Best Boostagram Podcasts (2025)

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Envisioning The 2100 Future | Human-AI Symbiosis, Digital Gods & Consciousness Currency 1:36:12

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Juan didn't disappoint with his wacky, hair-brained ideas .... that he won't be able to protect! In Episode #491 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: a day in the life of the year 2100, the potential for cities to become the new countries, multigenerational housing as life expectancy increases, human-AI symbiosis plus normalised AI babies, humans beco…

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Investing In Creators | A Technological Twist On The V4V Model 1:17:38

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Time for Giga big brain ideas on the future of content creation. In Episode #490 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how creators can monetise their work without diverging into unrelated business ventures, the distinction between spending and investing in creators, why images, audio, and video will be monetised via new technologies in the coming years,…

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Juan's 2025 Annual Goals | Plus A Quick Review Of 2024 41:37

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How did Juan go last year and what's he got his focus on? In Episode #489 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: his past year's achievements, the evolution from having numerous goals to focusing on fewer, why he wants to run a marathon (but not necessarily with people), expanding his mind with grand business ideas, filling up his soul by establishing f…

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The Moloch Problem | Destructive Forces From Competition 59:35

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Call it what you want (Malthusian trap, prisoner dilemma, race to the bottom, coordination failure, tragedy of the commons), the problems are real! In Episode #488 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the concept of the Moloch problem (a philosophical idea that explores the unintended consequences of competitive behaviour), over-scheduling children's ac…

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Monthly Goals | August 2025 41:17

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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Too Big To Grasp: How a Calm Mind Defies Overwhelm 14:05

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In this episode, I explore the profound concept of hyperobjects, entities so vast they surpass our understanding and how recognising their presence can lead to mental clarity. I dive deep into the idea that life’s overwhelming nature isn’t always due to complexity, but our relationship to that complexity. By reframing calmness as a conscious accept…

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Australia's Fitness Culture | But Are We Actually Healthy? 1:02:31

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Suns out, guns out! In Episode #487 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the stark differences in gym availability and fitness facilities of Australia vs the rest of the world, dilapidated gyms in Montenegro & well-equipped calisthenic parks in South America, the prevalence of gyms even in regional areas, whether Australia's high gym memb…

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Fashionable Feminine Florence Vs A Monetary Masculine Mine Site | Food Trekking & Weight Changes 56:25

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Get ready for some observations that only the Mere Mortals could make. In Episode #486 of 'Meanderings', Juan and I discuss: how the travel setting can allow for memorable moments (such as a boat trip in Mykonos and meaningful one-on-one conversations with friends), a Mere Mortal exclusive comparison between Florence and a mining site, the challeng…

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European Adventures & Stories From The Road | Observations From Mere Mortals Abroad 1:21:12

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We're back from Europe and giving you the downlow on where to travel to. In Episode #485 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: a tit for tat recounting of our European travels, a garage door mishap and newfound Zen, the unique experiences of staying in hostels, the stereotypes of Germans/French people that are way too true, the beauty of Switzerland …

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Monthly Goals | July 2025 40:43

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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The Discipline Reset: Building Protocols After a Holiday Break” 19:21

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fter a massive European break, wedding, honeymoon, the works, I knew I couldn’t just ease back into life and hope for momentum to return on its own. In this episode, I walk you through the exact protocols I’m using to rebuild discipline: a month-long training system, my morning routine, and why I believe structure isn’t restrictive, it’s liberating…

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Stand Up Comedy With Joey | The Greece Getaway Plus Travel Adventures 1:09:09

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We're in Greece (and thank god not LA)! In Episode #484 of Mere Mortals 'Meanderings', Juan & I (plus Joey, a long-time friend) discuss: Joey's challenges of stand-up comedy, the courage it takes to perform in front of a live audience, the impact of AI on creative industries, cultural experiences of traveling through Europe, our least favourite tra…

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The Ring That Made Me a Man: Unexpected Lessons From My Wedding 14:42

