The Roots and Ropes Podcast
by Nathan M
Going wherever God takes him, Nathan continues to share his thoughts and experiences, among other things, on the journey. In silence and few words, ingrained in topics, the discovery of the child he once was and the search of peace and joy and other dimensions persist. Relating with the world a storyteller, the exploration in content and the immersive audio environment with mediums like raw thoughts and produced storytelling continues throughout episodes. With ideas from above, he hopes to feed the soul. Hoping that in the process, whoever listens, some value may be given to them and connections formed. Welcome to the podcast...
Episodes
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Fears in creating
Welcome to the podcast: In this episode I talk about: -Fears in creating -The logic behind them -And an old argument about Marvel Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast.
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A quick snippet of a story
Welcome to this episode: This one's a short one. Just a bit of a short story that I quickly wrote to hold myself accountable and maybe document the daily process. If you listened (or didn't): Thank you.
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Repost: A Bit of Silence
A repost of a previous episode, and one I frankly needed to get out of my head. Silence. I would leave this whole thing blank, but I'll just keep it short instead: In this episode: -We need silence Quotes: "shh" 1:20 Timestamps: Silence: 1:20 Popular Platforms: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts...
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How one can approach writing
Welcome to the podcast: Warning: While this episode is about writing, specifically how one may approach words and being meaningful about them, it takes place in the subject of a spiritual book. The book is written by Anthony Bloom called Beginning to Pray. The point of this is not to teach...
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Pressure, Goals, and Being Present
Welcome to the podcast. Along the journey we grow. We grow by putting in the work. The work, sometimes causes a result. But how much do we try to change that result, if we don't like it? How do we pressure ourselves to reach a result? Do we assume the future? How do you follow something while…
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A reminder about being multifaceted
Welcome to the podcast: In this episode I talk about -Being multifaceted -Why the basics have so much depth -My need for exceptions What this podcast is moving towards: I find that whenever I announce the direction I want to go, it doesn't happen but, I'm almost tired of doing raw thoughts. I...
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Is it morally right to bury themes?
Hey! Welcome to this episode of some scattered thoughts on art and themes. In this episode, the morality of burying the themes, in tone and metaphors, and revising art is pondered. The Show Website This Episode (click here for other platforms) Note: When I say I don't think any of us creates…
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How does one navigate confusion?
Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This one delves into a produced version of the behind the scenes in how I approach change with content. This change stemmed from confusion. The question became, how do I navigate it? Among the pressure, worry, feeling lost, and over complication?...
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I know nothing
Welcome to the podcast. This episode is, extremely raw and "unproduced." In this episode I talk about: -How our understanding is incomplete -The growth mindset -The foundation and being a child I hope this episode brings you value and looks at your perspective. Thank you for listening to this...
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A collection of thoughts Waiting with Trust
Hey, thanks for listening to this episode. In this episode, I complete Part 2 on a reflection of 2020 and applying that into 2021. Part 1 was A Collection of Thoughts on Unforeseen Events. In Part 2 I discuss: -Light at the end of the tunnel -Trusting in the process, not the expectation -Moving...
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My thoughts on New Year Resolutions and 2021
Hey, this episode is a quick and short on the New Year. In this episode I talk about: -What mindset Resolutions encourage -Appreciation and my mindset -My thoughts on 2021 and expectations Thanks for listening to this episode. I really appreciate it. Thank you.
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A Collection of Thoughts on Unforeseen Events
Hey, hope this episode is able to bring you some value. In this episode I talk about: -A review of this year -The journey and peace -Unforeseen events This is one of the more highly produced episodes I've been wanting to make for a while. I hope more are on the way (if it's right) and they offer…
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Ideas and forming them in the creative process
What's up. Another episode in the "Walks." Talking about: -Coming up with ideas -Reflecting on my past process with idea formation -Forming those ideas Timestamps (on the way): Quotes (on the way): Different content on the way and I hope to continue to improve each episode. Thanks for listening…
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Can stories get a message across?
