The Observing I Podcast

In this episode, I’m talking about where consistency turns up across all sorts of philosophy, from Aristotle and Epictetus, to Kant and Nietzsche. How these philosophical frameworks can help us improve our consistency, and the power of consistency in fostering motivation and self discipline.

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It’s been a minute. I’m back from my two week hiatus, fully charged and raring to go. In this episode, I’m talking all about rest. Why it’s important, the nature of quality rest over quantity, and what I gained from downing tools for a fortnight.

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I am amazed that it’s been a year since I started the Observing I. In this episode. and in honour of that, I’m taking a moment to breathe it in and reflect on what we’ve done, and where we’re going.

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In this episode, I’m throwing some ideas into the mix to help with being more authentic, or speaking your truth. What can we consider to help us be more authentic, and how can we ensure that our authenticity is a dialogue and not a broadcast?

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In this episode, I’m talking about my own personal mantra - "Do the work". I discuss what stops us from doing the work, what’s involved in the process of doing, and how we have to stop starting and start finishing.

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In this episode, I’ll be talking about the cognitive nature of time, how much I love time boxing, and emphasising the importance of treating time as your most valuable asset.

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In this episode, I’m talking about positive and negative self-narratives and the affect they have on our perspective, how affirmations can be useful in the right context, and get a bit argumentative on the subject of manifestation.

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In this episode, I’m diving into the idea of cognitive fluency, which is all about how efficiently our brain’s process information. I’ll be exploring what it is, how it can benefit us, and what we can do to try and improve it.

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In this episode, I'll be exploring an essential concept in Stoic philosophy, known as the Dichotomy of Control. I'll delve into the aspects of life within our control and those outside of it, discuss the critical role of perspective in our suffering, and provide actionable tips on adopting a more Stoic outlook when encountering adversity.

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In this episode, I’ll be delving into two crucial concepts that can profoundly shape our lives: apathy and agency. How we can use agency to create discipline, and turn discipline into habits.

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