Can I Preach

Just like a closet needs clearing and a house needs deep cleaning, your social media accounts need decluttering. This is even more apparent for those of us who have had active profiles for years as there are a tonne of pages and people that are not relevant to our lives anymore. Social media should be fun, you shouldn’t feel boxed in like you’ve been cast out into the wild to fend off hungry wolves. You need to protect your peace and that starts by hitting the unfollow button on some people, so that you can use it as a platform for happiness and inspiration. Declutter your feed without shame, I know I am, a little spring cleaning can go a long way.

Voltaire once said that, “Perfect is the enemy of the good,” Meaning that we inevitably stifle ourselves on our road to perfection, which is an unreachable destination. Being a perfectionist is almost romanticised by our communities and the wider society, because it is viewed as a desirable trait. I mean, what could be wrong with wanting to make sure that everything you do is perfect? Well it turns out that the quest for perfectionism is a poisoned chalice, drink from it and you’ll expose yourself to a vast sequence of personal degradation, that will only push you further away from the person you are trying to be. Perfectionism is linked with low self esteem, higher levels of insecurity and social anxiety among others, which could explain the rise of cosmetic surgeries and unattainable life expectations in the modern day. I would consider myself a reforming perfectionist, trying as much as I can to distance myself from that word and its characteristics. Let’s talk about it

First dates are usually exciting and terrifying at the same time, it doesn’t matter if you are a veteran in the relationship game or just starting. You have worked so hard to get the attention of that person, so you don’t want to mess it up. With valentines day on the horizon, I thought I would give you guys a fun rundown of what to do and what not to do on your first date with your special someone. As always, these are pointers from my own experiences, so don’t expect any expert love guru info, I’m just a lad with a microphone, now stop sitting around and press play.

One of the best things you can do for yourself while you are still young and full of ambition is to get a job. I mean, we all need money to survive, so it should go without saying. On a serious note, getting a job is much more than simply finding a source of income, it is about valuable experiences and acquiring skills that you will need for the rest of your life. If you are in your early 20s, this is the best time to explore as many fields as possible while you figure out what you plan on doing long term. I’ll also give you some tips on how Internship interviews are conducted for those of you who need them, press play.

“We are all self-conscious, I’m just the first to admit.” Kanye West said that in his 2004 hit song, ‘All Falls Down’ which explores societies’ heightened obsession with materialism. The fact that the songs’ message is more relevant today than it was back then, speaks volumes about us as people. Before I go any further, I understand that there are those saints who have detached themselves from the need for material possessions, good on you for doing so, but this episode of for the rest of us mere mortals like myself who can’t help it. Flexing is a big part of our lives, that transcends the financial realm. There are many aspects of yourself that you can flex, I mean, how else with the haters know you are living your best life? We love to be seen, we love to show off, it’s just the way we work and spoiler alert, I don’t think there is anything inherently wrong with celebrating yourself. Maybe that’s just the marketer in me, trying to justify our high levels of materialism. I believe that the dilemma lies in the 'why' and 'how', doesn’t make sense yet? Don’t worry it will, press play.

Most things can be harmful to you in excess and productivity is no different. Now I know what you’re thinking, “How can productivity be toxic when I need to be productive to achieve my dreams?” Fear not, for on this episode, I will do my best to answer that question. Toxic productivity or hustle culture is a complicated subject matter that has no true definition although the characteristics of toxic productivity are common online. It has a lot to do with the mentality we adopt when trying to, “Get that bread,” In this never-ending pursuit for success. Here is the plot twist though, I may have been guilty of perpetuating it, I know GASP! I had to take a long introspective look at why exactly I want to succeed and how that relates to my productivity.

For those of us who rely on our imagination and ingenuity to create art, be it music, YouTube videos, podcasts and written literature, creative blocks are our biggest nightmare. You are stuck in this void where you cannot seem to channel that spark that has been coming so effortlessly to you. It’s frustrating not being able to snap out of it immediately, so what can you do?

“Show me your friends and I will show you who you are.” That is how that popular saying goes. As radical as it may come across, one can’t help but wonder whether there is some truth to that saying.The people you surround yourself with on a daily basis, can either be fantastic for your own personal growth, or be the very individuals holding you back from achieving your desires. Like always, I arrogantly assume I am qualified enough to give you advice, so here goes nothing.

2019 has run its course and as the new year dawns, we must say goodbye to the 2010s. What a decade it has been, for better or for worse the world has undergone massive changes all across the board. At times, the 2010s have been inspiring, innovating, disappointing and disrupting. We have witnessed a decade where globalisation has grown and cultures have spread, where light has been shed on new conversations both politically and socially. This podcast episode looks back at the 2010s one last time before the clocks strike midnight, a fitting end to a significant period.

It is the belief that positive or negative thoughts will result in either positive or negative outcomes in a person’s life. I was highly sceptical when thinking about the law of attraction because I used to think about it as spiritual mambo jumbo. What changed my mind?