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Mere Mortals Conversations

Mere Mortals Conversations

By: Kyrin Down & Juan Granados
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 What is Effective Philosophy? Juan and I simplify hard to grasp concepts into pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to every day life (fitness, goal setting, work, parenting, travel, hobbies, finances, etc.,). We go live every Sunday @ 9am AEST.© 2024 Mere Mortals Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • Leadership Lessons 101 | Vision, Managing & Doing!

    Leadership Lessons 101 | Vision, Managing & Doing!
    May 11 2025
    Can anyone/everyone be a leader?

    In Episode #483 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the differences between managing/leading/doing, why I'm not a natural leader (& Juan is a doer more than a leader), the ability to inspire others, why great leaders are accountable yet not necessarily good, the rarity of true leadership, anecdotes from our personal lives and observations on well-known leaders like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Churchill and Hitler.

    Huge thanks to Petar The Slav, Lyceum & The Late Bloomer Actor for the support, much appreciated!

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:06:07) Leadership vs. Management: Key Differences
    (00:14:16) Political Leadership: Insights and Critiques
    (00:23:24) Cultural Observations and Leadership in History
    (00:31:25) Boostagram Lounge
    (00:36:04) Self-Leadership: Managing and Inspiring Yourself
    (00:50:09) The Rarity of Great Leaders
    (01:02:06) Final Thoughts on Leadership



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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Meandering Musings On Small Talk | The Transactional Nature Of Conversations

    Meandering Musings On Small Talk | The Transactional Nature Of Conversations
    May 4 2025
    I don't understand Californians!

    In Episode #482 of 'Musings' Juan & I discuss: the transactional undertone in interactions in Los Angeles (possibly influenced by Hollywood culture), the art of small talk and how it can be improved, Juan's natural inclination towards confrontation and how he navigates small talk in professional settings, appreciating small talk for its own sake and a look ahead to our upcoming travels.

    Many thanks to The Late Bloomer Actor for the support this week!

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:03:02) Experiences in Los Angeles and Minnesota
    (00:13:12) Conversation for Conversation's Sake
    (00:17:19) Small Talk in Professional Settings
    (00:22:20) Personal Preferences and Small Talk
    (00:28:39) Location and Context in Small Talk
    (00:29:56) Boostagram Lounge
    (00:32:29) Handling Conflict and Conversations
    (00:40:23) Knowing When to Let Go in Conversations
    (00:44:48) Improving Conversational Skills
    (00:47:46) Travel Plans and Conversational Preparations
    (00:51:01) Upcoming Podcast Schedule and Wrap-Up



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    53 mins
  • Monthly Goals | May 2025

    Monthly Goals | May 2025
    Apr 26 2025

    It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

    Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:00:54) Juan's April 2025 Recap
    (00:03:38) Kyrin's April 2025 Recap
    (00:07:51) Support Overview
    (00:12:21) Juan's May 2025 Goals
    (00:19:37) Kyrin's May 2025 Goals
    (00:24:01) Fitness
    (00:29:11) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure



    Connect with Mere Mortals:
    Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/
    Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/
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    31 mins

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