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Self-Improvement

Self-Improvement

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The Danger of Putting People on a Pedestal
In this episode, the host talks about the dangers of putting people on a pedestal and expecting them to be perfect, both in our personal relationships and in the public eye.
06:08 - 11:39 (05:31)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

In this episode, the host talks about the dangers of putting people on a pedestal and expecting them to be perfect, both in our personal relationships and in the public eye. He also discusses how he deals with toxic behavior on social media.

Episode
2 Be Better Podcast EP.16
Podcast
2 Be Better
Playing Offense vs. Playing Defense
Mark Metry discusses how playing offense can lead to more creativity and the importance of being a positive influence on others.
17:52 - 18:46 (00:54)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Mark Metry discusses how playing offense can lead to more creativity and the importance of being a positive influence on others.

Episode
Giving What You Have with Mark Bustos
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
The Importance of Flexing and Celebrating One's Accomplishments
The speaker reflects on how she always downplays her accomplishments and life due to her background and emphasizes the need for people who look like her to celebrate their success.
16:44 - 19:08 (02:23)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker reflects on how she always downplays her accomplishments and life due to her background and emphasizes the need for people who look like her to celebrate their success. She shares her personal experience at a fancy resort where she was the only one who looked like her.

Episode
Howie Considers Lilly Singh to be the GOLDEN BUZZER of Canada's Got Talent Judges
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Exploring the Relationship Between Our Brains and Our Experiences
This podcast tackles unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and realities.
26:40 - 30:31 (03:50)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast tackles unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and realities. Guests share their personal stories, the tools they used, and influential people and books that made a difference in their lives.

Episode
Selects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The Unafraid Podcast
The Unafraid podcast deals with the daily struggles of life and provides insights on how to handle them.
4:37:53 - 4:40:32 (02:39)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The Unafraid podcast deals with the daily struggles of life and provides insights on how to handle them. The hosts discuss their own experiences with family, work, and friends in a frank and relatable manner.

Episode
#43 Eddie Penney - SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU Operator
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
A Rant on Journey Narratives and Manifestation Culture
The speaker expresses frustration with the overuse of "journey" narratives and the belief in manifestation culture, highlighting the superficiality and privilege often associated with these ideas.
05:34 - 10:03 (04:29)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker expresses frustration with the overuse of "journey" narratives and the belief in manifestation culture, highlighting the superficiality and privilege often associated with these ideas.

Episode
We Manifested This Episode
Podcast
I've Had It
Overcoming Overwhelm with a Simple Question
The speaker shares a question to ask yourself when facing a challenge that feels too difficult to handle, which can open up new solutions and ways forward.
06:35 - 12:32 (05:56)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker shares a question to ask yourself when facing a challenge that feels too difficult to handle, which can open up new solutions and ways forward. They also encourage looking to others who have overcome even greater obstacles for inspiration.

Episode
53. The Trick to Leveling Yourself Up
Podcast
Aware & Aggravated
Trusting Your Gut Instinct
The speaker discusses the importance of trusting your gut and following your intuition when making decisions, even if it seems random or odd at first.
26:43 - 30:21 (03:37)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses the importance of trusting your gut and following your intuition when making decisions, even if it seems random or odd at first.

Episode
73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
Dealing with Being Mocked in Public
The speaker talks about the experience of being mocked, how it feels and how to deal with it.
12:23 - 16:21 (03:58)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker talks about the experience of being mocked, how it feels and how to deal with it.

Episode
Ep. 95 | 2 Bears 1 Cave w/ Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Podcast
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Always Fighting to Prove Myself
The speaker discusses how he always feels like there's a battle to win due to the fear of being underrated or underestimated, and how this has helped him in his career.
1:12:29 - 1:17:26 (04:56)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses how he always feels like there's a battle to win due to the fear of being underrated or underestimated, and how this has helped him in his career.

Episode
E206: Jamie Carragher: The Untold Story of Liverpool Legend That Pushed Himself Too Far
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Mixed Messages on Self-Improvement
The speaker discusses the contradictions in self-improvement advice, such as being told to prioritize people in your life while being told to prioritize oneself above all else.
15:24 - 19:30 (04:05)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses the contradictions in self-improvement advice, such as being told to prioritize people in your life while being told to prioritize oneself above all else.

