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So-Called Discoveries
by Anthony Azzi
Welcome to So-Called Discoveries, where we discuss stories, knowledge, and insights from somewhere, and try to learn something
Episodes
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How to Do Great Work (Paul Graham) | EP19
In this episode, we explore Paul Graham’s essay, "How to Do Great Work", a deep dive into the principles behind meaningful, high-impact work. How do you choose the right field? How do you push through obstacles? What role do curiosity, originality, and mindset play? We'll break it all down into...
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Wisdom for Modern Life: Exploring "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran | EP18
In this thoughtful solo episode, Anthony explores one of the most beloved works of poetic wisdom ever written: Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet". Structured as a series of poetic teachings shared by the prophet Almustafa, this iconic book covers universal themes, including love, marriage, parenting,...
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Chasing Dreams with Detroit Small Businesses | EP17
In this episode of So-Called Discoveries, I walk into small, independent businesses in Midtown Detroit and spontaneously interview the individuals behind them! Subscribe, enable notifications, rate, and review! Connect on all platforms: https://socalleddiscoveries.com Watch on YouTube:...
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Emotion, Feeling, Vision: Catherine Cruveillier (Planet Emotions) | EP16
In this episode, we learn from emotional intelligence and leadership coach, Catherine Cruveillier! Catherine is the founder of Planet Emotions, which guides innovative leaders and their teams into extraordinary performance, higher profit, and net positive impact. Our wide-ranging chat features...
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BREEZE & SA’BREE of IMMENSE FILMS | EP15
In this episode, I sit with Breeze and Sa'bree, the owners of Immense Films! We discuss their writing, directing, acting, and overall film experience. I watched a couple films they've worked on ("Red Flagz" and "Chasing the Ghost") and give my thoughts. We learn the filmmaking process, from…
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So-Called Strangers (NYC) | EP14
In this episode, I approach So-Called Strangers in New York City and ask for quick conversations. The results were lovely! The final few minutes feature a behind-the-scenes chat with a couple former strangers, captured by their video camera and sent to me. Photos of the So-Called Strangers from...
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Ali Beydoun from Sicily's Pizzeria | EP13
In this episode, I visit my favorite Detroit pizza shop, Sicily's Pizzeria! I sit with the owner, Ali Beydoun, and discuss his immigrant journey from Lebanon to Southwest Detroit, The American Dream, and the perfect pizza experience. We also discuss hard work, commitment, passion, pride, and…
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Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health | EP12
In this episode, we learn about direct primary care and Plum Health from Dr. Paul Thomas! Dr. Thomas is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Corktown Detroit. His practice is Plum Health DPC, a Direct Primary Care service that is the first of its kind in Detroit and Wayne...
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Coach Anna from Orangetheory | EP11
In this episode, we learn about Orangetheory from Coach Anna Eller! Anna entered fitness through her dance career, which includes dancing professionally for the Detroit Pistons. More recently, she has been Head Trainer at the Orangetheory studio in Detroit, MI, which is how we met. We discuss…
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A Gentle Reflection | EP10
In the 10th episode of So-Called Discoveries, we reflect on the show thus far, including The Effective Executive, The War of Art, my story, Naval Ravikant, and Marcus Aurelius. I discuss plans for the show's growth, and tease the next episode (our first guest!). I also give thoughts on how to…
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The Universe, Life, Death, Destiny, and Eternity (Marcus Aurelius) | EP9
In this episode, we discuss excerpts from "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161-180 AD, and philosopher of Stoicism. Ideas include the universe, the self, how to act, life and death, the soul, destiny, empathy, and eternity. Let's learn something! If you enjoy So-Called...
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Wealth, Knowledge, and Leverage in the Modern Economy | EP8
In this episode, we discuss Naval Ravikant's principles of wealth and money. We also dig into finding and developing specific knowledge, and the four types of leverage (labor, capital, media, & code) in the modern economy. If you enjoy So-Called Discoveries, subscribe, enable notifications, and...
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My story, effectiveness, and life design (To The Skys) | EP7
In this special episode, I am interviewed by Tony Massad, host of To The Skys! He asks of my background, The Effective Executive, and why I started So-Called Discoveries. We also discuss deep topics like immigrant families, doing what you want vs what's expected, and designing your life. We wrap...
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The War of Art: Book Discussion (Part 3/3) | EP6
In this episode, we conclude our 3-part discussion on the book “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles” by Steven Pressfield, originally published in 2002. If you have not listened to the previous episodes (EP4 & EP5), do that first. In those episodes, we...
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The War of Art: Book Discussion (Part 2/3) | EP5
In this episode, we continue our 3-part discussion on the book “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles” by Steven Pressfield, originally published in 2002. If you have not listened to the previous episode (EP4), do that first. In that episode, we introduce...
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The War of Art: Book Discussion (Part 1/3) | EP4
In this episode, we begin our 3-part discussion on the book “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles” by Steven Pressfield, originally published in 2002. We discuss capital “R” Resistance and how it stands between the life we live, and the unlived life within...
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Reflecting on The Effective Executive, Time Tracking, Focus Tactics, and Success in New Jobs | EP3
In this episode, we reflect on the discussion of "The Effective Executive" from episode 2. Anthony shares how reading the book inspired So-Called Discoveries, his experience tracking his time 24/7, tactics for focusing on important work, and tips for success in new roles. He also explains how his...
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The Effective Executive: Book Discussion | EP2
In this episode, we discuss “The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done”. This book was written by Peter F. Drucker and initially published in 1967. We learn that effectiveness can and must be learned, and that it is separate from knowledge, intelligence, and...
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Is this thing on? | EP1
In our inaugural episode, we learn what So-Called Discoveries is about, including the meaning behind the show's name, the subject of the next episode, and what we hope to achieve through the podcast. If you enjoy this content, please rate it up to 5 stars! Connect: SoCalledDiscoveries.com…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to So-Called Discoveries, where we discuss stories, knowledge, and insights from somewhere, and try to learn something
HOSTED BY
Anthony Azzi
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What is So-Called Discoveries about?
Welcome to So-Called Discoveries, where we discuss stories, knowledge, and insights from somewhere, and try to learn something
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