The Darn Diaries

By Darnell Setiadi

An ongoing life-documenting project archiving thought processes and stories on health, fitness, and self-development in one go on a B-roll. Hope it helps! Cheers.

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August 10, 2023Ep. 22 Evolving capabilities, Becoming an Academic Weapon, & Treading Lightly
Evolving capabilities (min 0)
I've always shied away from tough courses, especially when it involved memorizing a ridiculous amount of terms until I chose to take kinesiology. I regretted it at first, but as I went through it week after week, I gained more than I thought I would.
Becoming an Academic Weapon (min 2)
The secret to doing well or at least applying the things you learn that you can utilize in everyday life.
Treading Lightly (min 6)
I may have gotten covid for the second time (woohoo), and I think one thing I learned from the first time was to listen to my body and be more caring towards yourself, something I struggle with sometimes.
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8min
August 04, 2023Ep 21. Meaning, Winning the majority, and Habits
Meaning
It's ironic how even the word meaningless has, in fact, a meaning, and I think in life, there's a reason for that, and you get to decide how you choose to define it: A stepping stone or a comfort zone.
Habits
Behind every successful man/woman lies this thing called consistency of repeated action that we know as habits. The goal is to make the good ones easy and the bad ones hard.
Winning the majority
In life, we're often faced with trying circumstances, and at times, the bad coping mechanisms kick in instead of the healthy ones, but it's always important to know that you don't have to be perfect all the time. Just choose more of the good than bad.
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14min
July 27, 2023Ep 20. Burnout
I mean it's pretty self-explanatory there if you think about it. Jk.
I think burning out teaches you a multitude of things: Understand your capacity, your self-regulation mechanisms, and how + when to unwind and recharge.

It's an iterative process which comes with consistent trials-and-error runs until you hit a better sweet spot each time.
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13min
July 20, 2023Ep 19. Worth the wait, Letting go, & Down memory lane
Worth the wait
Whether it be a long-waited vacation back to your hometown or meeting your significant other, there's always a reason why you were meant to be put on hold. It's usually during those waiting times where growth occurs the most because I know I did (not the relationship part - yet).
Letting go
If you have a knack for planning and anticipating, I think we should be friends HAHAH. But, there are some things in life that are beyond our control, and learning to let go is both the hardest yet most liberating thing you will ever experience. Don't sweat the small stuff, and control the controllables.
Down memory lane
You never know what you had until it's gone. I remember I had my last dinner as a complete family with my late dad, and he told me the one thing that stuck with me to this day. I hope I can raise a family of my own to be just like his, just like mine right now.
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19min
July 13, 2023Ep 18. Taking on a capstone, & Handling Overworking
Taking on a capstone
For any busines student out there, you know how important the capstone course is. Essentially, you'll be acting consultants with a team to help assess and offer strategic advice to a real business client. It's an interesting blend between academics and actual work, which I am slowly starting to enjoy (oddly).
Handling overworking
I've always been a let's-get-this-done kind of guy and despise delaying major work, and love controlling the controllables. There's just something about getting things done that brings peace to the soul (it's probably just me), but when taken too far, it'll do no good. Believe this hard-headed burnout enthusiast.
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8min
July 06, 2023Ep 17. Pursuit of struggle, W/L Balance, & Body-Listening
Pursuit of struggle
I don't know what it was, but ever since I first took 5 courses in a single semester, I got invested in challenging my capacity and capabilities. Physiologically, our bodies were built to grow against gravity (sth I learned in my Kinesiology course), so challenge yourself. Trust me, it's worth it.
W/L Balance
I'm probably the worst person to ask advice from when it comes to actually following through with balancing work and life. When you find sth you enjoy doing, it can be hard to stop yourself from going 110%, but sometimes, resetting helps clear the mind. It's still a learning curve from me, so here's how I see it.
Body-Listening
Your body is a highly complex, coordinated, and magnificent system, and at times, we tend to take its capabilities for granted. There's a reason why you might ache a bit after sitting for too long, or your eyes get watery after a long essay-writing session. Your body needs a break or a stretch! Learning how to listen to your body is the best way to optimize how you function in your day to day.
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12min
June 30, 2023Ep 16. Getting past the discomfort, Closing chapters, Never forget
Getting past the discomfort
I started running recently, attempting to become a hybrid athlete with the goal of being jacked while still being able to have the endurance to not sound like a wheezing machine every mile I run. I've always loved how alive I felt during runs, but weightlifting makes me feel confident and disciplined, so how do I do both?
Closing chapters
Every season is beautiful in its own way, some more of a breeze, while others can shake up your roots to strengthen your mental, emotional, and physical stance. You might be in a phase in life where you're moving away from the academic scene; I know I am.
Never forget
Never forget the first person who took a chance on you when no one else would. My former employer did just that at the last minute of my job search after getting rejected 10 times. including 2 interviews prior to that. I thank her for the opportunity that brought me to where I am today.
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11min
June 22, 2023Ep 15. Why life gets hard, Clean-slate mentality, and Leading project teams
Why life gets hard
I recently took a kinesiology class, and my instructor mentioned something about how our body was meant to resist gravity and grow from it as a result. We were made for challenges and will, one way or the other, thrive from it.
Clean-slate mentality
Whenever you come into a new project or work with a new client, you need to let go of the past results. Yes, they will help you hone your fundamental skills, but it requires a from-scratch approach to optimize your results. Trust me. I learned this the hard way when I lost clients in the past for repeating a content writing style.
Leading project teams
I've taken on the role a handful of times. Some were good teams, some were not-so-good teams, and then there were the great ones. But regardless of the teams, as a leader, you carry the responsibility to strive to get others on the same page, reach their potential, and of course, truly deserve the outcome we get. I've had the privilege to work with my current capstone project team, and it is a lot on the line, but I know we'll do great.
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10min
June 15, 2023Ep 14. Through uncertainties, This shall pass, and Before you choose
Through uncertainties
It's easy to get carried away in a sea of thoughts when you have no control over the outcome, but I later learned how to weather through one storm at a time, knowing I'll make it out alive. So here's a snippet of what I'm doing amidst all the stress and anxiety that comes and goes like waves.
This shall pass
Time doesn't stop for anything, and that includes both good times and bad times. In the bad times, learn from them; and in the good times; cherish them.
Before you choose
In life, we are often presented with near-to-impossible-level hard choices, but it's those moments that dictate who you will become. Some say you are the sum of all the choices you made, so make sure you choose accordingly.
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7min
June 08, 2023Ep 13. Top tips for straight A's, & the Clean Slate Mentality
Top tips for straight A's
I've had over 5 years of trial and error to land the best grades every semester while still managing to work my day job and a side gig as a content writer. Recently, my grades have shot through the roof, and it's been a sustainable pattern, so here are 3 tips to ace your semester!
The Clean Slate Mentality
When a semester ends, another one begins (until it's your last, that is). I used to worry if I'd be able to replicate the ups and prevent the downs, but this mindset has helped me to stay focused on what lies ahead, which produced an arguably balanced life. If you're working and studying, this is what I think you need to have.
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14min

FAQs about The Darn Diaries:

How many episodes does The Darn Diaries have?

The podcast currently has 115 episodes available.