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Today’s podcast is a reading of my newest article, which you can find on my blog at mattbest.net/theplatform/responsibility . This is a topic that carries a lot of weight for me, as I think that taking responsibility and shouldering the burden of responsibility is one of the most meaningful things that we can do in life. I hope that this message comes across in this piece. As always, Much Love ❤️.

Today is my birthday. I’m 22. Oddly enough, I have become less and less enthused by my birthday as recent years have come and gone. I have started to see it as just another day on the calendar where I go about my business and live the life I’ve crafted for myself. However, my birthday does provide me with an incredibly unique opportunity which I always relish. Today’s podcast is dedicated to what...

This was quite a raw yet interesting podcast for me to do, as it was quite “meta” in its essence. I wanted to talk through why it’s so important to reflect, which can only be done through an open reflection. Sounds like a mind blowing concept in theory, but in reality it’s a simple activity that has a great deal of value for me. I sincerely hope that the value of reflection came out in this episod...

Today, I read the newest article from my blog to date, which is titled “Home”. In this article, I define what the feeling of “home” is for me, give some examples of when I experience that feeling, and why it’s critical for me to see it as a feeling instead of a place. The theme of this episode certainly deviates from my past podcasts and articles, but I think that the concept of “home” is importan...

This podcast has just about everything. Nick and I were friends in high school, drifted apart a bit through college, then reconnected this past summer. I’m beyond grateful to be able to have a conversation like this one with him. Seeing him grow into a thoughtful and interested person since our high school days has been so reassuring, and I’m excited to see what his life has in store. Tune in to h...

What’s REALLY important? Hayden and I spend some time discovering the answer. It’s intense. It’s vulnerable. It’s open. It’s real. Tune in to hear it all.

Life can be overwhelming. There is so much out there that we can spend our time on and to which we can give our attention. But what should we do? What truly merits our attention? And what are the most important things in life anyway? In this episode, I try to answer these questions through the lens of a book I recently read titled Essentialism by Greg McKeown. I think that the approach and line of...

We always want more. But why? Does this help us? Or should we be seeking less? And would pursuing less be less overwhelming and more fulfilling for us? I tackle these questions in an article on my website (mattbest.net/theplatform/less), which I read here in this episode. I hope you enjoy my take on the topic. It can be a bit of an unpopular opinion, but I believe that it has merit. Give it a shot...

Hello. It’s me. I’m here with some questions to help start your week and to think about the things that are truly essential. I recently read a book called Essentialism by Greg McKeown, and I really resonated with his approach and the sentiment of his work. Throughout the book, he brings up a number of questions that get at this theme of focusing on what is essential. Hopefully these questions help...

Today’s podcast is a special one. To celebrate 222 episodes, I went through 22 questions I’ve written on my personal website in 22 minutes and 22 seconds. You can see the questions on the Food for Thought / Questions and Quotes for Life page (which you can find at mattbest.net/thoughts). I REALLY enjoyed this, and I strongly encourage you to go onto the page and answer these questions yourself. I...

Today’s podcast is dedicated to Bill Gates. I recently watched the new Netflix documentary about his life, his work, and how his mind works. I was completely blown away. Tune into this episode to find out why I think we should all greatly admire and appreciate Bill for the person he is and the things he has done to set this world up for a better future. Much Love ❤️.

This episode focused on two key topics. The first, which is a prerequisite to the second, addressed the inherent fears that we often have about losing credit for our ideas and having others steal our ideas. This is a fear that I used to have, and I break down why it’s disadvantageous to think in this way in the first part of this episode. Second, I discussed the importance and value of collaborati...

Today’s episode is a bit different. Instead of hanging out in the clouds and being abstract (which I have a tendency to do), I broke down specific rules / prerequisites which I have developed for reaching better truths. To be honest, this was a fun episode to record for me, yet it was one which I wasn’t sure about recording because of the fragility and nuanced-nature of the topic. Nevertheless, I...

