You would think that Jealousy and Inspiration are completely unrelated. However, what might be surprising is that the same occurrences we witness can drive BOTH of these feelings. The difference is all in how we react to it. If we let feelings of jealousy take over then that can take us down a destructive path so it’s best to recognize the choice we have early on. In this episode we chop it up about how we can catch jealousy in its’ tracks and flip into something positive.

A month from now we’re going to be saying ‘new year new me’ so why not start now ? If we want a ‘new me’ then we need to establish new habits. Whether we realize it or not almost all of our lives are carried out on autopilot… which is crazy right?! However, if we recognize this and are intuitive about investigating our own thoughts and actions, then we can use this fact of life to our own advantage. In this podcast we chop it up about how to build good habits that drive out the old habits weighing us down.

We all dream of a life of luxury, but we often skip over the stories of when a sudden abundance of wealth turns into a nightmare. A stroke of 'good fortune' can easily actually yield a series of hardships. In this episode we chop it up about the importance of holding onto what really matters despite how successful and wealthy we become over the course of our lives. 

If you are familiar with underground house music then you know that the the name 'Mitch Dodge' holds a lot of weight. That is why I am elated to have San Diego native music producer/ DJ  Mitch Dodge on the show to chop it up for this very special Doink Discussion. This legend in the making has released on labels like DirtyBird, Desert Hearts, Pyscho Disco, holding it down in the scene beyond just producing and DJing. Mitch is dedicated to his craft and the dance music culture, showing no signs of stopping with strategic growth. In this episode, we get inside the mind of Mr. Dodge learning about his background, his inspirations, what his work process looks like, and how he has been adapting to , and making the most of the current state of the music industry. 

Feeling the need to impress other people is just human nature, and something that we've all been through at some point in our life. Luckily, the more life experience we have the more we realize that this is just down right ridiculous, especially looking back on all the crazy things we may have done. In this episode we take a look at some of my most embarrassing stories to share on the topic... oh and we discuss how some ancient stoic wisdom can be applied to modern day life, facilitating a lifestyle with increased peace. 

It's easy for us to get wrapped up in all of the attachments we have in life. To people, our career, our lifestyle, and more nonsensical things. However, everything is constantly changing so having these sort of attachments is dangerous, as we end up hoping for an outcome that is outside of our control. In this episode we chop it up about maintaining our reasoned choice, the only thing that can provide us fulfillment in the ever changing world around us.

We can all agree that coming across 2 faced 'friends' is never fun, and that we should avoid these types of individuals at all costs. However, how often do we stop to think that we may be the ones that we consider 'frenemies' at some point. It's just human nature to act nice to somebody in the moment as their could be some benefit in return, but voice our dislike about that same somebody later on. In this Doink Discussion, we discuss some of the OG stoic philosophy that sheds light on this situation, helping us to be more aware of this as we move through life and become the best friend that we can be.

It’s easy for us to make hasty judgments upon others, but as we often discuss on the podcast, what’s easy is not always right. If we want to be a person of virtue then we need to practice giving people the benefit of the doubt. In this episode, we go over a few scenarios in which a quick judgment of others might be tempting and establish a thought process that does away with this. Although it takes practice, embracing this philosophy helps our lives to be smooth sailing. Hit play on this episode to find out why. 

We get wronged from time to time and that's just life, and it's only natural to want to seek out revenge. However, this is something that hardly works out in anybodies favor. Even if you do "get even with someone" it only leaves us feeling worse off than before. In this episode we discuss a healthier alternative to seeking vengeance, and learn about how we can learn to let things go, even when it's tempting to get back at somebody. 

Do you ever wonder how some people seem to slide through life with everything working out in their favor? It's only natural to feel envious of these individuals and  wish that we could have it so easy too! The thing is, it's much deeper than that fam. True greatness doesn't come from getting lucky , it comes from the determination from within. In this Doink Discussion we chop it up about why it's actually a good thing to not have everything handed to you.