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On a sombre note, the UK was hit with yet another terrorism-related incident on #BlackFriday - the 2nd incident in less than 3 years. This Podcast welcomes back Everton Barton alongside cohost Jing (The Best Kept Secret) to discuss the root causes of Terrorism, the common threads and what needs to be done to stop this rise in mindless violence.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and we salute the brave individuals including the London Metropolitan Police that assisted in containing the incident, preventing more loss of life.

The Mic Drop Club stands up for Love, Unity and Respect for all people of this Beautiful we stand square with all efforts to stop the rise of Terrorism.

The number 13 is considered an unlucky number in some countries, but certainly not in this case. Welcome to the 13th Mic Drop Club Podcast, in this session I had the pleasure of discussing with Everton Barton Gaming Expert and Champion for better Mental Health Awareness for Gaming Addictions. The timing could not have been any better with #blackfriday, #cybermonday and #christmas fast approaching many people are searching for the next video game console or games for their loved ones or themselves. However, there has been conflicting press coverage on the effects of gaming on the young and impressionable – some making connections to poor educational attainment, violent outbursts and even terrorism. There has been a noticeable lack of objective reporting and certainly no root cause debate between the gaming industry, schools and law enforcement/government. The lack of triangulation has resulted in many people feeling powerless and helpless when it comes to video games. 

Everton has more than 30 years’ experience as a video gamer, developer and conceptual games designer. His exposure to mental health has sparked his keen interest in exposing the myths around Gaming to support people in their understanding of gaming, its benefits to children development, gaming cost considerations (Total Cost of owning and becoming an expert gamer), spotting early signs of addictions or unhealthy gaming habits. 

Stay tuned in this conversation it will open your eyes to many aspects of gaming that are not commonly understood, enabling you to enjoy video games as they were intended.

The stereotypical gamer is not limited to a spotty faced teenager/middle-aged male, isolated in his or her bedroom possessing poor social skills. Gaming has evolved, and it continues to evolve into an international multibillion-dollar industry. It is through exposing these myths – debunking and getting to the root cause of Video game addiction also known as gaming disorder or internet gaming disorder is generally defined as problematic, compulsive use of video and/or internet games, that results in significant impairment to an individual's ability to function in various life domains over a prolonged period of time. 

The UK gaming market is now worth a record £5.7bn (2019). In 2017, 32.4 million people play games in the UK, and is the sixth-largest video game market worldwide as of 2016, with a revenue of 3.94 billion U.S. dollars. There are now more than 2.5 billion gamers across the world. Combined, they will spend $152.1 billion on games in 2019, representing an increase of +9.6% year on year.

There is hope for anyone that is suffering from a Gaming Addiction, although signposting to services to support this condition is extremely poor in the UK.

Treatment for Gaming addiction is available privately within the UK whilst the NHS has been rather slower in recognising this condition and offering appropriate treatment - particularly regarding children’s Mental Health services where the threshold to receive treatment is very high due to a lack of resources caused by years of underfunding. 

Everton Barton can be contacted directly on Linkedin and is happy to offer any advice as required.

Thank you, Everton, for sharing your deep knowledge on this subject – you are not just living life but making life BOOM!

Useful Links

Video game addiction

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction

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This podcast was recorded after celebrating my God Son Leo's 2nd Birthday with his uncle Sebastian. We go back and forth in what was a continuation of a conversation around the dinner table, exploring the techniques used to achieve high results and how to expose the hidden drivers that fuel our desires. Sebastian provides his unique outlook on Life with a frank and honest self-reflective approach that is refreshing to hear. Based in the Netherlands, Sebastian is an accomplished basketball player that knows only too well just how difficult it is to keep one's motivation levels high, remain focused on your goals whilst trying to enjoy the sport. The conversation was delivered in high spirits to motivate you and to help you ask the important questions relating to the pursuit of your own goals.

Sebastian is definitely NOT one of those people plodding away through life, he is constantly asking, reflecting and actioning the feedback he receives to maximise his wins and minimise his loses.

