All Episodes

Why Every Single Human Struggle Eventually Resolves Itself

Why Having No Money is Not Your Real Problem

The Hardest Degree to Earn

What Keeps Us Moving When Everything Fails

Celebrate the Small Wins

Are You Being Truthful With Yourself?

The Thought Experiment That Deletes Fear

How to Reclaim the Knowledge the Internet Hid From You

Episode 193: Life is truly ascendant, but we must make it concrete through our actions and our lifestyle. As models of love and of peace, we will expose the world to the possibilities that exist for every human being.

Episode 192: Relationships, though fraught with pain and suffering, are necessary. It is up to each of us to build stronger, loving, relationships -- thereby making the world a more inviting and peaceful place.

Episode 191: We should aspire to judge less and encourage more. In this way, people will respond well to any project or movement that they truly believe in.

Episode 190: Memento Mori: Yes, our own mortality is something we should contemplate. We are reminded that we have a lot to accomplish in life before our own eventual demise. How we use our time is our own decision. We should use our time well.

Episode 189: Travel affords us the opportunity to view humanity in its most intimate way. This has both positive and negative aspects. But, in the end, the hopeful qualities of human beings are triumphant.

Episode 188: We want to ensure that most sound that touches us, metaphorically in our day, is positive and hopeful. This will allow our world view to travel down a dynamic and goal-oriented path.

Episode 187: We must learn to protect the environment which consists of all creatures big and small. In this way, Gaia, Mother Earth, will allow us to continue to inhabit this planet.

Episode 186: We will all experience the trauma of a broken heart in our lives. How we overcome this tragedy will have immense implications for our future.

Episode 185: Your mission, your plan, is already inside of you. You must only listen to your heart.

Episode 184: Real education can only come about when we truly learn to talk to one another. Violence only violence must be our first lesson.

Episode 183: We are all responsible for our decisions in life. There are no regrets, only lessons. One can never be a victim.

Episode 182: Without work, we die, meaning that to lead a constructive life, we must devote ourselves to our chosen task.

Episode 181: When you walk in the natural world you feel refreshed and at peace.

Episode 180: Every now and then, have a laugh at yourself. It is a wonderful tonic in an often frustrating and perplexing life.

Episode 179: Document and celebrate your daily achievements. We must reward ourselves for the small, and the big, successes in life.

Episode 178: Gift-giving is an art form that has been practiced since time immemorial. We must nurture this skill set to improve our well-being and that of society in general.

Episode 177: To find joy in your life, learn to be in the now, in the present. This is the only true reality.

Episode 176: We must learn to slow down, physically and philosophically, if we want to grow and find peace.

Episode 175: When we learn to honestly communicate, we will end war and division. I must start by communicating with myself and then with others. It all begins with me.

Episode 174: Vivaciousness is a gift we can give ourselves and others. This approach to life makes consciousness just a little more exciting and fulfilling.

Episode 173: Our faith in ourselves and in God, Gaia, or the Universe, we give us the necessary spiritual, physical, and philosophical strength to live life as a great adventure.

Episode 172: When you are not understood, you must try harder. Societal peace will only come about through good intentions and empathy for the other.

Episode 171: To maintain your health, you simply need a routine of walking, or the gym. The key point, as you age, is to continue to be active and not sedentary.

Episode 170: Life must be viewed as a journey to allow a completion of what it means to be truly human.

Episode 169: I am free to be me, free to develop into the person I want to be in life -- but, not without work. This is the secret to any successful career.

Episode 168: There is no second chance at a first impression. Give yourself the image you want presented "in the world."

Episode 167: We all must learn to control our anger. Failure to do so can ultimately result in great loss to the world -- the net result is destructive war. This is pointless in the modern world. So, peace, Satyagraha, must begin with me.

Episode 166: Do not become infected by toxic people. Their personality is not your fault. You can change no one. However, be an icon of peace and the world will respond accordingly.

