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The Lifestyle Artist
by Bear
Turn your everyday into a masterpiece.Practical conversations on living with intention. Finding inspiration. Cultivating the skills and mindset that let you architect your life.Hosted by Bear, a free thinking world traveling sovereign individual and business executive, now art teacher delivering insights and challenges designed to help anyone create their ideal world. Episodes drop weekly.Don’t let life slip past while you are busy with other things. Join me on the journey of self-discovery and charting a course to the extraordinary!Disclaimer:All views expressed on this show are simply my opinion, and may not even be correct. None of this is financial, medical or legal advice. I hold no professional licensure of any kind. There are currently no advertisements, but there may be in the future. Your listening and participation is done at your own risk.
Episodes
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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Meaningful Life - And How to Find Yours
Ikigai is roughly translated to English as "a life worth living". It exists at the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can get paid for. This is not just a concept, but a lived philosophy. At The Lifestyle Artist we are all about living to our...
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The FIRE Movement: An Honest Look at the Strategy Behind Retiring Decades Early
Financial Independence Retire Early sounds great, right? I mean, who would not want to retire themselves young and then proceed through life focusing on whatever strikes their fancy. For some people it may be exactly that, for others, it can be a path to burnout and a lifestyle so restrictive it...
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Emerging Political Consensus: 8 Things Most Americans Actually Agree on
If you believed the media, you would think that the American left and right are hopelessly divided. While there is certainly a lot of division and disagreement, that are a few areas of commonality. These area of political consensus is a story you are not being told! In this episode we dive into 8...
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Tribalism in Politics: Understanding the Us vs. Them Dichotomy and How to Opt-Out
The midterm elections are nearing and the political tribalism has reached a fever pitch. Tribalism is not an accident-- it is a feature of human psychology, and its origins are consequential to our survival. However, now corporations, politicians, the media and digital algorithms all hi-jack this...
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Situational Awareness: The Life Skill Nobody Taught You
Situational awareness is often taught in emergency response, military, and first responder contexts. However, it is a fundamental skill useful in all walks of life. It is about intentionally leveraging your senses to better perceive the world around you. Most of us walk through life on…
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The Free Rider Problem: Why You Do the Work and Others Get the Benefit
The Free Rider Problem is an economic concept that quietly shapes your daily life. Whether it be at work or in your personal life with friends and social events, it subtly impacts peoples motivation through their perception of incentives. Everyone knows what it feels like when someone is not...
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Midterms and Political Machinations
Today we talk about some recent events and what they mean for us individuals. While events that are best sorted into the circle of concern are generally not worth a lot of our time and energy, they often hold lessons and guidance for the average person. Happy Friday!
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Bubble-ish But Not Broken
Today we talk about the economy and how things are looking as of the end of August 2026. We go into several metrics and data points indicating high valuations in certain areas of the market, talk about the "run it hot" playbook, and discuss some consumer related data that indicates some, perhaps...
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On Trusting Experts, AI Guardrails and Financial Markets: Recent Events and You
There is a lot going on in the work these days, and it is quite difficult to keep up. Today we talk about a few recent events that have significant ramifications. While most media is worth ignoring, some stories are important to consider for their implications in our lives.
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Financial Empowerment: Building A System of Consistency
We have talked a lot in recent episodes about personal finance. A lot of information, tools and tips have been reviewed. But we all know how life throws us curveballs. So we must learn to expect setbacks, anticipate them, and develop a system that promotes consistency in the pursuit of our goals....
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Financial Empowerment: Using Debt and Credit as Tools to Achieve Your Goals
In this installment of the financial empowerment series we talk about debt and credit. Having good credit can be a powerful ally in your journey toward your financial goals. While debt is like carrying a backpack full of bricks on that journey. Tune in for this high level analysis of using credit...
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Financial Empowerment: Overcoming Psychological Barriers with Money
Our mindset, psychology and emotions inform the lens that we see the world through. There are a lot of emotions involved when it comes to money. Are your emotions and psychology holding you back from financial empowerment? Today we unpack some of the adverse mental models in personal finance and...
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Financial Empowerment: Keep a Budget and Stave Off High Living Costs
In this episode we talk about the benefits of keeping a simple budget. How it helps you dial in your expenses related to your income, and what are some factors to consider if you are feeling money-stressed. Money issues are very common and can be quite difficult and impactful. So taking charge of...