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In this deeply personal and reflective episode, one half of the Mere Mortals opens up about his recent wedding. From the quiet maturity of wearing a ring to the raw emotional challenge of delivering vows, this episode explores how major life events can reshape our identity in surprising ways. It's a meditation on commitment, vulnerability, and the …

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Monthly Goals | June 2025 46:57

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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Leadership Lessons 101 | Vision, Managing & Doing! 1:08:55

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Can anyone/everyone be a leader? In Episode #483 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the differences between managing/leading/doing, why I'm not a natural leader (& Juan is a doer more than a leader), the ability to inspire others, why great leaders are accountable yet not necessarily good, the rarity of true leadership, anecdotes from our…

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Meandering Musings On Small Talk | The Transactional Nature Of Conversations 53:18

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I don't understand Californians! In Episode #482 of 'Musings' Juan & I discuss: the transactional undertone in interactions in Los Angeles (possibly influenced by Hollywood culture), the art of small talk and how it can be improved, Juan's natural inclination towards confrontation and how he navigates small talk in professional settings, appreciati…

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Monthly Goals | May 2025 30:53

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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We've Been Busy But We're Back | Finding Equanimity Vs Becoming Emotionless 51:56

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Juan has moved house and I'm getting ready to go travelling. In Episode #481 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the challenges and transitions of moving homes, the importance of maintaining a balanced state of mind amidst life's chaos, the idea of ataraxia (a state of serene calmness and freedom from emotional disturbance) and the balance between fe…

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Monthly Goals | April 2025 21:35

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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Lost Friends & Old Times | Travel Plans & Reaching Out To Establish Former Connections 1:04:22

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Here's the kick in the butt you need to reach out to your old friends. In Episode #480 of 'Musings' Juan & I discuss: the complexities of reaching out to people from the past, sharing personal anecdotes about past friendships, maintaining past relationships versus focusing on present/future priorities, our upcoming trips to Europe and why they will…

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Fear & Flee The Brisbane Cyclone | The Power Of Media 55:24

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We survived the media onslaught fine but the real world effects linger. In Episode #479 of Musings, Juan and I discuss: the fear & craziness of the recent Cyclone Alfred here in Brisbane, whether it lived up to it's fearsome reputation (it didn't), the panic buying & actual impact on his property, why hyper local media might be the future, why lega…

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Working Hard Or Hardly Working | Does A Job Equal Meaning? 1:17:11

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Is work being equated to jobs undergoing a separation? In Episode #478 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the fundamental definition from a physics perspective, why my handstand training is more about persistence, how external validation can differ from internal satisfaction, future implications of an age of abundance where hard work may become less …

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Monthly Goals | March 2025 47:20

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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Collecting Cards With VeeFriends | The Business Side Of Pokémon 1:05:47

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Some special guests (Brodie & Mansheel) are here to do some show and tell! In Episode #477 of Meanderings, we discuss the intricacies of collecting Pokémon cards, the financials of the grading process, factors that influence the value of these collectibles, maintaining excellent card condition (Juan needs to take notes), nostalgia of collecting sin…

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The Job Market For 2026 | Dawn Of The Autonomous Robots 1:19:34

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Will Juan's insanely ambitious predictions come true (likely) and why is he so sure (backed by evidence)? In Episode #476 of Musings, Juan and I discuss: the rapid advancements in AI (drawing from his past experiences in AI sales and chatbot implementations), the slow progress of autonomous Haul Trucks I saw in the mining industry, .Juan's predicti…

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Let's Gamble In A Cult | Financial Delusions & When To Admit You're Wrong 1:13:56

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Why is investing in Game Stop going to cause the collapse of the financial system? In episode #475 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: Tom Bilyeu's perspective that all financial actions are a form of gambling, James Jani's videos on GameStop and Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), how the irrational belief of "mother of all short squeezes" (MOASS…

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They're Coming For Your Money!! | Scams, Scammers & Schemes 59:33

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They're always around so how do you pick them out? In episode #474 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the definition of trickery for accruing value, personal anecdotes of being scammed, learnings from Edward Chancellor's book 'Devil Take The Hindmost', recognising red flags such as offers that seem too good to be true, whether certain s…

