"The lens through which your brain views the world shapes your reality. Change the lens, change your happiness, change every single outcome at the same time." - Shawn Achor

On Friday, I watched Chris Do's incredible talk on Youtube, "What You Believe Becomes Reality" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7T1Zs28Deo).

Here's what I learned.

"Kipo, a sheltered girl, gets a crash course in survival when a mutant attack sends her to the surface, far from the safety of her underground home."

I stumbled upon this amazing animated show yesterday on Netflix. Watch it! It's incredible.

We all have bad days. We're only human.

"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."

- Steve Jobs

“I am Moana of Motunui. You will board my boat, sail across the sea, and restore the heart of Te Fiti.” - Moana

PS Moana is the best Disney movie EVER.

Football taught me everything. Stay safe, healthy and stay positive!

"The only moment of possible happiness is the present. The past gives regrets. And future uncertainty." - Arsene Wenger

Victoria Concordia Crescit. Arsenal Till I Die - Up Gunners!

I felt lazy, unproductive and unmotivated this week - That's okay!

Today I talk about the joy of small things and finding bits of happiness every day.

"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." - Wayne Dyer

(PS the song I'm excited about is "Donne moi l'accord" by Dadju and Burna Boy)

Enjoy!

I hope that you, your family and loved ones stay safe and healthy. Today we will explore how life changes so fast, and what we can do when we feel powerless in the face of life. Thank you for listening.

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." - Viktor Frankl

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

I love Brazil.

Here are some things I learned about languages during my trip to Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.

Language is about communication and connection.

Language is alive.

If you're interested in Dr. Stephen Krashen and his work on language acquisition, watch some of his interviews and lectures on Youtube! He is amazing.

Thank you for listening and enjoy! Feel free to share with your friends.

You can contact me at www.jjwong.net or on Instagram @jjwongster22

Welcome to Microphone Munchies! Two years since my last podcast. I'm back and excited to learn about life with you! The podcast will focus on learning languages, teaching, dance, philosophy, and much more.

"Sweep the floor every night, and then sweep again."

"You have your theology. We dance."

Books mentioned in the podcast:

- 'Ego is the Enemy' by Ryan Holiday

- 'The Art of Work' by Jeff Goins

- 'Mastery' by Robert Greene

- 'The Power of Myth' by Joseph Campbell

Enjoy!

- JJ