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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...

Today’s podcast is the story of my greatest failure. It’s a story of promise, inspiration, and excitement. It’s also a story of disappointment, challenge, and sadness. Fortunately enough, it all seemed to turn out alright. And with that, in this episode I give to you an honest account of these events in my life and how they have shaped me. I hope you enjoy it. Much Love ❤️

Today’s podcast is an article from my new personal blog, The Platform. You can find my personal blog at mattbest.net/theplatform . This blog is something I’m super excited about, and I think this article accurately depicts what I want this blog to be all about. So I hope you enjoy the article and the reflections it brings. I’ll be publishing an article every weekend, so keep an eye out for it. As...

No, I’m not becoming that kind of farmer... well, I guess I am in a metaphorical sense. Stepping away from social media has helped me to see the value of “farming” and growing something from the ground up. So in this episode, I discuss what I mean by “farming” and talk through my desire to “cultivate” various things in my life. I hope you find that this drawn out metaphor can be applied to your li...

If your house were on fire and all of your possessions were inside, and you knew that you could rush back in one time and survive, what would you grab? This question comes from out of the blue, I know. But is it not valuable to at least try to think about? This episode is dedicated to the importance of thought-experiments and why I place great value upon them. Apart from this initial question, I d...

I don’t watch the news too often. But when I do... I am left perplexed. Shark attacks, helicopter and airplane crashes, bears in people’s backyards... these are just a few of the obscene things which we can find on the news. But are these the things we should see and talk about every day? Or should it be different? Could it be better? Tune in to hear my take. Thank you for listening. Sending lots...

Today’s episode focuses on some important things to consider if we want to have good conversations. How should we manage our emotions? How should we go about interacting with others who think differently than us? These questions, and many more, are tackled in this talk, and I hope it turns out to be a valuable listen for you. Thanks again for tuning in! Much Love ❤️

200 episodes! Wow, time flies! In this episode, I break down the specific goals I have for my time away from social media. Tune in to hear the 15 goals I’ve laid out for myself and the reasoning behind each goal. There are plenty of goals I explain here which I think you’ll find are relatable to you. This period is going to be a massively important time in my life, and I’m excited to be sharing it...

Whenever we are deciding to say or do something, the thought of “What will they say?” often crosses our minds. It seems like our natural instinct often times is to worry about other people’s opinions, but why do we do this? What’s the point? Does this help us? In this episode, I break this concept down, talk about my personal experiences with it, and discuss a brighter way forward. This concept ha...

How much thought have you given to the importance of geography in the world? How about the importance of cultivable land to the differences in productivity and economic success of countries? This is a topic which I never gave much thought to, but when it was brought to my attention, I couldn’t help but seeing its supreme importance. I hope that my attempt to convey this in this episode was success...

Today’s podcast is my recount of an interesting story I heard from my AirBnB host in Mexico City last month. In a conversation about his life and the situation in which he finds himself, he told me the story of the eagle, which I explain here in this episode. The story is a powerful one because of its significant implications to our lives as humans. Although there’s an unexpected twist, the theme...

Today’s podcast is a pivotal point. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this decision, and it’s something which is going to make a significant impact on my life. Getting off of social media for a few months at 21 years old isn’t your standard, run-of-the-mill decision. However, I think it’s the right one at this moment. In this podcast episode, I explain why I’m making this decision and what I...

Hoy, os doy una conversación con el economista colombiano, Javier Guerra. Estamos juntos aquí en Bogotá (en su casa) y decidimos grabar otro podcast, pero esta vez hablando más de su vida personal, su pasado, y sus metas en el futuro. Fue muy intrigante poder aprender más de su vida, sus orígenes, su visión del mundo, y su visión de sí mismo. Espero que os guste la conversación y que podáis sacar...

 Ayer tuve la oportunidad de hablar sobre la motivación y cómo yo aplico teorías de motivación en mi trabajo como investigador de psicología. Fue una charla súper divertida para dar y les encantó a los estudiantes. Aunque la calidad del audio no es muy buena, quería subirla para que podáis escuchar la charla. Espero que os guste! // Yesterday I had the opportunity of talking about motivation...

Today’s podcast episode was an absolute jam. Jesus and I staked out some time to cook pancakes together and to record one final podcast before life takes us in different directions. We played overrated/underrated and touched on 20 different topics, including social media, universal health care, free college, camping, Quentin Tarantino, pizza, motorcycles, and meditation. This was such a fun conver...

Today’s episode is the third part of my series: From My Planner to Your Ears. It is a quote by Ray Dalio, which is “If you work hard and creatively, you can have just about anything you want, but not anything you want.” This quote is something that I have fought with through periods of my life. Wanting to do everything is a common thing for a young person. However, coming to terms with not being a...

Today’s episode of my series “From My Planner to Your Ears” covers 2 important quotes which I frequently refer to. The first is a quote from Goethe, the famous German author, which is “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough. We must do.” This quote is very important to me because of the great value which I need to place on getting down to business and applying what I know. It’...

Today I embark on a new series of podcasts called - From My Planner to Your Ears. This is a set of podcasts in which I will discuss various quotes and points which I have written in my planner. These quotes and points are of great importance to me and sum up the person I am and aspire to be. For this first episode, I break down Tai Lopez’s four facets of a great life - health, wealth, love, and ha...