How should we think about our goals? What are the best ways to set goals? These are the two principal questions I tackle in this episode, along with sprinkling in some context around how my goal setting practices have evolved over time. This was a really fun episode for me, as I think that the material here is SO practical and useful. I hope you get as much out of it as I did. And seriously, email...

Today’s podcast is a reading of an article titled “Transparency and Insecurity” on my blog - mattbest.net/theplatform. It’s a tale of younger me, who struggled so much with being open, honest, and secure if himself. Fortunately, I found a way out of those struggles, and I discuss the critical realizations that got me out in this episode. As always, thanks for all of the attention and support. Much...

Letting anger out feels good in the moment. I get it. We feel like we’re releasing all of our pain and frustration when we do so, and who knows, maybe it benefits us in some way. But think about how the other person feels when this anger and frustration falls upon them. Do they like getting yelled at? Would they enjoy the intense ridicule you place on them? Is this way of communicating really the...

Falling asleep sweating and waking up sweating for 5 days because of extremely hot temperatures and humidity wasn’t exactly the most fun thing I could’ve decided to do. In the moment, it sucked. But my appreciation of the simple things and basic pleasures of life intensified. In this podcast, I explore the value of this experience, and why deprivation isn’t so bad after all. Take this one with an...

Today’s podcast is an active reflection on what I’ve gained from being off of social media over this past month. To be frank, doing this has been one of the best decisions I’ve made up to this point. The positive outcomes I’ve experienced have been resounding, and I wanted to take the time to discuss the biggest benefit I’ve seen so far: presence. I hope you enjoy this talk, and I hope that all is...

Fear is something which every single one of us has experienced. It’s such a strong feeling and it’s quite hard to avoid it. At some point or another, it comes along in our minds and we have to deal with it. This blog post / podcast is focused on how we interpret fear, and why we aren’t confined to experiencing it in a negative way. Changing our conceptions of fear can benefit us so much, and I hop...

Amor Fati is a Latin phrase which means “the love of one’s own fate”. It is a curious term on the surface, especially considering the inclusion of the concept of fate in it. However, when we dive into its deeper meaning and how that deeper meaning plays out in our minds and actions, the implications are quite grand for all of us. In today’s episode, I break down this deeper meaning and the signifi...

When I was in Mexico, I didn’t eat any meat. Yes, I didn’t eat a nice taco al pastor. I didn’t eat a classic chicken quesadilla. I didn’t even eat a torta. As you may know, I don’t eat meat and decided to not sacrifice that while I was away. This decision was a bewilderment to my friend’s mom, and we ended up having a couple of long conversations about it revolving around moderation and our though...

The other day, my friend Alex said something to me which completely blew my socks off. It ended up being the simplification of a concept that has been playing out in my life over the past 2-3 years that has been so rewarding for me. What is this realization? What in the heck is JOMO? Tune in to find out. It’s worth it. As always, thank you so much for your attention and support. Much Love ❤️

Well-being is a topic which my brain always seems to come back to. It’s a concept that fascinates me, which has led me to reading and talking a great deal about it. So today’s podcast is a deeper look at my thoughts on well-being. Instead of the normal conversational format, this is a reading of an article I wrote on my blog where I tried to be more articulate and direct in my dialogue around well...

Geeze... another weird word today? Utility Value? What even is that? Well, once again, a weird combination of words, but a simple concept. Utility Value is a concept which can be harnessed so positively for our learning, yet it is so underutilized. In this episode, I’ll tell you why. Tune in, listen with intent, and let me know what you think. Thanks again for your attention and for your consisten...

Today’s episode is a bit quirky, but it’s about a concept which we should all appreciate and have on our minds. Multivariate Causality is a really fancy name for such a simple yet important concept, so I wanted to dive into what it means and what it entails for all of us, especially in how we talk to each other about why things happen. I hope that you find this reflection to be valuable. That’s al...