Start with Small Steps

78 - Take Five and a Health Snack

The book called "Feel Better in Five" by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is about taking small, quick actions, or "health snacks," to improve your physical and emotional well…

77  - Why Say Yes to Life

The book by Viktor Frankl’s book “Yes to Life” is about finding meaning in life, even when things get tough. I’ve been reading it lately and it’s really inspired me to take…

76 – Be Negative and Be Prepared

In this podcast episode, I talk about “The Power of Negative Thinking” by Bobby Knight. He makes excellent points about how being aware of potential negatives can ac…

75 – Go For a Walk, Meet a Neighbor, and Be Happy

I love discussing cultural concepts and this week the topic is related to appreciating our surroundings and finding happiness through leisurely walk…

74 - Be a Scientist of Your Own Life

 
I discuss the book “Skip the Line” by James Altucher, it challenges us about how to achieve our goals and dreams. Altucher suggests setting up small experiments…

73 - This Episode Correlates to Success

I talk about something really important: how to avoid being misled by correlations. I've seen so many people fall for statistical mistakes and manipulations, …

72 - Can We Trust Statistics?

I'm sure you've come across them before, maybe even unintentionally used them yourself. But it's crucial to know when statistics are being misused, whether it's through…

71 – Take On Fear

I talk about facing our fears and solving problems instead of avoiding them and encourage people to take small steps towards addressing our fears and turning fear into excitement. …

 70 - Say YES to Yourself

I review the book "Getting to Yes with Yourself" by William Ury which really struck a chord with me. It got me thinking about the importance of negotiating with ourselves a…

69 - Let the Reticular Activating System Fill Your Thoughts

Today, I talk about the Reticular Activating System (RAS). I've been doing some research on this bundle of nerves in the brainstem that fi…

I discuss the movie “About Time.” I love this movie; it really got me thinking about the importance of living in the present moment. The main character, who discovers he can time travel, initially us…

67 – Follow the Red Nose to Your Dreams

I’m so excited to share with you my thoughts on Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and what we can all learn from it. This classic children’s story is all about a…

66 - Observe and Deduce

I share some tips on how to improve your observational skills and use deductive thinking to make better decisions. If you're looking to become more detail-oriented or want to…

65 - Solve Problems With Sherlock

Today, I talk about how we can think like Sherlock Holmes to solve problems using the SCAMPER and CPS methods creatively. I truly believe that when you leave no sto…

64 – Quest Your Goals

Hello fellow geeks! I review Chris Hardwick's book "The Nerdist Way", and I have to say, it's a game-changer. Get it? Games? Hardwick suggests that we approach life like a role…

63 - Be the GOAT with Neutral Thinking

I recently read a fascinating book by Trevor Moawad, a mental coach to major athletes, called “It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control …

62 - With Lagom, Life is Just Right

I talk about a philosophy that's been gaining popularity lately - Lagom. I recently read a book called "Hygge and Lagom: The Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Ways o…

61 - Get Cozy in Your Own Chair

Welcome to today's episode where I'm diving into the philosophy of Lagom. I reviewed the book called "Hygge and Lagom: The Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Ways of Livi…

60 - Grit or Quit?  Best or Rest?

I discussed the book by Eric Barker's book, Barking Up the Wrong Tree, and I share what it takes to be successful. One of the biggest takeaways was the importance o…

59 - Can Nice People Get Ahead

I talk about the book “Barking Up the Wrong Tree” by Eric Barker and I have to say, it really got me thinking. As a nice person, I often wonder if it’s possible to get…