Mere Mortals Conversations

And we're not just talking about books here, all text based communication is up for analysis.

In Episode #414 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: Juan's challenge to control his compulsive behaviour, why I don't try and predict the end of a story, the freedom of zero expectations, our purpose for reading and whether technology will change the medium of consumption for books.

Massive thanks to Dave Jones, McIntosh and Amy The Great for the support! Always awesome to see a new supporter jumping in.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:39) - Books should be enjoyable
(4:11) - Finishing every book you start
(10:06) - Coming in with a blank slate
(18:09) - No expectations
(21:57) - Bookstagram behaviour & speed reading hate
(27:05) - Boostagram Lounge
(37:07) - Why we read books
(41:42) - Note taking
(52:27) - Physical vs digital text
(59:40) - What is text?
(1:06:08) - Summary
(1:10:55) - V4V: Support via Podfans


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You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.

Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:03) - Kyrin's September 2023 goals
(4:04) - Juan's September 2023 goals
(7:25) - Updates
(9:30) - Kyrin's October 2023 goals
(18:03) - Juan's October 2023 goals
(25:03) - Story time
(30:56) - V4V: Boost to get a shirt


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In week four of our 12-week running phase, life threw a curveball with illness sweeping through the family. Explore how Juan managed only 2.5km amidst a planned 29.5km, his reflections on fitness priorities, and the importance of understanding when to take a step back. Learn from his insights, and share your experiences in the comments below. For added support, consider sending a boostagram via Fountain and other podcasting platforms. #MereMortals #Running #LifeInterrupts

0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Daily View
3:04 - Learnings

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It's time for me to plan ahead and let you know what I'm going to focus on for the next year.

In Episode #413 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how 26 year old Kyrin framed the next 10 years of his life, the 8 principal themes I follow on a year by year basis, why my planned round the world trip actually doesn't feature into my thinking much and why I think improving my communication is going to be the hardest thing to do.

Massive thanks to Petar & MCKR for the support! Absolute legends, we really appreciate it.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:59) - Screen sharing dilemmas
(2:09) - 26 yr old framing
(6:13) - Partner
(10:19) - Relationships
(14:24) - Financial
(18:23) - Health
(20:33) - Boostagram Lounge
(26:11) - Spirituality
(27:48) - Travel
(31:02) - Character
(32:39) - Knowledge/Skills
(34:44) - Most exciting and most challenging
(40:16) - Why do we care about goal setting?
(43:26) - V4V: What are your goals?


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It's a language focused episode .... but with side orderings of randomness as well.

In Conversation #94, Pete and I discuss: our ever increasing range of hobbies, nerding out on language learning, Nigel Richards and his ridiculous memory abilities, why I might be able to pick up Portuguese relatively easy and the type of people who are able to master accents and pronunciation.

As always, I hope you enjoy. Kyrin out!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:45) - Melbourne vs Sydney traffic
(4:56) - Kids & cats
(11:19) - Hardcore hobbies
(16:05) - Playing and collecting guitars
(21:14) - Hobbies with a long-term payoff
(25:58) - The hardest thing we've ever done
(29:40) - Hating on polyglots
(34:21) - Language proficiency at a native level
(39:53) - The Scrabble rabbit hole
(43:51) - What it's like to have photographic memory
(47:37) - Lobotomies, split brains & swearing
(55:20) - Portuguese swear words sound so nice
(57:26) - Pronunciation in Portuguese
(1:03:30) - The importance of pronunciation
(1:09:00) - Language community wokeness
(1:13:55) - Who nails the Aussie accent?
(1:22:37) - Managing mental health
(1:26:51) - Aussie English podcast


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Embark on week three of the Mere Mortals in Motion's 12-week running phase with Juan. Life takes unexpected turns, and sometimes it means adjusting our training plans. Dive deep into the details of week three, witnessing the challenges and joys of prioritizing life moments over the running track. Whether it's being part of a groom's party or traveling interstate, it's all part of the journey. Watch as I share workout details, stride insights, and the importance of staying adaptable. It's not about perfection, but progression. Join the conversation and share your insights below! ‍♂️✈️

0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Overview
1:35 - Details
5:00 - Learnings

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Bit of a heavy episode with some info on our personal circumstances.

In Episode #412 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my mum's Alzheimer's diagnosis 7 years ago, ponderings on what type of people we'll be at the end of our lives, whether it is worth trying to prepare now for possible eventualities, an economics term that could be applied more broadly and mental exercises/resources that people could find useful.

Massive thanks to Dave Jones, The Tone Wrecker, Cole McCormick and McIntosh for the support! Absolute legends, we really appreciate it.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:30) - Why this topic?
(1:34) - My Mum's diagnosis
(4:36) - How we imagine the end of our lives
(11:14) - Dying young vs old
(15:15) - Mentally preparing for the end
(20:22) - A positive spin on everything
(24:59) - Boostagram Lounge
(28:36) - High vs low time preference
(38:15) - Preparing for the future
(42:17) - Is it harder to be old or young?
(51:07) - Summary
(55:26) - Housekeeping
(1:00:44) - V4V: Send in some resources


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Are non-playable characters the ultimate evolution of humanity?

In Episode #411 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: some random skills and tools we've picked up recently, more thoughts on polyglots and how to maintain a 2nd language, the weird world of glizzies and technology allowing or making us do things, why Juan wants to be as big as the universe but I'm content with just being the size of an ant.

Thanks to everyone who's joined us for 4 years, no plans to stop anytime soon!

Timeline:
(0:00) - We're back outside
(0:32) - Gyroballs for forearm strength
(3:11) - Tools for gym: mace & breathing mask
(8:44) - Recent skills we've acquired
(13:32) - Keeping your language skills up
(19:03) - Japanese Duolingo
(21:03) - Why does ASMR & weird YT vids exist?
(23:49) - Is technology shaping us?
(26:00) - NPC Livestreams
(28:10) - Technology as technique
(31:09) - There's always something new to notice
(38:12) - Juan's hourly revelations
(41:59) - Would you rather experience big or small?
(46:17) - V4V: Ban men from mics
(48:41) - Celebrate 4 years with a boost


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Join me as I delve into Week 2 of my running journey with "Mere Mortals in Motion." From overcoming mental barriers to untying the mysteries of numb toes, I'm learning the art of adjusting on the go. While family commitments and unexpected challenges arise, pushing through with an adjusted 6km run on Sunday proves that progress is a journey, not a sprint. Dive in as I share insights, hurdles, and the sneaky secrets of shoelaces. Every kilometer counts, and this week we clocked in just over 19km. Let's keep moving! ‍♂️

0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Daily View
5:39 - Learnings

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Should we become a podcast all about love and dating?!

In Episode #410 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: a brief glimpse of our personal relationships, what the advent of social technology has done for searching for a significant other, all the crazy new terminology the kids are coming up with and whether it is more difficult now compared to post WW1/2 or during the industrial revolution.

Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Ainsley Costello, Petar the Slav, The Podfather, Cole McCormick and Nick Malster for the support! Absolute legends, we really appreciate it.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Tech problems but undeterred
(0:38) - Topic choice
(1:34) - Wanting a relationship
(6:30) - Finding a partner with dating apps
(14:34) - Strategy for searching
(23:30) - Short term vs long term decision
(27:03) - Boostagram Lounge
(37:09) - Modern dating terms
(41:06) - Attachment styles & broad concepts
(49:08) - Is dating harder now?
(58:00) - Summary
(1:03:17) - V4V: Find me a girl


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