BGTV: a podcast hosted by Ben Gothard

Aaron and Ben discussed Aaron's morning routine, which includes starting the day with an ice bath and sauna, followed by breathing exercises. Aaron also shared his experience of training with Wim Hof and how it has positively impacted his ability to handle stress and challenges.

Aaron and Ben discussed various paradigm shifting moments in Aaron's life, including trying weed, getting married, working out, and taking LSD. They also talked about the transformative power of travel and mentioned encounters with influential figures like Richard Branson and Donald Trump.

Aaron and Ben discuss how to connect with influential people. Aaron suggests that by putting oneself in environments where people are pushing boundaries and evolving, they can attract like-minded individuals and create meaningful connections.

Ben and Aaron discussed the importance of being conscious about what one seeks in life and directing one's actions and mindset towards that goal. They also highlighted the value of ancient wisdom and the need to use principles from influential books as reminders for personal growth and progress.

Ben and Aaron discussed various principles from books and personal experiences, such as the idea that we are not confined to our senses and the importance of cutting through mental addictions to connect with reality. They also shared their grounding skills, like walking in nature and playing music, and emphasized the significance of facing obstacles head-on and choosing personal growth.

Aaron and Ben discussed their past experiences in the music industry, including Aaron's involvement in a Christian metalcore band and Ben's idea for a metalcore band with educational lyrics. They also talked about their early careers, such as Aaron starting a clothing company and hacking iPods and creating YouTube videos.

Aaron discussed how his father's entrepreneurial background and fishing rod company inspired him to develop his sales skills. He also mentioned his early interest in technology and how it opened up a whole new world for him.

Aaron discussed his diverse range of skills and experiences, including sales, marketing, design, technology, and growth. He also mentioned his journey through college, starting an agency, and working as a UI and UX designer for an app company.

Aaron had a chance encounter with a man who showed him a product and invited him to join the company. Aaron worked hard and experienced rapid growth, but in the end, he was pushed out of the company and did not receive the equity he was promised.

Ben and Aaron discussed their experiences in entrepreneurship, including starting a CBD brand and consulting for advertising. They also explored the challenges they faced, such as getting shut down and the stress of consulting, but ultimately found opportunities for growth and success.

Aaron discussed his journey of skill stacking, including learning how to structure companies, create value, and turn negative situations into positive ones. He also talked about his ventures in the cannabis industry, including the successful launch of Lucyd and the creation of a THC beverage brand called BRĒZ.

Aaron and Ben had a deep conversation about Aaron's journey of changing the world and his principles of reducing suffering and maximizing potential. They also discussed the importance of staying focused, avoiding distractions, and pursuing big ideas to achieve exponential growth.

Felix Nordén Talks Web3, Coding, and the Future of Technology

In this interview, Felix Nordén, a Web3 enthusiast and entrepreneur, talks about his background, his journey into coding, and his thoughts on the future of technology.

Felix grew up in Sweden and studied engineering in college. After graduating, he worked as an engineer for a few years before getting into Web3.

Felix joined a startup in the Web3 space and quickly fell in love with the field. He learned about blockchain and smart contracts, and he began to develop his own skills as a Web3 developer.

In this interview, Felix discusses the importance of learning to code. He emphasizes the value of coding skills in problem-solving and shaping the future of technology. He also talks about how AI can be used as a tool to assist in coding, but not necessarily replace it.

Felix also talks about his involvement in the Neo Tokyo community. He is also the founder of Spectre, a launchpad.

Felix is passionate about development consulting and building his own empire. He is a strong believer in the potential of Web3 to change the world.

In this interview, Felix shares his thoughts on the intersection of gaming, crypto, and AI. He talks about how AI can be used to create more immersive and engaging gaming experiences. He also talks about the importance of true ownership in Web3.

This interview is a must-watch for anyone interested in Web3, coding, or the future of technology. Felix is a brilliant mind with a lot to offer, and this interview is a great opportunity to learn from him.

