Building Better Humans Project

What if facing your fears was the secret to building confidence and resilience? This episode unpacks a powerful mindset shift.

In this episode of The Building Better Humans podcast, host Glenn shares a story about taking a group of young girls on a challenging hike to illustrate the importance of running toward challenges instead of away from them. He explains how facing difficulties head-on builds confidence and resilience over time.

2:34 - The key is to face problems as "just problem solving" instead of catastrophizing. Take things one step at a time.

5:12 - Story of hiking trip where girls had to hike down the mountain in pouring rain and darkness. This scary experience taught them they were capable of more than they realized.

7:34 - Facing challenges builds resilience and confidence over time, while avoiding them makes problems seem bigger and scarier.

9:12 - We teach kids to run toward challenges because it changes their whole life trajectory. What challenge have you been avoiding that you need to run toward?

Key Takeaways:
- Face difficulties head-on as "problem solving" instead of avoiding or catastrophizing
- Running toward challenges builds confidence and resilience over time
- Teaching kids this principle early changes their whole life trajectory

What challenge have you been avoiding? Listen now to get the motivation you need to run toward it instead!

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In this episode of the Building Better Humans podcast, Glenn walks us through the three non-negotiable standards that legendary All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen used to take the team to unprecedented success. These principles apply to any team, family or organization looking to establish a winning culture.

Glenn focuses this episode on upholding standards, arguing that "the standards you walk past are the ones you accept." He highlights how former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen instilled three non-negotiable standards in the team: the team comes first, the team must have alignment, and standards must be player-driven. Hansen allowed debate and disagreement, but insisted on commitment once a decision was made. He empowered players to hold each other accountable. Asa reflects on how these principles of accountability and unity can raise the standards in any team or organization.

00:37 - The quote "the standards you walk past are the ones you accept" applies to any team or organization, not just the military.

02:15 - Hansen's first non-negotiable: The team comes first, ahead of any individual ego or agenda.

03:45 - His second non-negotiable: The team must have alignment through debate and then commitment to the decision.

05:30 - His third non-negotiable: Standards must be driven by the players themselves through peer accountability.

07:15 - These principles allowed Hansen to establish a high-performance culture that wasn't dependent on him alone.

08:30 - We can apply these same standards to lift up any team, family or organization we are a part of.

Don't let your standards slip - listen to this episode to learn how legendary coach Sir Steve Hansen instilled an empowered, accountable culture of excellence.

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The Art of Staying Calm - How to Control Your Emotions

In a heated parking dispute with the neighbors, Glenn and Mili show incredible restraint and emotional control. They share the lessons learned about owning your feelings, not letting others dictate your emotions, and tapping into your inner strength during conflict.

Overview:
In this raw and honest episode, Glenn and Mili recount a recent incident with their neighbors over street parking that got heated quickly. They unpack how they maintained composure and avoided escalating the situation, despite the neighbors' aggressive behavior. The hosts explain their mindset of owning their emotions, rather than blaming others for "making" them feel a certain way. They emphasize the importance of recognizing your power to choose your response. Mili shares an example of teaching this lesson to the boys she cares for. Glenn ties it back to his early days coming out of the army, and how his psychologist helped him understand that he can tap into his fighter mentality without always needing to dominate spaces. The episode covers entitlement attitudes, social media vitriol, and more. Glenn and Mili model grace under fire.

Timestamps:
2:30 Mili shares social media lessons learned
5:20 Discussing the feelings/emotions episode
11:40 Parking dispute story
18:30 Advice from a psychologist
22:10 Entitlement attitudes
25:30 Letting social media comments go

Key Takeaways:
- You have the power to choose how you respond to any situation or person. Your emotions are yours to own.
- Approach conflict with confidence, not aggression. You can be calm and in control without escalating.
- Don't let entitled attitudes or social media comments take away your power. Focus on your own emotional regulation.

Listen to the full episode for Glenn and Mili's incredible restraint during conflict, and how they stay centered. This is an inspiring lesson in emotional control.

