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Self-Improvement

Self-Improvement

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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
Mastering Your Reactions Can Change Your Life
By understanding that no one can change your mood without your consent, you can master your emotional triggers and reactions, ultimately mastering your life.
16:54 - 18:33 (01:38)
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Self-Improvement
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By understanding that no one can change your mood without your consent, you can master your emotional triggers and reactions, ultimately mastering your life.

Episode
2 Simple Mindset Shifts To Change Your Relationships
Podcast
The Mindset Mentor
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
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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
Improving Your Odds in Life
In a world where the future can't be predicted, focusing on a specific goal can lead to failure.
1:02:19 - 1:06:51 (04:31)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

In a world where the future can't be predicted, focusing on a specific goal can lead to failure. Instead, a systems way of looking at the world, continually improving your odds in a favorable area, can lead to success and valuable experience.

Episode
#106: Scott Adams: The Man Behind Dilbert
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
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
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 Importance of Acknowledgment with Wednesday Martin
Wednesday Martin discusses the importance of acknowledgment in our lives and how it can lead to a better life.
1:19:18 - 1:23:47 (04:29)
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Self-Improvement
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Wednesday Martin discusses the importance of acknowledgment in our lives and how it can lead to a better life. She talks about how her research and study have helped women and men to learn new and better ways to connect.

Episode
782 Sex and Love, Lust and Infidelity with Wednesday Martin
Podcast
The School of Greatness
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
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
Taking Action Towards Your Goals
It's important to acknowledge and name your emotions when going through a major life change.
28:08 - 36:16 (08:08)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

It's important to acknowledge and name your emotions when going through a major life change. However, it's equally important to start taking action towards your goals, no matter how you feel.

Episode
3 Simple Steps to Change Your Life
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Overcoming Challenges and Sticking with a Skill
The speaker discusses the benefits of challenging oneself and sticking to a skill or hobby, citing the example of a senior citizen learning new puzzles and their own experience with consistently working on a skill with linear progress.
51:08 - 55:33 (04:24)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses the benefits of challenging oneself and sticking to a skill or hobby, citing the example of a senior citizen learning new puzzles and their own experience with consistently working on a skill with linear progress.

Episode
#084 - David Epstein - Specialisation Is For Insects
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
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
Andrew Carnegie's Advice on Being True to Yourself
The importance of being true to oneself and not letting the opinions of others dictate one's actions is emphasized using Andrew Carnegie's famous quote.
50:51 - 55:23 (04:31)
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Self-Improvement
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The importance of being true to oneself and not letting the opinions of others dictate one's actions is emphasized using Andrew Carnegie's famous quote. One's personal sense of pride in oneself should guide their decisions instead of solely relying on external validation.

Episode
#106 The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership
Podcast
Founders
Practicing Running Like a Horse
The hosts discuss a video about a person who practiced running like a horse to the point where they could gallop on all fours at impressive speed.
40:21 - 50:06 (09:44)
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Self-Improvement
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The hosts discuss a video about a person who practiced running like a horse to the point where they could gallop on all fours at impressive speed. They ponder on the potential health consequences and self-reflection on chasing after a dream too intensely.

Episode
Never Give Up
Podcast
Distractible
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
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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
Overcoming People Pleasing
In this transcript snippet, the speaker discusses the struggles of people pleasing and how it can hinder success.
1:03:43 - 1:07:35 (03:51)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

In this transcript snippet, the speaker discusses the struggles of people pleasing and how it can hinder success. They share personal anecdotes of how recognizing this habit of saying yes to everything helped them improve.

Episode
The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
Focusing on Learning Instead of Hating with Tai Lopez
Tai Lopez encourages people to focus on learning from others instead of hating them.
1:36:19 - 1:40:04 (03:45)
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Self-Improvement
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Tai Lopez encourages people to focus on learning from others instead of hating them. He encourages people to focus on what they can learn from someone and not on their flaws.

Episode
#103 with Tai Lopez - Tai Lopez Opens Up About His Past and Addresses Critics
Podcast
My First Million
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
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
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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
The Importance of Having a Backup Plan
The speaker advocates for having a backup plan and a way of earning a living in case the pursuit of a passion doesn't work out.
1:49:12 - 1:56:56 (07:44)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker advocates for having a backup plan and a way of earning a living in case the pursuit of a passion doesn't work out. Additionally, the speaker discusses the historical perspective on murder and dying.

Episode
#298 – Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts and Loneliness
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Using your power for good in your 20s
A young person reflects on the education they received and feels compelled to use their power to benefit future generations.
56:58 - 1:00:39 (03:41)
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Self-Improvement
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A young person reflects on the education they received and feels compelled to use their power to benefit future generations. This is a common theme in one's 20s.

Episode
5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
Podcast
The Psychology of your 20’s
Overcoming Shame and Self-Criticism
A discussion about how people deal with shame and self-criticism, and how to overcome it by coming to terms with one's actions and motives.
1:32:12 - 1:42:18 (10:06)
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Self-Improvement
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A discussion about how people deal with shame and self-criticism, and how to overcome it by coming to terms with one's actions and motives.

Episode
#274: Visakan Veerasamy – Online Fame, Greatness, & Inner Newsfeed
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
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
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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