IndomAudible

In this episode, we go over some important tips for getting started with what you love doing, such as: Do what you love and love what you do. Don't let anybody's expectations or wants dictate your life, including those of your parents. Furthermore, once you get started, be patient, don't expect any unrealistic results, and be ready to give away your work for free for a long time. Note: "FSE" denot...

We've all seen it at some point. A recording of a fight breaking out spreads over social media. It 's on the news, on different platforms in your feed, you see it everywhere. But have we ever stopped to question how that footage got there in the first place? In this episode, we talk about the choice to shamelessly film someone in a predicament and why the phenomenon needs to stop. Note: "FSE" deno...

Society today largely struggles with being able to exchange ideas and talk about differences in civil and polite mannerisms. We dismiss each other, we insult and laugh at each other, and we make it very difficult for us to get along. In this episode, which was largely inspired by my disappointment with the "ok, boomer" trend, I passionately voice my stance on the misconduct of the world today. Not...

If you got an emergency alert from the government warning you about a missile headed your way, would you be ready to die? If you just found out that your close friend passed away, would you be ready to let them go? In this episode, I go over both of the stories of these real events that I discovered recently and talk about the importance of being grateful in the moment. Note: "FSE" denotes "freest...

One of the most common flaws I see in today's entrepreneurs and businesses is that they are extremely and perhaps even solely profit-driven in their practices. Money has to be made from business, sure, but at what cost? Do we sacrifice the wellbeing of our beloved audience? Do we only care about money? This episode serves to remind entrepreneurs and businesses that we need to focus on providing va...

Does the end justify the means? Should the outcome matter more than the process? In this episode, we go over two ethical stances, deontological and consequentialist, and we compare the pros and cons of both. I reveal which one I'd rather use on a daily basis (not case-by-case for simplicity), and I invite listeners to let me know what they think of both stances and where they'd stand if they could...

If only this life you’re living was a draft, and not the final, published version. If only your life was written in erasable ink, and not permanent marker. If only life had a rewind button, where you could undo your past mistakes and live that dream life. But there is no “Play Again?” option, and as I’m sure as you already know, such is life. In this episode, we go over an examination of one of yo...

Everybody needs a little help in getting by. Everybody. In this episode, we go over the importance of having the humility to ask for help, as well as offering assistance for others who want and need it.

We, as human beings, are imperfect by nature.  We mess up.  We make mistakes.  We do wrong things.  And we can feel bad and feel regret in hindsight over what we've done.  This episode serves to remind us that what's important is that we are able to learn the lessons from our past and grow, not destroy ourselves.

What's the opposite of love?  Is it hate?  Or, something else? In this episode, we explore how powerful attention is in driving peoples' behaviors and why lack thereof can lead to disastrous consequences. Note: "FSE" denotes "freestyle episode," meaning that this episode was recorded with no script, bullet points, or outline pre-planned. Everything was natural voice and speech was natura...

Dear Victims of Bullying, I hope this message finds you well.  Attached is a podcast episode with some friendly motivation and tips to help you forge a stronger backbone.  You're amazing and beautiful regardless of what anyone says. Warm Regards, Lucas "Indomit4ble" Hawthorne

Just because “that’s the way the world is” doesn’t mean that’s how it should be.  Put up a fight for what's right.

Using alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and other substances to relieve stress is NOT the best way to go about overcoming suffering, and yet so many people struggle with their addictions on a daily basis.  This podcast seeks to highlight the dangers of addictive substances as a means of coping with the pain of life as well as share what the truly healthier alternative is.

Note: "FSE" denotes "freestyle episode," meaning that this episode was recorded with no script, bullet points, or outline pre-planned.  Everything was natural voice and speech was natural flow of thought.  Eventually, Lucas plans on making all his episodes freestyle. You've lost.  I've lost.  We've all experienced loss in life.  We have regrets.  We have failures. &nb...

Have you ever done something *just because* other people were doing it? Or did something you disagreed with just so you could be liked? Or have you been afraid of standing alone, so you merged with a group to be a part of something larger than yourself? This podcast highlights the dangers of conformity, and why people should instead actively pursue expressing their unique individuality through dev...

Life begins where your comfort zone ends, but not everyone is comfortable stepping out of their bubbles.  Failing to seize the day and take action can lead to wistful consequences and regret.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” How do you compare the skills or one to those of another?  The answer: you don't.  In this podcast, we go over how everybody on the planet has different strengths and weaknesses, and that by comparing their different skills and meshing everyone into on...

"I'm nervous I'll be terrible with ___." "I don't know how to do ___." "My friends and family don't support me doing ___." "People will think I'm weird." - There's so much more potential to each and every one of us than we realize, and yet, so many of us doubt ourselves and make excuses on a daily basis.  This brief podcast highlights your hidden potential to succeed as well as why we shouldn...

Whether it's evident in your life or not, kindness never fails to be right.  Holding onto your light may bring positive outcomes you never would've encountered, much less thought of.