OnThree Podcast

This episode explores the dedication, mental resilience, and stories of Olympic athletes, highlighting what it takes to perform at the highest level and the deeper meaning of success beyond medals.Chapters00:00 Technical Difficulties and Personal Computers00:50 The Training Regimen of Elite Athletes02:56 The Sacrifices of Olympic Athletes04:12 The Pressure of Performance in the Olympics06:26 Eileen Gu: A Case Study in Resilience08:44 Alisa Liu: The Journey of a Young Athlete12:27 The Importance of Autonomy in Sports15:39 Finding Joy in the Process of Competition19:08 The Pursuit of Purpose Over Money25:16 The Layers of Personal Stories25:46 Arthur Liu: A Journey of Resilience28:11 The Espionage Angle: A Father's Sacrifice30:09 Contrasting Paths: Alyssa Liu vs. Eileen Gu31:46 The Politics of Athlete Nationality34:33 The Pressure of Performance: Mental Game in Sports37:43 The New Age of Athletes: Building Brands44:13 Expectations of Visibility: Athletes as Role Models47:40 Inspiration from Olympic Athletes: Grit and Resilience

In this episode, Salvi and Naveed discuss the concept of fear and its impact on performance, drawing inspiration from the extraordinary feats of climber Alex Honnold. They explore the nature of fear, anxiety, and preparation, emphasizing the importance of facing challenges head-on and the role of practice in overcoming personal limitations. The conversation delves into personal experiences with fear, the immigrant mindset, and the balance between taking risks and having safety nets. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to confront their fears and pursue their goals without letting anxiety dictate their actions.TakeawaysFear is a natural response that can be interpreted differently by individuals.Preparation can help reduce anxiety and improve performance.Most people quit before they even face their fears.Real performance reveals your true identity and capabilities.Exposure therapy can help in overcoming fears.The fear of looking incompetent can hold people back from trying new things.Internal validation is more important than external validation.Visibility can delay mastery and growth.Pressure can improve performance if managed correctly.Facing fears can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context of Fear01:13 The Nature of Fear and Performance05:58 Fear vs. Anxiety: Understanding the Spectrum10:04 Danger, Anxiety, and Performance14:11 The Role of Preparation in Overcoming Fear18:09 Going All In: The Safety Net Debate21:10 Pressure and Performance: A Double-Edged Sword21:33 The Anxiety-Performance Curve22:29 Managing Anxiety in High-Stakes Situations24:17 Facing Personal Fears and Growth28:21 Overcoming the Fear of Looking Dumb31:31 Separating Performance from Validation34:17 The Impact of Visibility on Growth39:15 Confronting Real Performance and Identity

In this episode of the OnThree Podcast, hosts Salvi and Naveed discuss the pressures of New Year resolutions, the importance of appreciating what to keep in life, and the impact of social media on personal growth. They explore the significance of relationships, the value of introspection, and how to redefine success in a fast-paced world. The conversation emphasizes the need for curiosity, the dangers of comparison, and the importance of showing up for oneself, regardless of the time of year.TakeawaysIt's not just about changing; it's about appreciating what you have.January can create unrealistic expectations for change.Toronto's competitive culture can lead to feelings of inadequacy.Social media often presents a highlight reel, not reality.Real change comes from daily habits, not just resolutions.Recognizing what to keep in life can be more valuable than what to change.Relationships are crucial for happiness and fulfillment.It's important to let go of toxic friendships.Doing things for the love of it is essential for personal growth.Boredom can lead to introspection and self-discovery.Chapters00:00 New Year, New Perspectives02:31 The Pressure of Resolutions04:57 The Illusion of Comparison07:22 Finding Meaning in Choices09:44 Curiosity vs. Stability12:13 The Importance of Relationships13:18 Navigating Friendships15:31 Embracing Challenges17:34 Comfort vs. Chemistry23:33 The Importance of Real Relationships23:56 Pursuing Passions Beyond Productivity25:21 The Hustle Culture and Its Impact26:56 Finding Joy in Activities for Their Own Sake28:22 Establishing Personal Standards and Boundaries30:15 The Power of Saying No31:25 The Value of Consistency and Persistence33:19 Embracing Boredom and Introspection35:46 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health38:48 Redefining Success and Networking41:39 Living Up to Potential and Enjoying the Process44:18 Life as a Continuation, Not a Reset

