Episodes

  • 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



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    31 mins
  • We've Been Busy But We're Back | Finding Equanimity Vs Becoming Emotionless

    We've Been Busy But We're Back | Finding Equanimity Vs Becoming Emotionless
    Apr 21 2025
    Juan has moved house and I'm getting ready to go travelling.

    In Episode #481 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the challenges and transitions of moving homes, the importance of maintaining a balanced state of mind amidst life's chaos, the idea of ataraxia (a state of serene calmness and freedom from emotional disturbance) and the balance between feeling emotions and striving for equanimity.

    We really appreciate any support you wish to provide to the Mere Mortals :)

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:01:28) Life Updates & Moving Experiences
    (00:05:16) Exploring Crypto & NFTs
    (00:09:19) Podcast Consistency/Future Plans
    (00:13:21) Finding Equanimity
    (00:20:22) The Concept of Ataraxia
    (00:27:29) The Role of Forgetting in Life
    (00:35:49) The Benefits of Equanimity
    (00:42:11) Challenges and Personal Growth
    (00:47:17) Concluding Thoughts on Equanimity
    (00:49:20) Boostagram Lounge



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    52 mins
  • Monthly Goals | April 2025

    Monthly Goals | April 2025
    Mar 29 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
    (00:01:12) Juan's March 2025 Recap
    (00:04:54) Kyrin's March 2025 Recap
    (00:06:00) Support Overview
    (00:08:15) Juan's April 2025 Goals
    (00:10:50) Kyrin's April 2025 Goals
    (00:16:20) Fitness



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    22 mins
  • Lost Friends & Old Times | Travel Plans & Reaching Out To Establish Former Connections

    Lost Friends & Old Times | Travel Plans & Reaching Out To Establish Former Connections
    Mar 23 2025
    Here's the kick in the butt you need to reach out to your old friends.

    In Episode #480 of 'Musings' Juan & I discuss: the complexities of reaching out to people from the past, sharing personal anecdotes about past friendships, maintaining past relationships versus focusing on present/future priorities, our upcoming trips to Europe and why they will be so different, why it's a bad idea to try to recreate periods from your past and thinking about what you can get out of experiences like this.

    Huge thanks to Lyceum for supporting the podcast, it is very much appreciated!

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:02:11) Reconnecting With Old Friends
    (00:07:12) Nostalgia & Changing Friendships
    (00:16:14) The Value Of Reconnecting
    (00:27:00) Family Connections & Obligations
    (00:28:51) Boostagram Lounge
    (00:32:23) Travel Plans
    (00:46:01) Reflections On Past Experiences
    (00:56:00) Balancing Past & Present Connections
    (01:02:41) V4V: We're Live



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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Fear & Flee The Brisbane Cyclone | The Power Of Media

    Fear & Flee The Brisbane Cyclone | The Power Of Media
    Mar 16 2025

    We survived the media onslaught fine but the real world effects linger.

    In Episode #479 of Musings, Juan and I discuss: the fear & craziness of the recent Cyclone Alfred here in Brisbane, whether it lived up to it's fearsome reputation (it didn't), the panic buying & actual impact on his property, why hyper local media might be the future, why legacy media has to induce excitement/worry but won't actually show the things we're scared of and how we intend to consume information going forward.

    Huge shoutout to Queen Mother for the boost & our other sat streamers. Your support is greatly appreciated!

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Introduction and Technical Difficulties
    (00:04:27) Cyclone Alfred: Media Hype and Personal Preparations
    (00:09:36) Impact Of The Cyclone: Personal Stories
    (00:16:02) Community Reactions & Over-Preparation
    (00:20:49) Perspectives: Global & Past
    (00:25:46) Boostagram Lounge
    (00:32:33) Lessons Learned & Future Preparations
    (00:45:56) Actual Practical Media
    (00:53:01) Final Thoughts/Summary



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    55 mins
  • Working Hard Or Hardly Working | Does A Job Equal Meaning?

    Working Hard Or Hardly Working | Does A Job Equal Meaning?
    Mar 8 2025
    Is work being equated to jobs undergoing a separation?

    In Episode #478 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the fundamental definition from a physics perspective, why my handstand training is more about persistence, how external validation can differ from internal satisfaction, future implications of an age of abundance where hard work may become less necessary due to technological advancements, why I value technique and Juan will teach his child how to grind.

    Huge thanks to Petar for the support, it means the world to us!

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:01:03) Defining Hard Work
    (00:03:53) Subjectivity of Hard Work
    (00:10:34) Hard Work in Everyday Life
    (00:14:53) Hyrox Event & Observations
    (00:22:26) Technique vs Hard Work
    (00:28:37) Effort & Recognition
    (00:30:44) Boostagram Lounge
    (00:39:58) Hard Work In Jobs/Society
    (00:47:03) Recognition Paradox
    (00:54:02) Future Of Hard Work In An Age Of Abundance
    (01:02:00) Internal vs External Value
    (01:16:25) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure



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    1 hr and 17 mins