The Discussion Lab: Recent Episodes
Sami Morr
Welcome to THE DISCUSSION LAB; the show where we discuss issues that make us tick as people; from observations of life -to- inspirations, from difficult topics we shy away from, -to- discussions we need to have! Who knows, you might be inspired or get a different take from this show. I am your host Sami Morr.
You can reach us at: thediscussionlab.original@gmail.com
Marriage is Useless – Are there any benefits to getting married?
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
1:32 – Bad experiences
3:54 – Financial burden
5:26 – Projected actions
Positive Reflections on Marriage
7:55 – A reliable life partner
8:45 – Deep, meaningful relationships
9:47 – Married people seem to live longer
11:20 – Personal support system
12:21 - Outro
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One is better than zero –
Why you should put in a little more effort even when it is difficult
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
1:41 – 1 step forward is better than none
3:29 – Small actions build consistency
6:05 – Self-validation
9:12 – Outro
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The Power of Focus
Chapters
0:00 Intro
3:00 – Illusion of multi-tasking
5:32 – One focus means real progress
9:01 – Focus taught me to say No
10:49 – Focus made me disciplined
11:52 – Counter idea: Diversification
14:25 – Outro
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Be You, …not always.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:44 – Illusion of fixed “true” self
6:22 – “You” fits in a social context
15:41 - Outro
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Fast to Adapt, Slow to Admit
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
6:02 – Adapt quickly
6:51 – Out of necessity, later by design
10:20 – Focus on the important things first
12:05 – Don’t lose yourself
12: 37 – Don’t pretend
13:44 – Outro
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How I deal with feeling overwhelmed
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
2:58 – Signs of being overwhelmed
3:26 – Common triggers of feeling overwhelmed
9:30 – How I manage stress
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Selfishness isn’t always a bad thing. I discuss how focusing on yourself can increase your capacity to contribute, prevent burnout, and help you make a more meaningful impact.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
1:12 – Increases capacity
2:16 – Sustainable contribution
2: 55 – Burnout and exhaustion
4:13 – Limited impact
5:12 – Religious leaders
7:30 – Scholars of the past
9:12 – Outro
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I explore why sometimes the advice we receive doesn’t work as expected and how we might be applying it wrong. I discuss how to filter advice, the importance of intuition, and why not all advice is created equal.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
5:11 – Advice is a starting point
6:50 – Filter advice
7:55 – Not all advice comes from a good place
11:53 – Combine input with intuition
13: 55 – Outro
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0:00 – Intro
5:12 – types of perception
8:27 – Gains from stepping away
12:37 – Outro
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In this episode, I share how I deal with stress and some insights from my recent reading. I dive into the signs that stress affects me, how to manage it, and why it's important to recognize its causes.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
2:19 – How I know I am under stress
4:19 – Focus point for stress
5:37 – Causes of stress
7:36 – How I manage stress
10:50 – Fight, flight or freeze
14:13 - Outro
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Facta Non Verba - Action not Words
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:55 Actions show truer intentions
4:04 Actions show long-term intentions
5:32 Actions build or erode trust
6:35 Outro
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Why you should speak up
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:29 Prevents bigger issues
2:16 Might lead to healing
3:38 Builds your confidence
Dangers of speaking up
4:21 Embarrassment and labelling
5:35 Misrepresentation of facts
6:35 Society avoiding you
Guide on speaking up
7:58 Document the issue
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Chapters0:00 Intro4:02 – Survival state5:18 – Thriving state5:51 – My observation 8:59 – Signs you are in a survival state12:27 – The transitioning phase 15:46 - Outro#tdl #samimorr
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Chapters0:00 Intro1: 35 – Being your own friend2:34 – Who is a friend? 6:09 – What do friends do?8:13 – Support yourself9:14- Outro#tdl #samimorr
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:54 - Confirmation bias
2:44 – Optimism bias
5:25 – Diclinism bias
5:46 – bias example
7:16 – Source of our bias
10:57 – Benefits of being biased
14:16 - Dangers of being biased
15:15 – Outro
Ever find yourself so wrapped up in work or school that you forget to “do” something for yourself?Are you conscious of your actions during the week?These are some questions I ponder on now and then and I share with you how sometimes I deal with it. Don’t worry, if I find a better way I will try to share with you too 😊.#tdl #samimorr#thediscussionlab
