Hard Things

This week we move to the second characteristic of Da Vinci which is demonstration. To fuck around is human but to find out is divine!

After a brief time off, we are back to recording the podcast with a new focus on the seven genius qualities of Leonardo Da Vinci. Enjoy!

This episode is about the eightfold path with a specific focus on right view. Seeing life as it truly is can be an embarrassing but necessary step toward liberation. Enjoy!

Hope is the quality of being willing to see a better future. Without it, goodness and greatness are not possible as the qualities of the heart will not be strong enough to endure the trials of life. I believe the point of life is to make the impossible choice when the time comes, and waiting for that time with patience and grace. Enjoy!

Continuing our run of Buddhist topics, I dive into the weapon that we have against the three marks of existence. The Four Noble Truths are straightforward but effective in dealing with procrastination and resistance against what life is and what it has to offer. Although you might wish it was different or continuously check to make sure that truth is still truth, the path forward lies within accep...

This week's episode is late and we had an equipment malfunction that caused me to lose the first half of my recording. It is on brand for this week however because I discuss time loops and the three marks of existence from Buddhism. Next episode will include a review before I hop into the next topic. Enjoy!

This week I muse on the concept of valor and how people can steal it, respect it or cultivate it. Part real life relationships and part Batman, this discussion is a thought provoking endeavor.

This episode is a discussion of the author Tucker Max, and how to balance assertiveness and direct aggression with patience and endurance. Enjoy!

This week I talk about delivering consequences and the consequences of not upholding your highest standard for everyone you meet including your closest friends and family. All of this within the context of the story of Game of Thrones. Enjoy!

This week's episode is about a recent experience of mine, new ideas about stages of grief and being who you can afford to be. Enjoy!

I just saw the movie Sinners by Ryan Coogler, and it changed me for the better. Spoilers ahead but go see the movie and then give this episode a listen.

This week we dive into the golden rule and adjacent topics. I would listen to your podcast so you should listen to this one.

This week discusses the triangle, the strongest shape in our reality, and how many situations can involve an invisible third influence that strongly shapes our world. Enjoy!

This week we dip a little bit into taking action. More specifically, how to do so with incomplete or imperfect information and still maintain your sanity. Enjoy!

A visit from a hyperbaric oxygen therapy specialist caused me to go down memory lane and recall all of the healing modalities I've tried in the last decade. All of that money spent, and free yoga and placebo effect just might be the best option after all.

If is a small but mighty word. How does the word if hold you back or move you forward?

Chapter 7 of my book will be about actions and consequences through the lens of 300 and Breaking Bad. Are you consistently choosing your highest purpose or taking the easy way out?

The discussion this week is about Inception, the Sopranos and how we use our perception and/or intuition or discern our reality. Finding the balance between action and reflection is the key!

Another episode on my journey toward writing my first book including meditations on the Man of Steel and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Enjoy!

This week we discuss the theme of sacrifice via the movie Tenet and Loki series. What are you willing to give for your dreams?

This week is an exploration into how the themes of the past two episodes produce the foundation for exerting the power of will. Included are moments from the Dark Knight trilogy in addition to the television show The Bear. Yes chef!

This week we chat about fear and vulnerability, and why those with virtue are often hurt by facing those aspects of life.

This week we discuss themes from Star Wars and Game of Thrones, I have a tattoo based on the discussion so this one is near and dear to me.

What are you surrounded by? A shift in perspective might show you something different than you initially feel.

This episode is a continuation of the last one. Sticking with the topic of fear, I talk about facing the unknown, betrayal and sacrifice in the face of insurmountable odds.