Playticity Podcast

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Finding a Place Beyond Words: How Stories Shape our World


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In this episode I speak with my friend Braden Persian about his journey to becoming a baseball coach, and how he went about giving up previous dead-end jobs and pursuing something he was truly passionate about. We also cover leadership and how to do it better.

I also open the podcast with some thoughts on social media and the importance of being honest with ourselves.

Enjoy

Timestamps:
 

19:09: Conversation start

20:19 - Bradens Background

25:33 - Becoming a coach

30:34 - The first big break

34:49 - Braden's weird quirk

36:21 - Why Baseballs different

39:01 - Braden's coaching style

39:52 - The drive to go your own way

42:24 - Getting out of "one way" thinking Part 1

46:53 - What separates good and bad managers

50:33 - Knowing the value you bring

53:41 - What Bradens learned about leadership

56:19 - Growth Mindset

59:34 - Strengths and weaknesses

1:01:37 - Practice vs. Performance

1:04:36 - Taking accountability for growth

1:09:16 - Getting out of the cookie cutter life

1:13:14 - Considering the potential of failure

1:17:24 - Patience

1:19:38 - Wrap-up

1:20:37 - Outro

Find Braden on Instagram:

@Coachpersian

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This week we talk to Tanner Cyr. Tanner is a self-taught musician and current bassist for the up-and-coming punk rock band WaterFront.

In this episode, Tanner and I talk about his random and unexpected path into music, how he has managed to stay authentic as a creator, handling uncertainty, how failure can be fun, why timing is everything, using self-criticism to your advantage, and other topics.

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Time-stamps:

Opening Thoughts- 1:07

Conversation start- 8:05

Tanner's Background- 8:58

Pursuing the dream- 23:35

The importance of keeping things fun- 25:33

How to walk an uncertain path- 30:14

Keeping the right mindset- 33:40

Marketing authentically- 36:30

Managing self-criticism- 40:26

Advice for those afraid to carve their own path- 44:48

Overnight successes- 50:35

Timing is everything- 52:38

Wrap-up and Waterfront- 55:11


Find Waterfront on-

Instagram: @waterfrontofficial
Facebook: waterfrontbandofficial

Find Tanner on-

Instagram: @tan_cyr_

Find me at-

Website: www.playticity.com
Instagram: @playticity
Email: [email protected]
Medium: https://medium.com/@Samuelgoldberg

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This week we talk to music aficionado and a former Master's of Management colleague of mine Nate Spasiuk. We explore creativity, culture, language, music, improvisation, Dungeons and Dragons and many things in between.

Enjoy!

Timestamps:

4:05 - Conversation start

4:44 - translating music to other parts of life

5:58 - Nate's background in music

9:01 - How to quantify music & art

14:20 - Nate's passion for music

16:30 - Using music to transcend language & culture

22:32 - Improvisation vs sheet music

25:12 - Quantifying what "good" is

29:23 - Staying authentic as a musician

32:00 - Balancing authenticity with the need to make an income

34:30 - The cost of greater access to music

40:00 - Dungeons & Dragons and improvisation

45:30 - Cultivating a "we" over "me" attitude

47:57 - "yes, and" 

52:28 - Wrap-up

53:03 - Why you should listen to and play music

56:20 - Practicing authenticity through music

57:31 - Closing remarks

57:55 - End notes and plugs

Referenced Links:

Tim Exile TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p9voINuU50

Understanding Beer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbP2XCGyWRY

XIME: https://soundcloud.com/xime-uofa

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An audio transcription of the article Why You Should Read Nietzsche: An Article for All and None

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In this episode, I talk with my long-time friend Jonathan Suriano. Jonathan graduated with a Law Degree from the University of Calgary in 2021. We talk about struggles we have dealt with over the years in relationships, dealing with external pressures, being overly self-critical and other topics.

Enjoy!

