It's Only Up From Here

Social currency vs real currency. What do we think is more valuable, and where have we gone wrong in our search for clout? Resources MentionedStartalk Radio hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson and (usually) Chuck NiceRecommended to do apps Google KeepApple NotesThe Elephant In the Brain by Kevin SimlerListen to all our episodes and see additional content and resources at itsonlyupfromhere.com, and send your comments and questions to [email protected]

Why is learning so integral to our lives and how do we learn on a day-to-day basis?Links and Resources MentionedKurzgesagt- In a Nutshell Education Youtube channelImmune by Phillip Dettmer, illustrated by Kurzgesagt (phenomenal bookshelf decor)Books worth re-reading Influence by Robert CialdiniHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThe Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya ParkerReadwise ApplicationKindle PaperwhiteWriting Systems of the World by Usef...

Links and Resources MentionedAaron's Article: The Families We Choose by Helena FitzgeraldThe Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend BiologyCould Elon Musk Really Solve World Hunger? Podcast episode and article by The Indicator from Planet Money

We go over some of the best and worst advice we've received/found over the years.Links and Resources MentionedSurvivorship BiasMotivation is a myth article7 Ways to Maximize Misery by CGP greyMans Search for MeaningIkigaiVenn Diagram vs Euler Diagram5 Love languagesAbbreviations in Chinese University of Manitoba in full- 曼尼托巴大学Shortened (similarish to Uni of Mani)- 曼大Listen to all our episodes and see additional content and resources at itsonlyupfromhere.com, and send your comments and q...

We are very fortunate to live in the time that we do. What are some things that would be vastly different if we were born 500 years ago? What do we appreciate most about this era?Links and resources MentionedPainfotainment by Hardcore HistorySapiens by Yuval Noah HarrariModern Wisdom podcast

Is travelling another face of cold consumerism, or a great way to experience the earth and learn about yourself? Discuss.Links and resources MentionedJay Shetty video: Find Your PurposeSapiens by Yuval Noah HarrariListen to all our episodes and see additional content and resources at itsonlyupfromhere.com, and send your comments and questions to [email protected]

How would our lives change with winning the lottery? What would we do if labour was never necessary again? Listen to all our episodes and see additional content and resources at itsonlyupfromhere.com, and send your comments and questions to [email protected]

What if you knew exactly when your life would be ending? What if it were soon? We talk about how a defined end date would change how we live our lives, and what we could do to improve our lives with our current 'unknown' expiration date.Links and resources MentionedAbel's Charity Video thingMKBHD Youtube ChannelWhen Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiLast Holiday starring Queen LatifahTuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom (based on a true story)Eat Pray LoveThe Bucket List starring Morgan Free...

We've all had struggles with body image. This week, we talk about some of those struggles and how we worked (or are working) through them. Listen to all our episodes and see additional content and resources at itsonlyupfromhere.com, and send your comments and questions to [email protected]

This week, we talk more about the apps that run our lives, and how it has come to this.Episode 2: How much of our lives should we measure?The Checklist Manifesto by Atul GawandeMentioned apps Notion information/database managerTodoist task managerToggl time trackerThe productivity trinity on YouTube Ali AbdaalThomas FrankMatt D'AvellaCortex PodcastHassan Minhaj: Homecoming KingThe Morning ShowThe Patriot Act