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Introductions

by Austin Willman

There was a point in your life where you didn't know your favorite thing existed. This is a podcast about people finding their passions and the lessons they wish they knew back then.

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Episodes

  1. Tobi Korb | Why Motivation Is BS

    What do you learn when you hitchhike across continents for fun? Why is it that being 99% committed to something is so much harder than being 100% committed? How getting healthy can actually reverse the slump in your career... And more! Find me on Insta: @introtoaustin

  2. Olivia Mercado | The Loose Truth About Surrendering Your Control

    Olivia Mercado (@oliviamercado.yoga) helps people break free from their own limitations through yoga and tantra workshops, mindfulness seminars, and private coaching. Her free fitness guide for mind, body, and relationships is available now. What we discuss with Olivia From Bolivia: If you don't...

  3. Why surf and yoga instructors always look so calm

    Olivia and I took our first surfing lesson in Bali this weekend and gleaned some wisdom from our instructor, Putu. How do you get better at surfing without getting better at surfing? Why some people are too scared to start doing yoga Make the shift from fighting the waves to riding the waves What...

  4. Shouting Your Identity

    Do you set your clock 5 minutes fast so you'll always be 5 minutes early? Then do you remind yourself that your clocks are 5 minutes ahead so you've still got time? Do you end up being late anyway? This is what it's like to be self-aware of your beliefs, and I've been doing it for years. Today, I...

  5. EP12: Fear Points To True North with Michael Brideau

    Which regret would be bigger: trying something new and failing, or not trying and staying the same? Most people say they would regret not trying something more than they would regret trying and failing. Michael and I agree on this as well, and he shares his experience how he stepped outside his...

  6. EP11: You Are 2 Separate People

    Many people, myself included, have experienced themselves feeling in a rut. Check it out: YOU... have experienced YOURSELF.... in a rut. Here's an easier one: I AM happy.... or I am EXPERIENCING happiness? I AM thinking.... or I am EXPERIENCING thoughts? For the most part, the "internal self" and...

  7. Ep10: Make Your Goals Flow with Zach Williams

    Happy New Year, it's 2019 and time to start a fresh for many people, letting go of the past, abandoning half baked ideas or relationships, and looking forward to something hopefully bigger and better in the next 365 days. Goal setting is this elusive thing that most people place importance on…

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  8. EP9: A Chat About Perspective With My Baby Sister

    How did you come to conclude different opinions in your life? My college-senior sister and I discuss our real world observations and acknowledge that often our opinions are not our own.

  9. EP8: Bring Your Strength to the Opportunity with Bryce Riggs

    * [email protected] * Twitter: riggs_bryce * Being able to relate to lots of people can find many opportunities later on. * Slowing down in the conversation and share experiences. * Being honest and share that you know specific things about them if you don't know their name, makes it easier…

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  10. EP7: Interpretation And An Experience In Paris (solo round)

    My environment shapes my experience but my interpretation shapes my perspective. My life is one big snowball effect. I share about my first night in Paris and how it could’ve been a negative situation but is now an awesome experience.

  11. EP6: In a frustrating situation? Here's what I think about.

    I was put in a situation today that could be perceived as frustrating or stressful. Here are some tips on how to think about those dumb little situations that might come up in your own life.

  12. EP5: How Confidence Comes From Humor

    I'm looking to discuss topics you want to hear about! Someone mentioned how to gain confidence and how to build confidence into others. Personally, I think the most confident people view the world with amusement, or humor. Humor and comedy are two different things, but are often mistaken as the...

  13. EP4: Connecting your reality to social media with Alex Rogers and Alex Stewart of Alex Is Social

    Alex and Alex met while being EMTs and found they both had a knack for talking with people in all different situations, from networking events to delivering the solemn news to families about the passing of a loved one. In this episode, we discuss: -The best and worst times to network with a…

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  14. EP3: Be An Intentional Extrovert with Michael Volosen

    In this episode you will learn: -How to navigate small talk (and lead into big talk) -The formula that Michael uses to creates genuine rapport -The secret to guiding people through the conversation experience -How talking about yourself is actually less selfish than you think -An easy way to…

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  15. EP2: Playing mental offense in a world of defense (solo round)

    If you don't teach yourself to look for things you want to see, you will find yourself at the mercy of your environment. Period.

  16. EP1: Dream Interpretations (solo round)

    I started this new thing in the morning where as SOON as I shut my alarm off, I turn on Facebook live and talk for 90 seconds about what's on my mind. It's probably the most vulnerable state I can be in. Sometimes I remember my dreams and can talk about them, but today, I didn't remember…

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  17. The learning moment I got from a high schooler

    I graduated high school in 2010. I’ve honestly forgotten how 16-18 year olds think on a daily basis. Asking them straight up seems to help bring me back.

  18. An experience with intention

    I explain he difference in meditation experience between me and my baby sister over Christmas break.

  19. Vision comes first

    This is fundamental for taking the next steps in your life

  20. How to live backwards

    I share one simple exercise from Tommy Newberry that I revisited and has propelled my 2018 and aligned my strategy for the next 6 months

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

There was a point in your life where you didn't know your favorite thing existed. This is a podcast about people finding their passions and the lessons they wish they knew back then.

HOSTED BY

Austin Willman

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There was a point in your life where you didn't know your favorite thing existed. This is a podcast about people finding their passions and the lessons they wish they knew back then.

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Introductions is created and hosted by Austin Willman.
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