Time stamps

• 0:00 Opening statement on mental health
• 9:24 Introduction
• 10:51 Jonathan's background
• 13:20 Struggles of starting at a new firm
• 15:54 Strategies for starting a new job
• 17:25 Dealing with self-criticism
• 22:42 Time puts things in perspective
• 22:40 The roots of self-criticism
• 31:25 Dealing with external expectations
• 34:08 Following passions vs following comfort
• 40:33 Being vulnerable and letting down masks
• 51:51 Knowing who you really are
• 56:48 Over-analyzing
• 58:04 Dealing with toxic relationships
• 1:03:12 Modern nature of relationships
• 1:08:52 Questioning Family norms
• 1:14:35 Millennials vs baby boomers 
• 1:17:35 Questioning the standard definition of success
• 1:31:35 Discovering what you really want
• 1:33:42 Taking smart risks
• 1:35:45 Warp-up on mental health and play

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In this solo episode, I discuss a few things that have been on my mind including:

What the definition of play really is, why we should hold our opinions more lightly, and how setbacks are an opportunity for learning new things.

I also respond to a couple of listener's questions regarding work vs. play, and the perils of too much self-reflection.

Time stamps:

Intro: 0:00

Walking the Talk 1:20

An impulsive decision 4:11

Play is subjective 5:50

Responsibility vs Play 7:13

Importance of Balance 11:48

Mental health crisis 12:48

Dependencies 14:16

Contradicting ourselves 15:55 

Diminishing returns of self-reflection 19:46

Balancing curiosity with acceptance 21:50

Fluid nature of life 22:50

Closing Remarks  23:46

Playticity Update 24:05

Dealing with setbacks 25:44

Wrap-up 28:13

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Email: [email protected]

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In this episode I speak with Greg Habstritt. Greg is a lifelong entrepreneur, having opened successful businesses in software, pet care, real estate, coaching, and most recently psychedelics (having co-founded ATMA Journey Centres).

Greg and I dive into the topic of psychedelics. We discuss Greg's introduction to them, and cover the potentials they have for treating trauma, PTSD, recovering lost memories, opening our hearts, and expanding our minds. We also talk about how to approach this area in a safe way, and other points to consider before beginning your journey.

Time stamps: 

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:08 Opening remarks
• 8:22: Podcast start
• 9:02: Greg's Background
• 18:22: Greg's Intro to psychedelics
• 21:42: Forgetting childhood
• 24:12: ATMA 
• 28:04 Potential of psychedelics
• 37:42 Who shouldn't take psychedelics
• 38:57 Sam's experience
• 45:30 Float tanks
• 46:56 Breathing
• 49:12 Categories of psychedelics
• 55:17 Dark meditation
• 56:14 Safety
• 57:48 Resistance vs. Letting go
• 1:03:42 Mind body connection
• 1:07:07 Wrap-up and reading recommendations
• 1:10:12 Closing remarks

Book recommendations:
How to Change your Mind- Michael Pollan
A Dose of Hope- Dr. Dan Engle
Books by Dr. Gabor Mate on trauma

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This week we speak with Traveller, blogger, and life-enthusiast Avi Abrams. Avi has his own blog called Dark Roasted Blend

In the podcast we talk about how to stay true to yourself in the midst of creating for others, many cultural differences, and ways to expand your thinking.

We have also released a weekly newsletter that you can have access to by signing up here
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Time stamps:

• 3:55 Intro
• 4:25 Avi's Travel background
• 8:31 The road to Canada
• 12:33 Being a Nomad
• 16:25 Cultivate knowledge to improve experience
• 18:19 Sharing experiences with others
• 19:44 Avoiding the trap and staying grateful
• 21:17 The strongest coffee
• 28:29 Expanding your thinking
• 33:01 The value of exploring different cultures
• 35:20 Getting the most out of travelling
• 38:05 Building character through travel
• 41:15 Having the proper expectations
• 42:22 Finding beauty in the ordinary
• 47:11 The spirit of a traveller
• 52:19 The discipline of joy & blessing
• 59:36 Focusing on moments over outcomes
• 61:40 Speaking openly
• 1:05:19 Why do you do what you do?
• 1:07:00 Staying focused on giving
• 1:10:55 Dark Roasted Blend
• 1:12:22 Japanese Culture
• 1:16:52 Wrap-up

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In our first guest featured episode, Paul Sacco. Paul is the President of Propheta Lucro Management consultants. In his role, he develops and delivers online courses where people from across North America learn to create and judge business ideas for strategy, innovation, and complex problem-solving. 

In this interview we cover creativity, finding intrinsic motivation amidst a sea of external pressures, and how getting in touch with your inner child, as well as your dreams can help you find your authentic voice. We also talk about the hero's journey, and sacrificing yourself to the path ahead. 

You can find Paul's book Strategy Quest on all online book retailers and more info on creativity and his online courses at https://prophetalucro.com/

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