It's useful to broadly categorize current Western culture into A) Green stage consciousness and B) Orange stage consciousness (from Spiral Dynamics/Integral Theory).…
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People underestimate compounding effects, exponential growth. The more we understand the power of compounding growth, the more optimistic we become.…
children learn just like adults learnautonomydesireintrinsic motivationcuriosityself-managementsupportive environmentsafety, parasympathetic relaxationvoluntary immersion in a skillvoluntary immersion in a topicvoluntary immersion in a communitytrustexperimentingcommitting without obligationfreedomfreedom, including voluntary constraintsmodelinginfluenceconversationwonderingwanderingfocusingchallengeall children benefit from thesethey are the fundamentals of learningthe only reason you don't trust this is because when you were a child you weren't trustedbut you can heal … Continue reading how children learn…
I now have many passions, but my first passion in life was baseball. 20 years ago today the Boston Red Sox won the world series for the first time in 86 years.…
Stop voting. Start creating. Voting is a finite game, by definition a coercive one. It entails one group of people bullying another group of people based on who wins.…
possibilitycreate it create it nowand let it ripple…
The Good Life is Realit means aligning valuesthat's what i call peace The greatest pleasureis integration of truthand virtuous love yes you can do itas you now live consciouslysimple, yes simple…
Anarchy is not chaos.Anarchy is order, without control.…
We live in an advice epidemic. And we're starved for empathy and independence. When faced with a situation, dilemma, or big decision, we naturally want support from others.…
I'm both energized and wiped. I'm so friggin' pumped to create the life and the world I desire to experience. And I'm wiped, partly because I've been pumped for so long.…
today is father's day. my father is buried in the ground. yet does he have a spirit? maybe. and i know that no matter the metaphysical truth there, the valuable actions and admirable qualities my dad did have get to live on forever, through the indefinable ripple effects.…
When it comes to growth, what if you focused on becoming superpowered with just a few skills? Yes, I've built decent muscles dabbling in growth areas like financial intelligence, gratitude journaling, creative mindset, daily routines, Law of Attraction, and a few different healing modalities.…
Our personal power is infinite. Our confinement is self-created. I'm seeing more clearly how much of my life has been a pattern of holding back and withholding my power, at least to a degree.…
surrender my loveno need to fear anythingtrust the flow of life yet you might questiondoes surrender mean forfeit?just…
my heart's so openyet so very guarded toocan i transmute love? the inside it's warmyet the shield protects it toointegration now the key it so seemsis flowing the shield with loveyet acceptance too i see the part whowants heart-integration nowand i love him too accepting the shieldlets vulnerabilityguardedness is love all parts are welcomethe system … Continue reading Open Hearted Haikus…
"For your own good" is a core reason parents choose to hit their kids.And it's a core reason people believe government is necessary.…
Capitalists aren't greedy. They serve people and are incentivized to delight their customers. Governments are greedy.…
On the other side of conscious conflict is deeper connection. If we can enter into the sweet spot of deliberate conflict, and move through its viscosity like a swimmer in a pool, then we can achieve trust, relief, closeness, and intimacy.…
I've read hundreds if not thousands of personal development maxims, aphorisms, quotes, and platitudes. The common thing among them is that they are not absolutely true.…
What I love about creativity is that it’s always growing, iterating, and blossoming. How wonderful that we get to build off of the thinkers and innovators of the past to continue to make new connections, weave new ideas, and forge new territory.…
"Affirmations don't work" is probably a thought you've had before. Or, at least, you've heard someone else say it.…
I'm passionate about parenting philosophy. But I'm not a parent (yet)! Now, many parents feel troubled when they hear me express my passion for parenting philosophy, as notions sprout to mind like "well, theory isn't the same of practice," or even "you aren't allowed an opinion on parenting, unless you're a parent!"…
I barely care if the Law of Attraction is real. Yes, I'm always up for a good metaphysical conversation about how the universe works.…
The ideal form of freedom is predicated on constraint. 100%, unconstrained freedom is actually a recipe for dissatisfaction.…
The existence of government is a direct manifestation of the childhood conditioning we receive in relation to the 5 p's of authority figures: parentsprofessors (teachers)policemanpriestspoliticians We do not need to look through a shame vs.…
I recently started listening to a podcast on Non-Violent Communication in the context of romantic relationships, and the guest mentioned the idea of "forbidden needs."This…
vulnerable nowit's going to be oklife is happeningbe your own best friendand expand the comfort zonelive with no regretsit's hard to be seenbecause I don't open uplive with honestyunconditional that is where love is, ya knowbe yourself, always…
Most people forget they're going to die, so they never live the life they truly imagined. If instead, what if you remained in a state "oh, wow, this things is finite!"?…
I'm not impressed that you worked a 12 hour day. I'm impressed that you worked 6 hours with unwavering focus.…
