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The Idiom Perspective
by Greg Shannon
The Idiom Perspective is a platform for sharing ideas, lifestyles, and practices that facilitate self-transformation.
Episodes
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Justin H.: Serendipitous Dialogue (S1 E5) [part 2]
Some of the topics we discuss in part 2: Our experiences in the float tank The practice cycle Breathing techniques for shifting mental and physical states Binaural beats and isochronic tones Cultivating discipline to optimize your life Expressive arts therapy Links: Light Side Floats -...
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Justin H.: Serendipitous Dialogue (S1 E5) [part 1]
Season 1 concluded with an opportunistic conversation with one of the most unique people I know. After about an hour, the dynamic shifted and Justin became the facilitator as we dissected some of my personal practices, routines, and habits. Like that of my own, Justin's career path has been a bit...
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Dorcas Quynn McWilliams: What Do You See Here? (S1 E4)
This conversation is packed with gems of wisdom. Dorcas spoke with great poise and humility, offering insightful perspectives on her experiences as a world traveler, a mother, a yoga teacher, and a business owner. Some things we address in this conversation: Home as a perspective, not a location...
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Kristina Molinari: Growth Through Connection (S1 E3)
As an endless source of compassion and wisdom, Kristina has been the guiding presence along my exploration into the yogic path. She led the 200-hour yoga teacher training that I completed in 2018, and she continues to be an inspiration to me. I learned a lot about her though this conversation…
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Kati Hale: Excited, Scared, or... a Lexical Gap? (S1 E2) [part 2]
Some of the topics we explore in part 2: Paralanguage, lexical gaps, and limitations of science Pattern and nebulosity Using Jordan Hall's Rule Omega for effective and coherent communication Irrational rationalizations Articulating my life purpose Links: The X-Project: School of Fitness -...
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Kati Hale: Excited, Scared, or... a Lexical Gap? (S1 E2) [part 1]
A fascinating conversation with one of my favorite humans. Kati and I spent about a year working together at The X-Project, where we frequently entertained each other with mind-expanding ideas that we could never discuss with anyone else in our lives. This was a much-anticipated interview and it...
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David Moreno: You a Modern-Day Socrates (S1 E1) [part 2]
In part 2, we discuss: Our philosophies on nutrition The difference between mobility and flexibility How to expand your comfort zone by training your physiological tolerances The importance of the aerobic system in strength training Skill development to accelerate strength development Learning…
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David Moreno: You a Modern-Day Socrates (S1 E1) [part 1]
For the first ever guest interview on The Idiom Perspective Podcast, I sit down with my good friend David Moreno for a stimulating 206-minute conversation. I can't thank him enough for the support and the guidance that he has provided me with over the past few years. The mutual admiration and...
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Season 1 Summary
An extra-medium-length summary of the 6 conversations that comprised season 1 of the guest interviews. In this podcast, I reflect on each of those conversations, explain the modifications for season 2, and critique myself as a communicator.
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Positive = Right?
What would the world be like if 'left' was associated with 'positive' and 'right' was associated with 'negative'? How might math, science, and technology have evolved differently? What could have caused this orientation in the first place?
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Environmentally Conscious
This is NOT a podcast about climate change. How does your environment affect your consciousness? How does your state of mind influence the reality that you perceive? Can you design a positive feedback loop to amplify their effects on each other?
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The Simplest Morning Routine
The simplest way to improve your mornings: learn how to wake up!
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Collecting Perspectives
In this episode, I discuss the simplest strategy for cultivating your own idiomatic perspective.
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The Great Monotony
Just distributing perspective. Sharing an episode of the TED Talks Daily Podcast, titled: "After billions of years of monotony, the universe is waking up".
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Indistractable
How can you upgrade from your to-do lists? Is there a better way to organize your time? Check out The Next Big Idea Podcast to hear Nir Eyal himself speak about the strategies he covers in his book, Indistractable.
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The Audio Journaling Challenge
I challenge you! Talk to yourself!
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The Evolution of the Meaning IS the Meaning
A reflection on the meaning crisis, which was prompted by the Future Thinkers Podcast interview with John Vervaeke (ep. 98/99).
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Defeat is a State of Mind
A spontaneous reflection on a Bruce Lee quote from the book Wisdom for the Way.
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Your Life Vision Is Not Enough
In this episode, I present a new model for structuring your life, understanding yourself, and achieving what you want. It's more than just developing your life vision.
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FLOAT
This episode is all about sensory deprivation chambers, AKA float therapy tanks. I discuss the benefits of floating, my personal experiences having floated 20+ times, and how it can be a physical, mental, and spiritual practice.
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Becoming More Human: An Overview of the Functional Range Conditioning System
An overview of the Functional Range Conditioning system, including its foundational principles, core concepts, and the most important techniques used for simultaneously acquiring strength and mobility while becoming more human.
