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Self-Improvement

Self-Improvement

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Staying Strong in the Face of Criticism
The importance of surrounding yourself with people who give constructive feedback, and how to deal with doubts when facing attacks as a public figure.
2:26:52 - 2:29:45 (02:53)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The importance of surrounding yourself with people who give constructive feedback, and how to deal with doubts when facing attacks as a public figure. Encourages pursuing one's potential without fear of failure.

Episode
#336 – Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War
Podcast
Lex Fridman 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
Overcoming Fear and Trying Something New
The speaker shares her experience of overcoming her fear of trying new things by taking a surf lesson during her vacation.
02:01 - 04:10 (02:09)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker shares her experience of overcoming her fear of trying new things by taking a surf lesson during her vacation.

Episode
Bears Guide To Life | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 171
Podcast
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
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 Let Others Define Your Beauty
Feeling ugly is often a result of lacking perspective as everyone has traits that are attractive to some and unattractive to others.
16:52 - 21:48 (04:55)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Feeling ugly is often a result of lacking perspective as everyone has traits that are attractive to some and unattractive to others. Instead of relying on someone else's opinion of your beauty, take care of yourself and seek out alternative perspectives to appreciate your unique qualities.

Episode
71. Things To Stop Saying To Yourself
Podcast
Aware & Aggravated
Benefits of Having Big Dreams
Research shows that having big dreams and exciting destinations to work towards creates energy and purpose in life.
26:34 - 32:02 (05:27)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Research shows that having big dreams and exciting destinations to work towards creates energy and purpose in life. This can help shake off feelings of being on autopilot and bring a sense of enjoyment to the journey of life.

Episode
Are You the Driver in Your Life or Just the Passenger?
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Unbelievable Real Life Stories
Listen to real life stories and the tools, books, and people that helped shape them to make a difference in your own life.
37:50 - 42:57 (05:07)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Listen to real life stories and the tools, books, and people that helped shape them to make a difference in your own life. Some stories may seem too crazy to be true, but they just might be.

Episode
The First Road Trip
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Forward Steps and Paradise Islands
The podcast discusses taking steps forward in life, making sacrifices in the present to achieve future goals, and the beauty of Koh Tao island.
16:39 - 20:22 (03:43)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The podcast discusses taking steps forward in life, making sacrifices in the present to achieve future goals, and the beauty of Koh Tao island. They also joke about people who walk backwards on hikes.

Episode
Part Two: Rodrigo Duterte: The Hitler of the Philippines
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Embracing Imperfection
The podcast discusses how people often idealize magazine covers and assume celebrity figures are flawless.
10:43 - 16:29 (05:46)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The podcast discusses how people often idealize magazine covers and assume celebrity figures are flawless. It emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection and having a good sense of humor about oneself.

Episode
#243: How to Fear Less -- Vince Vaughn
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Using Social Pressure to Accomplish Goals
Social pressure can be helpful in achieving goals as publicly stating intentions can instill a sense of pressure to succeed.
1:04:22 - 1:09:35 (05:13)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Social pressure can be helpful in achieving goals as publicly stating intentions can instill a sense of pressure to succeed. This can lead to using this pressure to propel oneself towards a goal instead of shying away from caring about what others think.

Episode
The Business of Strip Clubs, Black Friday Boycott, and Three Twitter Scenarios
Podcast
My First Million
Personalized Coaching Based on Weekly Journal
This podcast offers a unique coaching approach by having listeners write a journal every week, then scanning a QR code to receive tailored advice from experts based on their personal context.
00:00 - 02:54 (02:54)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast offers a unique coaching approach by having listeners write a journal every week, then scanning a QR code to receive tailored advice from experts based on their personal context. The host also shares a personal story of being wrongly convicted and facing life in prison.

Episode
E194: The Man Wrongfully Convicted Of A Murder He Didn’t Commit: Raphael Rowe
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Living a Driven Life
The host discusses the perception that some people are always driven to go after their goals, even if it means sacrificing rest, and talks about the need to have perspective.
45:02 - 47:52 (02:49)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The host discusses the perception that some people are always driven to go after their goals, even if it means sacrificing rest, and talks about the need to have perspective.

Episode
"James Cameron"
Podcast
SmartLess
Overcoming Adversity to Achieve Success
The speaker recounts a difficult time in their life where they were unhappy at their job and felt they were failing to meet their father's expectations.
28:15 - 32:02 (03:47)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker recounts a difficult time in their life where they were unhappy at their job and felt they were failing to meet their father's expectations. They explain that they found some comfort in their own suffering and only truly found success when they quit their job and achieved financial stability through their own business.

Episode
Alex Hormozi On Becoming A Millionaire, Quieting Your Ego & Forgetting About Legacy EP 1278
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The Benefits of a Daily Walk
Walking for a short period of time, without the distractions of technology, can allow for space to generate new ideas and thoughts within one's mind.
1:13:10 - 1:21:58 (08:47)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Walking for a short period of time, without the distractions of technology, can allow for space to generate new ideas and thoughts within one's mind.

Episode
#256: Sahil Bloom – Meeting Billionaires, Writing, & Insecurities
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
Importance of Hope and Purpose in Life
In a conversation, it was stated that an individual who lacks hope and purpose for their future will not find any meaning in their present circumstances.
33:49 - 38:06 (04:17)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

In a conversation, it was stated that an individual who lacks hope and purpose for their future will not find any meaning in their present circumstances. Journaling, meditation, decision making, setting goals, and learning are some of the best ways for an individual to learn about themselves and develop a direction in life.

Episode
#185 - Dr Benjamin Hardy - The Truth About Your Personality
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
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
Overcoming Negativity and Self-Doubt
The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling like a piece of shit, sad, hateful, and victimized, but eventually learned to overcome these negative thoughts.
5:26:29 - 5:30:31 (04:02)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling like a piece of shit, sad, hateful, and victimized, but eventually learned to overcome these negative thoughts.

Episode
#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
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
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
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
How to Empower Your Language for Improved Self-Talk
Learn how to use language that is true, present tense, and empowering to describe your accomplishments and goals, rather than using language that may trigger skepticism or self-doubt.
16:20 - 19:30 (03:10)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Learn how to use language that is true, present tense, and empowering to describe your accomplishments and goals, rather than using language that may trigger skepticism or self-doubt.

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

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
The Benefits of Learning From Other People's Mistakes
This episode emphasizes the importance of learning from other people's mistakes in different aspects of life, from becoming a master in a certain field to avoiding harmful life decisions, like drug addiction.
15:58 - 19:28 (03:29)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

This episode emphasizes the importance of learning from other people's mistakes in different aspects of life, from becoming a master in a certain field to avoiding harmful life decisions, like drug addiction.

Episode
2 Be Better EP.09 (This is dope)
Podcast
2 Be Better
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
Working on my Resting Face
The speaker discusses how he has been watching previous podcasts and is now actively working on developing different resting faces, instead of making "shit faces".
04:53 - 07:39 (02:45)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker discusses how he has been watching previous podcasts and is now actively working on developing different resting faces, instead of making "shit faces".

Episode
David Dobrik Returns to the Internet to Talk Shark Attacks and the Illuminati
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
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
Overcoming Defeat and Setting Realistic Expectations
The road to recovery and victory lies in having the strength to get up off the mat and start planning your next move.
29:47 - 36:56 (07:08)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The road to recovery and victory lies in having the strength to get up off the mat and start planning your next move. Setting extremely high expectations of standard performance is not natural for the majority of people.

Episode
#106 The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership
Podcast
Founders
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