Mutsa heads up Ubuntu Lab - which translates from its Southern African roots to mean, a quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity.

"there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization"

Mutsa’s focus is to help people achieve transformation in their life, through bespoke coaching practices and principles that are designed to foster introspective reflection, recharacterization of life events and the adoption of new habits that enables individuals to thrive.

His company runs focused groups across the globe from the office, virtual meetups to exotic locations, with a clear goal to help people ‘Transform’

As a Critical Thinker, Mutsa has realised the importance and lack of the crucial skill of critical thinking in Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole. From this need Ubuntu Leadership Academy was created, where through interactive seminars and workshops people were taught how to think and feel differently in order to better themselves.

UbuntuLab focuses on holistic development of the individual, were the end result is to BECOME a person who proactively contributes in bettering society.

Under ULbuntuLab are programs such as Level Up: (a 3 month intensive entrepreneurial development program), Boys to Men ( an 8 week crash course in Effective Leadership for +18 orphans) and Your Authentic Self ( a series of blogs, vlogs, podcasts, e-books, books and seminars, that dares people to find out who they really are).

I had the pleasure of catching up with my cousin Mutsa whilst on holiday in Zimbabwe, this podcast is an extract of that conversation. 

Mutsa debunks the modern ‘work-life balance paradigm’, His Spiritual journey and why he believes the current ways of living are not good for personal growth, “it is all about being connected to something far bigger than yourself.

He drops many Mic Drop Jewels the highlight being a technique ACRR (Acknowledge, Confront, Remove & Replace) - used to help people come to terms with traumatic events and move forward in their lives. 

Watch out for the collaboration Live in The UK 2019 - details to follow. Time to evolve or dissolve - Make Life Boom!

For more information on Mutsa Samuel Check Out

www.mutsasamuel.blogspot.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mutsa-samuel-2b955b1b/ 

Books of Influence - Reading is only useful if you apply the lessons in your own life.  

Rising strong by Brene Brown

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rising-Strong-Bren%C3%A9-Brown/dp/0091955033/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Rising+strong+-&qid=1573999745&sr=8-1

Seeds for the Soul by Chuck Hilig

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seeds-Soul-Living-Source-Who/dp/1591810620/ref=sr_1_2?crid=8C2BLU2G9DSQ&keywords=seed+of+the+soul&qid=1573999799&sprefix=Seed+of+the+soul%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-2

1984 by George Orwell

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nineteen-Eighty-Four-Penguin-Modern-Classics/dp/014118776X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=1984+George+Orwell&qid=1573999900&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Astonishing-Gods-Ben-Okri/dp/1784082554

Astonishing the Gods by Ben Okri

Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autobiography-Malcolm-X/dp/0141032723/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Autobiography+of+Malcolm+X&qid=1573999984&sr=8-1

As the UK is bracing itself for a Winter General Election on 12 December that has been triggered by the lack of progress with implementing # Brexit. We thought it only fitting to discuss and breakdown the popular misconceptions when it comes to voting, for example, young people are not engaged in #politics or the outcome of elections. In many cases across the world, politicians adopt a stance that young people should be seen and not heard, yet with the consequences of this election having severe ramifications for the UK and Europe, the spotlight has shifted in their favour.

In fact, many young people have vocalised their strong held views when it comes to #Climate change and #Equality and have taken to streets all across the globe for change.

There is no doubt that #brexit has divided the UK, the result of the referendum on June 23, 2016, revealing that the UK voted to leave the European Union by 51.89% for Leave to 48.11% for Remain, a margin of 3.78%. These tight margins evidenced in the splitting across the major political parties; Conservatives and Labour. People homes have also been divided by the effects of Brexit – so we have steered away from any party leanings or affiliations with a clear mandate to encourage you all to vote, because it does not matter who you vote for #Labour #Conservatives #Libdem or #Greenparty etc as long as the party is representing your views and addressing your needs.

Many people throughout history have fought for the right to Vote – so our unified call to action is for you all to go out on 12 December and cast your vote.