Here are the timestamps for the different sections of the video:

0:00 - 11:51: Felix discusses his background and his relationship with his grandfather. He also talks about his current work as a web three enthusiast and entrepreneur, including his role as head of dev at Neo Tokyo and his work with various clients.

11:51 - 23:25: Felix talks about his journey from being an engineer to becoming a Web3 developer. He shares his experience of learning about blockchain and smart contracts, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the fundamental concepts of programming.

23:25 - 34:52: Felix and Ben discuss the importance of learning to code and how AI can be used as a tool to assist in coding, but not necessarily replace it. Felix emphasizes the value of coding skills in problem-solving and shaping the future of technology.

34:52 - 46:42: Felix discusses his journey into coding and his involvement in the Neo Tokyo community, including building Spectre and working on a therapeutic self-help game. He also mentions his passion for development consulting and building his own empire.

46:42 - 57:50: Ben and Felix discuss the intersection of gaming, crypto, and AI. Felix shares his thoughts on how AI can be useful in gaming, and they talk about the importance of true ownership in Web3.

Irena discussed her diverse background in software development, project management, and business support center management. She also talked about her interest in Web3 and her experience with blockchain and online training programs.

Irena and Ben discussed the importance of collaborative and partnership approaches in business, as well as the potential of blockchain technology and NFTs in recognizing and rewarding contributors and creators. They also talked about the intersection of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and gaming, and the potential for a contribution mechanism in communities participating in projects.

Irena and Ben discussed the concept of Connected Universe Solutions, which aimed to create a virtual personal and business support ecosystem that tracks individual contributions and rewards them accordingly. They also talked about the legal implications of having people work together from different parts of the world.

Irena and Ben discussed the challenges that big corporations face in adapting to new technologies like the metaverse, and how smaller companies have an advantage in adapting faster. They also talked about the need for new technologies to be applicable to real-world business processes and interconnected with existing systems.

Irena and Ben discussed the challenges and opportunities of interconnectivity between different technologies, including web 2, web 3, crypto, and blockchain. They also talked about the potential of metavirse and the need for a balance between the virtual world and the real world.

Irena and Ben discussed the challenges faced by traditional businesses in adopting metaverse solutions and the importance of partnerships to bridge the gap between technology and business processes.

Ben interviewed Sdc about his diverse career background and his outlook on learning and exploring different fields. Sdc shared his experiences in various industries such as finance, health insurance, retail, architecture, and construction, and emphasized the importance of taking risks and learning from failures.

Sdc discussed his journey from working in construction to managing people in retail and eventually transitioning to the healthcare industry. He also reflected on the difficult experience of having to lay off 400 people and learned the importance of mitigating risks and providing employees with tools for future opportunities.

Ben and Sdc discussed the importance of exploring different career paths and learning about all aspects of a business to find what you enjoy. They also emphasized the value of simplicity in products and services for longevity and accessibility.

Sdc discussed their experience in launching new products and the importance of researching the market and understanding the emotional needs of customers. They also talked about their transition into the Web3 space and their role as a project manager in building a stable and successful project.

Sdc and Ben discussed the challenges of maintaining work-life balance in the Web 3 space and the importance of setting up proper incentive structures based on work input and results output. They also talked about the need for competitive and peer-reviewed payment systems to ensure fair distribution of finances among team members.

Sdc and Ben had a conversation about Sdc's interest in exploring different religions and his desire to learn as much as he can about the world. They also discussed the importance of being open-minded and incorporating new information into one's worldview.

Ben and Corinne had a conversation about Corinne's background and her work in workplace strategy. They discussed the broken relationship between American society and work, and the need to improve it in order to achieve a better future of living.

Ben and Corinne discussed the broken relationship with work and the need for companies to rethink how work gets done, including creating new systems and ways for people to generate their work and engendering trust in employees. They also talked about the importance of measuring what is a genuinely valuable investment of time, money, and effort within an organization.

Ben and Corinne discussed the implementation of a flexible work model that prioritizes productivity and results. They also talked about the need to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of this model, as well as the potential role of AI in improving communication and reducing unnecessary meetings.