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Snakes, Snakes Everywhere - But They Don't Have to Bite You

Ever feel betrayed or hurt by someone close to you? In this episode, we explore how to stop chasing the "why" and start chasing your own healing.

We've all been bitten emotionally before. But while our first instinct is to chase down the snake and demand an explanation, the truth is, closure comes from within. As the monk said, "Imagine being bitten by a snake and rather than go to the hospital, you chase the snake to find out why it bit you." Don't chase the snake - chase your own healing.

[1:23] The human ego hates injustice, but you can't demand peace from chaos.
[3:45] Surround yourself with people who lift you up, not bring you down.
[5:10] Sometimes closure is a decision, not a conversation.
[7:30] The jungle will reveal who you are - don't let your wounds become your identity.
[9:15] You can't chase healing and vengeance at the same time.

Key Takeaways:
- Stop chasing the "why" and start chasing your own healing.
- Closure comes from within, not from others.
- Don't let your wounds become your identity - reclaim your self-worth.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs to stop chasing their snake. And keep building yourself up - you've got this!

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What if you could reprogram your mind to overcome fear, make better decisions, and build meaningful connections?

This episode dives into 10 psychology hacks backed by science that you can start applying in your daily life. Learn simple but powerful ways to take control of your mindset, habits, and relationships.

Overview:

On this week's episode of the Building Better Humans podcast, Glenn Azar reveals 10 psychology hacks to help you think clearly, act intentionally, and relate to others more deeply. Discover how shifting your inner dialogue, setting identity-based goals, and curating your social media feed can transform how you operate in the world. Tune in to harness neuroscience and behavioral psychology to become your best self.

Timestamps:
2:35 - The "fear killer" question
5:20 - The power of starting small with the "yes ladder"
7:40 - Setting identity-based goals
10:10 - Making decisions in another language
13:00 - The influence of "because"
15:30 - Judging true character
18:00 - The passive priming of your social feeds
20:40 - The power of using someone's name
23:10 - Labeling daily wins
25:20 - The two-minute trick

Key Takeaways:
- Ask "What would I do if I were brave?" to overcome fear and hesitation
- Use the word "because" to increase compliance even with weak reasons
- Watch how people treat those with nothing to offer to gauge their true character
- Curate your social media feeds as mental nutrition, not just entertainment
- Write down one win each day, no matter how small, to build motivation

The episode ends with a bonus tip on how to curate an uplifting social media feed with 20 high-performance accounts to follow for motivation and growth.

Want to reprogram your mind and reach your potential? Don't just listen - start applying.

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In this week's Mayhem Monday episode, Glenn and Mili share raw and honest lessons on living a fulfilled life, overcoming childhood trauma, and having the courage to chase big dreams.

Glenn and Mili kick off the episode by sharing impactful lessons they've recently learned about themselves. This leads to an open discussion about childhood experiences, generational patterns, and the importance of confronting your past in order to move forward. They emphasize the need for constant growth and self-improvement, no matter your age or stage in life. The conversation then shifts to big goals and dreams, including an ambitious plan to host a major boxing event in Papua New Guinea. They stress the importance of chasing passions and living life to the fullest.

Timestamps and Key Takeaways:

6:50 - The lifelong process of understanding your attachment style and why you react certain ways

13:40 - Confronting the past through open communication and forgiveness

18:30 - Rewriting your life story and being the hero of your own journey

22:40 - Using boxing to practice emotional control during chaos and combat

27:20 - Defining yourself by your skills and abilities, not your appearance

33:40 - Planning an inspirational boxing event in Papua New Guinea

37:20 - Living life with no regrets: "I can't believe we did that" vs "I wish we did that"

41:30 - The importance of honesty and boundaries in open relationships

This raw and inspirational episode will give you the motivation and mindset to live life to the fullest. Don't miss out on the hosts' wisdom - tune in now!

