Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion

a quick life update on how things are going in MDN and then we dive into the good stuff. 

this episode ends abruptly because i hear either fireworks or gunshots outside my apartment lol. 

which was it? listen to find out x)

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because talking to y'all is cheaper than therapy 

what's life like in Medellin? 

what projects am i focused on next?

am i going crazy?

all these plus your questions...and more! 

slide in the DM with your ??s if you got 'em: @kiaorion

curious about nomad destinations? advice after being on the road for close to 4 years? this episode i got you covered. 

have questions? 

get at me: [email protected] 

IG: @kiaorion

this is another Q&A episode all about minimalism and how to incorporate that into your lifestyle...without losing ALL your friends. 

have questions? would love to answer 'em on the next episode. 

e: [email protected]

IG: @kiaorion

not gonna lie, i've been losing my mind a little since moving here. 

late upload! getting back to regular schedule programming i promise

have been wanting to do this forever and finally got around to it.

As of May 2021 these are some of the books that have had the biggest impact on me mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and all the other -llys.

broke ‘em down into categories and gave my 2cents + biggest takeaways in the pod

enjoy!

P.S. any game changers for you I missed? Let me know!

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MINDSET:

-Carol Dweck - mindset

-the only belief that matters

-you don’t know until you try

-the importance of gaining skills

-victor frankl - mans search for meaning

-purpose is truly the game.

-a tensionless state isn’t ideal: it’s the striving and struggling toward a worthwhile goal.

-A man with a why can bear almost any how

-greg mckewan - essentialism

-focus on what matters

-the four agreements - don Miguel Ruiz

-don’t take things personally

-always do your best

-be impeccable with your word

-don’t make assumptions

-how to win friends and influence people - dan carnegie

-being agreeable and liked is more important than being right

-people care more about themselves

-Range - David Epstein

 - skill stacking - we learn who we are in practice, not in theory. Grit or quit. Experience is Never wasted.

CREATIVITY:

-war of art + turning pro - Steven press field

-the muse. Give the muse a chance to bless you

-it’s not about feeling inspired, it’s about showing up, day in and day out, and doing the work.

-big magic - Liz Gilbert

-creation IS the end goal

-personify your fear.

-GRIT - Angela Duckworth

-what determines success? Perseverance

-curiosity > intellect.

-the artists way - Julia Cameron

-morning pages

-quantity not quality

-create it and let it go.

-jealousy doesn’t count - you are your own person.

-no idea is original

HEALTH:

-atomic habits - James clear

-it’s not about getting to the gym. It’s about getting out the door

-change your sense of identity “I am a person who…”

-why we sleep - Matthew walker

-different stages of sleep

-tips for sleep

-mindless eating - Brian ransack

SKILLS

-I will teach you to be rich - remit Seth

-updated version.

-what credit cards, debit, where to invest.

-money dial

-the four hour work week - Tim Ferris’s

-defining your dream and testing it

-how to automate or outsource

-the power of location independence

-location arbitrage

-fluent forever - Gabriel Wyner

-think again - the power of knowing what you don’t know - Adam grant

MEMOIR:

-the glass castle Jeanette walls

-athony keidis scar tissue - we’re all human. Being a rockstar can blow

-not dead yet - Phil collins -taught himself drumming

*this episode is not for the faint of heart. If you’re easily offended skip this one*

This past week was my first foray into the world of hiring a sex-worker.

As someone who makes sense of the human condition through documentation I thought there might be some valuable takeaways sharing the experience and the thought process behind it.

This episode isn’t to shame or judge other people’s decisions or beliefs.

You’re welcome to do and believe what you want.

As am I.

All thoughts and feelings expressed are solely for conversational and therapeutic purposes.

Life is an experiment.

If you have questions about any of the topics discussed here feel free to slide in the DM @kiaorion or shoot me an email: [email protected]

“from dust we came and from dust we shall return”

~Ecclesiastes: 3:18

When we’re young we have all these goals and things we want to accomplish by 30.

I know I did.

But what happens if we don’t achieve them by then?

You just roll those goals over into the next 10 years! 

Problem solved.

When I was 20 I was trying to be a rapper…and in a few weeks I’ll be 30…and still trying to be a rapper.

The good news is I’ve learned a lot over the last decade, and in this episode I’m going to come drop some of the biggest gems I picked up on during my 20s.

Life took me from NYC, to Philly, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, and to hell and back over the last 10 years.

Through a lot of bullsh*t jobs, heartbreak, high points, hundreds of songs and adventures these are some of the biggest gems I've picked up on over the last 10 years. 

Here's to a new decade 🙏

*if you’re easily offended this is not the episode for you. Some of these ideas are slightly inflammatory. but they’re mine and mine alone, listen at your own risk 😎

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1- it’s OK to change your mind. In fact you should. When was the last time you questioned what you believe and why? Is it serving you?

2- there’s a fine line between sacrifice and missing out on life.

3- the brain you create reflects the life you lead. Awareness is more important than intellect. You experience what you understand is available.

4- don’t throw away an entire person because you don’t agree with them. Not everyone will agree with you. That’s alright. most people in the world are inherently good. you don’t know what people are going through.

5- Ask for help. Quiet confidence. Listening is more important than mansplaining.

6- relationships take time, be intentional with your energy

7- people aren’t permanent. 

8- we are the source of most of our own suffering. We suffer more in our imagination than in reality.

9- if you want something to happen you have to make it happen. Control what you can control. 

10- keep it simple. How do you like to spend your time? Find a way to make that happen

11- nobody cares...in a good way.

12- you can be whatever you want to be.

13- give it time. 

14- your reality is guided by perception, beliefs, and environment. Memories aren’t real.

15- life is hard. but these tragic moments are what make it universal. feeling sad is a part of the game.

16- feelings aren’t facts. Happiness is fleeting. It’s a byproduct of purpose. so focus on the purpose and hopefully you’ll encounter happiness more often.

17- talking shit is rarely helpful. Be happy for other people.

18- the shadow is directly proportional to the dream.

19- he that has a why to live for can bear with almost any HOW.

20- measure life by how much fun you’re having.