Corinne and Ben discussed the need to make meetings more efficient and effective by using AI tools to capture discussions and create measurable actions. They also explored the changing role of middle managers and the need to reposition and repurpose their role within organizations.

Corinne discussed her anti-hustle culture thesis with Ben, explaining that she believes hustle culture has taken people away from connecting with others and where they are. They also discussed the importance of meeting people where they are and acknowledging their concerns and fears when trying to create change.

Ben and Corinne discussed the negative effects of hustle culture and the importance of work-life balance. They also talked about the duality of needing to combine traits and virtues to be an effective civilization. They expressed interest in seeing how organizations implement these ideas in the future and possibly doing follow-up case studies.

Ben and Joseph had a conversation about Joseph's background and career path, including his experience starting and selling businesses, his interest in technology and marketing, and his current role as a leader in data science and marketing campaigns at Nvidia. They also discussed the changing landscape of technology and the importance of staying ahead of the curve.

Ben and Joseph led the conversation into Joseph's background and how it shaped his curiosity, desire to play, and leadership skills. They also discussed how homeschooling and being surrounded by different social circles helped Joseph become aware of status structures and conditioned him to become an entrepreneur.

Joseph discussed his journey of becoming aware of his own filth in middle school and how he became unhealthily roped into identifying with being high status. He also talked about the importance of gathering feedback and implementing it in order to not become someone he didn't want to become.

Joseph discussed how he used meditation to generate emotions and attach them to ideas, which helped him make meaningful changes in his life. He also talked about the importance of being aware of the war going on in our minds and how it can be difficult to maintain an unbiased perspective, but it's important to try.

Joseph struggled with depression and identity crisis at 15, which led him to attempt suicide. After a soul-searching trip to Nepal, he developed a new perspective on life and started his first e-commerce business in 2016.

Joseph learned about dropshipping and found success selling Fidget Spinners by targeting parents in online forums. He made $60,000 in a month but lost out on some of the profits due to PayPal policies.

Joseph talked about the importance of being able to describe, predict, and prescribe in order to develop AI. He also shared his personal journey of starting multiple businesses, failing, and eventually finding success through hard work and learning from small improvements.

Joseph discussed his journey of building and selling e-commerce businesses, working at Intel, and the importance of simulating before implementing to reduce waste. Ben acknowledged Joseph's hard work and they planned to continue the conversation in a future episode.

Joseph and Ben discussed the power of ideas and how they can be contagious. Joseph provided a homework assignment to simulate success and reflect on it, ultimately taking control of who you are becoming.

Ben and Sharad discussed the evolution of technology from web 2 to web 3 and the emergence of the metaverse as the next iteration of the internet. They encouraged brands to start building a web3 community and to not procrastinate in creating a presence in the metaverse.

Sharad and Ben discussed the importance of building a community in the web3 era, which is focused on collaboration and relationships rather than competition and transactions. They also emphasized the need for customer-centric policies and strategies, and the potential benefits of partnering with existing web3 communities rather than influencers.

Sharad and Ben discussed the shift in power from big brands to consumers in the metaverse, where people will decide what products they want and brands will manufacture them. They also talked about the importance of creating digital versions of products and the need for brands to rethink their strategies, production style, merchandising, and marketing philosophy to be successful in the future.

Sharad discussed the importance of fashion brands making a move towards the metaverse and how the metaverse of senses, including smell and touch, will play a role. He also mentioned a company in Milan called Aura Link, headed by a 21-year-old named Alistair Parnigo, who is worth following on LinkedIn.

Sharad and Ben discussed the potential of the metaverse and the obstacles that need to be overcome for mass adoption, including the need for education and the high cost of 3D glasses. Sharad emphasized the importance of staying informed and following the technology wherever it takes us.

Ben and Sharad discussed the potential benefits and drawbacks of pursuing the metaverse technology, including issues of addiction and safety. They also talked about the importance of education and caution in using technology, and Sharad mentioned his community of entrepreneurs working to make a positive impact with technology.