Dan Ariely

Predictably Irrational highlights common mistakes that we make as humans in our reasoning and decision making. Here is a TED talk Dan did that I also enjoyed – TED talk

Predictably Irrational highlights common mistakes that we make as humans in our reasoning and decision making. Here is a TED talk Dan did that I also enjoyed – <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_ariely_asks_are_we_in_control_of_our_own_decisions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TED talk</a>

Podcast Ep 19 – Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

Podcast episode on Anne’s experience on a two week retreat of solitude on an island in the Gulf shores. This book was recommended and when it arrived through the library I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it (I thought it might be poetry or use too much descriptors of nature). I highly enjoyed the metaphors Anne used (double sunrise shell, channelled whelk and others) to describe the busyness of life as well as relationships (marriage in particular). A story I told in the podcast about doing dishes came from: Jesse Itzler Living with the monks Sources: audio clip pulled from Sound Media 4 hours of ocean waves

Podcast episode on Anne’s experience on a two week retreat of solitude on an island in the Gulf shores. This book was recommended and when it arrived through the library I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it (I thought it might be poetry or use too much descriptors of nature). I highly enjoyed the metaphors Anne used (double sunrise shell, channelled whelk and others) to describe the busyness of life as well as relationships (marriage in particular). A story I told in the podcast about doing dishes came from: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Living-Monks-Turning-Happiness-Gratitude/dp/1478993421" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesse Itzler Living with the monks</a> Sources: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsDTJ__jioo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audio clip pulled from Sound Media 4 hours of ocean waves</a>

Podcast Ep 18 – Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindberg

Influence, the Psychology of Persuasion. Topics include the tactics (weapons of influence) that have been studied and show compliance vs placebo group. I struggled in explaining some of these studies (as the one person, and then the other person). I will work on cleaning up my language to more clearly explain the participant vs experimenter. This was a tough podcast, I think because there are many studies and for whatever reason I had a hard time adequately (at least to my expectation) explaining them.

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Robert-Cialdini/dp/006124189X" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Influence, the Psychology of Persuasion.</a> Topics include the tactics (weapons of influence) that have been studied and show compliance vs placebo group. I struggled in explaining some of these studies (as the one person, and then the other person). I will work on cleaning up my language to more clearly explain the participant vs experimenter. This was a tough podcast, I think because there are many studies and for whatever reason I had a hard time adequately (at least to my expectation) explaining them.

Podcast Ep 17 – Influence by Robert B Cialdini

Scott Adams

Scott Adams released this book in 2013 and I cover the highlights in this podcast. Below are resources discussed Mike Rowe video on passion Influence: Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman www.lynda.com is a learning resource (subscription required) Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss

Scott Adams released <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Fail-Almost-Everything-Still/dp/1591846919/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this book</a> in 2013 and I cover the highlights in this podcast. Below are resources discussed <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/video/244959" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Rowe video on passion</a> <a href="http://a.co/2DzfsPX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Influence: Psychology of Persuasion</a> by Robert Cialdini <a href="http://a.co/3aRoVhC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Win Friends and Influence People</a> by Dale Carnegie <a href="http://a.co/95FN00x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thinking, Fast and Slow</a> by Daniel Kahneman <a href="https://www.lynda.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lynda.com</a> is a learning resource (subscription required) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1534165602&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Never Split the Difference</a> by Christopher Voss

Podcast Ep16 – How to Fail at Almost everything and Still Win Big; Kind of the Story of my Life – Scott Adams

Today is the 4 year anniversary of my sobriety and in celebration I covered the 12 steps book.  The book on stoicism I am reading that I mentioned in the article (things we can control and reference to the tennis match)  Timothy Keller book I mentioned (below to purchase, here is a pdf link 

Today is the 4 year anniversary of my sobriety and in celebration I covered the 12 steps book. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0916856011/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0916856011&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=positiveslopi-20&amp;linkId=395a83db6ec09b6ea3ab6ff91a6761ef" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The book on stoicism I am reading that I mentioned in the article (things we can control and reference to the tennis match) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0195374614/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0195374614&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=positiveslopi-20&amp;linkId=eed9de9704f065f22d65365d17874c40" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Timothy Keller book I mentioned (below to purchase, here is a pdf <a href="https://www.wtsbooks.com/common/pdf_links/9781906173418.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1906173419/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1906173419&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=positiveslopi-20&amp;linkId=b057eb207ca6ff68e819185569755abf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