This episode is all about pressure and the moments that define us. The guys explore what it truly means to "show up" (and what happens when you don't). They share personal stories of fumbling high-stakes job interviews, the unique pressures that come from being an immigrant kid, and the "everyday grit" they witnessed in their parents.The conversation also covers:- Finding success in unexpected places (like a middle school long jump final) - The relationship between discipline, purpose, and freedom - What it takes to build real-world "grit" (like studying for a CPA) - The most "clutch" people in pop culture, from Kobe Bryant to Elon Musk and Sam Altman.Finally, they ask a big question: in the age of AI, are we losing our ability to show up for ourselves?Tune in for a deep dive into handling pressure, finding your purpose, and living with that Game 7 energy.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Welcome Back: Game 7 Energy00:01:26 - Today's Theme: Pressure Moments That Define Us00:02:42 - Story: Bombing the Deloitte Interview (Mamba Mentality)00:05:42 - Story: The Cringey Ford Internship Interview00:08:05 - Being Your "Authentic Self" Under Pressure00:11:25 - A "Showing Up" Success Story: Middle School Long Jump00:15:44 - What is "Grit" and How Do You Build It?00:17:27 - The Unique Pressure of Being an Immigrant Kid00:20:14 - Our Parents' "Everyday Game 7 Energy"00:25:25 - The Responsibility to Show Up For Yourself00:26:18 - Finding Your Purpose in Life00:28:57 - Discipline Affords You Freedom00:38:11 - The "Grit" It Takes to Get a CPA00:45:00 - Pop Culture's Most "Clutch" Moments00:45:27 - Kobe's Clutch Gene (Game 7 & His Final Game)00:47:30 - Is Elon Musk the Most Clutch Person Alive?00:52:51 - Sam Altman & The AI Revolution00:54:58 - Is AI Detaching Us From Ourselves?

The boys are finally back with season 2! In this new season, we are exploring the themes of competition; showing up when it counts — in sports, music, entrepreneurship, culture, and everyday life.For our first episode of season 2, we talk about AI and analytics in sports, and how it's redefining competition.

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Krasun and Luca Buccilli, Co-Founders of Accelerate AI, an agency specializing in developing AI agents to automate employee processes. Tune in as we dive into the world of AI and building AI agents. Alex and Luca also get into how they got into and came out of a survival camp with a total disconnect from the world. Check out Acclerate AI: https://www.accelerateai.agency/

In this episode, the boys sit down to reflect on summer 2024 in Toronto and how Toronto pales in comparison to the rest of the world as a destination . They also spill the tea on what it takes and what it is like to have a career in the public service in Canada.

In this episode, the boys sit down to reflect on what they learned over the past 21 episodes doing their first podcast together. They also go into the Olympics. And finally, they talk about their experience with networking and meeting like minded people. Timestamps: 0:00 What we learned from podcasting 10:50 Olympics 30:58 Networking 48:33 Getting into Accounting

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Mirecki, Co-Founder & CEO of Searchless, an AI recruitment co-pilot. Tune in as we talk about how AI is revolutionizing hiring, and the life of an early stage entrepreneur. Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmirecki/ Check out Searchless: https://searchless.ca/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:38 Jonathan’s journey 9:25 How have different roles factored into pursuing entrepreneurship? 10:53 Inefficiencies within the hiring process 13:45 How Searchless works 19:42 Some Philosophical discussion on AI 23:00 AI hallucinations 26:30 Mitigating bias 28:04 Assessing cultural fit 31:40 Growing Searchless 33:18 Challenges in developing the MVP 40:10 Does AI need to be perfect? 42:55 Facing fear of failure 49:05 Brainstorming ideas 55:05 Future of Searchless 58:10 Trends in the recruitment space 1:03:31 What keeps Jonathan up at night 1:07:03 Important skills and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

In this episode, we sit down with Austin Yeh, who is a real estate investor based in Toronto. Tune in as we discuss real estate investing, personal finance, managing properties and more! Connect with Austin: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/ https://linktr.ee/risenetworkevent Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:35 How does a 28 year old own over 20 rental properties in the GTA? 4:27 Investing in Windsor, Ontario 6:50 How being an immigrant informs attitude towards wealth 9:45 Being inspired by Rich Dad, Poor Dad 12:00 Leaving a 9-5 job 12:24 Getting into real estate investing 15:43 Horror stories from real estate investing 19:50 Wholesaling in real estate 24:00 How to find a discounted property to live in 26:00 Risk with discounted properties 32:40 Interest rate risk 35:06 Best places to invest outside of GTA 39:38 Sentiment towards landlords 43:25 Managing far away properties 47:09 Finding a power team 49:07 Starting a real estate podcast 52:55 Branding 54:20 Building RISE Network community 56:58 Advice for investing

In this episode, we chat with Sabrina Colosimo, founder of Sunday Creative. Sabrina opens up about her journey as a creative entrepreneur, sharing the highs and lows of her journey. We delve into topics like entrepreneurship, the creative process, nomadic living, vintage selling and buying, and personal development. Join us for a candid conversation with Sabrina, where she shares valuable insights and practical advice from her experience. Connect with Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/_sundaycreative/ https://www.sunday-creative.com/

On this episode, the boys do a full recap of the rap beef that rocked the hip hop world, and its implications.