Since my focus is the message, not a specific topic, might as well talk about the medium of storytelling and how effective it is. In this episode I talk about: -How stories feed my soul (1:30) -Stories getting a message across in Spider-Man Into the Spider Verse and Pixar (Soul) (7:15) -How to…
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"Walks" EP 3: A bit of some needed silence
Silence. I would leave this whole thing blank, but I'll just keep it short instead: In this episode: -We need silence Quotes: "shh" 1:20 Timestamps: Silence: 1:20 Popular Platforms: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Spotify RadioPublic PocketCasts (I changed the name of the series to…
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A Bonus episode: Thoughts on Thanksgiving
Happy thanksgiving! These are just some thoughts on thanksgiving. If you could leave a rating on whatever platform, good or bad, it would mean a lot. I appreciate the support. More and new content coming out soon! Thank you for listening to this episode!
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Touching on traditions and How To be "In Search"
Thanks for listening to this episode. Would love if you could share this one person who you think would get value from this. This episode touches on: -Tradition into modern society -Where you're really find the things you're searching for -Making space for nothing Timestamps: Quotes: Popular...
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"Walks" Episode 1
The first episode in the "stream." Many more to come and a lot more frequently. This episode will also introduce the new type of content In this episode I talk about:-The direction the podcast is taking -What I learned from a Captain Sinbad video Things mentioned: -Eric Wen:...
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How to keep inspiration alive and where it comes from
Thanks for listening to this episode! In this episode I talk about: -How to not make inspiration isn't an on/of demand thing -Some sources for inspiration -How appreciation affects and creates inspiration And deliver an update on the podcast content.... If this podcast has brought you any value…
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From Inspiration to Phases to Gone
This episode is a message to myself hoping that somebody will be able to take something out of it. I talk about: -The need to do cool stuff and making time for it -Why inspiration dies -Not acting on my own inspiration and it becoming a phase I know my speech isn't the best nor the general…
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How rules apply in creativity and discipline
Hey, this episode has been on my mind for a while, so hoping it brings some value in this short one. I talk about: -Why rules are nessecary -How rules need to change and properly be applied in creativity -How rules affect discipline Thanks for listening to this episode. Lots more content on the…
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Reflecting on every episode I've done so far
Thanks for listening to this one. The episode title pretty much sums this one up. Timestamps: If you listened to this whole thing thanks. If you didn't, thanks. It still means a lot. I really appreciate it, so thank you. -NathanM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromtheroot/message
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The trap of doing endless "research"
Often times, especially as a creator, I personally get caught in "endless research" instead of focusing on the actual task I'm supposed to be focusing on. This is not unknown, and I think you can relate. I'm not offering the new quick hack in this episode to stop it. Because I don't know it. This...
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Some thoughts on purpose
For once, I'm actually excited to upload. Hoping this inspires someone and lets though go explore and form their own thoughts on this. No timestamps or description really fits or really serves this episode. I really appreciate you being patient for this one and you taking the time to either read...
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The definition of insanity, cycles, results, and the process.
Hey, what's up. This is episode 16 of the Roots and Ropes podcast (if that remains the name...) Sidenote: that I don't want this to be result focused, this episode was to help you look at results that you're not happy with because of a cycle you're caught in. From there, it's about getting out of...
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The ideal in the morning routine.
Hey, wanted to pull through a lesson from my mom that I learned in the process of creating my morning routine. In this episode I talk about: -The process of coming up with my morning routine -How the ideal reality in life works out -How that applied to my morning routine 0:48 Recap 1:00 Update on...
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Jeremy Lin, Linsanity, JLin, and more Jeremy Lin.