Podcast Ep15 – 12 Steps and 4 years

Carl Rogers was considered the second best practicing clinician (wiki) and a pre-eminent American psychologist, and foundational in establishing client centered therapy. Democratic-Acceptant parenting. This is apparently a thing. Most google results led to positive parenting links. Deleterious. I wanted to make sure I was saying it correctly. Cognitive Behavior Therapy, or CBT, is action oriented and deviates from other “past” or “client-centered” approaches. It is about skills, learning behavior modification to mitigate distress. PyschologyToday link, as well as Wiki Nov-verbal cues can range from 60-90% of our communication The second agreement: “Don’t take it personally” and a helpful link discussing this rule 3 minute podcast episode by Carl Richards (from Behavior Gap) on extending grace Below is the picture that Carl did and sent out to his email list (re-used with permission)

Carl Rogers was considered the second best practicing clinician (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Rogers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wiki</a>) and a pre-eminent American psychologist, and foundational in establishing client centered therapy. Democratic-Acceptant parenting. This is apparently a thing. Most google results led to positive parenting links. <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deleterious" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deleterious</a>. I wanted to make sure I was saying it correctly. Cognitive Behavior Therapy, or CBT, is action oriented and deviates from other “past” or “client-centered” approaches. It is about skills, learning behavior modification to mitigate distress. <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/cognitive-behavioral-therapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PyschologyToday</a> link, as well as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wiki</a> <a href="http://www.nonverbalgroup.com/2011/08/how-much-of-communication-is-really-nonverbal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nov-verbal cues can range from 60-90% of our communication</a> The second agreement: “Don’t take it personally” and a helpful link discussing this <a href="https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-second-agreement-dont-take-anything-personally/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rule</a> 3 minute podcast episode by Carl Richards (from Behavior Gap) on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/extended-grace/id1034934586?i=1000392894829&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">extending grace</a> Below is the picture that Carl did and sent out to his email list (re-used with permission)

Podcast Ep14 – On Becoming a Person – Carl R Rogers

Charlotte’s Web had some great writing and a message that highlighted the importance of friendship, life and love. I shared my thoughts on that for the first 10 minutes, then moved on to the second book “The Four Agreements” Agreement 1 : Be impeccable with your word – speak the truth, beginning with yourself about yourself Agreement 2 : Don’t take things personally – we don’t have to eat other’s garbage or even from our own mind Agreement 3 : Don’t make assumptions – ask for clarification instead of assumptions that become beliefs Agreement 4 : Always do your best – as such we can learn from mistakes honestly

Charlotte’s Web had some great writing and a message that highlighted the importance of friendship, life and love. I shared my thoughts on that for the first 10 minutes, then moved on to the second book “The Four Agreements” Agreement 1 : Be impeccable with your word – speak the truth, beginning with yourself about yourself Agreement 2 : Don’t take things personally – we don’t have to eat other’s garbage or even from our own mind Agreement 3 : Don’t make assumptions – ask for clarification instead of assumptions that become beliefs Agreement 4 : Always do your best – as such we can learn from mistakes honestly

Podcast Ep13 – Charlotte’s Web and The Four Agreements

I compare my expenses for Q118 compared to Q117. Explore happiness, how to manage the decreases. Posts on not spending for a year becomingminimalist countdowntotranquility happyphilosopher (recommend listening to some podcasts with him) Savings discussed – Quarter vs LastYear Quarter Restaurants (Dinner) – $800 Clothes – $2,000 Groceries/Lunch – $500   Happiness Index Psychology Today BecomingMinimalist House vs Rent Millennial Revolution JL Collins – (great post with many references to other sites, including a calculator on cost of home ownership (NY Times) “Over long time periods homes generally appreciate around 1% higher than inflation” (I don’t have a citation for this, but it is found on Addendum #9) 74% of the budget is on household and groceries

