard of it, you're in for a treat

Here's Elon Musk and the emeralds, in case you thought I was exaggerating.

Apr 16, 202004:42
#7: guilt, action, and lockdown

#7: guilt, action, and lockdown

Today I mention Acceptance and Commitment therapy again. The quote I was thinking of was from the ineffable Audre Lorde: “Guilt is not a response to anger; it is a response to one's own actions or lack of action. If it leads to change then it can be useful, since it is then no longer guilt but the beginning of knowledge."

Apr 15, 202005:51
#6: legacy and loci
Apr 14, 202007:13
#5: self care and quarantine

#5: self care and quarantine

Today I mentioned the healthy mind platter. I mostly struggle with physical time and play! Here's an actual article in case the broad categories aren't that useful.

I'll also link to my personal blog, so I'm encouraged to finally write down my productivity techniques.




Apr 13, 202005:42
#4: intentionality, lockdown, the present moment and productivity
Apr 12, 202006:23
#3: 2020 vision
Apr 11, 202007:45
#2: the one after the world's longest hiatus
Apr 10, 202005:37
#1: the episode in which I work out I shouldn't script myself, and talk about my 2019 goals

#1: the episode in which I work out I shouldn't script myself, and talk about my 2019 goals

A new beginning. Realised how mumbly I am. Today's song is this year by the mountain goats, you can only hear it in the episode if you're using the anchor app because of reasons. The apps I mention are Trello, Habitica and Todoist. Thank you for listening!
Edit: This episode is pretty terrible as I scripted myself and recorded straight onto my phone, my deepest apologies, Maybe start with episode 2!
Dec 01, 201805:08
November 30, 2018

November 30, 2018

Nov 30, 201800:40