The deadline to register to vote 

Deadline for registering to vote in the General Election. Register by 11:59 pm on 26 November to vote in the General Election on 12 December. 

https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

 Don't just live life and make life Boom!

It is fair to say that there are not many 26 years old that have founded and are a managing director event company operating in the Public and Private sector. This sector is heavily saturated, extremely competitive and being able to stand out with a unique offering being a major challenge. If you have been to any Health or public sector events you will know exactly what I mean.

Jack is not only dedicated to building beyond the traditional pipeline for business growth he is a person focused on finding balance with his personal life. His views are liberating, honest and straight to the point.

This is an interview that will inspire anyone that has a vision and is bold enough to push through the challenges to make it happen. Jack proves it’s not the type of ’Spoon’ one is born with, there are principles if followed that will increase your chance for success in anything you put your heart and mind into.

Jack is a multi-talented individual as will be revealed in the interview, he is not just living life, he is making life Boom!

For more information on Jack and the Business he heads up to follow the link below:

Www.partnershipnetworkevents.com

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In this Podcast we discuss the hidden forces at play that drive relationships that can be perceived as positive or negative – the outcome is ultimately measured by our own values, beliefs and goals. 

This back and forth discussion between your host Douglas Hamandishe along with co-host Jingo is at times brutal as it is honest, as we reflect on own friendships and relationships – nothing is off-limits, you will not look at your friendships again in the same light, especially those of you focused in achieving your goals. This podcast is a must-listen.

Key themes

• How does the friendship circle determining the level of success we are going to have/achieve? You know the saying, “Birds of a feather flock together”

We touch the tip of the iceberg on this important topic in the hope that it inspires you to maintain, seek out and value quality relationships/friendships they can shape who you are, where you are going and the perspective life. 

Onwards, upwards and outwards people, don’t forget to share, like and subscribe to the video. We do this for all for you to not just live life, make life boom!

If you want to feature on The Mic Drop Club podcast or want us to discuss any topic, send us a message on www.themicdropclub.com

This episode we interview Shuvayi Shava, as she shares her journey using water fasting to not just cleanse the body of toxins but reach higher levels of being, deeper emotional and spiritual satisfaction, gratitude and unbiased retrospective reflection on past events to come out literally newborn with clear vision and position. Shuvayi describes the challenges on this journey, where to get support and so, so, so much more.

What is water fasting? 

A water fast is when a person does not eat or drink anything other than water.  Fasting is a practice that has had a recent rise in popularity in the last few years, even though it dates back for centuries, fasting still plays a central role in many cultures and religions.  A water fast can last 1 - 30 days, the main reason that people water fast if for its health benefits; such as detoxing and weight loss. 

Dr. Sebi and Tyler Tolman are huge advocates of fasting.

Preparing for a water fast - https://www.tylertolman.com/health-articles/10-day-water-fast/  

Top 4 things to consider before you do a water fast - https://www.instagram.com/p/B2yqkNCFzSd/?igshid=1cmdj94bq8mdi

Dr Sebi on fasting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H1jwRf8HH0    

A honest a frank discussion on the benefits of forgiveness, let's be honest, we all at a certain point in life will suffer lost, pain and even resentment, coming to terms with forgiveness will enable you move positively forward all aspects of your life i.e. business, emotional wellbeing, relationships and loss.  Equally to withhold forgiveness keeps alive emotions of hurt, anger and blame which discolour your perception of life and that of the person that has caused the grief. 

For more on the power of forgiveness  watch 

https://youtu.be/UtTBp2v9xFE

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IS IT TIME TO FINALLY SEND ION THE CLOWNS?

Just days before the world wide release of DC Comics Joker October 2014, we shall discuss Joaquin Phoenix haunting  portrayal of DC Comics villain 'The Joker', the other famous actors that have worn the mask from Cesar Romero -Jack Nicholson to Heath Ledger. Which one was your favourite?

We break down the term - Coulrophobia. The word Coulrophobia means a persistent and irrational fear of clowns, how it develops and its implications to all of us. 

Plus so much more, check it out.

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