A cynic and an optimist sit down to discuss man’s eternal struggle with mortality. Christopher studied music at the University of Pretoria, where he learned classical conducting and composition. After completing his studies, Christopher moved to Cyprus where he currently studies medicine and tries to reconcile man’s search for meaning with his own desire for scientific truth.For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:	Christopher Nicolaou: 		Instgram: @xristo_nic	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: The Kevlar Project

A cynic and an optimist sit down to discuss man’s eternal struggle with mortality. Christopher studied music at the University of Pretoria, where he learned classical conducting and composition. After completing his studies, Christopher moved to Cyprus where he currently studies medicine and tries to reconcile man’s search for meaning with his own desire for scientific truth. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media: 	Christopher Nicolaou: 		Instgram: @xristo_nic 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: The Kevlar Project

Ep14 Chrisopher Nicolaou - Medicine, Music, Mortality

Julia Robson

Kevin sits down with Julia (Bish) Robson, a professional gamer, streamer, brand ambassador, and esports correspondent from South Africa to discuss the state of esports in the country, as well as touching on some of the more nuanced ways you can become a part of the esports movement, with everything from becoming a streamer to positioning yourself as a expert in the field of gaming to pursue some of the more modern careers the world has to offer, particularly as South Africa begins to join the global stage in this technological movement.For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:	Julia Robson: 		Instagram: @juliabishrobson 		Youtube: Julia ‘Bish’ Robson	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Kevin sits down with Julia (Bish) Robson, a professional gamer, streamer, brand ambassador, and esports correspondent from South Africa to discuss the state of esports in the country, as well as touching on some of the more nuanced ways you can become a part of the esports movement, with everything from becoming a streamer to positioning yourself as a expert in the field of gaming to pursue some of the more modern careers the world has to offer, particularly as South Africa begins to join the global stage in this technological movement. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media: 	Julia Robson: 		Instagram: @juliabishrobson 		Youtube: Julia ‘Bish’ Robson 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Ep13 Julia Robson - Esports in South Africa

Luke Kemp

Kevin sits down with Luke Kemp, a herpetologist and an ichthyology and zoology graduate from Rhodes University, South Africa, to discuss some of the more controversial and lesser known facts about conservation in South Africa and the world. Luke has a joint Youtube account with his friend and peer, Chad Keates, called Snakes and their Mates, which aims at educating and inspiring future herpetologists in a fun and interesting way. This episode also has some insights into the workings of Youtube and its respective uses.For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:	Luke Kemp: 		Instagram: @lukela_adventures		Youtube: Snake and their Mates	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Kevin sits down with Luke Kemp, a herpetologist and an ichthyology and zoology graduate from Rhodes University, South Africa, to discuss some of the more controversial and lesser known facts about conservation in South Africa and the world. Luke has a joint Youtube account with his friend and peer, Chad Keates, called Snakes and their Mates, which aims at educating and inspiring future herpetologists in a fun and interesting way. This episode also has some insights into the workings of Youtube and its respective uses. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media: 	Luke Kemp: 		Instagram: @lukela_adventures 		Youtube: Snake and their Mates 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Ep12 Luke Kemp - The Conservation Code

In part two of this episode on allegorical lives, Kevin continues his discussion with Welma De Beer about penning one’s life in the framework of an allegory to reconceptualize some of the more abstract ideas of living, while Kevin shares some highlights from his own biographical allegory and subsequent writing projects. This second installment focuses more on the intellectualization of storytelling and how creativity can be an incredible catalyst for growth and perspective. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:	Welma de Beer: 		Instgram: @welmas_happy_moments		https://dramatherapy.co.za https://baratang.org.za	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: The Kevlar Project

In part two of this episode on allegorical lives, Kevin continues his discussion with Welma De Beer about penning one’s life in the framework of an allegory to reconceptualize some of the more abstract ideas of living, while Kevin shares some highlights from his own biographical allegory and subsequent writing projects. This second installment focuses more on the intellectualization of storytelling and how creativity can be an incredible catalyst for growth and perspective. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media: 	Welma de Beer: 		Instgram: @welmas_happy_moments 		<a href="https://dramatherapy.co.za" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dramatherapy.co.za</a> <a href="https://baratang.org.za" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://baratang.org.za</a> 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: The Kevlar Project

