We all set goals for ourselves– at home, work, and in life. But do those goals challenge you? Or are they purposely easy so you don’t end up disappointed? Sometimes, quieting the noise of the world and going within your mind can help you determine your true goals. Colin O’Brady completed the first solo, human-powered crossing of Antarctica, and wrote the book The 12 Hour Walk. He discusses how it’s important to quiet the noise of the world and dive into your mind to determine your goals and get the most out of life. 

|| LINKS || Colin's Book: https://www.amazon.com/12-Hour-Walk-Invest-Conquer-Unlock/dp/1982133163/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=  | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/determine-your-goals-in-12-hours-colin-obrady/ 

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that preparing for the unexpected can make a big difference. 

While not everyone has the desire to live off the grid, learning to be more self-reliant could be the difference between panic and calm. Michael Major, author of the book No Grid Survival Projects, explains how learning how to be more self-reliant in your everyday life can help prepare you for survival in a disaster. It’s not about doomsday prepping– it’s about empowering yourself and your family to be more equipped for survival in the event of the unexpected. 

|| LINKS || https://www.safesleevecases.com | https://www.trybite.com/darin20 | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/being-self-reliant-living-a-no-grid-life-michael-major/ 

Everyone loves a backyard barbecue. And of course, the grill is always the star of any cookout. Cooking over an open flame has been a part of human culture since cavemen discovered fire. But grilling today looks a lot different than it used to. While charcoal grilling is very popular in America, it comes with negative effects on our health and the environment. Is there a way to enjoy grilling without the nasty carcinogens and chemicals?

|| Full Show Notes & Links - https://darinolien.com/charcoal-grilling-fatal-conveniences/ 

We are bombarded with thousands of ads daily. No matter where you turn, everyone is trying to sell something. But marketing gets a bad wrap– selling isn’t always about money. It’s about persuasion!  We market and advertise ourselves all the time, at work, on social media, to potential partners. So what if we used our marketing skills for the greater good? Jason Harris, co-founder & CEO of Mekanism and author of The Soulful Art of Persuasion, explains how to market yourself and your brand authentically using persuasion and how selling yourself can help sell your message.

|| LINKS || www.thesoulfulart.com | www.trybite.com/darin20 | www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin | Full Show Notes -

https://darinolien.com/the-art-of-persuasion-how-to-use-it-for-good-jason-harris/ 

Society leads us to believe that you have to be extroverted to be successful. That’s just not the case.

If you’re an introvert, you have just as much to offer the world as an extrovert. In fact, being introverted is a kind of superpower. Susan Cain, author of the book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, explores how understanding whether you’re an introvert or extrovert can help you better interact with the world around you. 

|| LINKS || https://susancain.net/book/bittersweet/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/is-being-an-introvert-bittersweet-susan-cain/ 

Canning is a convenient way to preserve foods to prolong their shelf-life. Almost everything edible, from fruits and veggies to seafood, can be canned. And once canned, the food can be consumable for years. You can find aisles of affordable canned foods in every grocery store in America. But are canned foods safe to eat? What else are you ingesting when you heat up that can of soup for lunch? Let’s dive deeper into canned foods, how they can affect your health, and what you can eat instead.

|| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/canned-foods-fatal-conveniences/ 

We live in a noisy world– both literally and figuratively. In today’s point-counterpoint culture, it can be hard to silence the noise. But we need to learn how to. Because silence is the only way we can refine our perception and gain clarity. Authors of the book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn, explain how we all can stop fearing silence, and instead embrace it to gain perspective and purpose.

|| LINKS || https://astreastrategies.com/golden/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/finding-power-in-silence-leigh-marz-justin-zorn/ 

Nature doesn’t directly determine human fate but it is important that we understand how natural laws affect our lives. Understanding Earthly Order can help us effectively spark change. Dr. Saleem H Ali, student of science, has traveled to over 150 countries, researching ways humans can positively impact the environment. His theories on Earthly Order can teach us something about working with nature, instead of against it.

|| LINKS || Saleem's Book - https://www.amazon.com/Earthly-Order-Natural-Define-Human/dp/0197640273 | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/could-earthly-order-solve-our-environmental-crisis-saleem-h-ali/ 

If you’re an American, you’ve probably spent many a 4th of July holiday watching an elaborate fireworks display in the night sky. While fireworks sure are fun to watch, those large bursts of color are composed of several different heavy metals that explode and release tiny dangerous particles into the atmosphere. Aren’t there safer ways to show our patriotism? Learn all about what fireworks are made of, how those metals affect our atmosphere and health, and how to celebrate responsibly instead.

|| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fireworks-fatal-conveniences/ 

Spirituality doesn’t have to be this allusive thing, only meant for certain people. In fact, getting in touch with your spirituality– whatever that means for you– could help fuel a purpose in your life. Dr Reverend Michael Beckwith, founder and CEO of the Agape International Spiritual Center, takes a practical approach to spirituality and helps others do the same– to improve their health, their minds, and their lives. 

|| LINKS || http://www.michaelbernardbeckwith.com/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/spirituality-with-purpose-rev-dr-michael-beckwith/