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In the third episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion," we delve deep into Week 1 of my running phase. As ambitions met reality, adjustments were essential. 

From the initial challenges with my knee and overestimating my running volume to the intricate balance of strength training and running, discover how I recalibrated my approach. With a day-by-day breakdown, uncover the strategies employed, the mental hurdles faced during continuous running versus singular intense lifting sessions, and the unexpected turns my training took. 

Tune in to uncover how adaptability became the cornerstone of the journey.

0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Week 1 Tracking
2:18 - The Details
2:48 - Monday
5:00 - Tuesday
6:30 - Wednesday
7:35 - Thursday
8:35 - Friday
9:42 - Saturday + Learnings
12:45 - Sunday

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https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraining
https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphase

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Why am I making a bet that Spotify will be bankrupt within 8 years time?

In Episode #409 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the recent breakout of 'Value 4 Value Music', how little musicians earn compared to podcasters, trends of music consumption on streaming apps, whether people care about connecting with artists and all the technical and social problems that need to be overcome.

Massive thanks to Petar, Emcot & McIntosh for the support! Legends!

My how to video for listening to &/or uploading v4v music: https://youtu.be/nZyb9mq4ECU

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:45) - The Topic: Juan's con & Kyrin's pro
(2:38) - Problems in the music industry
(7:34) - Musicians are desperate (in a good & bad way)
(10:55) - V4V Music is not for everyone
(18:54) - Ainsley Costello's experience
(28:32) - What do fans get for participating?
(34:40) - Do people want a connection with musicians?
(41:21) - Boostagram Lounge
(45:41) - V4V will change the world by 4-10%
(50:05) - Connecting with the musician
(54:33) - Why do people support musicians?
(57:08) - Scammers: A return to the Napster days
(1:00:46) - Discoverability & music vs podcasting
(1:07:52) - Summary
(1:13:05) - Will Spotify adapt or go broke?
(1:17:44) - V4V: We want your music thoughts


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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

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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
(0:55) - Juan's August 2023 goals
(5:21) - Kyrin's August 2023 goals
(8:47) - Support for the month
(10:11) - Juan's September 2023 goals
(19:17) - Kyrin's September 2023 goals
(26:01) - Fitness progress
(29:59) - V4V: Tell us your goals


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It's been a long journey but we're finally starting to make some sense of it all.

In Episode #408 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why the initial entry point for most westerners will be through investing, why we still continue to find BTC fascinating, suggested recommendations to actually learn about it, why it takes such a long time to fully comprehend and why you should only look at it if you've got a long time horizon.

Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Cole McCormick & McIntosh for the support! Really does warm our hearts <3

Timeline:
(0:00) - Fully sick intro
(2:50) - Definition
(4:43) - How much do we want?
(8:53) - Investing focus
(14:58) - Buying a portion of the internet
(18:24) - Resources for learning
(24:29) - Boostagram Lounge
(29:46) - Bitcoin adjacent topics
(33:18) - The tech is confusing
(37:16) - But Bitcoin is rational
(40:47) - The current financial system is insane
(45:49) - Summary
(52:44) - Predictions
(56:36) - V4V: Support the podcast


Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':
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In this episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion", we delve deep into the first phase of our training journey: running. While it might be a challenging domain for many, including myself, running offers not only physical endurance but also a mental test. 

Learn about why I've chosen running, how I plan to progress towards a potential marathon over a 12-week period, and the scientific rationale behind this periodized training approach. Whether you're an aspiring marathoner or just looking to understand the intricacies of running training, this episode has something for everyone.

0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Why a Phase?
4:20 - First Phase: Running
7:32 - The Goal
12:52 - Equipment
14:25 - Science

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We're testing out a new shorter format to publish every now and then, let's see how it goes!

In Episode #407 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my latest how-to episode of the 'Value 4 Value' podcast, what metrics we care about when we create, our proposals to improve the book review channel, how long it will take v4v to be mainstream and why we will largely keep doing what we're doing.

Massive thanks to Dave Jones & Petar for the support! Really does warm our hearts <3

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:39) - Mere Mortals In Motion
(4:22) - Are we too selfish?
(10:36) - Value 4 Value Podcast breakdown
(15:54) - What is your payoff?
(23:28) - Playing the long game
(28:29) - Boostagram Lounge
(31:07) - Book Review changes
(41:08) - Creating things for the wrong reason
(46:25) - Our disagreement over V4V
(55:55) - Long form audio is where we excel
(59:30) - Social media & short form ... yeah nah
(1:08:01) - Summary
(1:14:01) - V4V: What do you find valuable?


Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':
https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowth

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In "Mere Mortals in Motion", a podcast extension of the main Mere Mortals content, I chart my 15-year fitness journey, from a novice swimmer at 16 to my consistent decade-long workout commitment in my 30s. This series will share bite-sized episodes on specific training phases, using my own experiences in bodybuilding, powerlifting, crossfit, and more, culminating in in-depth conversations on daily trainings and learnings. While primarily a tool for my self-improvement, I hope my insights help fellow fitness enthusiasts, and invite listeners to follow along and support the series.

0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Foundations
2:57 - Why this Series?
4:16 - How will it look?
6:55 - Who Benefits?

Connect with Mere Mortals:
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Now that he's a dad he'll be starting to chill out a bit right? Right?!

In Episode #406 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how he went in his goals from last year, why he has set himself a lot less for this year, his ambition to become an eminent human being (level 5) in his 3 main categories, the importance of keeping them tight/loose at the same time and how our past selves were surprisingly on the ball of what our current selves desire.

Massive thanks to Dave Jones & Chris Fisher for the support! Really does warm our hearts <3

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro: Juan's on the attack
(1:08) - Recap: Juan's 2022 annual goals
(6:52) - High Level: Mind, Body & Soul
(13:35) - Body: Fitness at 80%
(29:12) - Boostagram Lounge
(33:08) - Mind: ROIWRI
(44:18) - Soul: Lot's of layers
(54:04) - V4V: I command thee!


Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':
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Mikael Kristiansen is a handbalancing circus artist and a handstand coach with the Handstand Factory.

In Conversation #93, Mikael and I discuss: the highs/lows of performing at a high level, why he is basically a robot in pain, the type of mindset needed to achieve the one arm handstand (OAHS), some anthropological observations from the circus and what he plans to do as he gradually transitions to another phase of his life.

As always, I hope you enjoy. Kyrin out!

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro to Mikael
(0:51) - Breakdown of Mikael's circus career
(6:26) - Venue layouts
(12:33) - The performative art of handbalancing
(19:10) - Normal jobs (for shady companies)
(23:44) - Behind the scenes of circus life
(31:06) - Performance anxiety & pressure
(38:05) - Getting outside of your comfort zone
(44:30) - Why do people retire from circus?
(54:50) - General injury prevention
(59:09) - Overtraining is subjective
(1:06:11) - Is wrist pain inevitable from one arm training?
(1:11:25) - Determination & obsession for the OAHS
(1:13:36) - Drilling vs playing
(1:20:11) - Teaching the opposite of natural tendencies
(1:25:23) - Burning out
(1:30:51) - You can't contain obsessive passion
(1:35:02) - Psychology during training/performing
(1:41:03) - Were people in the past stronger?
(1:45:06) - Circus families & crazy Chinese shit
(1:51:14) - Recent rabbitholes: Micro Mouse & Colours
(1:56:22) - Origami
(2:00:11) - My handstand origin story
(2:02:38) - Connect with Mikael


Mikael's Links:
Website: https://www.mikaelbalancing.com/
Handbalancing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelbalancing/
Origami Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulsfolder/
Handstand Factory: https://handstandfactory.com/

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When life and work get put us under pressure this is how we release the tension.

In Episode #405 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: people who chase after success and get burnt out, why I do everything I can to be as chill as possible, getting screwed around in work situations, ways that we reduce stress, a couple of fun hypotheticals and why we'll probably never see eye to eye on this subject.

Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Petar, Cole McCormick & an unnamed Mere Mortalite for the support! Really do appreciate it.

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:48) - Epicenter Podcast
(2:49) - General thoughts on burnout
(7:29) - Definitely going to disagree on stress
(13:37) - Defining stress
(19:48) - Performing better under pressure?
(26:34) - Burning out is good?
(35:13) - Boostagram Lounge
(41:54) - Voluntary vs involuntary stress
(48:35) - Strategies to reduce stress
(54:18) - Summary
(1:00:24) - Do all the GOAT's burnout?
(1:05:18) - V4V & sneak peak


Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':
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