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Dr. Jake is one of the few people I've met online and then met in the physical realm. 

I was pleased to make his acquaintance. He's a good dude, and we met up at a Kurt Vile concert, and then again for lunch. 

I wanted to have him on for several reasons, but one of them is the importance he places upon his family life. It takes a smart and dedicated person to become a doctor, and it is also very expensive to go through all the schooling. Many times many doctors feel so burdened by $100K+ in debt, that they don't start a family until very late, or they neglect the duties at home in favor of the career.

This is understandable not just through the monetary lens, but also because helping people recover from or prevent debilitating injury and/or illness is a very satisfying and rewarding career. 

Dr. Jake Veigel is no different in that sense. He loves having the opportunity to be able to assist top performers to become even better, and to help those will physical limitations obstructing their dreams to be able to remove or mitigate those limitations in order to live a more fulfilling life. I think most people can see how the satisfaction in doing so could end up sucking you in deeper, perhaps, than it is wise to allow.

That's why I find it particularly honorable that Dr. Jake has made sure to prioritize family time and to limit his work life to allow for an appropriate paternal presence in his home. 

We discuss family, adventure, balance and keys to long-term satisfaction and life-long engagement. 

Listen in for some very important lessons on life from a man who has the experience and legitimacy to offer them.

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Mr. the Don was a pleasure to speak with. 

He's a dude who's chosen a unique path, combining the impactful teachings of people like Jordan Peterson, Jocko Willink, Frank Herbert, Alan Watts and more with the powerful emotional response brought about by music to create a symphonic synthesis which promotes the integration of the information in a truly profound way.

Referred to as Meaningwave, this unique blend of spoken word and trancelike music has been gaining a lot of momentum in the self-improvement and self-actualization communities, and Akira is the progenitor of the genre.

He puts out new music constantly, and is committed to continuing the journey.

In addition to all that, as we spoke during the podcast, I continually found myself amused at the fact that the ideas and even some of the phrasing coming out of Akira's mouth was exactly the same as so much of the work that I've done in an attempt to serve the people I interact with.

So of course, given our alignment of ideas and perspectives, I think he's a genius and a gentleman.

It was great to have the chance to learn from a man who is rapidly becoming a massive inspiration to thousands upon thousands of people across the world, and I'm grateful he took the time to share some of his light with you and I.

Ready, set, go.

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This episode did not go smoothly.

I'm publishing it anyway to demonstrate my imperfections, and to allow you to have a more realistic view of who I am.

It started well enough, but that didn't last. 

Firstly, though I had intended to stop this episode from turning into a tirade on the foolishness and malevolence of collectivism, it became just that because I failed to play the role of devil's advocate effectively.

But, most significantly, as the end of the episode was approaching, I asked Sean about sacrifice and honor in the context of his service in our nation's military. 

He did not appreciate it, and, after letting me know that he did not, he left the podcast abruptly. 

I continued to record, offered some thoughts and then signed off.

If you're not into rants about the perils of collectivism, or unresolved conflict, then you might want to skip this one.

A final thought:

I harbor no ill will towards Sean for the way this conversation went, and though it was not my intent to create conflict, I did. Perhaps I failed to communicate well, perhaps Sean has psychological obstacles that will not allow any sort of conversation that touches on these themes, or perhaps it is both. 

Either way, I'm grateful to Sean for coming on the podcast, and for sharing his thoughts, and I hope that you'll give him the benefit of the doubt just as I hope you'll grant me the same. 

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Jamie Combs is a cool dude. 

He created a framework called 4Games that was a synthesis of many tools and perspectives he'd gathered during his time in business school and from being involved in high-level business development all over the world. 

He knew that much of the information out there was useful, but there was something lacking.

What he wanted was an easy and accurate way to place the relevant information into the appropriate place at the correct time, and to have a holistic way of looking at both life and business that anybody could put into use.

That's what 4Games does, and that's what he came to talk about.