On this episode, the boys welcome Weiting Bollu who co-founded "OpenRoom" which aims to provide transparency in the rental ecosystem. What started off as a small passion project from a tenancy dispute has quickly grown into an online database with almost 2 million searches in past year by nearly 130,000 visitors to help Canadians make informed decisions on succeeding in the rental market. Weiting also dives into the world of entrepreneurship and product management with key leadership roles along the way. Lastly, Weiting shares her key success factors with inter-racial marriages, parenting and immigrant parents. Follow Weiting: https://www.instagram.com/openroomhq/?hl=en https://openroom.ca/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:40 How "OpenRoom" started 3:49 Difficulties in identifying good tenants 4:35 Weiting's Highschool journey 7:20 Shifting from business school to product management 8:26 Experience with university exchange programs 15:15 Buying a home 6 months after graduation 17:30 Unintentionally starting property management 18:32 Effects of a tenancy dispute 19:27 Misconceived notion of passive income through real estate 21:09 Historical trends of landlord vs. tenant issues 22:33 Inefficiencies in Ontario's landlord and tenant board 23:25 Leveraging "OpenRoom"s database for finding repeat offenders 24:55 Career in product management 29:40 Finding your inner "curious learner" 31:00 Powerful learnings from immigrant parents 33:00 Why I wanted to be an entrepreneur? 35:30 Complex problem-solving in the corporate world 37:10 Learnings from corporate world carried over into Entrepreneurship 39:50 Scaling "OpenRoom" 41:15 Passion project vs. viable project 42:10 Starting a business with your partner 47:20 Future of "OpenRoom" 48:38 Diversity of thoughts in interracial marriage 50:15 Managing entrepreneurship with parenting 55:04 Potential career as a "Chief of Staff" 56:20 Biggest takeaways from failures 1:00:10 Memorizing versus understanding content 1:01:20 Advice for career in product management 1:04:00 Growing social media following 1:09:00 OpenRoom's social media strategy 1:10:20 Social media strategy of Linkedin 1:12:30 Openroom going on viral 1:13:50 Advice for future entrepreneurs 1:14:45 Closing off

On this episode, the boys welcome Jelani Smith who has invested in 8 properties on his way to building a $11 million real estate portfolio. He is recognized as a RE/MAX Hallmark Top 1% realtor. He is also the founder of Bay Street Blog, and if passionate about educating people on personal finance and real estate. Follow Jelani:   / jelanismith   https://www.baystreetblog.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:10. Jelani’s journey into building a real estate portfolio 10:16 Any misconceptions about real estate 12:40 What to look for when choosing a realtor 13:39 Private sale vs going through a realtor 14:50 Misconceptions about investing in real estate 16:45 Investing is pre-construction properties 19:44 Real estate investing vs stock investing 21:51 Effects of high interest rate climate 23:10 “Hustle”culture of real estate investing 27:00 Overrated and underrated areas around the GTA 32:45 Bay Street blog 36:25 Differences between current and prior generations when it come to financial literacy 38:12 Growing up with disability 43:00 Role Jelani’s parents have played in his success 45:10 Any big mistakes 46:32 His personal philosophy towards wealth 47:54 How he has leveraged social media 50:10 The BRRRR strategy of real estate investing 54:08 Which hypothetical time period would Jelani want to buy real estate 57:48 Jelani’s dream home 59:08 Goals for the future 1:00:48 Technology in real estate 1:03:08 Ottawa real estate 1:06:40 Suburbs vs city 1:08:40 Advice for buying a home 1:10:10 Advice for future realtors 1:12:03 Closing off