Episode 165: It is important to respect the many quiet and diligent clerks and bureaucrats. They, potentially, contribute a tremendous amout to the society in the arts or through volunteering, though it is often totally unrecognized because of its hidden nature.

Episode 164: In life, we must be prepared to move both physically and metaphorically. This affords the individual the opportunity to grow in the direction he or she desires.

Episode 163: We must deal with people in a compassionate way. This will greatly improve the overall well-being of society.

Episode 162: We must be hopeful people, but never naive. Life is hard and its accomplishments come through hard work and effort. But, success can be achieved when you commit to your mission.

Episode 161: What is your commitment in life -- or to life, to your society? One must remember that, no matter how small, every contribution -- something as simple as a smile -- advances the Common Good.

Episode 160: By learning to live in the light, we uncover those joyful and memorable experiences.

Episode 159: How we keep our imagination alive will be an important undertaking for the man of the future -- trying, but totally achievable.

Episode 158: Being in the moment changes the way you see the world. The practice deepens your insight into what life is truly about, and it brings great calm.

Episode 157: What will your legacy be? This is why we should believe in Karma.

Episode 156: "Why not believe in God?" is a question proffered by Blaise Pascal. It behooves all of us to answer this quiry to our own psychological satisfaction. I must choose the answer that is best for me and my life.

Episode 155: Why must I always do the right thing? If you believe in an orderly Universe -- in justice and in Karma -- then one's individual actions, when collected together, will make the world a better place.

Episode 154: If each of us committed one act of kindness every day, we will, potentially, change the world -- such is the collective power of human beings!

Episode 153: Friendships are necessary if you want to grow and mature in life. But, they must be "good people": the quality of the friend creates the value of the relationship.

Episode 152: We all must learn to be resilient in life. Together, with our partner hope, we will achieve great things. I must never, ever, ever give up on me!

Episode 151: Look for the little things, the small things, in life. They form the basis for a happy, harmonious, and well-rounded existence.

Episode 150: We must all learn to reflect and be thankful for our piece of life. This is a gift to be treasured and appreciated.

Episode 149: The one constant in life is change. We must learn how to manage its many machinations if we are to lead successful lives.

Episode 148: "Act and thou shall receive" may be only partially true, but do nothing and you are guaranteed to fail. So, take a chance on yourself and your dreams. Success may be just around the corner.

Episode 147: Family is the bedrock of society. It is accepting of our many blemishes and embraces us just the same.

Episode 146: In the breast of every human being is the desire to live life as if it were a great adventure. We are only stopped by our own fear of failure. We should imagine the excitement of success.

Episode 145: You can achieve your own level of success. Don't be dissuaded from what you truly want out of your piece of life.

Episode 144: Given a choice between optimism and pessimism, we all know which we would choose. That said, we cannot not be naive and must fully nurture our powers of analysis. Being prepared for any result is the intelligent way forward.

Episode 143: We must all nurture our powers of observation. This will give us a sense of gratitude and modesty as we "fight the many battles" in life -- undoubtedly, to a positive end.

Episode 142: We must take care of our traditions. Their lack of acknowledgement and respect is slowly eating away at the fabric of our society. The populace is not prepared for change because it has nothing as a replacement. This situation must be ameliorated, and will be in the end.

Episode 141: Be that determined person you've always wanted to be. This is associated with the habit of success. Learn to reinforce your mission on a daily basis, be determined, personal achievements will follow.

Episode 140: Social etiquette and graciousness are civilization's tools of human interaction. If we fail to learn these skill sets, we are bound to be compromised in our career goals and in life.

Episode 139: Trust in yourself and you will reap a positive and wonderful existence. Yes it's true, life is filled with failure, pain, and suffering. But the success, happiness, and joy of just being alive far outweigh its anguish. How I see the journey is up to me.

Episode 138: The gift of age is a phenomenon that should be embraced. It is a poison chalice, however, if the body and the mind have not been nurtured during life's journey. But, fortunately, when I seize control of my piece of life, the results will be fortuitous.

