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Send us Fan Mail IS ROMANCE DEAD? - ... After a two-week road trip deep into New South Wales, Keith rejoins Lee in the DGMS Studio for another episode of their popular podcast DONT GET ME STARTED. This time the boys discuss the topic of romance, asking the question - is it dead? Lee, being somewhat of a romantic himself, had no hesitation in declaring that it isn't. When challenged by Lee if...

Send us Fan Mail ANDREW TROUT ... Andrew is a quiet man who lets his doing speak for him. In short, he is one who walks the walk more than he talks. Yet his story is fascinating. With decades of competing in premier ultra events here in Australia and New Zealand, his story is one of surprising insights into a sport many of us know little about - let alone participate in ... plus endurance and pers...

Send us Fan Mail IS YOUR LIFE A CIRCUS? - ... Life can be messy, chaotic and sometimes overwhelming to the point that it seems to be running you and not the other way around. Keith and Lee are both busy guys with projects, the demands of responsibilities and various other concerns always on the go - and therefore agree that life, at times, is a circus. Lee confesses to having about six monkeys in...

Send us Fan Mail DINO HAYES and Bruce Lee's JKD In this episode, Keith and Lee chat with Dino Hayes a respected instructor of Bruce Lee's fighting form called Jee Kune Do. While many people are familiar with Karate, Taekwondo and Judo etc, far less known is Bruce's martial art Jeet Kune Do - or JKD. When developing JKD, Bruce, guided by the influence of Taoist philosophy and the Win...

Send us Fan Mail DOES CLOTHES REALLY MAKETH THE MAN/WOMAN? -  ... It's a old saying but Keith and Lee thought it was still very much relevant today. But with them both living in the sub-tropics with a long hot summers they don't get the chance very often to put on a nice collared shirt, a sharp cut of jacket or suit but mainly get around in the local attire or t/shirt, shorts and open th...

Send us Fan Mail IS COMPETITION HEALTHY? ... There aren't too many of us who are not competitive in some form or another. We might not show, or perhaps not fully admit it to ourselves but most likely some element of competitiveness lurks deep within. But is that a bad thing or is there positives to being competitive? Whilst that isn't necessarily a hard question, it is not that easy to a...

Send us Fan Mail FORGIVENESS  ... When Keith suggested discussing the topic of forgiveness for this episode, Lee jumped at it. Both guys, like so many others, have been faced with the need to either forgive - or to be forgiven. So it was one of those very relatable topics on a deep personal level. Forgiveness is one of life's most essential and dynamic functions. A real quality of being a wel...

Send us Fan Mail IS LIFE A BURDEN, A BALL AND CHAIN? .... For many people life is a gift to be lived to the full and enjoyed. While, for some it's a burden seemingly weighed down with commitments, responsibilities and demands that stifle freedom. Yet even that which might be seen as a ball holding you down can also be a stepping stone to make you stronger and more productive. Of course, it al...

Send us Fan Mail . On this episode Keith and Lee had planned to review the news from a newspaper. Not the internet, not a smart phone but a good old fashioned newspaper. Both had scanned through to pick out a few headlines and articles to talk about,  so were quite prepared. However, when it was time to record the podcast, the newspaper couldn't be found. Not to worry said Keith, I'll go...

Send us Fan Mail IS IT VALID TO EXPECT OTHERS TO MEET YOUR EMOTIONAL NEEDS? - ... Keith and Lee love taking on big questions. The fact that they are not experts certainly doesn't stop them. And why should it? Like everyone else, they observe, have opinions, and therefore like to discuss them. Someone said that all men (and women) are philosophers. Hard not to agree with that, as all of us hav...

Send us Fan Mail LIFE WHEN YOU LOSE EVERYTHING - ... What is life like, and how do you keep going when you lose everything? We reply on so much to be someone, be content that life is worth living and to be happy with ourselves. But what do we do when all our support props fall away for some reason? Be that through our own actions, decisions or whatever unplanned circumstances come upon us. It&apos...

