Curious Notion

What happened to self improvement? Somewhere along the way, becoming a better man turned into becoming a never ending project Wake up at 4 AM. Run a marathon. Track your sleep. Build six income streams. Start a business. Invest in real estate. Optimize testosterone. Take 14 supplements. Journal. Meditate. Repeat. We transformed masculinity into a checklist, why hustle culture became a moral obliga...

25 lessons for my birthday. Just 25 observations I’ve collected through failure, growth, relationships, risk taking, leaving home, chasing goals, and trying to understand what it actually means to be human. I explored the lessons I've learned about identity, purpose, success, failure, friendship, love, overthinking, ambition, and the trade-offs that come with building the life you want. Topics cov...

What is social media really doing to our mental health? In this episode of After asking my Instagram audience if they wanted an episode here it is. I talk about positive and negative effects of social media, how platforms are designed to affect attention and dopamine, the comparison culture it creates, and the difference between online perception vs real life reality. I also talk about practical w...

In this episode, I’m joined by Oscar Montes, also known as O.M. Photography on Instagram. We dive into his journey of starting out as a photographer with no clear roadmap, and how he eventually found his own style through trial, mistakes, and consistency. Oscar opens up about the early struggles, the things he got wrong, and what he would do completely differently if he had to start from scratch t...

Adefemi Adelekan is a Marine Veteran and now a Multi engine rated commercial pilot. HE is currently a flight instructor in training. In this episode we cover -Different type of pilot licenses -Requirements to become a commercial pilot - Engine Failures & Emergencies -Personal minimums for flying -Conditions for flying -Why a flight can be canceled or delayed -Adefemi's plans after flight schoo...

DISCLAIMER: The Views and Opinions in this Episode do not represent that of the DOW/USMC. They belong to the guest and the host from personal experiences. The sides you don't hear. I had the privilege sit down with a former Marine Corps drill instructor who opens up about the side of the drill field most people never see the pressure, the culture, and the reality of it. What happens when the ones...

Episode 2 is my friend Jones. He has lived in many different states, served for 8 years, and has experience many different aspects of life. In this episode, we discuss genuine friendships, getting older, realizing your parents were right, parenthood, being thankful for our problems, and the definition of luxury changes with time. A raw, thoughtful conversation about growth, perspective, and the th...

First Guest of Curious Notion. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jimmy a free spirit who truly understands how to live in the moment. Jimmy has serve for 10 years and earned his undergraduate from the University of Michigan, he also earned his Master Degree from Liberty University. But, what sets him apart isn't his resume but his presence.  In a world ruled by constant gratification, end...

This is the first episode of Curious Notion and it didn’t start perfectly. It just started.  In this intro episode, I talk about overthinking, over preparing, and the fear that kept me stuck launching my podcast. From procrastinating on writing, to hesitating to launch this podcast, I share why the only real way forward is action not planning, not waiting, not perfection.  Welcome to Curious Notio...