The Unreasonable Art of Living

In today's episode of the Unreasonable Art of Living podcast, I celebrate the one-year anniversary of the show, reflecting on its journey and sharing some personal updates and insights: * I express gratitude towards Moritz, who composed the intro music, and to you, my listeners, for your ongoing support throughout the year. I highlight the unexpected personal and professional paths that have emerg...

In today’s episode: * Navigating Emotional Exhaustion and Healing: I discuss my recent experiences with feeling exhausted, and the importance of recognizing and feeling emotions to release them constructively. * Intergenerational Trauma and Healing with Parents: I explore the concept of intergenerational trauma, the importance of understanding and honoring my parents' experiences, and my journey t...

In today's episode: * I share my experience attending a unique retreat featuring the Temazcal sweat lodge ritual and a 36-hour fast, highlighting its physical and emotional impact. * I discuss the importance of trusting intuition and creativity, inspired by a spontaneous vision for my startup, lumii, and how it shapes our future direction. * I reflect on the benefits of periodic fasting and the in...

In today's episode: * I'll be reading a thought-provoking story from Osho's book about an emperor visiting heaven. * I'll also be reflecting on lumi's application to Y Combinator and the valuable lessons I learned, even though we weren't accepted. This includes the importance of following intuition and staying focused on our core mission. * While we didn't get into Y Combinator, Lumi is forging ah...

In this episode: * I share why following your intuition might not lead to success, drawing insights from Osho’s controversial yet thought-provoking book on intuition. * A behind-the-scenes look at my intense week working on my startup, my lumii, and the creative challenges we face. * The launch of our new podcast, Emotional Wisdom, where we dive deep into emotional health and awareness. * Reflecti...

In this episode: * Celebrating the milestone of reaching episode 50 of the Unreasonable Art of Living podcast * Reflecting on the journey of starting the podcast and its evolution over time * Discussing the impact of sharing personal experiences, leading to deeper connections with listeners * Exploring the concept of intergenerational trauma and its significance in personal growth and healing * Em...

In this episode: * My experience attending an Identity Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy (IoPT) workshop * Facing and starting to heal my childhood traumas * Reinforcing my purpose * Opening up the discussion on traumas Resources: * Join the my lumii early-access * Identity-Oriented Psychotrauma Theory * Podcast: Your Trauma Is Ruining Your Relationship (Dr. Nicole LePera) Feedback, questions, or wann...

In this episode: * The real reason why we want something is often not so obvious * Why everyone has experienced at least one spiritual moment in their life * What you can do when you wake up at night and you can’t fall asleep * What science has to say about oneness Resources: * Join the my lumii early-access * The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life F...

This week has unfolded like an intense rollercoaster, showcasing the two conflicting sides within me:: * The fearless and fierce 'let’s go' persona, brimming with sheer belief and faith. * And the doubter, the self-critic, the seeker of external validation. It’s a powerful and beautiful dynamic, and the more you become aware of it, the deeper the learnings and insights you can gain. For these mome...

This week’s episode is about sharing the experience of the lumii founding boot camp in Malaga, reflections on what a company is and can be, my lumii product updates, what the lumiilympics are, and what most companies don’t get. Resources: * Join the my lumii early-access Feedback, questions, or wanna simply say hi? Leave a comment on howtounrasonable.com , or contact me at gerhard@lumii.io or on I...

In this week’s episode, I read a passage from the essay How to Do What You Love by Paul Graham, and share a little update on my lumii’s development process. If you want to try my lumii, your emotional and mental wellbeing companion, then join our my lumii early-access ! Have a good day everyone

* my lumii update: * 200 early-access members   * 12% week-to-week growth rate at this stage * One thing that stressed me: * Things are getting real: * The importance of seeking out uncomfortable conversations early on when founding a startup.  * How to split shares? * What is fair? * How do we define the principles we want to live up to? * How do we make sure we plan for the worst case? * “Easy l...

