Cucumber Talks

Bryce embraces his dark side by trying to do more bad things, Marshall explores his Filipino heritage during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and David tries to decide if it's wise to give into peer pressure in some situations.

Selected links from the episode:

7-Year-Old Takes Car On Joyride

Marshall tries to understand why he's felt dead inside at certain points in his life - and whether he may unknowingly still feel that way today. David reveals the thing he's most afraid of and why he's not focused on overcoming it.

David shares his experience being diagnosed with ADHD as a kid, Bryce explores the idea of rewriting the life narratives he's been living with, and Marshall revisits the topic of compassion in a whole new way. 

Selected links from the episode:

What Raptitude Has Always Been About, article about adult ADHD

Adderall VS Crystal Methamphetamine, CG Kid 

Meth & Adderall are the same drug & other drug facts, Dr. Carl Hart interview

Tony Robbins Create a New Story

Tara Brach on the RAIN of Self-Compassion

Radical Compassion by Tara Brach

Marshall wants to stop being messy and get organized, David asks for advice on how to stop procrastinating, and Bryce explores how he became a nice guy by needing the approval of others.  

Selected links from the episode:

"What Would This Look Like If It Were Easy?" - Medium Article By Daniel Riley

Marshall considers the best ways to have others keep him accountable for achieving his writing goals while also getting better at keeping others accountable for their actions. David reflects on things he's grateful for as well as strategies on how to develop a gratitude mindset.

Bryce reveals secrets he's been hiding from Marshall and David, Marshall talks about the self-doubt he faces as a writer, and David announces his return to the meat-only carnivore diet.

Time Stamps:

Bryce's secrets: 00:33 - 33:00

Marshall's doubts about publishing his book: 33:00 - 1:05:00

David's diet: 1:05:00 - 1:47:00

Selected links from the episode:

No More Mr Nice Guy: The Hero's Journey by Dr. Michael Pariser 

Tynan: Managing Your Money Like a Billionaire

Pat Flynn Self Publishing School Interview

Reedsy Book Editor

Bryce gets David and Marshall to help him identify his personal pain points as he works on overcoming nice guy syndrome, Marshall opens up about a heated argument he recently had with his wife, and David asks when it's okay for men to cry.  

Time Stamps:

Bryce's pain points: 00:34 - 56:30

Marshall's fight with his wife: 56:30 - 1:27:15

Is it okay for men to cry: 01:27:15 - 2:06:12

Selected links from the episode:

No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover

No More Mr Nice Guy: The Hero's Journey by Dr. Michael Pariser 

Bryce opens up about his challenging journey as a recovering nice guy. David shares why he regrets working a part-time job throughout high school instead of playing sports. 

Selected links from the episode:

No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover

No More Mr Nice Guy: The Hero's Journey by Dr. Michael Pariser 

In this episode Bryce thinks out loud about how to help his parents while he's living far away from them, Marshall wants to better support his friends and their dreams, and David reflects on how pausing has helped him in his work life and personal life. 

Bryce aspires to create something of artistic value, Marshall shares his ambitious book sales goal he's trying to achieve by the end of the year, and David talks about losing a close friend to suicide.

Selected links from the episode:

Bon Iver Live Show (Bryce's favorite song @31:50)