In the movie the Matrix we are challenged to question the meaning of what it means to live in reality or merely experience an illusion of it. In this thought provoking episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Marvin to discuss the difference between living in reality and living in fantasy.

One of the few things that we all have to deal with in our personal and professional lives is facing with obstacles! In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix go in depth in order to analyze the major themes covered in the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. 

One of the few things that we all have to deal with in our personal and professional lives is facing with obstacles! In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix go in depth in order to analyze the major themes covered in the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. 

They say life is nothing more than a series of problems occurring one after the other like the ocean waves which is why developing a perspective that welcomes challenges and difficulties as a means of achieving strength and growth is what we all need to effectively overcome the inevitable obstacles in our lives. 

The Obstacle is the Way is indeed a must read title for all and whether you have read the book or not you could benefit immensely from our run down of the book in this program.

We all cherish the novel moments in our lives where we get to experience something for the first time but what if this very sensation becomes the be-all-end-all occurrence in our lives?!

One of the most troubling questions that seem to afflict many individuals, especially among the youth, is the following: “what is my calling and what career path truly suits me?” In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the answer to this very question. They will go in depth talking about the career success formula by designing three separate plans that could be roughly executed in one’s 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. 

One of the most troubling questions that seem to afflict many individuals, especially among the youth, is the following: “what is my calling and what career path truly suits me?” In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the answer to this very question. They will go in depth talking about the career success formula by designing three separate plans that could be roughly executed in one’s 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. 

A very small number of people are fortunate enough to recognize their true calling at a young age but for the absolute majority of us discovering our true calling and developing our inherent talents will inevitably require us to try many different things and learn to get good at what we don’t like until we can get to do what we love and be compensated handsomely for it! If you have been soul searching for a while then this program in our Let’s Talk series could probably put an end to your angst and get you started on the path to action and discovery!

One of the most significant byproducts of modernity is feminism and the empowerment of women in the society whether in the board room, class room, or the living room! In the tenth episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Emmy to discuss feminism from the perspectives of both genders.

It is cognitively apprehensive that  we cannot do anything about the things that have happened in the past; however, understanding something cognitively differs greatly from fathoming it on an emotional level. In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the discrepancy between living in the past and learning from the past. 

It is cognitively apprehensive that  we cannot do anything about the things that have happened in the past; however, understanding something cognitively differs greatly from fathoming it on an emotional level. In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the discrepancy between living in the past and learning from the past. 

Those who fail to learn from the mistakes of their past are doomed to repeat those very mistakes which means a life of wisdom must inevitably involve contemplating regarding our past to extract invaluable lessons. Alas, our emotions can get in the way and thinking about the past can turn into rumination which will cause more harms than good. If you would like to learn how to learn from the past without dwelling in it then you owe it to yourself to give this program a listen! 

Almost all of us have heard the famous saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” but do we actually live by this rule? In the ninth episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Ali to discuss the importance of facing with adversity and failures with an open mind and rejoicing at the thought of extracting lessons, making discoveries, and developing strength as we deal with setbacks and crises in our lives.