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Monthly Goals | February 2025 38:19

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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Financial Bubbles & The Crypto/AI Industry | Historical Signals That Will Repeat 1:18:26

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This is a solo episode heavily influenced by the book 'Devil Take The Hindmost'. In Episode #473 of 'Musings' it is just myself Kyrin and I'm discussing: the beginnings, growth and eventual popping of financial bubbles across history (with examples like the Tulip Mania and the South Sea Bubble), why these criteria are all subjective and not numbers…

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Our New Podcast Ventures | Expanding The MM Brand 1:15:11

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We're no longer the Mere Mortals Podcast ...... we're now Mere Mortals Podcasts! In Episode #472 of 'Meanderings, Juan and I discuss: the two new podcasts around AI and fitness that we are doing independently, why we will be experimenting with other monetisation models for the new shows (and tweaking existing), why people have black marks on their …

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The Evolution Of Our Stretching | From Optimal Performance To Injury Avoidance 56:25

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We're revisiting an old topic .... with some updates. In Episode #471 of 'Musings' we discuss: a previous episode from mid 2020 (#49) noting the changes in our perspectives, more on static/dynamic stretching, the specialised techniques of PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) & ballistic stretching, why anyone can achieve a reasonable lev…

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2025 Calories in one go: A Challenge Worth Trying? 21:34

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This chat’s all about tackling a unique 2025-calorie challenge. I dive into why I gave it a go, how it panned out (spoiler: not as planned), and the lessons I walked away with. It’s a mix of fitness, mindset, and how to frame challenges in life. (00:00) - Kicking Off the Challenge (00:40) - What is the 2025-Calorie Challenge? (01:22) - Why I Decide…

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You Can Determine Your Outlook! | A Revision Of 2024 & Predictions For 2025 1:21:18

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A sucky year doesn't have to be the worst of your life. In Episode #470 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: our reflections on 2024, my sad year that despite the challenges ended with clarity and optimism towards the end, Juan's balancing of family life and spending as much time with his daughter as possible, predictions for 2025 with em…

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Monthly Goals | January 2025 47:50

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

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Mere Mortals Year in Review: 5 Life Lessons from 2024 for Growth in 2025 24:27

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This episode reflects on my key takeaways from 2024, focusing on discipline, family priorities, balancing multiple roles, mindfulness, and adaptability. Timeline: (00:00) - Introduction to the Year in Review (00:49) - Reflecting on Seasons of Life (02:22) - Lesson 1: Discipline in Daily Routines (04:26) - Lesson 2: Prioritizing Family (07:16) - Bal…

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Open Source Decentralised AI | Can The Compute Compete? 56:16

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We're spending a lot more time playing around with models. In Episode #469 of Musings, Juan and I discuss: why we think Agentic AI will be extremely useful, whether open source models can compete with closed source, why I believe they are necessary for privacy/freedom of expression/anti-advertising reasons, the bitter lesson with regards to compute…

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Magic Mind Review: Sharper Mind or Just Hype? 11:32

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In this episode, I review Magic Mind, a nootropic drink designed to enhance mental performance, focus, and reduce stress. Sharing a 15-day personal trial, we explore the product's ingredients, effects, and value while reflecting on its potential to create a "sharper mind" baseline. (00:00) - Welcome to the Podcast (00:25) - Introducing Magic Mind (…

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Video Game Economies | The Digital Marketplace Of The Past & Future 1:08:09

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Why is a blue party hat worth so much money!? In Episode #468 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: how virtual items can gain real-world value, why in-game economies mirror real-world behaviour of scarcity/market manipulation/speculative trading, the reason crypto gaming has largely fallen flat (but might have a future in games like Off T…

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Deciphering Opinion From Fact | Why New Books Fail The Kyrin Test 1:04:20

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Why is it basically impossible to find any modern books with some sort of 'politics' thrown in? In Episode #467 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: how recent events are often presented with a bias rather than factual accuracy, the reliability of recent publications re-reading old books and get a bit sidetracked in the realm of education (specifically…

