All Episodes - Think Like Me (or don't)
The life and musings of a digital handyman who also happens to be a semi-professional musician, amateur Muay Thai fighter, and divorced ex-mormon. Armchair philosophy at its finest :)
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The Precursor to Conflict
Short episode! I just needed to connect some dots so we can get into what I'm really excited to get into (coming next week).
There are no moral obligations....probably
I build on the metaphor of the box and get into why the box is so powerful. I also take some fairly heretical and blasphemous roads to get there, so buckle up.
You’re in control of your box
He’s back! In this episode I ramble about a new idea I’ve been chewing on.
Am I actually Ben Affleck?
Yo! It’s been a while. In this episode I talk about what’s been happening the last couple months. I’ve been struggling to figure out if pieces of how I self-identify are actually weaknesses in need of reform or if they are, as I tend to believe, actually my superpowers. This episode doesn’t answer those questions but it’s at least a start.
Sexy Task Management (for freelancers or remote workers in 2019 and beyond)
Here's how I manage my tasks (after a long time of doing it wrong). I recommend watching the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0IDWHio5qk
There's a difference between strategy and tactics (also, I'm TERRIBLE at chess)
Be sure to check out the video as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPUeAeGcQAM
Do you have a trust fund business?
Be sure to check out the video version of this on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ7rhg5Vbbc
I got fired today
There are some things I refer to in the audio that you kind of need to see - head here to watch the video version of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s8NJa-N-9A
Commas Cont'd (and a thing about The OA and music/productivity)
I went and found my Style guide from college to back up my comma comments.
Commas: The MOST Misunderstood Punctuation?
People don't know, how to use commas!
A Reaction to The Inventor: Out For Blood Documentary (and some other things)
We watched that HBO documentary on Theranos yesterday. I had some thoughts. Apologies for the background noise.
To All The Haters Saying Don't Watch Game of Thrones
After watching the premier of GoT season 8, it hit me that lots of business gurus were going to start talking about how people shouldn't watch. I had thoughts (obvi).
S3E4 - Featuring Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross and Marvin "The Mad Lion" Madariaga
Absolute legends in their own right, Kevin and Marvin, stop by to chat a bit about fighting and some of the differences between the old school fight mentality and the struggle of a fighter coming up now. As per the usual, Wick the Bear makes a cameo appearance and I do my best to stay quiet and let them talk, although I don't do a GREAT job of that, but we have some good conversation. Enjoy.
S3E3 - Sure, but do YOU respect you?
More often than any of us is willing to admit, the reason we don't "get the respect we deserve" has nothing to do with anyone else.
S3E2 - The Truth Doesn't Really Matter
I think we talk too much about the "honorable pursuit of Truth". I don't think truth matters nearly as much as we tell ourselves it does. It does, however, give us a nice excuse to ignore our very real emotions by bottling them up until they inevitably explode, destroying most of what makes sense in life.
S3E1 - The Wife, The Mistress, and The Vice - Monday Morning Coffee #37
People (myself included most of all) often make the mistake of thinking that they are capable of handling anything that comes their way. The truth is, a person can really only juggle three things at once: The Wife, The Mistress, and The Vice. Read the full post here: https://bretmartineau.com/blog/morning-coffee-37
Season 3 Intro
Season 3 starts tomorrow! Weekly episodes will be released on Monday Mornings, so check back for that!
Season 2 Finale!
This episode is my favorite, because it's the first (well, second) time I've been able to fully verbalize my vision. I hope you see the connections from past episodes and how everything has come together! See you in season 3!!
S2E9 - Ride the Mean
In this episode I talk about trying to find a way to "anchor" (no pun intended) myself between emotional highs and lows to avoid the motivational black hole that keeps me from doing anything. Enjoy (and check out the YouTube vid: https://youtu.be/9x8VRuFz69Q)
S2E8 - "You are my son, and the one true king"
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, I deal a lot with discovering and then actively pursuing your true potential. Lots of Lion King references :)
S2E7 - Plans and positivity can't survive without action and time
In this episode, I get a little frustrated because things aren't moving as fast as I want. The cathartic high of a realization can lead to this kind of disappointment if you don't plan for it with ACTION.
S2E6 - Foreshadowing....
This episode is just chock full of foreshadowing. It's amazing to listen to how the ideas and thoughts I talk about in this episode find their way into the *finished* product.
S2E5 - Ohhhhh THAT'S what I've been doing wrong...
In this episode, I realize one of the major things that has held me back in both my personal and business life, and I make specific plans to avoid it in the future. Also, cigars :)
S2E4 - Talking with friends helps
In this episode, some things start to shift. A conversation with great friends and colleagues shifts my perspective, and a long weekend away gives me space to really think.
S2E3 - Does any of this matter?
In this episode I start to really doubt myself, my business, my ideas, and even whether this podcast idea is any good. It's a bit depressing, but I think there is value in relating to the low points.
S2E2 - How did I get here?
This episode is a wandering selection of stories from my past as I try to piece together why I'm in the situation I'm in. You can tell I'm trying to find a way to both rationalize my situation AND navigate my way out of it.
S2E1 - The business is in shambles
It's Ground Zero. Hitting one of the lowest points in my business that I've ever been at. I describe some of my personal financial problems, as well as some of the things that have led to the business being where it's at. This is the first few hours of realizing that my business was in huge trouble, and my emotional reaction to that realization.
Seaon 2 Preview
Season 2 is a slight departure from the norm of what you may have come to expect from this podcast. I'll be honest, I'm nervous to release it, but I think you'll find it either beneficial or educational.
(Season Finale) The Twenty-Second One
Season 1 finale! Lots of thought jammed into this one to get ready for Season 2. Enjoy!
The Twenty-First One
Some new segments, some fun times, and some other things.
The Twentieth One
My very first caller/comment! Featured at the very beginning. It's fairly creepy sounding, but also quite awesome :) This episode ranges all over - Arianna Grande, entrepreneurship, altruism, even some killer Star Wars metaphors. Check it!
The Nineteenth One
This episode features a segment guaranteed to bore you tears followed immediately by one that might upset you. #shrug
The Eighteenth One
This episode is unique and special for a lot of reasons. First, it's recorded entirely on my phone. Second, it's recorded in chunks over the course of a week. And lastly, really cool audio transitions!! Also today is my birthday.
The Seventeenth One
The podcast is back! I ramble about practice and study and training, and even do some piano playing! (the first 5 minutes are cut off in the audio, but you can get them in the Youtube video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfMksX-x7TQ
The Sixteenth One
*Language Warning*Denis, Michelle and I watch some amazing fights on The Ultimate Fighter and then discuss some stuff about training Muay Thai.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IETJAmrLMc
The Fifteenth One
*LANGUAGE ALERT*Denis and I watch the latest episode of TUF - and we're joined by Michelle for part of it! We also watched a little bit of Bellator MMA.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c8FOJT2A9I
The Fourteenth One
*Language Warning*Denis and I watch the latest episode of The Ultimate Fighter and provide our commentary.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4T5VIbgNDU
The Thirteenth One
I dink around on the guitar and piano a bit, but mostly chat about how I wish people would stop being afraid to say things to me for fear of backlash or retaliation.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej5t9HPz8Dk