On this episode, the boys are back to indulge into the landscape of rap competition including Drake versus Metro Boomin and Future. They then get into lawsuit of social media platforms and its impact, and what the evolution of basketball looks like? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Drake Vs. Metro Boomin & Future 3:38 Competition in the Rap Landscape 6:30 Is Drake Over or Underappreciated? 19:35 Lawsuit Against Social Media Platforms 22:55 Sex-Ed Curriculum? Yay or Nay 25:40 "Sheltering" in South Asian Households 30:22 Social Media in School Curriculums? 32:40 Is Having Kids, Selfish? 35:45 Life Expectancy Vs. Mental Health Issues 43:25 Comparing Talent Across Era's in NBA 46:40 Dominant Players Across NBA History 48:55 NBA Players Based Podcasts 50:55 Ramadan Kyrie 52:20 Outro

In this episode, we welcome Noor Zainab, who is a writer, producer and host for various sports media outlets. We talk about working in the Sports industry, being a woman in a male dominated industry, meeting Shams Charania, Canada vs USA when it comes to sports entertainment, and some funny tweets! Follow Noor: Twitter/X: https://x.com/noorrzainab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noorrzainab Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:33 Leaving Law to get into Sports Media 5:58 How to be different and stand out in the industry 9:33 Meeting NBA reporter Shams Charania 12:48 Kawhi the cat 16:51 How Noor got into basketball 20:11 Sports betting 24:06 Putting out quality content on Social Media 28:52 Noor explains some of her Tweets 33:23 Challenges being in a male dominated industry 38:54 How culture has influenced Noor 40:40 Is women's participation increasing in sports? 46:29 Difference between Canada and USA in sports 59:03 Living in Ottawa 1:01:15 High cost of living in Toronto 1:02:17 Noor's dream role in the sports industry 1:05:56 Bell and Roger's monopoly over Canadian economy 1:08:27 Advice for people who want to work in Sports Media 1:11:16 Noor's fondest memory working in sports

On this episode, the boys talk about NBA past, present and some future. Then they get into the world of VR with the Apple Vision Pro, and why was Drake viral again!? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Our NBA fandom 2:30 Becoming a LeBron fan 8:20 What happens after Curry and LeBron retire? 14:30 Reminiscing about Kobe 27:40 The early 2010s era of Basketball 32:48 Bring back rivalries in the NBA 37:25 Assessing the current Toronto Raptors 44:30 Assessing the rest of the NBA 49:18 Is parity actually good for the league? 53:00 Who do we think is winning the chip? 55:49 Apple Vision Pro 1:00:00 Augmented reality vs virtual reality 1:04:25 Implications of VR 1:07:30 How VR can bring people closer 1:17:19 Drake going viral?

In this episode, we have IP lawyer Aaraf Dewan joining us to go into his journey with Intellectual Property law, and gives us insights on the implications of our current technology on IP law. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Introducing Aaraf Dewan 2:22 The busy life of a lawyer 4:07 Working near the Suits set 5:04 The challenge of going through Law school 9:50 Why get into Law? 12:45 Is a science degree applicable to IP Law? 17:44 What is IP Law? 24:35 How has globalization played into IP Law? 26:47 How do big companies get away with copying other companies? 33:54 What happens when you get sued? 38:30 What do Social Media companies own? 42:30 Who owns the IP in the age of AI? 52:13 Where is the future of lawyers going? 57:44 Misconceptions about lawyers 1:02:20 Do IP lawyers do litigations? 1:04:34 What advice would give to people who want to go into Law?

In this episode, our co-host Naveed dives into the details about his Accounting profession, and his journey to becoming a CPA. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Start of our CPA journey 4:35 CA “Rule the World” 8:26 Studying Accounting 11:20 What is Accounting? 15:10 CPA journey after undergrad 22:55 Different pathways within Accounting 27:50 Life as an Accountant within the public sector 32:00 The most interesting thing Naveed has worked on 34:24 Misconceptions about Accounting 38:27 How did CA become CPA? 44:03 The CFE 46:14 Future of Accounting with the emergence of AI 55:32 Use cases of AI within Accounting 58:40 Advice to get into Accounting 1:03:10 Something has changed within Accounting

In this episode, we talk about the new year, our goals, friendships, marriage and get into a discussion about life as adults. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Making it to 10 episodes 1:56 Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 2:30 How we spent New Year’s Eve 5:10 Is New Years overhyped? 7:21 Living in Ottawa 10:16 Being kinder to yourself in 2023 11:32 Is it important to have a routine? 14:18 Doing a reset in the New Year 15:14 Setting realistic goals 22:21 Comparing yourself to others 29:46 Quality vs quantity of relationships 31:14 The 4 types of friends you have in your life 33:15 Your ride or dies 36:20 Friends being there for you during challenging times 39:55 What makes a good friend? 41:54 How do you make friends in adult life? 44:33 Your significant other being your best friend 46:19 Is marriage just checking a box? 48:35 How long should you be together before getting married? 50:15 Should you stay together if you are not happy? 57:00 What do you look forward to in 2024? 58:07 Finding your “Ikigai”