Episode 137: Friendships are an important part of life. A confidant, however, must be of a superior moral quality to help a person grow.

Episode 136: Why do we travel? We voyage to gain experience and, through our curiosity and openness, to make the world a better place.

Episode 135: We must all learn to reflect. It is a busy life, but we should still find a way to give ourselves the gift of thought from time to time.

Episode 134: Color is everywhere. We live in an obviously colorful world. It is important that we allow color to enhance our lives and display and promulgate our Personal Brand.

Episode 133: Miracles are inexplicable gifts from the God, Gaia, or the Universe. They are potentially present in everyone's life, but they must be identified and appreciated. Your first miracle was that you awoke this morning.

Episode 132: We should embrace our life because of all my choices, both good and not so good, have brought me to today. Knowing that I truly know nothing, as Socrates tells us, makes me capable of learning at any age.

Episode 131: We are all burdened with anxiety. It is a part of any journey. But, the intensity of this emotion can be lessened through education, meditation, and practice. Happiness is hard to achieve, but unhappiness comes to us effortlessly. We must simply put in the work.

Episode 130: All of us can learn to "grasp hold" of time and become more thoughtful and sensitive. In this way, we will come to the door of wisdom. Then I can ask, how it can be opened.

Episode 129: If you want to find that elusive peace in life, work on the development of you, of the self --yourself. Ask yourself, "Am I a hero or a coward?" You know, we all know, the right answer.

Episode 128: The problem of perception and perspective has been faced by mankind since time began. Now in the modern era, we can find "common ground" with others if we listen to what the other person is truly saying.

Episode 127: All of us can find our own joy and happiness in life through belief in oneself and the commitment to work on my self development.

Episode 126: Never give up on your dreams! You must, however, be realistic and understand that the fulfillment of any aspiration requires training and a minimum of 10,000 hours of experience. Then, all is possible.

Episode 125: We all want adventure in life, but few of us seize the opportunity when it is presented -- why not? This is because we are taught to "play it safe" and never take any risks. The self, however, suffers if I do not see myself as a champion. I must simply be "a little bit brave" and the hero's journey will present itself. The choice is up to me.

Episode 124: Look for the good in an allegedly negative world and you will find it. Positive events will, of course, happen along with pernicious occurrences. That said: you can frame reality in the way you want. Go for the most powerful and enduring attitude. You know what it is.

Episode 123: I must be a crusader of me. If I adopt the model of determination, courage, and resilience, I will overcome the many trials and tribulations in life -- or at least fight those demons to a standstill.

Episode 122: Let us appreciate the unique individuals in society. They give our civilization color and meaning.

Episode 121: Of all the qualities we possess as human beings, time is the most valuable. It can never be replaced and thus must be spent well.

Episode 120: Find your happiness through your dreams and self-reflection. Take time to nurture your soul!

Episode 119: We are all in control of our emotions, both the good and the bad. It is up to me to live a fulfilling life and aspire for contentment.

Episode 118: If you want to live to a ripe old age, learn to be initially experimental, but eventually thoughtful and reflective. Life is ascendent only if you purify your being -- physically, spiritually, and philosophically.

Episode 117: We must all learn to commune with nature. To do this properly, it is necessary to respect oneself and the natural world. We are partners together on the earth.

Episode 116: Take your "brand out" in public or on a date and see what happens. This is an important way you will see whether you are presenting your brand correctly or not.

Episode 115: "The meek shall inherit the earth" is meant to suggest that those who have their power under control shall eventually be the dominant force in society.

Episode 114: No matter what you do or where you go, remember time can never be replaced. So, spend it well! It is your one true, irreplaceable, gift, given only to you.

Episode 113: Don't compare yourself to others! Learn to enhance and grow the beauty of you. You cannot radically alter your body. You can, however, greatly improve the mind. In that sense, you have all the tools you need to achieve excellence!

Episode 112: Savor life's bouquet by catching the events of the moment and appreciating your gift of life.

