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Self-Improvement

Self-Improvement

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The 1% Rule: Making Small Improvements for Big Results
The 1% rule involves making a consistent 1% improvement in any area of your life and tracking your progress.
59:43 - 1:01:59 (02:16)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The 1% rule involves making a consistent 1% improvement in any area of your life and tracking your progress. By doing this, you can make substantial progress and achieve big results in the long term.

Episode
#284: Thomas Frank – The Truth About Having 2.76 Million Subscribers
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
The Importance of Giving: Finding the Balance Between Love and Martyrdom
Host discusses the delicate balance between helping others and martyrdom, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining boundaries to ensure that we are not dragged to a place we do not want to go.
02:19 - 07:24 (05:04)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Host discusses the delicate balance between helping others and martyrdom, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining boundaries to ensure that we are not dragged to a place we do not want to go.

Episode
Down A Rabbit Hole with Seth Godin
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
The Importance of Asking Why
The importance of asking "why" when deciding what you want to do with your life is emphasized in this podcast.
00:00 - 01:23 (01:23)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The importance of asking "why" when deciding what you want to do with your life is emphasized in this podcast. Many people, including children, may not actually know what they want in life, and thus it is important to question underlying motivations.

Episode
Moment 92 - How To Find Out EXACTLY What You Want To Do In Life: Mark Manson
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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
Summary

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
Don't Fall for Their Excuses
The excuses people give are often just that - excuses.
21:38 - 24:26 (02:48)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The excuses people give are often just that - excuses. If someone gives you a weak excuse for not hanging out, they probably just don't want to.

Episode
23. Realities People Like To Hide
Podcast
Aware & Aggravated
Nomenclature and Victim Mentality
The speaker discusses their lack of knowledge about guns and how they used to have a victim mentality.
4:01:05 - 4:04:54 (03:49)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses their lack of knowledge about guns and how they used to have a victim mentality.

Episode
#43 Eddie Penney - SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU Operator
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
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
Tips for a Great Day
The speaker suggests lowering the threshold for what is considered a great day and shares a personal example of a good celebrity dream that made them smile.
1:06:49 - 1:08:57 (02:08)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker suggests lowering the threshold for what is considered a great day and shares a personal example of a good celebrity dream that made them smile.

Episode
Ep. 66 | 2 Bears 1 Cave w/ Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Podcast
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Story Revision
The reason people can't move forward with their stories is usually because something is wrong with it.
42:28 - 48:44 (06:16)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The reason people can't move forward with their stories is usually because something is wrong with it. Additionally, people often seek relationships because they want someone to contribute and meet their needs.

Episode
5 Keys to Find & Create the Perfect Relationship EP 1122
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Life Hacks for Self-Improvement
Instead of overwhelming yourself with too many self-improvement habits, choose one or a few that you can consistently commit to, and then build on them gradually.
48:27 - 52:51 (04:24)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Instead of overwhelming yourself with too many self-improvement habits, choose one or a few that you can consistently commit to, and then build on them gradually. This approach makes it easier to spot what you need to add or tweak to make your routine more effective.

Episode
#145 - Life Hacks 111
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Being Doggedly You and the Magic of True Communication
The importance of staying true to oneself and communicating with like-minded individuals is paramount in life, and often misunderstood.
1:45:31 - 1:50:17 (04:45)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The importance of staying true to oneself and communicating with like-minded individuals is paramount in life, and often misunderstood. Love is not just a feeling, but a culmination of these attributes, while knowledge of a person's background is key to understanding who they really are.

Episode
#175 – Yannis Pappas: History and Comedy
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Building the Body and Life You Want Takes Time
The process of building the body or life you want can be frustrating and take time, but it instills a hunger and work ethic within you.
2:43:24 - 2:52:55 (09:30)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The process of building the body or life you want can be frustrating and take time, but it instills a hunger and work ethic within you. It's essential to understand that progress takes patience and perseverance.

Episode
#158: The Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
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
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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
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
Stepping Out of Your Shell
The hosts express the importance of taking action and stepping out of one's shell, regardless of how awkward the execution may be.
1:16:41 - 1:17:13 (00:31)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The hosts express the importance of taking action and stepping out of one's shell, regardless of how awkward the execution may be.

Episode
Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Pomp Worth?", and More
Podcast
My First Million
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
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
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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
Breaking Bad Habits Made Easy
Apply three things to every behavior change to make your life easier: identify the cue or trigger, change the routine, and give yourself a reward.
16:22 - 20:24 (04:01)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Apply three things to every behavior change to make your life easier: identify the cue or trigger, change the routine, and give yourself a reward. Bad habits can take over and make life harder, so learning to resist them is crucial.

Episode
The Ultimate Toolkit for Creating New Habits: The Science Made Easy
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
Discussing Good Bad Habits
The hosts discuss their own bad habits that they believe are actually good, such as gossiping.
1:01:00 - 1:04:00 (02:59)
Self-Improvement
Summary

The hosts discuss their own bad habits that they believe are actually good, such as gossiping.

Episode
Good Bad Habits
Podcast
Distractible
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
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
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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
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 Importance of Men Teaching Other Men to Be Better
In order to make progress and improve as a society, it is important for men to take responsibility in educating other men and hold themselves accountable for their own actions.
25:30 - 28:25 (02:55)
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Self-Improvement
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In order to make progress and improve as a society, it is important for men to take responsibility in educating other men and hold themselves accountable for their own actions. While the world can be harsh and dismissive towards men trying to better themselves, creating a positive and supportive community can lead to growth and change.

Episode
2 Be Better Ep.11
Podcast
2 Be Better
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
Summary

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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People
It's important to surround yourself with people who genuinely care about you, want to see you succeed, and lift you up when you're feeling down, instead of those who are jealous or unsupportive.
01:24 - 07:42 (06:17)
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Self-Improvement
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It's important to surround yourself with people who genuinely care about you, want to see you succeed, and lift you up when you're feeling down, instead of those who are jealous or unsupportive. Whether it's through friends or partners, finding this support can make all the difference in becoming the best version of yourself.

Episode
Going through a breakup? Here's the ultimate best friend pep talk
Podcast
Date Yourself Instead
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
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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