Influencers make it seem like it’s the most fun and liberating thing a person can do, but is it really all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode, I talk about some of the pros and cons of traveling the world alone.

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Timestamps:

0:00 I don’t know why people do this

0:23 Topic intro

2:00 The pros of traveling alone

12:38 The cons of traveling alone

Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr3USRC5/

The Before Trilogy (The Stranger on a Train Phenomenon) 👉 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Before_trilogy

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It’s been a while since I’ve taken you nowhere. So pack your bags… we’re going on a little trip.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Where ya been, Tony!?

6:10 Does being introverted cause me to miss out?

24:34 Not all friends are forever

39:06 I see two wheels in my future

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When we’re in the heat of the moment, taking heavy damage from our opponent, our instincts tell us to run away to safety… but what’s life without a little bit of danger?

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Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr3aGC2q/

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Trust is an interesting thing… it’s something that we all understand intuitively, but perhaps don’t ever stop to think about on a philosophical level. But the people you trust and the reason you trust them will often determine the trajectory of your life.

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Being right isn’t free. Correcting people almost always has a social and relational cost, even when you’re objectively correct.

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Timestamps:

0:00 The Cost of Corrections

1:06 Corrections and where they stem from

6:59 The ‘Is it worth it?’ Filter

Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrKKJojx/

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Our problem isn’t that we’re incapable of becoming disciplined. And it’s not even that becoming disciplined is difficult. — The problem is that we often discipline ourselves to do the wrong things.

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Timestamps:

0:00 What is discipline?

0:39 My thoughts

4:47 A short story

Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr888Yyv/

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Going on a 3-month trip to an undisclosed location… enjoy the ride.

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Timestamps:

0:00 ¡No me tomen por farsante!

1:57 Important updates

6:43 Champions league final

13:15 Should a player remain ‘loyal’ to his club?

23:00 AI video is getting good

38:56 How will AI affect English learning/teaching?

47:49 Globalization is a double-edged sword

53:53 Learning English will change your life

59:34 Globalization is destroying cultural identity

1:06:11 Hip Hop has taken over the world

1:11:18 No more personality

1:14:50 I’ll be back!

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The United States of America is known as one of the richest countries in the world, but you might be surprised to know that millions of people here are actually struggling to survive. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the reason(s).

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Timestamps:

0:00 Americans are drowning in debt

0:45 Main sources of debt

1:33 Student loans

32:04 Car loans

50:52 Credit cards

1:04:04 Final thoughts

Links to the videos used in this episode 👇

Student loans: https://www.tiktok.com/@nurseamaiya/video/7462874821622287646?_r=1&_t=ZT-8w6joHluchP

Car loans: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjAp64WE/

Credit cards: https://www.tiktok.com/@debtfreewithesperanza/video/7482855209429978398?_r=1&_t=ZT-8w763MRzldu

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Many of us interpret this silence as an indication that something is wrong; we’re boring, they’re boring, someone’s uncomfortable, there’s nothing else to talk about, etc. But the reality is that silence can not only be pleasurable, but also a useful tool when making conversation with people, especially ones you don’t know very well. So in this episode, I’m gonna teach you to think about and use silence in a more productive way so you can have better conversations with anyone you meet.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:27 How to handle awkward silence

17:44 Why is silence so shameful?

21:14 See silence in a new light

26:34 Use silence to your advantage

Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@young.and.disciplinedynd/video/7415736964780969246?_r=1&_t=8r7lJxjWyA

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Introverts hate it… extroverts need it… and so many of us don’t know how to do it properly. So in this episode, I’m going to share a simple technique for making small talk, and the mindset you need in order to apply this technique correctly.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:41 How to make (better) small talk

1:54 The problem

3:14 The solution

4:08 Asking open-ended questions

11:00 Reflecting and adding

17:23 Why this technique works

19:05 Common mistakes to avoid

21:57 How to start practicing

23:54 A personal anecdote

Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingwithyasir/video/7403802692566469893?_r=1&_t=8r7ELYgsmtf

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