Episode 111: We will all experience a new beginning. It depends on whether we want this to be a positive or a negative occurrence. The final result will be up to me.

Episode 110: It is your birthright to be "free as a bird." But this liberty is something I can only give myself in an increasingly totalitarian and draconian world. The bureaucracy wants to control and regulate all of us.

Episode 109: Anger is a toxin that fills us all with a sense of loss and pain. We must learn to manage its onslaught and redirect its power.

Episode 108: The development of your personal style simply requires your commitment. Its development is important in the building of your personal brand.

Episode 107: Be gentle with yourself from time to time. This action will assist and strengthen you in your upcoming battle of life.

Episode 106: We can control our inner voice through practice and determination. It is a difficult exercise at first, but becomes easier over time. You are the quality of your thoughts.

Episode 105: Never, ever give up on your dreams. Fight your way forward and never surrender the desire to accomplish what you should do or develop who you should be.

Episode 104: How do I overcome sadness? Once I realize that I am in control of my sadness, I am free to choose whether to keep this emotion or to mitigate it and turn this feeling, this energy, into something more positive.

Episode 103: Change your life story: what is the tale you want to construct? Be a hero to yourself and others. This belief is a major part of hopefulness and self-worth. "Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife!

Episode 102: We no longer live in an age of elegance but if we want to achieve success in this society, showing elegance is the only way to stand above the herd or the crowd.

Episode 101: How does one overcome loss and failure? The simple answer is by never, ever giving up on you! Accept responsibility for the catastrophe and move forward. The only alternative is to succumb to spiritual death.

Episode 100: This is our 100th Podcast. Everything is based on routine. All can be accomplished through a developed sense of habit.

Episode 99: We must all aspire to live an elegant life, spiritually, psychologically, and physically. This will enhance your personal brand and bring peace in an increasingly complex and confusing world.

Episode 98: Your 15 minutes of fame is an illusion. It tricks you into believing that being a celebrity has real value. It doesn't. The world wants your contribution not your vanity.

Episode 97: We must learn to rest if we want to achieve anything in life. A rested mind is an imaginative and creative mind.

Episode 96: Humpty Dumpty reminds us that failure comes to everyone. How we manage and succeed after failure is where the real lessons lie.

Episode 95: We live in difficult times, but we have always lived in difficult times. My success or failure in my piece of life is mostly up to me.

Episode 94: The gift of sound is something remarkable. We must, however, protect ourselves from the negativity of white noise and pernicious music that is now part of modern society.

Episode 93: Color plays a significant role in our lives. What is your favorite color and which color looks good on you? Don't be bland!

Episode 92: Narcissism: what a topic! We live in the age of me not of we. The consequences of this are dangerous for we fail to develop as people.

Episode 91: It is important to have faith in something bigger than you. This will tremendously assist you on your path in life. A lack of faith is correlated to pain, suffering and a lack of success. Find your faith.

Episode 90: We all want to be young. Keep your body and mind healthy, and youth will come to you. Both must be nurtured to achieve maximum effect.

Episode 89: Carpe Diem: seize the day and take notice of your life. You can begin by simply noting each and every day in your notebook.

Episode 88: The greatest adventure I will ever experience is my life. I must believe this and then pour my heart and soul into its development.

Episode 87: We must remember that we are natural people and originally came from the countryside. If we forget this truism and think that our urban life is real, we run the risk of being exposed to the vagaries of life

Episode 86: Acknowledge the gifts that you have received because of your birth and then get to work on developing the beautiful you. Don't suffer with indecision, act and produce a contented life. There are no excuses!

Episode 85: What are my values? This is a question that is worth reviewing. My ultimate values must embody happiness and self-fulfilment.

Episode 84: When Pandora finally closed the box, only hope was left. This means that whatever happens in your life, there is always hope. Never lose hope if you want to survive and thrive in this competitive world.

Episode 83: If you want to become a knowledgeable person, you must read. There is no other way, whatever the excuse. You must make time for reading to live an imaginative and creative life.