Ep11 Welma De Beer - An Allegorical Life Part 2

Kevin sits down with Welma De Beer, a drama therapist, friend, and mentor to discuss how Welma used the art of storytelling to reconceptualize her life in the parameters of an allegory to extrapolate meaning, direction, and purpose. Welma shows us how using a few guiding questions retrospectively helped her through some of the toughest times in her life. This is part one of two and focuses more on her story while part two will elaborate more on the creative process and some of Kevin’s own ideas regarding this particular mechanism of meaning.For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:	Welma de Beer: 		Instgram: @welmas_happy_moments		https://dramatherapy.co.za https://baratang.org.za	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: The Kevlar Project

Kevin sits down with Welma De Beer, a drama therapist, friend, and mentor to discuss how Welma used the art of storytelling to reconceptualize her life in the parameters of an allegory to extrapolate meaning, direction, and purpose. Welma shows us how using a few guiding questions retrospectively helped her through some of the toughest times in her life. This is part one of two and focuses more on her story while part two will elaborate more on the creative process and some of Kevin’s own ideas regarding this particular mechanism of meaning. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media: 	Welma de Beer: 		Instgram: @welmas_happy_moments 		<a href="https://dramatherapy.co.za" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dramatherapy.co.za</a> <a href="https://baratang.org.za" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://baratang.org.za</a> 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: The Kevlar Project

Ep10 Welma De Beer - An Allegorical Life

The final episode of 2019 sees Kevin sitting down with himself to discuss the past, present, and future of The Kevlar Project in an episode which is as much a love letter to the listeners and guests as it is a reflection on the process undergone in the last three months creating the show, and the mark it has left on him.NB: Episodes will hereafter be airing fortnightly.For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

The final episode of 2019 sees Kevin sitting down with himself to discuss the past, present, and future of The Kevlar Project in an episode which is as much a love letter to the listeners and guests as it is a reflection on the process undergone in the last three months creating the show, and the mark it has left on him. NB: Episodes will hereafter be airing fortnightly. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media: 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Ep09 Kevin Da Costa - Solo Wrap Up 2019

This week’s episode takes on a two-fold tone, with the first half being dedicated to the unpacking of the millennial world. In this segment we briefly discuss the millennial dating scene before moving on to discussing the negative effects of ‘influencer’ culture and the gross misrepresentation of information they proliferate. The second half of the episode revolves around unpacking some more scientific data surrounding nutrition, training, and how to utilize both in a manner which effectively aids in the accomplishment of your physical goals.For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:	Leo Rothmann: 		Instagram: @rothmannjester	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

This week’s episode takes on a two-fold tone, with the first half being dedicated to the unpacking of the millennial world. In this segment we briefly discuss the millennial dating scene before moving on to discussing the negative effects of ‘influencer’ culture and the gross misrepresentation of information they proliferate. The second half of the episode revolves around unpacking some more scientific data surrounding nutrition, training, and how to utilize both in a manner which effectively aids in the accomplishment of your physical goals. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media: 	Leo Rothmann: 		Instagram: @rothmannjester 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Ep08 Leo Rothmann - Millennial Mayhem

Matthew Green

This week Kevin sits down with Matthew Green, a co-founder of 5th Place and Shape of Emotion, to discuss a broad spectrum of topics related to the devastating effects of letting your emotions control you and how it’s possible to change the quality of your life by learning to manage and work through some of the negative emotion you experience on a day to day basis. Matthew and his co-founder’s conceptualization of Shape of Emotion and its locus within The 5th Place serve as an excellent mode for people struggling with anxiety and negative affect to overcome their experience in a space that is not only safe but allows for its members to heal without having to share. To quote Matthew, “while Shape of Emotion can be very therapeutic, it’s not therapy.”For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comLinks and media:	Matthew Green: 		Instagram: @mandalareopens OR @the_5th_place		Website: www.5th.place	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

