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Today, Hayden Smith returns to the podcast. We last talked on the podcast exactly one year ago to the day. CRAZY! We hit on a lot of important points, like improvement, planning, how much of a stud Nicole Zapparrata is, conscientiousness, the internet, criticism, influence, and how being a good human being is always the right thing to do. ALSO, we make a MASSIVE bet for the long-term future with e...

Today, the theme is short and sweet with some elaboration. Be curious! Ask questions and don’t be afraid to wonder and ponder. Be like a kid and don’t restrict yourself from the wondrous bounds of discovery. Reflect on the questions that are naturally coming to you, learn about them, and seek out knowledge. Don’t do it for an extrinsic reason. Do it for you! Do it to discover and feed the curious...

Two days ago, the owner of Leicester City Football Club died in a helicopter crash after their match against West Ham United. After winning the Premier League title at 5000-1 odds three years ago, the fairytale ended with the blink of an eye. // This life can end at any moment. However, this should not make us live in fear. This should make us embrace life and live it to the greatest extent possib...

Today, I take a new approach to this podcast discussion. Instead of a more conceptual conversation, I discuss THREE concrete strategies that we can use to develop positive self talk. First, writing notes on your phone or in a notebook to reflect on your experiences and to write your thoughts. Second, setting reminders every 1/2/4 hours with positive messages to bring you up. Third, reflecting at t...

This conversation is special. Daylan brought so much positive energy to the podcast and we had such a great talk. We hit on so many important topics, like mindset, perspective, kindness, preparation, self-belief, failure, driving your own life, success, and just living your life to the fullest. My favorite quote from Daylan: “It costs $0.00 to be a decent human being.” I hope you all check it out,...

A short and sweet message for you all today: Get Quiet. In our everyday lives, we are so bombarded by sound and information, and we are absorbing so much information through our ears to what may seem to be no end. This podcast is to challenge you to try to block out the noise. Let your mind be quiet and see what your mind has to offer you. See what you think when there’s nothing coming in. Find th...

Today, I talk with an absolute stud who blows my mind every time we get to chat. We hit on a ton of topics in this episode, including diet, discipline, incrementalism, exercise, goals, ditching caffeine, intrinsic motivation, and happiness. There are so many great takeaways from this conversation, and given how knowledgeable my guest is about so many topics, you all need to check this out. It is a...

Finally, we arrive to episode 133, the podcast we’ve all been waiting for. Today, an explosive conversation with Ty Greenough and Jesus Armenta, two recent guests. We start off discussing travel and their time in Scandinavia taking a positive psychology seminar, and then branch out into the big topic of FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out). This episode is an eruption of great ideas and thoughts, as we...

Today, a short and important message: Everything is going to be okay. We can all hit lows and those lows can get the best of it. Things can make us sad, depressed, anxious, and pessimistic sometimes. That’s okay. When they hit you, FEEL those emotions and understand them. However, we can’t let those emotions rule us forever. We are the ones who decide how we are going to feel at the end of the day...

The Future, Teach For America, Life, Making a Difference, Reflection, Learning About the World, Intentionality, Meaning, Happiness, Transitions, Philosophy, Owning Your Life, the Importance of Voting, Creating Change, TIME, Excuses, and finally, Weathering the Storm and Driving Your Own Ship. This podcast is AWESOME. Jesus really hit the bullseye with everything he says here, and I really hope you...

Hi everyone. Today is a bit of a different episode. Instead of focusing on one thing, I talk about some behaviors and reflections I’ve been engaging in over the last three weeks. These have to do with some big themes: yoga/mindfulness, my diet, politics, and exercise. I sincerely hope that there is something of value in this rundown that you can resonate with or challenge me on. Thanks so much for...

Buenas a todos! Hoy os presento una conversación con mi gran amigo de Bogotá, Javier Guerra. En este podcast, hablamos de mucho: Colombia, el futuro de la economía y la política en el país y en el mundo, viajar, los idiomas, nuestros futuros, Netflix, el tiempo libre, y la disciplina. Javier es un CRACK de verdad y espero que a todos vosotros os guste el episodio. Gracias a todos y hasta el próxim...