In this week’s episode, I give a little update on my lumii development. We have some amazing news to share :-) Then I looked back at the previous week and thought about: * One thing that stressed me. * One thing that humbled me. * One thing that gave me joy. * One thing that inspired me. * One thing to be grateful for. Enjoy

* Late-night rambling while sipping a Peruvian ceremonial cacao * The difference between emotions and feelings by Vivian Diitmar * Early childhood traumas * Why I quit social media for now * How can we create things that deliver TRUE value vs shallow value? * A little update on my lumii early access * Join the free lumii early-access *

Just wanted to share something about ‘competition’ - it’s quite easy to fall into the thinking of seeing other companies as our competitors in the sense of “how we can we beat them?”. It’s just the game investors play, and the common language and mindset. But I feel many forgot the true meaning of competition: the root word for the competition is Latin - competere - meaning “to strive together”, i...

Should you have a plan B, C, or a safety net? Feedback, questions, or wanna simply say hi? Leave a comment on howtounrasonable.com , or contact me at gerhard@lumii.io or on Instagram @avocadohooman Get full access to The Unreasonable Art of Living at www.howtounreasonable.com/subscribe

In today’s episode, I take you on a journey of enhancing productivity through the principles of doing less. This episode is sparked by an exploration into the concept that reducing work hours can significantly boost productivity. Drawing on insights from productivity experts and personal experimentation, I discuss how imposing strict work constraints forced me to prioritize effectively, focus more...

In today's episode, I dive deep into the essence of navigating life's uncertainties, a journey I've aptly named " Walking The Path Of Not-Knowing ." This concept emerges from a blend of personal reflections and the realization that much of our lives are spent in pursuit of dreams and ambitions. We often find ourselves striving to map out our lives, seeking answers, and planning every step with pre...

In this episode, we dive into lumii's journey through its early-access phase, highlighting the intertwined themes of facing challenges, embracing failure, and nurturing optimism. Reflecting on lessons from a past startup failure, I've learned that beginning with the odds stacked against you is beneficial. It forces focus, prevents delusion, and fosters a mindset where optimism lives alongside fear...

Welcome back to the Unreasonable Art of Living, where today we're exploring how your chronotype can elevate your productivity and well-being. A chronotype is your body's natural clock, influencing when you feel alert or sleepy. By aligning your daily activities with this internal clock, you can reach new heights of productivity and maintain a healthier lifestyle. As a certified High Flow coach, I'...

In this episode of the I dive into the thrilling and nerve-wracking early access launch of lumii, our holistic well-being app focused on self-awareness. I share the blend of excitement and vulnerability that comes with releasing something I've poured my heart into, emphasizing the importance of creating with love and passion. This, I believe, is what truly resonates with users. I also talk about t...

In this episode, I explore the concept of 'Flow', a unique state of consciousness where one is completely immersed in an activity, leading to heightened focus and creativity. I kick off the episode with exciting news from lumii, our innovative team that's now grown to four members. We were thrilled to introduce two new team members - Maximilian Freiler, a leading Wim Hof instructor in Europe, and...

In this episode, I dive into a personal and passionate topic of mine: creativity as a birthright. I start by sharing my recent experiences with the intense development of the lumii app, which has shifted my focus slightly away from the podcast. The core message of this episode is about the innate creative potential within each of us, often suppressed by conventional schooling and societal norms. I...

In the latest podcast episode, I had the unique opportunity to explore the evolving landscape of remote work with Tamara Sanderson, a visionary with over 15 years of experience in distributed work. Tamara, who has worked across various domains including design at IDEO, tech at Google and Automattic, and finance and strategy at Oliver Wyman and Audax Group, brings a wealth of knowledge and a profou...

This week’s episode is a bit of improvisation, as Pete and I initially planned to record the ‘The Unreasonable Awards 2023’, where we give out the most important awards to movies, series, products, and other important things. Unfortunately, Pete got a bit sick, so the award ceremony got postponed. I know, like millions of other people, I was also disappointed. However, this unexpected pause has gi...