This week Kevin sits down with Matthew Green, a co-founder of 5th Place and Shape of Emotion, to discuss a broad spectrum of topics related to the devastating effects of letting your emotions control you and how it’s possible to change the quality of your life by learning to manage and work through some of the negative emotion you experience on a day to day basis. Matthew and his co-founder’s conceptualization of Shape of Emotion and its locus within The 5th Place serve as an excellent mode for people struggling with anxiety and negative affect to overcome their experience in a space that is not only safe but allows for its members to heal without having to share. To quote Matthew, “while Shape of Emotion can be very therapeutic, it’s not therapy.” For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Links and media: 	Matthew Green: 		Instagram: @mandalareopens OR @the_5th_place 		Website: www.5th.place 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Ep07 Matthew Green - The Shape of Emotion

Kevin sits down with an old friend, former peer, and present day musical theatre lecturer and performer, TeeKay Baloyi, to unpack the exciting world of the performing arts. Together they discuss the life of a performer, the competitive nature of auditioning with friends, the tenacity and tax necessary to succeed, as well as the need to create art.If you are a drama or musical theatre lover then you will love this one, and if you have friends or family in the arts then this is a great insight into a part of their lives that you don’t understand. Funny, charming, and unapologetically enthusiastic, this episode is a must listen.For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:	TeeKay Baloyi: 		Instagram: @TeeKay_101	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Kevin sits down with an old friend, former peer, and present day musical theatre lecturer and performer, TeeKay Baloyi, to unpack the exciting world of the performing arts. Together they discuss the life of a performer, the competitive nature of auditioning with friends, the tenacity and tax necessary to succeed, as well as the need to create art. If you are a drama or musical theatre lover then you will love this one, and if you have friends or family in the arts then this is a great insight into a part of their lives that you don’t understand. Funny, charming, and unapologetically enthusiastic, this episode is a must listen. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media: 	TeeKay Baloyi: 		Instagram: @TeeKay_101 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Ep06 TeeKay Baloyi - Musical Theatre Madness

Kevin sits down with Leo Rothmann, a friend and inspiration, to discuss the athletic paradigm of boxing, the tax it takes, and the tenacity it demands. This episode is a testament to the power of the mind and the mastery of self-discipline, and Leo walks us through it from behind the fatigue of sickness and sleep-deprivation. Being battered and bruised from a fight the night before this recording does nothing to deter him, and nothing to dampen his intellect. This episode is, once again, for more than the boxers.For more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:	Leo Rothmann: 		Instagram: @rothmannjester	Kevin Da Costa:		Instagram: @kevlar_dc		Twitter: @dacostawrites		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Kevin sits down with Leo Rothmann, a friend and inspiration, to discuss the athletic paradigm of boxing, the tax it takes, and the tenacity it demands. This episode is a testament to the power of the mind and the mastery of self-discipline, and Leo walks us through it from behind the fatigue of sickness and sleep-deprivation. Being battered and bruised from a fight the night before this recording does nothing to deter him, and nothing to dampen his intellect. This episode is, once again, for more than the boxers. For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media: 	Leo Rothmann: 		Instagram: @rothmannjester 	Kevin Da Costa: 		Instagram: @kevlar_dc 		Twitter: @dacostawrites 		Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Ep05 Leo Rothmann - Boxing in South Africa

The Kevlar Project is a passion project hosted by Kevin Da Costa, a Psychology graduate from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, who is on a quest to learn as much as he can from some of the best and brightest minds, athletes, and businessmen South Africa has to offer; exploring both unconventional and examined lives as he speaks to people who have turned their passion into their career.