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Dogs & Puppers | Juan's Best Friend But Kyrin's 2nd Worst Enemy 58:34

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What's your favourite dog and why is it Golden Retrievers! In Episode #466 of Meanderings Juan and I discuss: childhood memories and how these interactions have shaped our views on dogs, how owning a dog can teach us about mortality and the finite nature of life, the social dynamics of ownership, comparison to other animals & random thoughts on suf…

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The Psychology Of Investing | Becoming A Mercenary With Your Money 1:05:51

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I'm all in baby! In Episode #465 of Mere Mortals Musings we delve into the psychology of investing, exploring the emotional and mindset aspects that influence investment decisions. A lot of focus on emotional control and mindset training, drawing parallels between fitness and investing. The importance of preparation and maintaining a neutral mindse…

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Monthly Goals | December 2024 44:43

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Let's start off strong as we notice Kyrin's shirt is inside out, lol. Reflecting on our November goals, we did ok but noticed the busy period coming in strong. Juan discusses his fitness journey, focusing on strengthening his obliques…

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Is This The End Of V4V?! | Bitcoin, Boosts & The Future Of Podcasting 2.0 1:02:29

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BTC is going up and Alby is going down (ish), whatever shall we do! In Episode #464 of Mere Mortals 'Meanderings' we dive into: definitions of V4V & P2.0, the psychology of investing and how listener support can change with rising Bitcoin prices, the role of video in podcasting and whether it's necessary (it's not!), recent changes with Alby (a Lig…

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Focus Vs Attention | Maintaining Clarity Amongst The Distractions 1:07:22

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If we have shorter attention spans, how can you sit through this very podcast? In Episode #463 of 'Musings', we dive deep into the concept of focus, exploring its nuances and how it differs from attention and concentration. There are some theoretical aspects of focus, including its relationship with consciousness and how it can be both a conscious …

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Redefining Mental Health | Beyond The Buzzwords 1:16:07

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Let's have a dive into the madness of the Mere Mortals minds! In Episode #462 of Musings, we delve into the topic of mental health, exploring its definitions, societal narratives, and personal experiences. Juan starts off with the significance of Movember, a global movement aimed at raising awareness for men's health issues, including mental health…

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The Future Of Media | Predictions For The Next Decade 1:12:01

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In Episode #461 of Mere Mortals Musings, we delve into the future of media, exploring predictions for the next 1 to 5 years and beyond. We kick off by defining what media encompasses, from traditional forms like TV and newspapers to modern digital platforms and social media. Our discussion is divided into two main parts: the type of content and the…

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Monthly Goals | November 2024 40:39

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. As an additional little bonus we talk about the importance of stacking goals, the idea that they're not just a one-off and actually linger long after we switch our focus to elsewhere. And no we are not doing any 'Nom Nom' challenges a…

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Pushing Limits: Peter's Path to Success Through Hard Work and Strategic Growth 57:27

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In this episode, Peter shares his journey from a humble upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur, highlighting his commitment to growth, delayed gratification, and the power of acquisitions. He reflects on life lessons, finding motivation, and his approach to achieving balance between hard work and enjoyment. (00:00) - Introduction and No A…

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From Beans to Brew: Taaj’s Coffee Journey and Entrepreneurial Growth 53:52

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In this episode, Taaj shares his journey from being raised by immigrant parents in Australia to building a thriving coffee business. He discusses the challenges of balancing a 9-to-5 job with entrepreneurial goals, the influence of Colombian culture on his coffee venture, and how he navigated unexpected opportunities in the market. (00:00) - Welcom…

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Manifest Your Positivity | A Dive Into The World Of Feel Good 54:51

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What does the world of vibration, energy & frequencies have to teach us? In episode #460 'Musings', we dive into the intriguing world of positive thinking and its various interpretations. We start by reflecting on my recent dive into figures such as Dyer Days, Nero Knowledge & Joe Dispenza. The discussion touches on the concept of a positive mindse…