The system is deceptively simple, but once you begin to the the way that it overlays so seamlessly into your current model, you'll appreciate the usefulness of the tool.

Jamie is a successful businessman, and has a whole foods company based in the UK. He came to share this system, not because he want to sell you anything, but because he wants to help others succeed, and has a genuine excitement for the world that could be built if more people were able to build their dreams.

This will be a great episode in particular for those who struggle with understanding what to do when and why. 

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First things first:

On May 7, 2019 a tragedy struck. 

Freya Larsen, who was my sister-in-law's best friend, faced her boyfriend, who held a pistol level with her forehead from approximately a foot away. 

He pulled the trigger once, and delivered Freya a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

Adding to the tragedy, she was well educated in such matters, having served as a social worker in child and family services. She knew the signs, and had even helped friends and family to remove themselves from violent and otherwise abusive relationships in the past.

Nevertheless, even after multiple incidents of physical abuse before that fateful day, she stayed in one herself, and the cost for doing so was her life.

I say this not in judgement, for it is far from my place to do so, but to highlight that even one who knew all the rules, the signs and the potential outcomes of such a relationship could find themselves within the same cycle of abuse that is far more common that anyone would like to admit.

That's why this episode of the podcast exists. 

I felt the need to honor her legacy of service, and fighting for those with no voice, by doing what I could to help educate and inform people about how these kinds of things happen, what to look for in your relationships and in those of your loved ones, how to best prevent yourself from entering into a similar situation and what to do should you find yourself already in one.

So, I reached out to my friend Jeremy Fox. He is a licensed therapist, and was already scheduled to come on the podcast, but when Freya was murdered, I reached out to him and asked if he would be alright with changing the focus of this conversation to one which would serve to help people gain a better understanding of relationships and the problems that can arise within them.

He was very gracious in his consent, and brought his thoughtfulness and expertise to the table with great care.

There are many resources which are mentioned in the show, and Jeremy was kind enough to send me a list to give you guidance on pursuing them if you're interested. You'll find that below.

I'm very grateful to Jeremy for his help in creating this episode to aid in honoring the legacy of Freya Larsen.

Be vigilant. 

Have courage.

Love well.

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And here is the promised list of resources:

Literature Review for Jeremy Fox LPC Logocentrifugal podcast appearance (5.25.19)

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find- and Keep- Love

by Amir Levine, MD and Rachel S.F. Heller, MA

I Hate You-- Don’t Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality

by Jerold J. Kreisman

Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care about Has Borderline Personality Disorder

by Paul T. Mason, MS and Randi Kreger

Words Can Change Your Brain: 12 Conversation Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflict, and Increase Intimacy (“compassionate communication” model of conversation)

by Andrew Newberg, MD and Mark Robert Waldman

Resources for female abuse survivors:

https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help/state-resources

Resources for male abuse survivors:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/help-for-men-who-are-being-abused.htm/

Find an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist:

https://www.emdria.org/page/findatherapistmain/Find-an-EMDR-Therapist-Directory.htm

Find a local chapter of NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness):

https://www.nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI

Vaillant's categorization of defense mechanisms (search for further information)

Paul was a pleasure to talk to. 

We've been pals for awhile now, and I've watched his following grow into that rare 10K+ range on Twitter. He did this by honing his delivery of simple truths in a way that people have felt an easy connection to.

Paul's emphasis in delivering content is to focus in on social dynamics and thoughtful interactions that begin with being thoughtful and having a good relationship with yourself. This message resonates with many people, and it should come as no surprise, given the ease of connection but the lack of physical interactions with other people.

By guiding your attention to the musings of the stoics in easily digestible and highly relatable snippets, and by tying that in with perspectives and tools to allow for more positive interactions, Paul has built a reputation as one of the most promising young men in the self-improvement realm, and has a bright future before him.

Join in on his journey, and learn what you can from the man, because soon it's going to be $1000 to attend his seminars, but you get to jump in for free here on the Logocentrifugal Podcast.

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