Episode 82: We have been freed from chattel slavery a very long time ago. People, however, are still not free. Many are wage slaves. But, this is a personal choice. With effort, you can be free -- a hero, not a victim.

Episode 81: How's your imagination doing? Please join me on an imagination- refresher exercise. We will start by being spies!

Episode 80: What if you could "throw it all away" and start your life anew? The ideal answer is I would not have to change anything because I am already doing what I love. But this is seldom the case.

Episode 79: We are truly bombarded with negativity on an ongoing basis. This is, however, not an honest depiction of life. The average human being experiences a safe and good life. This unfortunately can easily be colored by the media induced dystopia that we are subjected to. We must look for the positive and the joyful in our daily lives.

Episode 78: Subscribe to the concept of a new beginning. There is excitement when you commence. There is a chance of adventure and, ultimately, success. You never have to be a victim because there is always the opportunity of change.

Episode 77: The Common Good is something that we all share. We must, however, nurture its strengths and minimize its deficiencies.

Episode 76: The natural environment: if you want to appreciate changing the world, take a shower in cold water. It will bring home the alterations that you must make to your daily actions

Episode 75: You must aspire to create good thoughts because you are the quality of your thinking. A negative state of being can only begat a pernicious and evil mindset, and a loving and joyful feeling can only manifest a celebration of life.

Episode 74: Look for your "win" in life. It is there in front of you. Presenting yourself with a daily success will assist you as you go forward in consciousness.

Episode 73: To be a hero is an innate part of our character. Why then do so many acquiesce and surrender -- leading unfulfilling lives? We must learn to be a little bit brave and never, ever, server give up.

Episode 72: To find peace in a seemingly negative world, showcased by the news media, you must control your anxiety and learn some history.

Episode 71: We live in a difficult world. It is easy to become influenced by external events. One must choose life in all circumstances, barring the rate exception.

Episode 70: Time is something that we all must deal with. The secret: catch a piece of time whenever you can. You do this by spontaneously stopping and catching the moment.

Episode 69: I must have faith in myself first. No one else can give this gift to me but me. Yes, life is not fair, but all is possible.

Episode 68: I am 100 % responsible for my life. There is no one to blame but me. If I adopt this attitude, I will live a fulfilling life.

Episode 67: It is necessary to formulate a routine if you want to be successful in life.

Episode 66: Everything matters in life. Once you adopt this position, you begin to mature and become more observant about life and your surroundings.

Episode 65: Don't forget to find some style in your life. People cannot look inside to see the beautiful you. All they can see is your physical presence and hear your words. Don't be underrated because of your attire.

Episode 64: We must somehow learn to become strong. This is the only way we will be able to face the multifaceted struggles facing us in the future -- and we can!

Episode 63: Don't take yourself too seriously from time to time. It is a very long life and it is also meant to be fun, though not always.

Episode 62: I must find the resolve to achieve a basic level of education. Never will give up on me must be my clarion call.

Episode 61: Don't be a wage slave, a career is a must. But, you must "get on with it" and be responsible for your own self-development.

Episode 60: Overcoming sadness by learning to distinguish the difference between solitude and loneliness.

Episode 59: Everyone should enjoy a day of sunshine to build up their energy!

Episode 58: Everyone should experience a "Day of Gloom" to truly appreciate what joy and happiness mean.

Episode: 57: We must embrace the technological innovations that are upon us. But we must continue to be moral beings

Episode 56: Where do the lessons of life reside? They are displayed in chance encounters and spontaneous moments

Episode 55: Take a day off. Learn to relax yourself from the stresses and frustration of life.

Episode 54: As the Lotus Eaters show us, we must be careful not to stumble into lethargy and sloth.

Episode 53: Don't go fake! Realize that success takes effort. If you want to circumvent the toil required in developing a sophisticated life, you will only end up to be a fool.

Episode 52: How do you find your way when you are lost?