Send us Fan Mail UPDATE TO PODCAST  Unfortunately we have been missing in action the last couple of weeks due to  travel and a sad passing of a family member, but Keith arrives back this Monday the 19th and we will ensure we are back at full steam with Don't Get Me Started   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail GEN Z WITH ZACK ...                             - Generation gaps can often fuel misunderstanding, or if they sit down and listen to each other, that gap can be closed. Surprisingly when Keith and Lee had the opportunity to do just that with a very young Zack some interesting pearls of observation tumbled forth from him. It's too easy for older folks to look down at the young...

Send us Fan Mail LETHAL AND MULLY LIVE  ... There are times when the news actually isn't news. Well, at least reported events of opinions that really don't amount to much. But the fact that someone took the time and effort to write it up to fill a newspaper - or media outlet makes it fair game. Certainly not to take any of it too seriously. If there is white noise, then most likely there...

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Send us Fan Mail WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? - ... It's a good question for who doesn't want success? But what exactly is success? It certainly means different things to different people. It's quite common, in Australia, to define success by being lucky or smart enough to amass a good deal of money. Often you will hear, "Oh he, or she, has been very successful in life d...

Send us Fan Mail YOUR BIGGEST REGRET - A BAD TATTOO OR AN EX-PARTNER? - ... Keith was wondering which would be the biggest regret, either a bad tattoo or an ex-partner. Lee was just wondering about regrets in general. Still, they chatted away meandering in and out of their various views while enjoying a few laughs along the way. When it comes to ex-partners or bad tattoos quite often some secrets...

Send us Fan Mail IS SILENCE GOLDEN? - ... It has be said many times that silence is golden - indeed quite a few songs have been written about it. Most famous is Simon and Garfunkel's hit, "The Sound of Silence." But is it really that good to earn such a glowing reputation? Keith and Lee discuss, asking such questions as: is it really golden, is silence a sound, does it have a functi...

Send us Fan Mail IS THE ART OF CONVERSATION DEAD? ...                                                   - In this fast-paced, modern society with so much instant entertainment and gratifying distractions that cry out for our engagement Keith and Lee felt that discussing this question was very topical - and pertinent. Conversation, of course, is a vital bridge of communication but it's so much...

Send us Fan Mail CHEATSHEETS FOR LIFE - ... If there is one thing Lee loves to do, then it's discussing life philosophies. He places a good deal on sound thinking that can help us to have our best shot at life. And who doesn't want that? Pulling out a list of forty life hacks that comprise some basic, yet profound, tips on living a productive and fulfilling life, Lee puts a few to Keith...

Send us Fan Mail Is violence ever justified? ....      - No one except the very disturbed likes violence. Religious people, peaceniks and romantics loudly espouse peaceful living as ethically and morally correct. Some strongly support the exhortation to turn the other cheek when struck, meaning that one shouldn't strike back. More practical people, some would say more realistic, would disagre...

Send us Fan Mail - THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING SACRIFICES - . .. At some point in our lives, we have to make sacrifices. It could be a compromise so that things work out fine, the giving up of something for a much better gain in the long run - or perhaps to portray yourself as a selfless person hoping for an honorable reputation. The word sacrifice prompts us to think of a selfless act, but as we can...

Send us Fan Mail HOW TO SURVIVE A DOG EAT DOG WORLD  ... It's commonly said that there are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. Keith thinks there is a third, conflict. Which is a pretty good point for nearly all of us at some period in our lives have had to endure a conflict, a confrontation or a wrestle of some sort either to hold our ground or to ensure that we are not wor...

Send us Fan Mail IS TRAVEL NECESSARY FOR PERSONAL GROWTH? ... There is no doubt that having the privilege to travel widely is an enlarging experience. But how so - does travel really help you to grow as a person? Does it educate, enrich your inner-life and change you for the better? So many people travel simply because they can afford to do so treating it no more than just another consumer product...

Send us Fan Mail IS HAPPINESS OUR ULTIMATE GOAL?  ... For many people pursuing happiness is the meaning of life, or at least one of life's most important goals. There is no doubt that we all want to be happy. After all the alternate can be quite miserable. Who wants to be unhappy, sad or disappointed? Keith and Lee certainly don't. But is happiness the central most important state of bei...