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200 episodes! Wow, time flies! In this episode, I break down the specific goals I have for my time away from social media. Tune in to hear the 15 goals I’ve laid out for myself and the reasoning behind each goal. There are plenty of goals I explain here which I think you’ll find are relatable to you. This period is going to be a massively important time in my life, and I’m excited to be sharing it with you through this podcast and my new blog (mattbest.net/theplatform). And with that, for the 200th time, I say, thanks for listening! And as always, Much Love ❤️.

Whenever we are deciding to say or do something, the thought of “What will they say?” often crosses our minds. It seems like our natural instinct often times is to worry about other people’s opinions, but why do we do this? What’s the point? Does this help us? In this episode, I break this concept down, talk about my personal experiences with it, and discuss a brighter way forward. This concept has applied to all of us at one point or another, so I hope you take me time to listen. Thanks for tuning in, Much Love ❤️.

How much thought have you given to the importance of geography in the world? How about the importance of cultivable land to the differences in productivity and economic success of countries? This is a topic which I never gave much thought to, but when it was brought to my attention, I couldn’t help but seeing its supreme importance. I hope that my attempt to convey this in this episode was successful, and I hope that you enjoy this dialogue. As always, Much Love ❤️

Today’s podcast is my recount of an interesting story I heard from my AirBnB host in Mexico City last month. In a conversation about his life and the situation in which he finds himself, he told me the story of the eagle, which I explain here in this episode. The story is a powerful one because of its significant implications to our lives as humans. Although there’s an unexpected twist, the theme of the story is one to reflect on. Thanks, as always, for tuning in again. Much Love ❤️

Today’s podcast is a pivotal point. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this decision, and it’s something which is going to make a significant impact on my life. Getting off of social media for a few months at 21 years old isn’t your standard, run-of-the-mill decision. However, I think it’s the right one at this moment. In this podcast episode, I explain why I’m making this decision and what I hope to get out of it. Check it out and let me know what you think. Maybe there will be some relatable points for you. As always, Much Love ❤️. Talk soon.

Hoy, os doy una conversación con el economista colombiano, Javier Guerra. Estamos juntos aquí en Bogotá (en su casa) y decidimos grabar otro podcast, pero esta vez hablando más de su vida personal, su pasado, y sus metas en el futuro. Fue muy intrigante poder aprender más de su vida, sus orígenes, su visión del mundo, y su visión de sí mismo. Espero que os guste la conversación y que podáis sacar unos puntos de aprendizaje de ella. Hasta pronto. Much Love ❤️

Today’s podcast episode was an absolute jam. Jesus and I staked out some time to cook pancakes together and to record one final podcast before life takes us in different directions. We played overrated/underrated and touched on 20 different topics, including social media, universal health care, free college, camping, Quentin Tarantino, pizza, motorcycles, and meditation. This was such a fun conversation, as always, and I hope you all enjoy our back-and-forth interactions. As Dave Matthews once said, “so much to say, so much to say, so much to say, say, say.” Check it out. You won’t regret it. Lots of love ❤️. Talk soon.

Today’s episode is the third part of my series: From My Planner to Your Ears. It is a quote by Ray Dalio, which is “If you work hard and creatively, you can have just about anything you want, but not anything you want.” This quote is something that I have fought with through periods of my life. Wanting to do everything is a common thing for a young person. However, coming to terms with not being able to do everything and yet having the understanding of how powerful it is to be able to choose your own path is an even greater feeling within itself. I hope you all enjoy this short chat. I’ll be back soon. Much love ❤️.

Today’s episode of my series “From My Planner to Your Ears” covers 2 important quotes which I frequently refer to. The first is a quote from Goethe, the famous German author, which is “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough. We must do.” This quote is very important to me because of the great value which I need to place on getting down to business and applying what I know. It’s so fun to learn new things, to ponder, and to think through scenarios. However, I need to realize that experience is the greatest teacher, and that if I “do” more, then I will learn more and grow more. The second quote is “He who holds his breath the longest, wins.” This quote from Gary Vaynerchuk seamlessly complements the previous quote from Goethe. If I am to really focus on doing and putting in the work, then it cannot be temporary. It must be pushed on for a long period of time in order to get everything that I want out of it. I appreciate you listening to these reflections and I look forward to recording more of them. Thanks for tuning in. Much love ❤️