Episode 51: A high degree does not necessarily be a higher level of morality. An education must also include spiritual and philosophical (searching for truth) components

Episode 50: Act your age: it is important, as you age physically, to pick an optimum age that you can carry for the rest of your life.

Episode 49: Not every day is a good day. But every day, I must put in the work. Be a hero to yourself

Episode 48: Find a goal for your life and get on its path. The pack is heavy and the heart weary, but you must go on and complete your mission in life. Your happiness depends on the journey.

Episode 47: Give yourself the gift of joy and happiness. This is essential for a successful and fulfilling life.

Episode 46: We are all capable of screaming. We must decide whether it displays a positive or a negative emotion.

Episode 45: Don't say negative things about yourself -- certainly not to the people you don't know!

Episode 44: I want to be rich in all aspects of my life. Then I will be able to flourish and blossom as a human being.

Episode 43: There is a distinction between humility and modesty. Be humble before God, but modest when dealing with human beings.

Episode 42: If you want to live a long and fulfilling life, learn to develop yourself. It is easy to be unhappy, but hard to be happy. The attainment of a joyful life requires work on the self.

Episode 41: I can't control the weather. I am not not God, but I can control how I feel!

Episode 40: Anger must be controlled if we want to inhabit a peaceful world

Episode 39: Put your cell phone down and enjoy the positive aspects of your life.

Episode 38: Yellow journalism is the bane of the modern era. We must be smart enough to discern truth from embellished fiction.

Podcast 37: Learn to make your bed if you want to live an exciting and dynamic life.

Episode 36: Everyone loves a great story. This is where imagination begins.

Episode 35: Always excellence: why not? I try to encourage people to strive for excellence in their life.

Episode 34: Walking can give us a sense of peace and spiritual growth.

Episode 33: Family is important in personal and societal development.

Episode 32: What are your biases and what are mine? Can we overcome them?

Episode 31: How do I control my stress if I want to lead a long and fulfilling life?

Episode 30: Why do we travel? We travel for an uncontrolled adventure.

Episode 29: All of us must find our faith.

Episode 28: Taking a walk in nature allows us momentarily to free ourselves from the constraints of everyday life.

Episode 27: You can lead a joy filled and flourishing life.

Episode 26: The oak tree that beat me! This is often what occurs in life!

Episode 25: When you feel panicked, just and reflect and then take control.

Episode 24: Faith in yourself to lead a positive and constructive life

Episode 23: The massive camp was dedicated to killing people, either immediately or by being worked to death.

Episode 22: The value of friendship

Episode 21: Travel to improve your soul

Episode 20: Luck: take a chance on you! Why not follow Pascal's Wager? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Episode 19: We must begin to trust each other, once again. If we do not, all loving relationships will be difficult.

Episode 18: Having a positive mental attitude will help you flourish and lead the life that you desire.

Episode 17: What is an education -- how do we learn how to learn?

Episode 16: Dreams are powerful tools. They may assist us in finding solutions to our problems.

Episode 15: My first job was filled with fear and trepidation, but it all worked out in the end!

Episode 14: It is unnecessary to feel like a victim. But, you must learn PMA and its habits.

Episode 13: Incarceration: it is an unnatural way to live our life. There must be a better way to correct the behavior of most people, though some must be sternly punished.

Episode 12: We are not naturally violent. We are loving, decent and kind.

Episode 11: Soaring to the heavens with my father

Episode 10: Believe in yourself: never, ever give up on you and your aspirations

Episode 9: Just let it go: let the frustrations and anxiety of life disappear. I must remind myself, I control my reality.

Episode 8: Happiness and human flourishing can be achieved by everyone!

Episode 7: The cockroach is all of us.

Episode 6: What is an education? A person must learn how to learn!

Episode 5: The angst at being alive that we all feel

Episode 4: Do you speak chicken?

Episode 3: The Beginning

Episode 2: Don't play with matches!

Episode 1: Grandfather: the iconic gift