Today, a talk with my guy, Ty Greenough. We cover so many topics in this conversation: Growth mindset, social media, our shared mentor, parents, interests, life, passion, meaning, truth, and how everything is going to be just fine. I hope you all tune in and enjoy it. This is probably the most fun that I’ve had doing a podcast in a while. Check it out! Much love ❤️

What do we want and what do we need? Do we really NEED them or do we just want them? And if we just want them, why do we want those things? These are fundamental questions which we should be asking ourselves that can challenge ourselves and our perspectives in a powerfully positive way. Tune in to hear my reactions to these questions and why I think they’re so important. Thanks so much for tuning...

We have finally reached the last stop: Dublin! In the first half, I discuss the day and a half that I spent there with my dear host and friend, Adi, who helped me to experience Dublin in a really great way that I thoroughly enjoyed. After this, I move on to a very high level reflection on my trip as a whole to highlight my main takeaways. These takeaways are critical and I hope that you can take s...

Moving on from my month in Madrid, I head back to Manchester for a week and a half to meet up with Montse, Tito, and Gilly, and to explore some incredible football stadiums. Today’s reflection comes from these visits to Manchester City and Manchester United, two of the biggest clubs in world football. Their histories are totally different and their current approaches are polar opposites as well. T...

During my time in Madrid, I decided to spend one of the weekends in Sevilla, the capital city of the region of Andalucía in the south of the country. When I was there, it was over 100 degrees (37 C) both days. I could’ve easily tried to hide from the heat and stay cool and comfortable. But I didn’t. I walked over 10 miles both days in the sun. I sweated buckets. However, I embraced the heat and ma...

Today, I discuss the month I spent in Madrid. I do not talk about Spain. Instead, I focus on all of my conversations with my friends from Hong Kong that I met there: my roommate, Brian, and his girlfriend, Cristina. The conversations that we had were so eye-opening for me and I learned so much. I touch on all of the things I learned from them here. From these conversations, I had some critical rea...

Taking an overnight bus from Groningen, I arrived to Paris to be greeted by my great friend Maxime. I had such a fantastic time with him and his family and I am so grateful for how gracious and accepting they were to welcome me into their home. I really pushed myself to speak in French with them as much as possible and to get involved in conversations with them. This was a huge challenge for me, g...

Moving on from Ghent, I traveled to the city of Groningen, located in the north of the Netherlands. The city was absolutely beautiful and I really enjoyed the time that I spent there. The experiences that marked me the most, however, were those accompanied by my host, Leo. Leo is 67 years old and is happier and more positive than almost everyone else I’ve ever met. The conversations and experience...

Moving on from Prague, I flew to Brussels and then took a train to Ghent (which was a journey that started at 3 AM, putting me in a state of more yawns than I produce in this episode). The time I spent in Ghent was different but still enjoyable. The three days I spent there led me to these 2 reflections: 1. People are different and you may be very different from others. But that’s okay! Be secure...

Hey everyone. We’re on the go again! I left Berlin and headed to Prague in mid-June, where I stayed for a few days. I really enjoyed my time there thanks to my personal guide and dear friend, Kát’a, along with my great AirBnB host, Lenka. It was a fascinating experience which led to a strong reflection for me upon leaving. Given that there is a definite cultural and societal difference in the Czec...

Today, I move on from Barcelona to Berlin, a city that I didn’t have many expectations for that had the most “foreign” nature to it for me in my journey up to that point. During my time in the city, I realized and reflected on the great value of people in our lives. Through out connections with others, we are able to do so much and live so much better. I elaborate on this in today’s episode and I...

Today, we move on from Manchester to Barcelona. A very different place which has held a place in my heart since the 3 weeks I spent there 2 summers ago. Today, I talk about the reflections I had while walking the streets and the importance of getting into your own shoes in the past and appreciating your own evolution and growth as a person over time. These experiences were so powerful for me, so I...

Today, I move on from Loughborough to Manchester in the north of England. In Manchester, I stayed with a dear friend from whom I was able to learn a great deal. Juan Carlos showed me the importance of belongingness in our lives and our need for relatedness. This topic really interested me and was something I really wanted to elaborate on. I hope that you all enjoy this talk (along with my repetiti...