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Financial Empowerment: A Simple Guide to Improving Your Finances
The poor state of American's financial literacy is something everyone should take into account. How financially literate are you? What are your good and bad habits? Taking a look at our own finances is commonly a dreary task filled with uncertainty. It is also very important to your present and...
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Human Skills in the AI Age: Creative Thinking for Beginners
All over the internet you hear people talking about how AI is going to change the world and anticipate the mass unemployment of humans. In this episode we talk about one skill that is uniquely human: creativity. Somehow in the process of growing up it seems that many of us lose our creative edge,...
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Mastering Intellectual Honesty: Way of the Truth Seeker
Can YOU handle the truth? Be truthful now... Haha! If truth were an animal it would be an endangered species. This time in the evolution of humanity is marked by a distinct lack of truth. The internet, which most humans interact with daily, has algorithms that sort people into bias-dominated echo...
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Mindset and Lifestyle: Improve Your Life by Avoiding Rigid Thinking
Every day we interact with people. Whether they be casual interactions with strangers, professional interactions in our work lives, or intimate interactions in our personal lives. Interactions are so ubiquitous learning how to do them better can bring huge jumps in life satisfaction. In this show...
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GeoPulse: 2nd Week of July
Today we check in on global stories that are dominating the air time. Tune in, put on your thinking cap, and lets try to expand on the conventional narratives that people are engaging with.
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Fitness Program Part 2: Updates to the 20min Daily Challenge
When I began this podcast months ago I presented a fitness challenge. That was to be active for 20min daily. After months of adhering to that plan myself (as best I could) I have learned some things. In this episode I talk about what I have learned, the purpose of the challenge, and some new...
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Fitness Program Part 1: Myths and Misconceptions
When I launched this podcast I challenged listeners to join me in a daily fitness activity. It has now been months since that day and I want to update some things that have been illuminated over the course of this challenge. In this first section of a 2 part update we will talk about things that...
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An Introduction to Composting
Apparently composting is something that causes many people confusion. So, in this episode we will go in depth.... or maybe survey for a high level the details.... on this confusing and consequential to the home gardener topic. Enjoy!
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Do You Make Good Decisions?
Decisions are a part of everyday life. Some people avoid decision making, some make poor decisions and some seem to always know what the right decisions is.... but are they right? In this episode we introduce a decision making process intended to improve your decisions and help you avoid some of...
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Adapting With What Nature Gives You
Well, folks are saying this weather pattern is going to yield a strong El Niño which means much of the world is contending with somewhat challenging environmental conditions. Today we talk about adapting to things outside of our control, specifically in the garden, though with lots of relevance…
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Leveraging Brain Science to Create Your Dreams
Did you know your brain is constantly reorganizing itself? Did you know there are ways you can harness that reorganization to optimize brain function? Well both of those are true. And, developing a few practices can help you optimize this neural process to enhance your ability to achieve your...
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7 Habits of the Critical Thinker
How does a person improve their critical thinking skills? In this episode we talk about habits of the critical thinker. Developing these skills and applying them to your life situations is a strong step toward building the skills.
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How to Think Critically
Critical thinking is a really important skill that we all.... should.... use in daily life. Unfortunately, critical thinking skills seem in relatively short supply. And considering all the tools we have in the contemporary world, including AI, it is easy to get through the day-to-day without…
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The Inexact Science of Watering Your Garden
There are a lot of factors to consider when you are embarking on growing a garden. One of those factors that causes constant confusion is watering. How do I know if I am watering too much.... or too little? Tune in today for a deep dive into watering, things to look for and some best practices.…
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Building a Purposeful Existence In Our Time Of Overload
People often complain of feeling disconnected from others, not seeing the importance of their actions, and feeling unmotivated. The routines of life can easily settle over creating a lens of dullness over one's lived experience. Having ways to develop and maintain your sense of purpose can be...
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Become More Resilient Because Life Throws Curveballs
When something doesn't go according to plan, how does it affect you? Does a difficult conversation throw you off? Are you worried about emergent issues impairing your life? Well you can do something about it. Building more resilience into your life will pay dividends regardless of whether you...
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Trust The Experts, They Said....
In the deluge of information people are subjected to daily, the experts often stand out as a way of discerning what is good information. But, experts are also wrong. In this show we talk about some ways to critique expert opinions and engage our own critical thinking process in order to make good...
