Episode 003: The Meditative State with Chris Steer

Seven years ago is when I first met Chris, who usually goes by Steer. I didn’t really know how to place him to be completely honest. Most of the time he has a laid back demeanor that calls back to his birth in Loss Angeles California. He can a Times be stoic and at other times have a wicked sense of humor. Listen today as we discuss dispassion, meditation, and fear to see what makes him the man he is. Again, shoutout to the talented musical couple Blaqestone for allowing me to use their song Sunny Days for the outro! (0:00) Meet Steer: A man who has developed many thoughts and different perspectives through living in a meditative state (2:30) The Meditation: Steer discusses the importance of meditation and the effects it’s had on his life (9:46) "I be hoopin": Steer talks about his love for the game and how a choice not to play in college led him down his current path (15:11) Coasting by: He talks about his disconnectedness from life during his school days, purposeless (22:33) AFW: We discuss the concept of afuckingwolf (one word) and how that became A free world (25:11) Gratitude is the best attitude: We share thoughts on the immense importance of gratitude, awareness, and time 32:48 Letting Go: Dispassion is often just as important if not more important than constant action 37:00 Fear: what it means to have it and how you overcome it Moments of Favor (12:54) A decision: Steer’s choice to not try out for Umd’s basketball team really shifted the trajectory of his life (18:58) Applying to school: he just applied to schools on a whim and happened to get in