....actually come to a stop at stop signs....meditate...bring back the sabbath....move. more. slowly.....…
The sticking point for human evolution is the merger of healing with philosophy. Let's flesh this out.…
I get to experience the challenge and reward of building a (meaningful) business.I get to live a life in harmony with my Authentic Self.I…
Yesterday, Netflix released a documentary series on psychedelics. The first episode taps into the healing potential of LSD.…
Quiet, it's okayFor the fool says what he knowsMake your words matter…
Government is unnecessary for humans to get the needs for safety, security, and order met.Government police is unnecessary.Government…
Honing in on fundamentals of Google Analytics with a Skillshare course.…
Sort out your own bedroom.Take response-ability.Heal your childhood conditioning.Integrate.Be so happy others become happy.Be…
be more curiousask questions, no one else doessay, "what do you mean?"…
silence frees the mind to integrateto contemplateto hatch plansto noticeand be mindfulnever forgetsilence is special…
Catherine Kent's life mission is to heal the world. We explore new territory in this one. Be ready to be both open-minded and skeptical.…
“When most people see modern art, they think, ‘I coulddo that!’But they didn’t.That is the difference between consumer and creator.”…
Kirsten Trammell is host of the Who Wears Your Pants? podcast. We met at the Mindfix personal development retreat.…
I critique Jordan Peterson, and I praise Jordan Peterson. Mentioned:12 Rules for LifeSelfauthoring.com Donate to EE: https://ko-fi.com/empoweredSponsor:…
Earlier in my life, in my 20's, I was heavy on theory. I read books and I played with ideas. But it was in my head more.…
How do you constructively channel anger? Well first, you need to feel it. Mentioned: Non-Violent Communication by Marshall RosenbergCrash.co…
Quick EQ lesson.... The following are NOT actual feelings: "I feel betrayed.""I feel undervalued.""I feel judged.""I…
Sex is a taboo topic, yet violence is not. Why? It goes back to the inner world. Mentioned:The Psychology of Romantic Love by Nathaniel Branden Donate to EE: https://ko-fi.com/empoweredSponsor:…
Ary Doakes is founder of BadAssBudgetBabe, where she coaches people through their internal blockers about money.…
If we go beyond right vs. wrong and good vs. evil, then humans have a shot to transform. Mentioned:Non-Violent Communication by Marshall RosenbergFor Your Own Good by Alice Miller The Facts About Spanking (reference to % of mothers hitting children) Donate: https://ko-fi.com/empoweredSponsor:…
Kevin Koskella is one of the most free people on the planet, both inside and out. Discussed: Kevin's story growing up and in schoolUnhealthy vs.…
Inner healing is the path to a beautiful new world for humans. What steps will you take? Donate: https://ko-fi.com/empoweredSponsor: Dröm Dating App: https://drom.date/empowered,…
"Abundance Mindset" is a term that we hear often, but apply rarely. In what areas of life will you cultivate prosperity, richness, and abundance, in your MIND first and foremost?…
real patienceis not antsy waitingit is earned stillnesstrusting the futurewhile loving the Nownever losing hopeknowing it will come…
I get that you wish to get right to the point! But it will behoove you to empathize first, and suggest second.…
You were designed to come alive. Follow your heart, your intuition, your bliss. “Follow your bliss.If you do follow your bliss,you put yourself on a kind of trackthat has been there all the while waiting for you,and the life you ought to be livingis the one you are living.When…
Matt Lovitt is a performance coach, holisitic health trainer, and results-driven individual. He's traveled the world getting comfortable being uncomfortable.…
I had a beautiful experience last week. Maybe the most profound of my life…. Is absence of evidence evidence of absence?…
Systems don't exist, people do. A happy world starts with a happy Self. Mentioned:Solarpunk FestivalNon-Violent CommunicationVisions for a Voluntary World (with Russ Olschner)CrashMindfix Support the ShowEmail me Joel dot Bein at gmail dot com…
Liberate your mindset. Become playful and flexible. Let go of dogma. Support the Show…
Jackson Sullivan is back and we riff. This is my favorite podcast of all I've ever recorded. Mindfix resultsJacksonsullivan.com…
1 minute of meditation. 1 page of a book. 1 email sent. These add up and compound. Mentioned:Mindfix Support the Show:https://ko-fi.com/empowered…
Link Model: How you charge/monetize customerAnnual revenue per user (ARPU) Think about ARPU to CAC (customer acquisition cost) scale.…
Link Products are built to take advantage of specific channels. Making a silo of market fit and channel is a mistake.…
Link Market-Product Fit is a better term than Product-Market Fit. Start with the problem! Then find the solution.…
Tune in to your core. Be selfish. Reject the ethics of altruism. Support the show…
Link you don't "need a great product" to grow (though it helps)"product market fit is the only thing that matters" creates tunnel vision - focus on features"growth hacking" implies one tip or tool is the answer So what makes the difference for growth?…
Ethan Nelson is a Praxis alum, host of the Becoming Conscious podcast, and free thinker from all sides.…
Moz Find the top content via analyticsMake audio and video from top blog contentPublish on top platforms: SlideShare, LinkedIn, InstagramMeasure the impact of republishing: time on site, conversions, bounce ratePivot your strategy!…
Can we integrate a state of being with our state of doing?…
Find the beliefs you formed as a child. Prove they are irrational. Delete them and change your life forever.…
