Riding my motorbike around Bangkok, Thailand is one of my favorite things to do these days. It fast, flexible, cheap, and it’s a great way to see the city. But it does come with a certain amount of tradeoffs. So in this episode, I’ll be talking about the pros and cons of traveling on two wheels.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:46 Modes of transport

6:45 The reason I chose to buy a motorbike

10:59 Pros of riding a motorbike in Bangkok

18:45 Cons of riding a motorbike in Bangkok

30:31 Thai vs American driving culture

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In the last episode, I talked about the 2 distinct approaches that one may take when trying to learn a new skill; the theoretical approach and the practical approach. —The former focuses on preparation and research while the latter focuses on action and feedback. And although you probably understood the point of that episode with no problems, I’d like to drive the point home by staying in the context of learning English as a foreign language and explain the reason that the practical approach to learning will always be the best approach.

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The parable of the rock climbers is a story about 2 friends who have the same goal but end up taking drastically different approaches to achieve that goal, and it’s a perfect example of the mistake that most people make when learning something new. — In today’s episode, you’ll discover whether or not you’re making your life harder than it needs to be.

Timestamps:

0:00 Today's audio clip

1:59 Greetings from Tony

4:16 Explanations of the audio clip

28:39 Clip replay

30:38 Main takeaways from the story

TikTok clip used in this episode: https://www.tiktok.com/@thiiirdperson/video/7324310754314800430?_r=1&_t=8jGx02BB6pX

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Self-love is a topic that has gotten much more attention in recent years, and many people have distinct ideas about what it really means to love oneself. With the help of Comedian Duncan Trussel, I’m going to explore a few of those ideas in the episode. — This is part 2 of a 3-part series about self-love.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:21 Explanations of 1st audio clip

15:46 Duncan Trussel on self-love (uninterrupted)

17:14 Main takeaways

23:03 Explanations of 2nd audio clip

39:05 Main takeaways

Links to the content used in this episode:

• 1st audio clip - https://www.tiktok.com/@fractalisticworks/video/7311741615641496874?_r=1&_t=8iy9sLuw9jK
• 2nd audio clip - https://www.tiktok.com/@fractalisticworks/video/7311395788599463211?_r=1&_t=8iy9tVa5N1O

The clips above are from The Joe Rogan Experience

• https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk

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Self-love is a topic that has gotten much more attention in recent years, and many people have distinct ideas about what it really means to love oneself. With the help of Psychologist Ram Dass, I’m going to explore a few of those ideas in the episode.

Links to the content used in this episode:

• Ram Dass - Emotions and Personality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57UBKhSOCOg

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:23 Explanations of the audio clip

21:55 Ram Dass’s thoughts on self-love (uninterrupted)

26:27 Main takeaways and writing prompts

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Human beings are some fascinating creatures, and there are many things that only we humans can do. I’ll be exploring some of them in this episode.

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If you like piña coladas and long trips to absolutely nowhere, then this is the episode for you.

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It’s a simple question, and one that only you can answer. Let’s talk about what’s stopping you from improving your English.

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The world we live in is very different from the world that Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers grew up in, and thus, the things we value and work for have changed substantially. In the past, people worked hard in the pursuit of owning their own homes, raising families, and retiring with enough money to enjoy their old age. But these days, the desire to own a home and raise children is lower than ever before. People don't want to dedicate 45 years of their life to a corporation, and they don't want to commit to 30-year mortgages or 18 years of childcare. So the question is... what exactly are we working for then?

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Enough of the dating apps and Instagram relationship goals. I want something real… Is that too much to ask?

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