This episode, is just about Jeremy Lin (kind of obvious), and just commemorating his return to the NBA. I'm just going to summarize some lessons from his story and tell his story. Edit: May Ruth Bader Ginsburg rest in peace. Was trying a biweekly upload but I don't like that, neither do I like…
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Reflecting on Chadwick Boseman's death (and a little bit of this year)
May Chadwick Boseman rest in peace and remember him in our hearts and souls. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromtheroot/message
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The BIGGEST MISTAKE I think CREATORS are Making
In the pursuit of looking for the right word as mentioned in the episode, I have found what I have seen so far, as the biggest mistake I think creators are making in my opinion. Please note, I'm not disagreeing with the concept on fans. I think it's a great concept and it's necessary in…
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The two reasons why I think people listen to you
Hey everyone. This is Part 2/3 in documenting the journey and how to do it. In this episode I dicuss: -[] The two reasons why I think people listen to you -[] How authority and connection builds up over time -[] How to use connection to relate with the audience 0:00 Welcome 0:11 Music 0:16 Recap...
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Talking about the process when you haven't made it
Hope you enjoy this episode! This will relate to the next two episodes in the hope to be able to document the journey as GaryVee says and to connect with your audience. In this episode I talk about: How you can create content without being successful The power in documenting the journey Ways to...
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How To Enjoy The Process
This episode is mainly for those times where in the journey, it just gets boring or the tough times or nothing is happening. I wanted to share my perspective on we can make it more enjoyable. Short podcast description, but thanks for listening to this one. Appreciate it. -Nathan --- Send in a…
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A reflection of the Social Media Detox (and an apology)
I'm sorry for not publishing podcast episodes earlier and making this a super late one both for a Tuesday and not putting out content earlier. I'll talk about that in the episode more, but I'm deeply sorry. I hope you enjoy this episode and it brings you value on your journey throughout your…
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The 30 day Social Media Detox (A 30 day challenge)
Thanks to Matt D'Avella and Jason Zook for this idea. It sparked the creation of this episode and the challenge. June 22nd is the scheduled date for when I will start, it would be nice to have other people do the challenge on the same date, but it's fine if not. Either way, I look forward to the…
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The two models of success | Roses and Bamboo
"I want to be successful" How many times have we heard that before? For most of us it's too many to count. In this episode, I'll explain the two most common ways that people achieve success and why the process is so long, why the results don't show, or the expectations of this journey to success....
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How to deal with COVID-19
Roots and Ropes podcast Episode 5. In this episode we're talking about the struggles that we have experienced with COVID as youth (12-22). We also talk about looking at the bright side and how we can use the extra time we've been given to push through and reach our dreams. Check out the episode…
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Finding the reason you're alive
Otherwise known as purpose, we each have an individual purpose in life and today, I give you the best questions to ask ourselves to help find our purposes. Thanks for listening to today's episode and joining the community of the Roots and Ropes podcast! I hope you enjoyed today's episode and...
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Concept of Ikigai
The concept of Ikigai is becoming a well known concept of finding the dream career for you and in this episode I explain how to use it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromtheroot/message
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How to correctly follow your passion
The passion project has many names for it but one thing is sure and that is the fact that it provides the solution to following your passion correctly. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromtheroot/message
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How to find your passion
Finding your passion, the flame that burns inside of you, is a crucial but amazingly difficult process. In this episode, I give you my BEST tips for how to find your passion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromtheroot/message
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Roots and Ropes Trailer
The trailer for the Roots and Ropes podcast. This gives you a introduction into what this podcast will be about and how it can help you grow as an individual to be where you want to be. I hope that you're excited to check out the other episodes that will help you grow. I also recommend you...
About this show
Going wherever God takes him, Nathan continues to share his thoughts and experiences, among other things, on the journey. In silence and few words, ingrained in topics, the discovery of the child he once was and the search of peace and joy and other dimensions persist. Relating with the world a storyteller, the exploration in content and the immersive audio environment with mediums like raw thoughts and produced storytelling continues throughout episodes. With ideas from above, he hopes to feed the soul. Hoping that in the process, whoever listens, some value may be given to them and connections formed. Welcome to the podcast...
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