I compare my expenses for Q118 compared to Q117. Explore happiness, how to manage the decreases. Posts on not spending for a year <a href="https://www.becomingminimalist.com/minimalist-enough/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">becomingminimalist</a> <a href="http://www.countdowntotranquility.com/2018/01/buy-nothing-2018-challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">countdowntotranquility</a> <a href="http://thehappyphilosopher.com/new-experiment-buy-nothing-1-year/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">happyphilosopher</a> (recommend listening to some podcasts with him) Savings discussed – Quarter vs LastYear Quarter Restaurants (Dinner) – $800 Clothes – $2,000 Groceries/Lunch – $500 Happiness Index <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201008/personal-growth-will-new-house-bring-you-happiness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Psychology Today</a> <a href="https://www.becomingminimalist.com/12-reasons-why-youll-be-happier-in-a-smaller-home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BecomingMinimalist</a> House vs Rent <a href="https://www.millennial-revolution.com/rent/bought-house-back-2012/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Millennial Revolution</a> <a href="http://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/02/23/rent-v-owning-your-home-opportunity-cost-and-running-some-numbers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JL Collins </a>– (great post with many references to other sites, including a calculator on cost of home ownership (NY Times) “<a href="http://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/29/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Over long time periods homes generally appreciate around 1% higher than inflation”</a> (I don’t have a citation for this, but it is found on Addendum #9) <a href="http://www.tragicoptimism.com/finances/budget-update-feb-2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">74% of the budget is on household and groceries</a>

Podcast Ep12 – Budget and Happiness

Brene Brown

 Shownotes Jung quote – “the paradox is one of our most valued possessions” Negative visualization

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812995848/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0812995848&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=positiveslopi-20&amp;linkId=28efbaf6d67e5e481d7e0bb0c0fe6a4d" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Shownotes Jung quote – “<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/8795365-the-paradox-is-one-of-our-most-valued-spiritual" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the paradox is one of our most valued possessions</a>” <a href="https://medium.com/swlh/the-importance-of-negative-visualization-ae89c41b377b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Negative visualization</a>

Podcast Ep11 – Braving the Wilderness – Brene Brown (Part 2)

 Shownotes  Brene’s 33+M downloaded TED talk (given June 2010, fourth most popular of all time) Sebastian Junger (wiki page) (TED talk)  Restrepo (Korangal Valley was the location) Tribe   Kailash Satyarthi – TED talk Ordinary Men Jocko’s podcast (with Jordan Peterson) – Ep#112 – rule of 3  

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812995848/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0812995848&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=positiveslopi-20&amp;linkId=a70393624d002d6c13c5a37008a88ab4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Shownotes <ul> <li>Brene’s 33+M downloaded <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TED</a> talk (given June 2010, fourth most popular of all time)</li> <li>Sebastian Junger (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Junger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wiki page</a>) (<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sebastian_junger_our_lonely_society_makes_it_hard_to_come_home_from_war" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TED</a> talk) <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042KZJIC/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=positiveslopi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0042KZJIC&amp;linkId=a08138bc1b150d85cc8246641f42db6d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Restrepo</a> (Korangal Valley was the location)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1455566381/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=positiveslopi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1455566381&amp;linkId=9f589967fc7eab8384232fbd5877e96a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tribe</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Kailash Satyarthi – <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/kailash_satyarthi_how_to_make_peace_get_angry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TED</a> talk</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060995068/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=positiveslopi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0060995068&amp;linkId=02f6b911efc1a24c6eae986f7ff1f50f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ordinary Men</a></li> <li>Jocko’s podcast (with Jordan Peterson) – Ep#112 – <a href="https://youtu.be/WHZjcfgk4CI?t=1h7m44s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rule of 3</a></li> <li></li> </ul>

Podcast Ep10 – Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown

"One is, and remains, optimistic in spite of the Tragic Triad" (pain, guilt and death) - Victor Frankl

Shauna Niequist

Shownotes –Don Miguel Ruiz – author of The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) – “People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own soul.” – Carl Jung – “What you resist, persists” – Carl Jung – Personal Mission Statement

