EPISODE · Dec 3, 2023 · 1H 12M
Tom Nash "Life can be whisked away at any point" (Meningococcal Survivor) | 163
from The Betar Project · host Nick Betar
In this week's episode of The Betar Project Podcast, special guest Tom Nash.Tom has faced his fair share of adversity after losing his arms and legs due to contracting Meningococcal at the age of 19. He has gone on to be a musician, DJ, and global speaker. Tom shares his journey and emphasizes the importance of taking action and not being afraid of failure. Tom believes in the power of reframing challenges and turning negatives into positives. He discusses the concept of anti-fragility and the need to manage expectations. Tom encourages listeners to stay curious and embrace opportunities for growth. 0:00 Intro01:00 childhood04:00 Dunning Kruger effect12:00 Work vs Passion13:30 Function vs Mantra16:10 Steve Jobs Analogy20:20 Reframing the mind23:00 God-made man vs. Man made god25:20 Comparing yourself to others26:14 Your problems are your problems27:00 Being the author technique29:55 Stay curious30:12 The more you learn vs. what you don’t know31:11 Expert vs the imposter35:06 Antifragility37 Post-traumatic Growth vs. post-traumatic stress40:00 Does not set plans or goals43:00 What is your North Star43:50 Managing expectations45:10 Placebo vs Noclebo 46:50 Ted talk experience51:39 Victimism is more environmental rather than genetics53:07 How to get people out of gamification54:02 What you are in control vs. not control 56:40 Carrying scars in a relationship1:03:30 Fear death1:07:25 Living forever through technology.1:08:00 Closing TraditionFollow Tom: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhookie/FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebetarproject/Sponsors: Betar Media: https://www.instagram.com/betarmedia/Savvy Beverages: Discount Code “BETARTWENTY”Support the showConnect with Nick:Instagram TikTok YouTube
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In this week's episode of The Betar Project Podcast, special guest Tom Nash.Tom has faced his fair share of adversity after losing his arms and legs due to contracting Meningococcal at the age of 19. He has gone on to be a musician, DJ, and global speaker. Tom shares his journey and emphasizes the importance of taking action and not being afraid of failure. Tom believes in the power of reframing challenges and turning negatives into positives. He discusses the concept of anti-fragility and the need to manage expectations. Tom encourages listeners to stay curious and embrace opportunities for growth. 0:00 Intro01:00 childhood04:00 Dunning Kruger effect12:00 Work vs Passion13:30 Function vs Mantra16:10 Steve Jobs Analogy20:20 Reframing the mind23:00 God-made man vs. Man made god25:20 Comparing yourself to others26:14 Your problems are your problems27:00 Being the author technique29:55 Stay curious30:12 The more you learn vs. what you don’t know31:11 Expert vs the imposter35:06 Antifragility37 Post-traumatic Growth vs. post-traumatic stress40:00 Does not set plans or goals43:00 What is your North Star43:50 Managing expectations45:10 Placebo vs Noclebo 46:50 Ted talk experience51:39 Victimism is more environmental rather than genetics53:07 How to get people out of gamification54:02 What you are in control vs. not control 56:40 Carrying scars in a relationship1:03:30 Fear death1:07:25 Living forever through technology.1:08:00 Closing TraditionFollow Tom: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhookie/FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebetarproject/Sponsors: Betar Media: https://www.instagram.com/betarmedia/Savvy Beverages: Discount Code “BETARTWENTY”Support the showConnect with Nick:Instagram TikTok YouTube
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