Moz Notes: - Links *from* other., authoritative sites boosts value - Diversity of links also matter Is there evidence Google still values links?…
Moz Takeaways: -Select top, main content that searchers most want. For similar but lesser value content, choose if needs deletion or link to main content -Pages are accessible to crawlers (site speed) -Eliminate duplicate versions of articles -Link structure needs to minimize amount of click to find any page -Need optimized version for mobile and … Continue reading SEO Part 5 – Technical…
Russ Olschner joins me. We shine light on the path to a healthy world, through the lens of personal growth.…
Moz Key factors for on-page Compelling title with KW (but not stuffed)Meta description - "ad copy" to draw the clickOptimize for appearing featured snippetsUse the keyword targets intelligently (headliner, first paragraph, content, internal link)Create page that serves multiple keywords rather than 1 keywordOptimize images too (descriptive file name, alt attribute, caption text, host on same … Continue reading SEO Part 4 – On-Page Optimization…
Moz - SEO Part 3 Let's say Sarah types in "Best Place to Visit in Italy," into Google, and Google gives results.…
Thought precedes action. Create the future of Your One Life. The Master Key System - Charles Haanel…
Moz -Be specific in prepping keyword research so that not optimizing for keywords that are not in demand.…
I'll be tackling this 1-hour Guide to SEO by Moz as I hone these skills and to draw traffic to Crash. Notes: Part 1 - SEO Strategy - Start with Business Goals and Marketing Goals before SEO strategy.…
In our modern lives, we get caught up in the "doing" rather than allowing the "being." This is your permission to pause.…
Create the courage to compassionately look inside yourself. This is uncomfortable at first, but on the other side is love and well-being.…
When it comes to my knowledge of the difference between school and education, I'll put myself up next to anyone on the planet.…
You can build a voluntary, harmonious world through assuaging fear and building self-trust.…
Kamau Olatunji is Marketing Coordinator at the Foundation for Economic Education, Praxis alum, and co-host with TK Coleman on Revolution of One.…
How can you help someone feel calm and connected, to be heard, seen, and understood? This is more powerful than offering advice.…
Offer appreciation to the parts of Self. Cultivate well-being.…
This isn't your typical take on New Year's Resolutions. I go deeper. Non-Zero Days…
How many weeds are growing in our minds? To maintain a garden, we know weed-pulling is vital. It makes room for the healthy plants to blossom.…
I've started working with an excellent private sales coach. We're looking to hone fundamentals to build out a full-cycle sales process for an early stage startup (Crash).…
School taught us to sit still. 2020 taught us to stay at home. (Your desires come second, you see).…
I had the pleasure of joining Ethan Nelson on the Becoming Conscious podcast, speaking on healing, integration, self-love, projection, philosophy, and more.…
The most generous way to live is to take care of yourself. build self-compassionpractice healthy habitscreate wealthjournalgenerate freedominvest in gratitudeheal childhood traumasignore the news The more you empower yourself, the more you will help others.…
Oh yes, my love, you are worthy of self-care and nourishment. Allow thy breathe, engage thy book, rest, rest, rest.…
Raise consciousness about your screen time for your eyesmindnervous systemposturecontentment Use the tool, don't let it use you.…
If a child sees an intense movie scene of violence, gun fights, and murder, it's not ideal, but it's normal.…
Lower case "t" trauma is the water in which we swim. As children, we experienced mild yet chronic adversity such as:timeoutssitting still at a desk"because I said so""share your toys"parents arguingsquelching our emotionsmoving to a new town/cityhomework assignments we hatedforced vegetable eatingWe as a culture yearn for healing and processing of our pasts.You…
When we're vulnerable, it's possible the person to whom we speak won't accept or reciprocate your act of courage.…
Wrapping up Season 2 with a take on digital mindfulness and minimalism. Deep WorkDigital MinimalismDaily RitualsHow to Be Lazy - Daniel Coyle…
Be grateful for your lungs and heart. Seize the day.…
Time is ticking - what's your mission while on this beautiful planet? Don't waste time.…
If you want to be memorable, you need to forget. Forget all that's going on, and engage in focused creativity.…
JDaniel Richer is a Praxis participant and Chatbot Maker at School of Bots. He joins us to discuss: His school vs.…
Prove you can win, no matter how far you're back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb4Ve6caUhk…
Bet on yourself. Take the risk. Go for it. You'll build self-trust and self-esteem. And endless possibilities.…
When in doubt, act. Don't get stuck polishing and preparing. But prepping and sharpening can be of huge value for execution and results.…
The mind and body yearn for growth. Allow it. Give the plant space to move out and up. So much is possible.…
Schedule your priorities. Make seeking your dreams a habit.…
Harness the will to persevere. Tap into the deep WHY and go forth.…
What does it mean to live The Good Life? And what will you do to live it? https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventory…
Welcome all parts of yourself. Let them speak. But question all of them too. Then gather all the opinions, and make a decision based on self-leadership.…
Our bodies crave balance in all manners. Including the skeleton. Be mindful of how you move.…