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Neural Drive
Is it possible to become stronger without any external resistance? What does it mean to create internal resistance within your own body?
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Confined by Patterns
Any type of movement that you consider to be an exercise, is a movement that has been confined by human consciousness. You've taken something extremely complex, and reduced it to a simple pattern.
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The Evolution of the Human Skillspace
Humans have the most diverse skillspace among individual organisms within its own species. The evolutionary process seems to be inevitable. In this episode, I discuss my future plans to facilitate a more intentional evolution of the Human Skillspace.
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Flexibility is Useless
A discussion on the crucial difference between flexibility and mobility. Inspired by my recent certification as a Mobility Specialist in the Functional Range Conditioning program, from Dr. Andreo Spina.
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A New Type of Work-Week
What if our weeks did not have the 5-2 structure of weekdays and weekends? What if it was 6-1 or 4-3? What if we had a 5-day week? Or a 10-day week? Just a fun thought experiment.
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(Multiple) Personality Design
What if we chose to intentionally design multiple personalities?
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A Nutrition Perspective
In this brief discussion, I offer my perspective on nutrition and tell you why it's more complicated than just trying to design a perfect diet.
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What's Your Life Vision?
What would you do if money was no object? This is a classic question used to reveal your life vision. But in this brief discussion, I offer a different question that can actually help you start to design your life vision and take steps to move towards it.
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The Cosmic Dojo
A narrated version of the blog post, "The Idiom Perspective", from theidiomperspective.com. The purpose of this episode is to outline the ideas and events that led to the creation of The Idiom Perspective.
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Don't Listen to What I Say
Jordan Hall's Rule Omega: Listen to what is being expressed, not what is being said. Then ask questions until what is being expressed is actually felt.
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Change Your Life with a Simple 30-day Challenge
Find out how water will change your life.
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I Speak to Know What I Feel
Jordan Peterson said, "I write to know what I think." I take this a step further (or to the side?) and say, "I speak to know what I feel."
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WAKE UP to the Miracle
You are the cosmos watching itself; what do you want to see? My first attempt at articulating a personal perspective on the miracle that is the universe. Inspired by a wonderful episode of Charles Eisenstein's podcast, A New and Ancient Story (ep. 35)
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Motivation or Discipline? (part 2)
In part 2, I describe a humbling personal example of practicing discipline. Sometimes you just have to force yourself to do things even when everything sucks, including you.
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Motivation or Discipline?
Is it more important to have motivation or discipline?
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It's Time to Start Thinking About Your Breath
In this episode, I offer a simple breathing practice to help you develop greater awareness and control of your breath. This simple practice can be used on a daily basis, and it will help you relieve stress and improve your ability to focus.
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Einstein Had No Special Talent
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
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Fitness and Evolution
What if you viewed your fitness, your body, and your movement through an evolutionary lens?
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Creating Creativity
What does it mean to be creative? How can you use restrictions and limitations to strategically enhance your creativity? I take a Bruce Lee philosophy and turn it inside-out.
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FOCUS (part 2)
Time management is obsolete. You need to learn to manage your focus. Check out part 1 of this discussion for advice on how to start a meditation practice.
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FOCUS (part 1)
I discuss the importance of focus, and how you can begin a consistent meditation practice TODAY to cultivate a greater ability to focus. Part 1 of 2.
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Overcoming Gravity
A brief description of the book Overcoming Gravity by Steven Low. Overcoming Gravity is a book about gymnastics strength training that provides a systematic approach for learning skills such as handstands, muscle-ups, front lever, planche, and many more.
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Within Our Darkest Moments We Control Our Mental Climates
A few lyrics from my favorite music artist, K.A.A.N., another Maryland native. This is from his song Vacant. Please check out his music. You can find him on SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube, and other music streaming platforms. Knowledge Above All Nonsense
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Obsessed with Flow
A brief discussion on my most recent obsession: flow states and other altered states of consciousness. Be sure to check out the work of Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal at the Flow Genome Project for more information. Books mentioned in this episode: The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler Stealing…
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There is No Meaning of Life
What's the meaning of life? Does the title of this episode bother you? If it does, you're not alone, but there is reason to be hopeful. This discussion was inspired by a Derek Sivers TEDx Talk, titled "Life is _____"
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I'm Talkin Bout Practice
What is practice? Why is it important to view your behaviors as practices? What can you do to establish practices that will help move you towards your goals?
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What Do You Know About Your Food?
Humans lack an intimate relationship with the food that we eat; and it is completely unnatural.
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Cognitive Depth Perception
See the forest through the trees, but don't forget about the trees!
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My Favorite Podcasts
Short episode recognizing some of the great podcasts that have had a profound influence on my life and my decision to create The Idiom Perspective.
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The Idiom Perspective is a platform for sharing ideas, lifestyles, and practices that facilitate self-transformation.
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The Idiom Perspective is created and hosted by Greg Shannon.
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