In this episode, the boys talk about their experience growing up and coming across awkward movie scenes, 'discipline' from south asian parents, the time they got stuck at the US border, steroid use in movie industries, their fitness journey, and tipping culture in Canada. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:44 Watching awkward movie scenes with parents 5:50 Sex-ed in a South Asian household 7:07 South Asian "discipline" 12:45 Being stuck at the US border 17:05 Jacked celebrities 21:05 Are celebrities on steroids? 24:10 Ozempic 27:52 Our fitness journey 37:18 Tipping culture 43:40 Getting blown out by 40 in basketball league

On this episode, we welcome Mohaimen Khan, a Software Engineer at Microsoft, who talks about his journey to becoming a SWE, life at Microsoft, his work with Artificial Intelligence, and much more!

On this episode, we dive into the story of one of our co-hosts, Kazi Hussain, Founder and CEO of Preeminent Marketing. He talks about his journey from humble beginnings to starting the firm, challenges along the way, and gives us tidbits into what makes a great salesman.

On this episode, the boys bring on their first guest, Dr. Salmi Noor, who is a resident doctor in Ontario, to have a discussion on Canadian Healthcare. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:24 About Dr. Salmi Noor 6:04 What it takes to become a Physician 7:54 The role of a good support system 8:50 Why she wanted to become a Doctor 10:48 Are Doctor TV shows accurate? 14:06 Support system continued 15:28 Are Doctors treated well? 17:08 Misconceptions about Healthcare system 20:18 What role does being an immigrant play in our perspective? 21:58 Canadian healthcare vs healthcare in other countries 26:15 Our experience with Mexican healthcare 28:45 Misconceptions about the pandemic 39:45 Emergency department horror stories 42:28 Does over-exaggerating your symptoms make things faster? 44:08 How do you incorporate other cultural health practices? 46:08 Is Coke Zero actually bad for you? 48:19 Brampton Physicians 49:44 Why don’t some Doctors spend enough time with patients? 53:50 The future of Healthcare 1:02:20 What advice would you give to people who want to become a Doctor?

In this episode, the boys talk about their Spotify wrapped findings, and their favourite artists, then they go into Elon Musk's most recent controversy again advertisers on X, then they talk about their experience with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and declining safety, and they go into their experience working hard through university, some funny blunders and a thoughtful discussion on what determines success, luck or hard work. 0:00 Intro 6:06 Spotify Wrapped 14:15 Elon Musk Controversy 16:10 Fat Cats 18:02 Elon’s Motivation 19:08 Toronto Public Transit Safety 24:45 Growing up in a sketchy area 25:55 Back to TTC safety 33:52 Toronto being the best city 35:01 Gen Z vs Millenial grind 41:08 Our Pyramid scheme experience 50:04 Think and Grow Rich 51:18 Naveed and Kazi on Salvi being a “legend” 53:32 Is success luck or hard work? 1:02:38 Kazi’s hilarious story about getting a job at City Hall by accident

In this episode, the boys talk about their reaction to the OpenAI drama with the firing and subsequent re-hiring of Sam Altman, the future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), their impression of the NBA midseason tournament so far, and give their thoughts on the recent suspension of Dr. Yipeng Ge from University of Ottawa. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:29) Open AI Drama (19:00) AGI (33:01) NBA In-season Tournament (38:29) Old guys dominating the NBA (44:37) Dr. Yipeng Ge suspension

On this episode of OnThree, the boys talk about the WeWork bankruptcy, our experience in the crypto and stock markets, our favourite YouTubers, delve deep into Elon Musk's announcement of Grok, as well as OpenAI and ChatGPT, and the future of sports!

Welcome to the On-3 Pod! In this show, we (Kazi, Naveed and Salvi), three best friends from high school, discuss anything and everything we find interesting, with a focus on our beloved city of Toronto. On this episode, we give our thoughts on the amount spent on South Asian Weddings, why some people are leaving Canada, our travels to Cancun, Banff, and Morocco, the business of NBA media, and Entrepreneurship!

Welcome to the On-3 Pod! In this show, we (Kazi, Naveed and Salvi), three best friends from high school, discuss anything and everything we find interesting, with a focus on our beloved city of Toronto. On the very first episode, we give our thoughts on the recent interest rate hikes, our experience at the Drake Concert, the upcoming NBA season, and where to go on a first date. Hope you enjoy!