Seven years ago is when I first met Chris, who usually goes by Steer. I didn’t really know how to place him to be completely honest. Most of the time he has a laid back demeanor that calls back to his birth in Loss Angeles California. He can a Times be stoic and at other times have a wicked sense of humor. Listen today as we discuss dispassion, meditation, and fear to see what makes him the man he is. Again, shoutout to the talented musical couple Blaqestone for allowing me to use their song Sunny Days for the outro!

(0:00) Meet Steer: A man who has developed many thoughts and different perspectives through living in a meditative state

(2:30) The Meditation: Steer discusses the importance of meditation and the effects it’s had on his life

(9:46) "I be hoopin": Steer talks about his love for the game and how a choice not to play in college led him down his current path

(15:11) Coasting by: He talks about his disconnectedness from life during his school days, purposeless

(22:33) AFW: We discuss the concept of afuckingwolf (one word) and how that became A free world

(25:11) Gratitude is the best attitude: We share thoughts on the immense importance of gratitude, awareness, and time

32:48 Letting Go: Dispassion is often just as important if not more important than constant action

37:00 Fear: what it means to have it and how you overcome it

Moments of Favor

(12:54) A decision: Steer’s choice to not try out for Umd’s basketball team really shifted the trajectory of his life

(18:58) Applying to school: he just applied to schools on a whim and happened to get in

I’ve known Larry since elementary school and he hasn’t changed, just gotten taller. Life for Larry took a drastic turn in May of 2015 when he was shot four times on his doorstep. He survived the ordeal and has gained a new perspective and developed a new outlook on life. Listen today and hear how his journey has changed him forever. Again, shoutout to the talented musical couple Blaqestone for allowing me to use their song Sunny Days for the outro!

(0:01) Meet Larry: a man who survived a situation that definitely would have ended the lives of most, but instead, he lived to tell about it

(4:39) Why: after starting to come to in the hospital Larry wants to figure what exactly happened, and why

(13:45) “You can walk!”: Larry’s brother would challenge him during his recovery after the hospital

(21:00) Depression: The progress Larry was making wasn’t matching his expectations

(32:28) The Shooting: Larry talks about what actually happened, and the changes he and others noticed in his personality and perspective

Moments of Favor

(6:45) Lucky Break: Larry’s mom is a nurse so she stayed with him in the hospital and made sure he got better treatment.

There is still one bullet in his head