Episode
Rachel Hollis Part 2: Girl, Start Apologizing
Podcast
Maintenance Phase
Trusting Your Inner Guide to Achieve Your Goals
The speaker believes that limiting beliefs can prevent people from pursuing their dreams, but trusting our inner gut can lead to success in surprising ways.
11:09 - 15:16 (04:07)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker believes that limiting beliefs can prevent people from pursuing their dreams, but trusting our inner gut can lead to success in surprising ways. She shares her own experiences of success and failure touring the world in the music industry.

Episode
845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Protecting Your Peace: Learning to Value Yourself with Kindness
The host vocalizes about her own personal experiences with people who have not seen her worth and provides advice on how to protect your peace, value yourself, and not allow people to treat you like crap.
25:42 - 28:08 (02:25)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The host vocalizes about her own personal experiences with people who have not seen her worth and provides advice on how to protect your peace, value yourself, and not allow people to treat you like crap.

Episode
Not everyone is going to like you
Podcast
Date Yourself Instead
Feeling Your Best Self
Learn how feeling your best self can improve your life, even when you are feeling overwhelmed or not showing up as your best.
20:19 - 25:28 (05:08)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Learn how feeling your best self can improve your life, even when you are feeling overwhelmed or not showing up as your best.

Episode
"Billy Crudup"
Podcast
SmartLess
Insensitive Language and Closet Cleaning
The host discusses how using insensitive language towards others can be hurtful.
30:55 - 36:25 (05:29)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The host discusses how using insensitive language towards others can be hurtful. He also talks about cleaning his closet for charity and feeling guilty about the amount of stuff he has collected over the years.

Episode
Ep 387 - Promise Me (feat. Ryan Long)
Podcast
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Self-Awareness and Self-Improvement
The hosts discuss self-awareness and how everyone has something they wish they could change about themselves, which becomes apparent during our formative years.
52:46 - 54:51 (02:04)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The hosts discuss self-awareness and how everyone has something they wish they could change about themselves, which becomes apparent during our formative years.

Episode
Our Firsts
Podcast
Distractible
Learning from the Lives of the Greats
The Podcaster reveals the impact of the biographies he has read on successful individuals such as Steve Jobs, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger.
10:36 - 17:35 (06:59)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The Podcaster reveals the impact of the biographies he has read on successful individuals such as Steve Jobs, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger. He shares how gaining insight into their perspectives and life challenges has helped him navigate his own path.

Episode
#290: David Senra – 10,000 Hours With The Top 1%
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
Advice to My Younger Self: Don't Be a Donkey
The speaker shares their biggest advice to their younger self, which is to not be like the donkey from the fable who stands between two choices and cannot decide.
1:49:01 - 1:56:08 (07:06)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker shares their biggest advice to their younger self, which is to not be like the donkey from the fable who stands between two choices and cannot decide. Instead, focus on pursuing one thing at a time in order to make progress and reach goals.

Episode
#370.5: Derek Sivers on Developing Confidence, Finding Happiness, and Saying “No” to Millions (Repost)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Advice on Moderation in Indulging Vices
The speaker advises listeners to enjoy indulgences like smoking and drinking in moderation, rather than excessively.
1:00:35 - 1:04:47 (04:12)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker advises listeners to enjoy indulgences like smoking and drinking in moderation, rather than excessively. They encourage finding like-minded individuals and communities for support.

Episode
#14 - Mark Normand
Podcast
Stavvy's World
Calling out toxic behavior
A woman recounts a tactic used in Kyrgyzstan called an AJ shame circle as a way to shame bad behavior in front of family and community and advocates for calling out toxic behavior in the US.
1:10:48 - 1:17:45 (06:57)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

A woman recounts a tactic used in Kyrgyzstan called an AJ shame circle as a way to shame bad behavior in front of family and community and advocates for calling out toxic behavior in the US.

Episode
Does Punching Nazis Work? A Conversation From Unite The Right 2.0
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The Power of High-Fiving Yourself
This podcast discusses how high-fiving yourself in the mirror every morning can create new nerve connections in your brain, leading to positive emotions of celebration, acceptance, and love for yourself.
03:42 - 13:02 (09:20)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast discusses how high-fiving yourself in the mirror every morning can create new nerve connections in your brain, leading to positive emotions of celebration, acceptance, and love for yourself.

