With Joe Wehbe

The fifth of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books goes into a contrast between Dumbledore and Voldemort, and how they represent two poles we all oscillate between in our own lives. Most perplexing of all are our subtle attempts to pursue immortality in our everyday lives. SUMMARY 0:00 When things feel like life and death 4:00 We identify with thi...

The fourth of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books goes deep into Albus Dumbledore and especially his contrast with his childhood friend, Grindelwald. It's a story and character that teaches a lot about trauma, hypocrisy, teaching, education, wisdom, the danger of ambition and arrogance, temptation as well as the religious 'God-like'...

The third of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books goes deep into the soul, mind and backstory of the famous villain. We explore how Tom Riddle becomes Lord Voldemort in the books, and how this gives an insight into human behaviour, the ego, stories of identity, our susceptibility to 'evil' and empathy. SUMMARY LINKS Short Stories, Importa...

The second of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books goes deep into the first book, the symbolism of the Muggle vs. Wizard World, and a light review of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. SUMMARY LINKS Short Stories, Importat Announcements and Book Releases: https://thedoorman.substack.com/ Website: https://withjoewehbe.com/ Constant Stud...

The first of our Season 6 episodes unpacking the Hidden Wisdom of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books. We explore the impact and power of fiction vs. non-fiction books. SUMMARY 0:00 Having a general laugh about removing our egos 2:17 Talking about personal experience with Harry Potter then seguing into journey with serious reading. 6:30 JK Rowling backstory 9:49 The melody beneath words in books,...

The Doorman Newsletter for more updates, short stories and important articles: https://thedoorman.substack.com/   Great TED Talks have been made about Imposter Syndrome. Some of the world’s most successful, high-performing people admit they’re still impacted by it. There are so many great and varying resources on how to overcome it. But can go a layer deeper?   What if Imposter Syndrome...

Just how important is community and connection to others? How much difference does access to a community or finding the ‘right’ people make?    Can the value be over-hyped? Are people concretely Introverted or Extroverted, or is there more to it? Why do some of us feel just as comfortable around people as we do alone for long periods of time?    We explore these questions in ep...

0:00 — Not playing into the disturbed mind. 7:45 — Discussing Manifestation and Intention & understanding life’s natural path. 11:45 — Playful self-inquiry 12:30 — Alan Watts exploration of the God Hypothesis, How religious systems are reflected in laws. 16:00 — Have we made nature our enemy? 18:45 — Feeling the spiritual in writing 21:00 — do we over-identify with the outside world? 24:00 — W...

At long last, our first interview! This man has been mentioned many times before on the podcast, and has played a significant role in both our lives...   Michael Gill did have a glittering career, as a lawyer, and in various other engagements, but to us he is cherished more as a source of wisdom, companionship and guidance.   He is a man of vocation and dedication, a source of...

Part 12 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ The conclusion to the series is another first-time idea, very Taleb-inspired, called ‘The Risk See-Saw’. It denotes that, trying to control for Small Risks creates big risks, but trying to avoid big risks makes us more sensitive to small risks… the theory is that most of us spend our entire lives worrying about exactly the op...

Part 11 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ The first time we’ve discussed ‘The U-Curve of Certainty’, a theory about nature, chance, risk, truth, predictions, generalisations and prescriptions, which helps us cut through the b.s. of life and wasteful planning. In contrast, we get clarity about what we can control and believe in. For the write up of this idea go to the...

Part 10 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ We discuss the value of asymmetric bets and long-term faith in oneself. The result? We can surrender. For the rest of the series head to Youtube, Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES JOIN THE DOORMAN NEWSLETTER: https://thedoorman.substack.com/ only highly important updates, at this rate 4-5...

Part 9 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ We return to our beloved Nassim Nicholas Taleb and his landmark idea — Antifragility. How can we discuss the Myth of Failure and Re-Framing of Risk, without touching on Antifragile? For past blog post on this check out here , or visit episodes 180-194 for the episodes we did on Taleb. For the rest of the series head to Youtube...

Part 8 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ Again revisiting our beloved Alan Watts, and the 75 Years of time thought experiment. When we can write the story of our lives, what inevitable conclusion do we all come to? For the rest of the series head to Youtube, Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES JOIN THE DOORMAN NEWSLETTER: https://t...

Part 7 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ We dicusss Alan Watt’s Chinese Farmer Parable, why it’s impossible to know when an event or circumstance is good or bad… oh, and we explore the fear of death.   For the rest of the series head to Youtube, Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.   FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES JOIN THE DOORMAN NEWSLETTER: &nbsp...

Part 6 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ The Slingshot Principle is one of the oldest ideas on the WJW Blog, and details when the worst-case scenario is actually the best-case scenario from one perspective. Examples include the story of Nelson Mandela.    For the written articulation of this idea check out [the blog post] https://withjoewehbe.com/2020/08/31...

Part 5 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ Revisiting the story of Tim Ferriss, who created ‘his own MBA’ by taking the $120k he would have spent on tuition, and investing it directly into companies over two years.   With all my costly mistakes, I empathise with the idea that the only real degree is the experience itself.    For the rest of the seri...

Part 4 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ We consolidate an understanding of Carol Dweck’s Fixed vs. Growth Mindset paradigm, with personal examples including the fear of podcasting.   For the rest of the series head to Youtube, Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.   FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES JOIN THE DOORMAN NEWSLETTER:  https://thedoorma...

Part 3 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ This idea unpacks the lack of control we have, and thus, part of surrendering to life’s intentional randomness is the relaxing and releasing of fear! Boo-ya. You’re welcome. I should get paid for this. Remember, great things sit in the unknown.   For the rest of the series head to Youtube, Spotify, Apple or wherever...

Part 2 of 12, of Season 5: ‘The Myth of Failure an Re-framing of Risk.’ In this episode we unpack the horror of speaking to girls and public-speaking, why you’re over-sensitive to threats and why the fear-driving part of your mind doesn’t speak English (or any other language).   It also details how I overcame my fear of speaking to women!  For the rest of the series head to Youtube,...

Part 1 of Season 5, a 12-part seris on 'The Myth of Failure and Re-framing of Risk.' Blog and more: https://withjoewehbe.com/blog/   Youtube: With Joe Wehbe   Instagram: @with_joewehbe  

Many months ago I stopped publishing writing and podcast episodes. After spending so long feeling like I had the right intentions, I realised I had been lying to everyone, and lying to myself.   This episode shares the lessons I learnt on that journey... and my attempt to wake up from 'The Bubble.'    BLOG AND MORE: https://withjoewehbe.com/blog/   SUMMARY:   0:00 Ego...

265 episodes ago I began a podcast about sharing wisdom and help people avoid life's biggest mistakes.  I realised recently that I had been tracing the very path of those mistakes.    I had become the very thing I spoke about avoiding.    I had confused what I was meant to do for myself and others.    So, I'm taking a break from the podcast again. I will return i...

The 3-Step investing process for future-focused people, leaders and people leaning on career specialties to generate better investing opportunities - inspired by figures like Naval Ravikant, Charlie Munger and Peter Thiel.   What do the great investors have in common? Peter Thiel, Charlie Munger, Naval, Tim Ferriss, Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, Peter Lynch... what do all the elite investors hav...

Elon Musk pulled off the impossible with Tesla and SpaceX. But there's a mysterious truth as to why he managed it:   For more wisdom unpacking the podcast, sign up to the Doorman Newsletter: https://thedoorman.substack.com/ New to me? Here's my story and info about me: https://withjoewehbe.com/about/ Next video I recommend if you enjoyed this episode:    https://www.youtube.com/watc...