Shownotes –<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Miguel_Ruiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don Miguel Ruiz</a> – author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1878424319/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1878424319&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=positiveslopi-20&amp;linkId=90acc73356fd10339430441174f00409" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)</a> – “People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own soul.” – Carl Jung – <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolution-the-self/201606/you-only-get-more-what-you-resist-why" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“What you resist, persists”</a> – Carl Jung <a href="http://www.tragicoptimism.com/wellness/personal-mission-statement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">– Personal Mission Statement</a>

Podcast Ep9 – Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist

My reaction to the most recent school shooting is one of wanting to sit in the pain with those affected. I also believe it is beneficial to recognize the evil in me. I included some critical thoughts on what I believe to be present in our culture during times such as these (blame, looking for the culprit or an explanation). I’d like to form and walk a different path

My reaction to the most recent school shooting is one of wanting to sit in the pain with those affected. I also believe it is beneficial to recognize the evil in me. I included some critical thoughts on what I believe to be present in our culture during times such as these (blame, looking for the culprit or an explanation). I’d like to form and walk a different path

Podcast Ep8 – School Shooting, Evil and Pain

Podcast on Recovery, which is written by Russell Brand. This episode includes a small clip of Russell talking to Joe Rogan, pulled from JRE episode #1021. Also discussed step 7 and humility, along with the Lord’s prayer. The Jim Carrey quote I mentioned was “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.

Podcast on Recovery, which is written by Russell Brand. This episode includes a small clip of Russell talking to Joe Rogan, pulled from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZPH6r_ZDvM&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JRE episode #1021</a>. Also discussed step 7 and humility, along with the Lord’s prayer. The Jim Carrey quote I mentioned was “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.

Podcast Ep7 – Recovery, Russell Brand and the Lord’s prayer

Today I quoted from Blood Meridian and a clip of Jordan Peterson when he was on the H3 Podcast #48. This is about my recent experience of trying a new thing. I hope it inspires you to try new things in your life and as Jordan says, “turn yourself on”.   I deleted 51 “Ummms” and there are quite a few left over as ear candy. It is my intention to reduce both the edits, and the one’s left over.

Today I quoted from Blood Meridian and a clip of Jordan Peterson when he was on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFANYt52m1g&amp;t=01s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">H3 Podcast #48.</a> This is about my recent experience of trying a new thing. I hope it inspires you to try new things in your life and as Jordan says, “turn yourself on”. I deleted 51 “Ummms” and there are quite a few left over as ear candy. It is my intention to reduce both the edits, and the one’s left over.

Podcast Ep6 – The Art of the Dance

I covered Chapter 5 of Carl Jung’s book, Modern Man in Search of a Soul. I enjoyed the read, each chapter was independent (best I could tell), which reminded me of some of CS Lewis’s works. Chapter 5 was my favorite, but also challenging for me to comprehend. I did a podcast on it to stumble around in the dark. Hopefully I emerge with more understanding. I mentioned understand myself, (the future authoring program) which can be found on this link. APOLOGIES: I clipped the audio and did not turn off the dehumidifier in the background. I will be more mindful in future podcasts Disclosure: I edited out 30 “umm’s” and “and’s” – I may start counting officially (and disclosing) to measure performance.

I covered Chapter 5 of Carl Jung’s book, Modern Man in Search of a Soul. I enjoyed the read, each chapter was independent (best I could tell), which reminded me of some of CS Lewis’s works. Chapter 5 was my favorite, but also challenging for me to comprehend. I did a podcast on it to stumble around in the dark. Hopefully I emerge with more understanding. I mentioned understand myself, (the future authoring program) which can be found on this <a href="https://selfauthoring.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link.</a> APOLOGIES: I clipped the audio and did not turn off the dehumidifier in the background. I will be more mindful in future podcasts Disclosure: I edited out 30 “umm’s” and “and’s” – I may start counting officially (and disclosing) to measure performance.

Podcast Ep5 – Modern Man in Search of a Soul – Jung (chapter 5 only)

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