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The path of greatest responsibility leads to meaning and growth. This podcast explores a powerful quote on how facing discomfort is the only way to level up in life.

2:30 - Peterson explains how mythology teaches us that heroes must leave their comfort zone and face the dragon to find the gold. This translates to modern life - we must face our fears and responsibilities to grow.

5:20 - Taking responsibility in the areas you've been avoiding leads to respect, strength, and freedom. Avoiding difficulty only leads to regret.

7:10 - Identify one area you've been avoiding responsibility in. Then take bold action in that area - it will lead to growth. You're not broken, just one hard step away.

9:15 - The path of greatest responsibility is where you'll find your purpose. So take that path.

If you found this podcast insightful, share it with a friend who needs some motivation! And don't forget to listen to the full episode to hear more examples of how facing discomfort leads to growth. You won't regret it.

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In a world of constant communication and outrage, how can we have better conversations? Ancient wisdom from Socrates provides a simple but powerful answer.

This episode takes us back to ancient Greece, where Socrates shared a tool called the "Test of Three Sieves" that can help us have more thoughtful conversations in the modern digital age. By running our words through three filters - truth, kindness, and usefulness - we can avoid mindless gossip and instead choose speech that builds others up.

2:30 - The story of how Socrates taught the Test of Three Sieves.

5:10 - How gossip corrodes trust and distracts us from self-improvement.

7:45 - The challenge: start using the three sieves to filter your speech. Ask yourself if what you're about to say is true, kind, and useful.

9:20 - A modern example of how to apply the three sieves to curb gossip.

Key Takeaways:

- Speaking without filtering causes harm: it spreads misinformation, breeds distrust, and distracts us from growth.

- The three sieves provide a simple test to improve our speech: truth, kindness, usefulness.

- Restraint in speech is strength. Staying silent preserves dignity and makes you more trustworthy.

- Uplifting others is a superpower in a gossip-addicted world.

Want to raise your standards of speech and character? Don't miss this insightful episode. Listen now!

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Love and Relationships Put to the Test

How much should you put up with in a relationship before calling it quits? What happens when your partner doesn't support your kids the way you'd hope? We tackle some tough relationship questions that have come in from listeners, offering our candid thoughts and advice. Get ready for an honest, at times uncomfortable, conversation around relationships and what it takes to make them work long-term.

2:30 - Partner not wanting to attend kids' sports
8:45 - How many times can you forgive lies in a relationship?
13:30 - Are we losing our humanity by not taking responsibility for others' feelings?
18:45 - Emotional control is power - does this apply equally to boys and girls?
25:00 - Mili shares her weakness
27:30 - Raging while driving

Key Takeaways:
- Your partner needs to make an effort with your kids, no matter their age or how many times they've "been there, done that"
- The number of times you can forgive lies depends on the lie, whether there's progress and your capacity for forgiveness long-term
- We should take responsibility for how we make others feel without letting others control our emotions
- Emotional control is equally important for boys and girls

Let us know - what have YOU learned this week? We may feature it in an upcoming episode.

Want more candid relationship talk? Don't miss this raw, honest episode. Listen now!

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Are you choosing growth or comfort? This podcast challenges you to take ownership of your life by making intentional choices.

In this episode, host Glenn challenges listeners to take responsibility for their current situation by making different choices. She acknowledges life can be hard but emphasizes we still have power in how we respond. Glenn urges listeners to have courage, start conversations we've been avoiding, and stop giving away personal power. He shares his own experience of realizing his choices led to an unhappy situation, but new choices allowed him to change course. This podcast encourages listeners to intentionally shape their lives through daily decisions.

Key Takeaways and Timestamps:
- We are living the life we choose right now (1:23)
- Inaction and settling are also choices (4:15)
- You have the power to choose how to respond to adversity (5:30)
- If you don't like your current chapter, you can turn the page (7:45)

 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs a push to start making different choices. Ready to stop waiting and start choosing? Check out Glenn's website in the show notes.

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