Kevin sits down with Khotso Molatoli (AKA Universe Kid) to discuss the South African Hip Hop scene, as well as the music industry itself. Khotso shares insights gained from experience in the field, as well as through his studies in broadcast engineering and producing regarding the current state of the music world, the pitfalls of seeking a recording deal, the perks of going independent, and the life of a musician. You can listen to his first album here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/universekid/please-listen-from-top-to-bottomFor more information on The Kevlar Project visit www.kevlarproject.comSocial media:                Khotso Molatoli:                                 Instagram: @imthatguy.universekid                Kevin Da Costa:                                Instagram: @kevlar_dc                                Twitter: @dacostawrites                                Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Kevin sits down with Khotso Molatoli (AKA Universe Kid) to discuss the South African Hip Hop scene, as well as the music industry itself. Khotso shares insights gained from experience in the field, as well as through his studies in broadcast engineering and producing regarding the current state of the music world, the pitfalls of seeking a recording deal, the perks of going independent, and the life of a musician. You can listen to his first album here: <a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/universekid/please-listen-from-top-to-bottom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/universekid/please-listen-from-top-to-bottom</a> For more information on The Kevlar Project visit <a href="http://www.kevlarproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kevlarproject.com</a> Social media:                 Khotso Molatoli:                                  Instagram: @imthatguy.universekid                 Kevin Da Costa:                                 Instagram: @kevlar_dc                                 Twitter: @dacostawrites                                 Facebook: @thekevlarproject

Ep04 Khotso Molatoli - Recording Artist

Show Notes:                    •             Guest introduction [00:35]                 •             Show starts [01:03]                 •             How Eben got into industrial design [01:45]                 •             How Eben came to work in the automotive industry [09:54]                 •             CR6 Century Racing Buggy and the off-road racing industry [12:15]                 •             The project management aspect of design [15:12]                 •             Drones for conservation and Eben’s Honor’s thesis [19:52]                 •             The design process and IDEO design thinking [22:58]                 •             Eben’s take on innovation [25:34]                 •             Success, innovation, and millionaire status [28:44]                 •             Eben’s electric track/road-going car [29:53]                 •             The value of unpaid work and looking at WHY you are doing something [32:52]                 •             The 3 steps of the IDEO design process and how to use them in your personal life for personal goals [37:28]                 •             More on the electric race car [43:32]                 •             Using the knowledge of high performance electric car production to benefit the South African public by means of economic growth and generating transferable expertise to generate a car “for the people.” [48:56]                 •             What you are vs what you do, and the money trap [53:16]                 •             Demystifying success and the role of tertiary education [57:19]   __________________________________________________________________________________   Significant quotes:    “Fail fast to succeed quick.” [22:40]   “You have to be willing to fail early and often.” IDEO Website [42:26]

Show Notes:                  •             Guest introduction [00:35]                 •             Show starts [01:03]                 •             How Eben got into industrial design [01:45]                 •             How Eben came to work in the automotive industry [09:54]                 •             CR6 Century Racing Buggy and the off-road racing industry [12:15]                 •             The project management aspect of design [15:12]                 •             Drones for conservation and Eben’s Honor’s thesis [19:52]                 •             The design process and IDEO design thinking [22:58]                 •             Eben’s take on innovation [25:34]                 •             Success, innovation, and millionaire status [28:44]                 •             Eben’s electric track/road-going car [29:53]                 •             The value of unpaid work and looking at WHY you are doing something [32:52]                 •             The 3 steps of the IDEO design process and how to use them in your personal life for personal goals [37:28]                 •             More on the electric race car [43:32]                 •             Using the knowledge of high performance electric car production to benefit the South African public by means of economic growth and generating transferable expertise to generate a car “for the people.” [48:56]                 •             What you are vs what you do, and the money trap [53:16]                 •             Demystifying success and the role of tertiary education [57:19] __________________________________________________________________________________ Significant quotes:  “Fail fast to succeed quick.” [22:40] “You have to be willing to fail early and often.” IDEO Website [42:26]