Episode
The One Science-Backed Habit You Need in 2023
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Trusting Your Judgment Based on the Life of Henry Singleton
The speaker emphasizes the importance of doing the work to build trust in one's own judgment based on the life of Henry Singleton, discussing his handwritten memos and how he was exposed to people lying to him.
22:08 - 26:43 (04:34)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of doing the work to build trust in one's own judgment based on the life of Henry Singleton, discussing his handwritten memos and how he was exposed to people lying to him.

Episode
#110 Henry Singleton: A Memoir of the Teledyne Corporation and the Man Who Created It
Podcast
Founders
The Power of Kindness and Humanity
The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.
34:44 - 38:52 (04:07)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.

Episode
Julia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
Podcast
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Reconstructing Brian's Understanding of Reality
After experiencing intense physical pain while hiking and measuring his blood oxygen levels at 50 percent, Brian decided to reconstruct his understanding of reality and go after what he truly wants.
2:23:40 - 2:27:36 (03:56)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

After experiencing intense physical pain while hiking and measuring his blood oxygen levels at 50 percent, Brian decided to reconstruct his understanding of reality and go after what he truly wants.

Episode
#186 – Bryan Johnson: Kernel Brain-Computer Interfaces
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show: Chase Jarvis - Creativity, Education, and What We Can Learn From Disney
Chase Jarvis shares how to stop caring about others' opinions and start taking action towards your goals, even when others might not understand them
12:09 - 19:40 (07:30)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Chase Jarvis shares how to stop caring about others' opinions and start taking action towards your goals, even when others might not understand them

Episode
10 Lessons I have Learned from the Last 300 Episodes of On Purpose
Podcast
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Applying Theme Park Strategy to Life Skills
The podcast explores the idea of applying the theming strategy of theme parks to personal and professional skill development.
45:28 - 48:21 (02:53)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The podcast explores the idea of applying the theming strategy of theme parks to personal and professional skill development.

Episode
#154 - Jason Calacanis - How Does Angel Investing Work?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Undermining Your Own Moral Compass
The speaker talks about how they used to make excuses for other people’s bad behavior and how they have come to realize the importance of not undermining their own moral compass.
11:57 - 15:09 (03:11)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker talks about how they used to make excuses for other people’s bad behavior and how they have come to realize the importance of not undermining their own moral compass.

Episode
66. Dating in our 20’s - why we date the wrong people
Podcast
The Psychology of your 20’s
The Power of Reading
The speaker talks about how they used to buy a lot of books but never read them until they stumbled upon a book that contained a powerful principle that changed their life after internalizing it.
1:18:12 - 1:20:24 (02:12)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker talks about how they used to buy a lot of books but never read them until they stumbled upon a book that contained a powerful principle that changed their life after internalizing it.

Episode
The 2021 Milly Awards
Podcast
My First Million
The Journey of Self-Improvement
This podcast episode explores the topic of personal development and self-improvement as a lifelong journey and encourages the audience to prioritize their well-being.
54:37 - 1:00:34 (05:57)
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Self-Improvement
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This podcast episode explores the topic of personal development and self-improvement as a lifelong journey and encourages the audience to prioritize their well-being.

Episode
120: Tim Ferriss, Host of 'The Tim Ferriss Show,' Author
Podcast
Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
Coping with Grief and Self-Realization in Hollywood
The loss of his father motivated this actor to become a better person, realizing that he had lost his way and had pigeonholed himself as the villain on his show.
14:44 - 17:57 (03:12)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The loss of his father motivated this actor to become a better person, realizing that he had lost his way and had pigeonholed himself as the villain on his show.

Episode
Airports, Karaoke, & The Very First TROLL OF THE WEEK!
Podcast
When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany
The Power of Positive Self-Talk for Personal Growth
The way we speak to ourselves can change our physiology, actions and ultimately our identity.
19:30 - 21:01 (01:31)
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Self-Improvement
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The way we speak to ourselves can change our physiology, actions and ultimately our identity. By practicing positive self-talk, we can shape who we become and achieve personal growth.

Episode
Affirmations For Success - Speak Like This Every Day!
Podcast
The Mindset Mentor