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What Should I Grow In My Garden
There are so many things that are possible to grow in a home garden I don't know where to start...? Get over the Analysis Paralysis and just start. This show talks about some high value plants to consider that covers a wide range of plant types. Get started and learn what works well for you and...
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8 Thing You Might Not Think About When Thinking About Gardening
It is that time of year to get your gardening plans in order. And doing some work, strategizing in particular, is critical to your seasonal gardening success. In this show we talk about some of the key considerations to get a handle on when thinking about growing your own food.
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Climate Change; A Critical Thinking Exercise
Is the world going to end because of cow farts and humans driving cars? How can we know what is worth worrying about, and what is best to detach from for our own wellbeing. This episode explores a high visibility current issues causing extreme angst, especially among the younger generations.
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Lots of Activity in the World; What Does it Mean for You?
In this episode we talk about some of the top stories of the past week in global news. There is a lot going on in the world, and it will likely affect you in different ways, and probably already has. But what should we as individuals do about the issues going on in the world?
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Feed Your body and Soul
Gardening is about so much more than just growing food. In this episode we talk about some of the many things gardening does for us, from improving our nutrition to growing our sense of connection with consciousness and the cycle of life.
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Checking the World's Pulse; Top 5 Global Stories
There is a lot happening in the 24/7 news cycle. In this show we sift through 5 global stories for insights that are relevant to our daily lives. If there is nothing we can do about the worlds happenings, then keep moving forward working on things relevant to making your life better.
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Don't Lose Sleep to Pay the Bills of the Media Complex
In the 24/7 news cycle everyone competes for YOUR attention. This attention economy creates databases that outlets sell to advertisers who use it to make money. Be critical of the tactics used by the media to gain eyeballs and win the game of extracting from you for a profit.
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War and Worry; What's to be Done?
There are a lot of moving pieces on the global stage. Generalized anxiety abounds, but most people have little, or no, power to influence the events that concern them. Focus on things you influence to reduce anxiety and improve your life and the people and things that are important to you.
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How to Make the Most of College
Is college worth it? What should I study? How can I afford it? College is a significant investment of time and money, and not everyone benefits from a college degree to the same extent. This show will give you some tips on how to make the most of this investment in your knowledge and abilities.
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Make Yourself Impervious to Manipulation
Americans spend many hours every day on digital devices. Those devices track you and turn into databases that are sold to advertisers. They use your information to develop ways of manipulating you. Don't be manipulated!
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Only You Can Change Your Life
The Self-help industry is massive. Many people seek self improvement but don't find solutions and even end up financially stressed from the costs. A lot of the industry says you are the cause of your problems. I say you are the solution. There is no easy fix, but everyone can achieve a great life.
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Smart Money Moves: The 5 Key Things
Whether you're a beginner looking for personal finance tips or someone ready to level up to financial independence, you'll walk away with actionable steps to create better money habits in 2026 and beyond.
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Unapologetically Selfish
Being selfish is an art. Long seen as a despicable trait, this critical skill is the key to a thriving life. When you properly value your time and energy, the way you engage with the world transforms, and you are more able to show up for those important others in your life.
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What's in Your Diet?
A primer on optimizing your diet, the implications and some practical tips.
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The Activity Challenge!
Be Active Every Day. A primer on everyday fitness.
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Americans Are Not Well
How to improve your sense of wellbeing.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Turn your everyday into a masterpiece.Practical conversations on living with intention. Finding inspiration. Cultivating the skills and mindset that let you architect your life.Hosted by Bear, a free thinking world traveling sovereign individual and business executive, now art teacher delivering insights and challenges designed to help anyone create their ideal world. Episodes drop weekly.Don’t let life slip past while you are busy with other things. Join me on the journey of self-discovery and charting a course to the extraordinary!Disclaimer:All views expressed on this show are simply my opinion, and may not even be correct. None of this is financial, medical or legal advice. I hold no professional licensure of any kind. There are currently no advertisements, but there may be in the future. Your listening and participation is done at your own risk.
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Turn your everyday into a masterpiece.Practical conversations on living with intention. Finding inspiration. Cultivating the skills and mindset that let you architect your life.Hosted by Bear, a free thinking world traveling sovereign individual and business executive, now art teacher delivering...
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