Ep03 Eben Meyburgh - Automotive Design

Show Notes:                    •             Guest introduction [00:36]                 •             Show starts [01:08]                 •             Childhood trauma, Baratang, and drama therapy [01:52]                 •             How Baratang started [03:09]                 •             Teaching and trauma [09:56]                 •             Redefining safe spaces by utilizing resilience [11:00]                 •             Reimagination the landscape of education [18:02]                 •             Creativity and healing [19:20]                 •             Competition and the Famine Mentality [25:13]                 •             More on Baratang [31:01]                 •             Trauma effects as contagion and the role of mirror neurons [36:21]                 •             Modelling and the advent of the anti-hero [39:22]                 •             Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life, and the middle ground [40:55]                 •             Exclusion of creatives from the curriculum as a contributing factor to the perceived disposition of certain individuals in academia [45:28]                 •             Artificial intelligence and the role of creativity in a world without conventional jobs. Also see Naval Ravikant – specifically his interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast [48:46]                 •             Three fundamental needs that need to be met in order for human beings to feel happy [53:47]                 •             Final thoughts on drama therapy [55:10]   __________________________________________________________________________________   Significant quotes:    “I’m not sure what’s worse, the fact that bad things happen or that we move on.” [12:10]   “I am because we all are.” [13:54]   “Free speech is for the ones who disagree.” [16:50]    “People can’t see their friends succeed anymore.” [27:15]   __________________________________________________________________________________ Links Mentioned:                 •             Naval Ravikant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qHkcs3kG44&amp;t=1s

Show Notes:                  •             Guest introduction [00:36]                 •             Show starts [01:08]                 •             Childhood trauma, Baratang, and drama therapy [01:52]                 •             How Baratang started [03:09]                 •             Teaching and trauma [09:56]                 •             Redefining safe spaces by utilizing resilience [11:00]                 •             Reimagination the landscape of education [18:02]                 •             Creativity and healing [19:20]                 •             Competition and the Famine Mentality [25:13]                 •             More on Baratang [31:01]                 •             Trauma effects as contagion and the role of mirror neurons [36:21]                 •             Modelling and the advent of the anti-hero [39:22]                 •             Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life, and the middle ground [40:55]                 •             Exclusion of creatives from the curriculum as a contributing factor to the perceived disposition of certain individuals in academia [45:28]                 •             Artificial intelligence and the role of creativity in a world without conventional jobs. Also see Naval Ravikant – specifically his interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast [48:46]                 •             Three fundamental needs that need to be met in order for human beings to feel happy [53:47]                 •             Final thoughts on drama therapy [55:10] __________________________________________________________________________________ Significant quotes:  “I’m not sure what’s worse, the fact that bad things happen or that we move on.” [12:10] “I am because we all are.” [13:54] “Free speech is for the ones who disagree.” [16:50]  “People can’t see their friends succeed anymore.” [27:15] __________________________________________________________________________________ Links Mentioned:                 •             Naval Ravikant: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qHkcs3kG44&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qHkcs3kG44&amp;t=1s</a>

