Beyond the Present Podcast

Since the dawn of the 21 century technology has been responsible for democratizing many things that previously belonged to the elite but the rate of disruption caused by technology has never been as high as today as we are heading towards a world that is more decentralized than ever. In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Govind, an expert in the field of blockch...

Economy is cyclical which means sooner or later every single one of us will face with tough economic situations. In this program as a part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the best ways to deal with economic downturns for both laymen and entrepreneurs. The worst thing one can do upon finding oneself in an economic recession is to react emotionally an...

There are few subjects that are still shrouded in as much mystery along with taboo as DNA modification and in this controversial episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Ishaan, a bright mind active within the field of biotechnology, to discuss the ins and outs of editing the DNA of living organisms from plants and crops to animals and humans. What is DNA modification and how is...

Time management is really life management and your ability to make the most of your time will ultimately determine how much you can get done throughout your life.  In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix talk about what it means to live with a sense of urgency while simultaneously remaining patient in the pursuit of long term goals. They also discuss the various o...

While stable and high paying jobs are always in demand, not all of us opt for the safe route in life and instead decide to independently run our own businesses and embark on the journey of entrepreneurship. In the 14th episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Sinix to discuss the issue of entrepreneurship from various angles and shed light on this already hot trend of self...

One of the most sought out activities in the world is traveling but most of us might not grasp the truly deep impact of traveling on our way of thinking.  In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the importance of traveling and how it could change us!  There are very few activities that could be as educational and life changing as tra...

The Ancient Greek aphorism “know thyself” has been responsible for the progress of humanity which has brought us from caves right into civilization. In this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Shivank to discus why it is important to know ourselves and how we can do so!  What does it exactly mean to know yourself? How does knowing your temperament and whether you are an int...

We all want a lot of things in life but are we ready to do whatever it takes, no matter how challenging it might be , to achieve the desired results.  In this Let’s Talk edition of the Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix delve deep in what they dub the WIT theory that compels  individuals to avoid coming up with any and all excuses, rational or not, and instead committing to WIT, that is w...

In the movie the Matrix we are challenged to question the meaning of what it means to live in reality or merely experience an illusion of it. In this thought provoking episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Marvin to discuss the difference between living in reality and living in fantasy. How can we differentiate between what is real and what is not? What are the pros and cons...

One of the few things that we all have to deal with in our personal and professional lives is facing with obstacles! In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix go in depth in order to analyze the major themes covered in the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday.  They say life is nothing more than a series of problems occurring one after the other like the oce...

We all cherish the novel moments in our lives where we get to experience something for the first time but what if this very sensation becomes the be-all-end-all occurrence in our lives?! In the 11th episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Kanny to discuss the ups and downs of novelty seeking ranging from from new experiences to new romantic partners.  What is novelty seeking an...

One of the most troubling questions that seem to afflict many individuals, especially among the youth, is the following: “what is my calling and what career path truly suits me?” In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the answer to this very question. They will go in depth talking about the career success formula by designing three separate plans that cou...

One of the most significant byproducts of modernity is feminism and the empowerment of women in the society whether in the board room, class room, or the living room! In the tenth episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Emmy to discuss feminism from the perspectives of both genders. What is feminism and how does it affect the lives of women? Is feminism only beneficial for wome...

It is cognitively apprehensive that  we cannot do anything about the things that have happened in the past; however, understanding something cognitively differs greatly from fathoming it on an emotional level. In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the discrepancy between living in the past and learning from the past.  Those who fail to learn from the mis...

Almost all of us have heard the famous saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” but do we actually live by this rule? In the ninth episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Ali to discuss the importance of facing with adversity and failures with an open mind and rejoicing at the thought of extracting lessons, making discoveries, and developing strength as we deal with se...

There is no doubt that couples influence one another both cognitively and behaviorally but exactly how do they do so and in which manners?  In this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny, Poujix, and Kenny explain how in a romantic relationship one partner usually exerts more dominance along with influence on the other party and how a deeper understanding of power dynamics of a relationship c...

As Earl Nightingale once put it “one of the biggest tragedies of mankind is that so many go to grave with their music still in them” which is why your biggest obstacle on the way to greatness is actually yourself and more specifically your inability to set big and ambitious goals.   In this Let’s Talk edition of the BTP podcast Danny and Poujix go in depth with respect to big thinking as well as a...

One of the biggest misconceptions in the modern world is recognizing the difference between equality and justice. So many citizens around the world complain regarding lack of equality and wrongfully assume that the prosperity of some might come at the cost of their own welfare, yet that could not have been any further from the truth. In this controversial episode of Beyond the Present podcast Dann...

All major developments throughout human history were accompanied by a period where people had to adapt themselves with the drawbacks of the new ways of doing things while simultaneously benefiting from them.  The future is for the most part bright and indeed promising but as we prepare ourselves for the thrill of technological development along with its tremendous power to shift our very societies...

Despite humanity’s innate tendency to prefer comfort and resist change we are all benefiting from the technological advancements that are the results of going against this very innate tendency by deciding to do different things, do more of them, and do them more efficiently. The future is coming, whether we like it or not, and with it a whole array of changes will sweep our societies in the coming...

Did you know that body language is the biggest component of your communication with other people? The message that you send to others via your posture, physical movement, and facial expression, in most cases, is understood better by others than the words you say! In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Poujix and Danny discuss the ins and outs of body language by not only de...

The number one reason behind all the goals that were never achieved, the plans that were never started, and the dreams that were never realized is coming up with excuses. We live in an era where pessimism runs amok and many individuals use their creative powers not for achieving their goals but to come up with excuses as to why they cannot achieve them!  We have heard that losers make excuses whil...

There are very few things in our lives that affect our overall level of happiness and contentment more than our relationships and more specifically our romantic relationships. Yet this issue remains under a shroud of mystery to date despite our advancements in the fields of anthropology and evolutionary psychology and we have social conditioning and Hollywood to blame! In this controversial talk D...

One of the common factors among all exceptional individuals and organizations is their innovative approach towards value creation and problem solving. Innovation is the byproduct of creativity given that coming up with innovative ideas and solutions requires one to step outside the frame of conventional wisdom and think outside of the box. In this episode Danny, Poujix, and Sinix discuss the issue...

No matter how high your income you cannot become wealthy through income from your work alone and unless you learn to generate passive income you will have to run the rat race for the rest of your life.  In this episode Danny, Poujix, and Sinix discuss the issue of passive income, articulate its importance, and offer various means to generate passive income from selling intellectual properties and...