Ep02 Welma de Beer - Drama Therapy & Trauma

Show Notes:                    •             Introduction [00:00]                 •             Show begins [01:22]                 •              The silent grind [01:45]                 •             On content creation [04:52]                 •             Long format interviews [06:13]                 •             David Goggins [07:27]                 •              The purpose of The Kevlar Project Podcast [07:49]                 •             Sean Carrol [09:32]                 •             Audio and podcasts help with menial tasks [11:14]                 •             How Leo got into podcasts: Brian Rose and Dorian Yates (bodybuilder) on the                                London Real [11:48]                 •             Naval Ravikant – see link below [14:32]                 •             Why Kevin left social media for two years [15:38]                 •             Why listen to The Kevlar Project? [16:50]                 •             The Way of Kings by Brandan Sanderson – epic fantasy novel [19:19]                 •             Raymond E. Feist (author of The Riftwar Saga) [20:11]                 •             Nerd culture in South Africa (Icon, Comicon, and rAge) [20:42]                 •             Worldbuilding books Writing Fantasy &amp; Science Fiction: How to Create Out-of-this-                                World Novels and Short Stories by Orson Scott Card; and On Writing and                                Worldbuilding: Volume One by Timothy Hickson [21:50]                 •             Hello Future Me – Timothy Hickson’s Youtube channel [24:02]                 •             Elantris by Brandon Sanderson [25:49]                 •             The value of digressions and the broad nature of the content in this show [28:22]                 •             12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson [30:37]                 •             Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris. His podcast is called The Tim Ferris Show [31:22]                 •             Makaveli Motivation – see the Instagram page [34:54]                 •             The Last Samurai OST, Hanz Zimmer, and inspirational music [36:00]                 •             Into the Wild (movie), and finding one’s self, as well as being alone with the self.                                 The book is by John Krakhauer [38:18]                 •             Eros as romantic love, and Philia as affectionate love [42:39]                 •             Self-development and Maslowe’s Hierarchy of Needs [45:08]                 •             Social media and why Kevin left two years ago and why he is back again [49:24]   __________________________________________________________________   Significant quotes:    “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” Robert Byrne[17:41]   “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Benjamin Franklin [32:53]   __________________________________________________________________ Links Mentioned:                 •             Naval Ravikant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qHkcs3kG44&amp;t=1s[14:32]                 •             Rugby inspiration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_43F2RsHHL0 [37:21]   __________________________________________________________________Social Media:                •             Leo Rothmann:                                                 Instagram: @rothmannjester                 •             Kevin Da Costa:                                                Instagram: @kevlar_dc                                                Twitter: @dacostawrites                                                

Show Notes:                  •             Introduction [00:00]                 •             Show begins [01:22]                 •              The silent grind [01:45]                 •             On content creation [04:52]                 •             Long format interviews [06:13]                 •             David Goggins [07:27]                 •              The purpose of The Kevlar Project Podcast [07:49]                 •             Sean Carrol [09:32]                 •             Audio and podcasts help with menial tasks [11:14]                 •             How Leo got into podcasts: Brian Rose and Dorian Yates (bodybuilder) on the                                 London Real [11:48]                 •             Naval Ravikant – see link below [14:32]                 •             Why Kevin left social media for two years [15:38]                 •             Why listen to The Kevlar Project? [16:50]                 •             The Way of Kings by Brandan Sanderson – epic fantasy novel [19:19]                 •             Raymond E. Feist (author of The Riftwar Saga) [20:11]                 •             Nerd culture in South Africa (Icon, Comicon, and rAge) [20:42]                 •             Worldbuilding books Writing Fantasy &amp; Science Fiction: How to Create Out-of-this-                                 World Novels and Short Stories by Orson Scott Card; and On Writing and                                 Worldbuilding: Volume One by Timothy Hickson [21:50]                 •             Hello Future Me – Timothy Hickson’s Youtube channel [24:02]                 •             Elantris by Brandon Sanderson [25:49]                 •             The value of digressions and the broad nature of the content in this show [28:22]                 •             12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson [30:37]                 •             Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris. His podcast is called The Tim Ferris Show [31:22]                 •             Makaveli Motivation – see the Instagram page [34:54]                 •             The Last Samurai OST, Hanz Zimmer, and inspirational music [36:00]                 •             Into the Wild (movie), and finding one’s self, as well as being alone with the self.                                  The book is by John Krakhauer [38:18]                 •             Eros as romantic love, and Philia as affectionate love [42:39]                 •             Self-development and Maslowe’s Hierarchy of Needs [45:08]                 •             Social media and why Kevin left two years ago and why he is back again [49:24] __________________________________________________________________ Significant quotes:  “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” Robert Byrne[17:41] “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Benjamin Franklin [32:53] __________________________________________________________________ Links Mentioned:                 •             Naval Ravikant: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qHkcs3kG44&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qHkcs3kG44&amp;t=1s</a>[14:32]                 •             Rugby inspiration video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_43F2RsHHL0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_43F2RsHHL0</a> [37:21] __________________________________________________________________ Social Media:                 •             Leo Rothmann:                                                  Instagram: @rothmannjester                 •             Kevin Da Costa:                                                 Instagram: @kevlar_dc                                                 Twitter: @dacostawrites

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