Why are we sometimes shy to ask for help or a favour when we want to?It's about time we got bolder to just ask for help, after all, we might not lose much from asking. This episode is about my personal experience, observations and lessons learned on why we should, but sometimes shy away from asking for a favour. Who knows; you might learn a thing or two from this episode.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:28 Parking incidence3:41 Firehouse Sub incidence5:38 Orthodontics incidence 9:08 Why don’t we ask for help?9:34 Reason 110:07 Reason 211:29 Reason 312:29 Lessons Learned 113:09 Lessons Learned 213:39 Lessons Learned 314:36 a BIG but!16:09 Don’t over-extend yourself17:23 Outro #tdl
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Learn to strip things down to the smallest actionable piece. In this episode I discuss the power of simplifying my goals and wishes into achievable small steps and how that helped me attain many of my goals in life. Chapters0:00 Intro2:14 Simplifying my gym goal4:57 Simplifying my savings goal7:57 Simplifying my recent goal12:10 Similar concepts on out there13:16 Outro#tdl #samimorr
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Are you thinking of having a new addition to your life? Whether a device, a clothing piece, a machine or a partner you have to be thoughtful and be aware of what you are asking for.I share my experience of going car shopping and cloth shopping and how I ended up almost getting extras I did not need. I am sure that has happened to you before. Well, join me as I strip down what I learnt from it and how I proceed now.....I may still get an extra though ;)Chapters0:00 Intro2:15 The upscaling3:42 My office attire experience4:21 The affianced example5:50 Affording extra fancy8:18 Enjoy fancy, but be aware9:32 Outro#tdl #samimorr
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I am motivated to earn more; more money, more time, more resources. If you want to learn about my motivation to earn more, this episode is right for you. I explore how earning more isn't just about personal luxury, but also about empowering yourself to positively impact others.
Chapters0:00 Intro1:34 Actions over intentions5:43 Types of resources6:16 Increases your (positive) impact6:48 Empowering people7:28 Source of motivation 8:04 Outro#tdl #samimorr#thediscussionlabGood Samaritan animation video from:https://youtu.be/nHZkgii-TpQ?si=c52WZrOUXt5V2nlV
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Join me as I break down my top decision-making methods and explore their practical applications. These methods have helped me to make confident choices when at the decision crossroads.
They have empowered me to trust my choices and to reduce the effects of certain choices Ihave made. Maybe you can learn a thing or 2.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
1:08 Flipping the coin
3:14 The worst-case scenario
6:27 Ten-year pride test
8:15 My 3 decision-making method overview
9:10 Side effect 1
10:10 Side effect 2
10:56 Side effect 3
11:35 Side effect 4
12:17 Side effect 5
12:44 Conclusion
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In this episode, I touch on difficult times I have been through, and ways I (still) use to get through tough times.
Trust me, I have had my fair share of personal difficult situations.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:40 Change of mindset
2:39 Take advantage of support systems
4:26 Books as a support system
5:26 Fight through it
5:54 Gather small wins
8:49 Glimmer of hope
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What is love? Have you ever wondered why it is difficult to genuinely connect and find true love?
I break down my interpretation of why many of us are failing to find love and build genuine connections with other people.
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This episode is a bit dear to my heart, I have accepted that certain beliefs that I used to hold no longer serve me very well in life. I opened up some of my beliefs and why they don’t serve me well anymore. I am now open to the idea that certain ideas will keep evolving so long as I keep developing to be a better person.
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I share my realization of being out of grace; running out of certain excuses. You may also be running out of time, perhaps you are already out of grace and may not know it.
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Did you know you could be chasing a dream that is not yours? A dream that will ultimately bring you dissatisfaction in life because it is not in alignment with your True Self.
In this episode, I break down how I decipher whether a goal or dream is truly mine or if I am chasing someone else's dream that has been passed on to me.
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Do you know the difference between self-worth and self-esteem?
Do you know your self-esteem can affect your self-worth?
One disagreement with a friend who believed she is/was perfect led us deeper into this area.
I also share a bit about my past and how that may have affected my self-worth and self-esteem.
Join us to learn more about her personal journey of growth, how self-worth and self-esteem tie into it, and how we can improve our self-worth.
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What does money mean to you?
We discuss what money means to us individually. One says means freedom, and the other says it is a tool. Listen to this episode as I discuss the meaning of money with Lady Poetic Dove.
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"What have you done this year that you are proud of"?
This is the question I asked on LinkedIn social platform about 2 weeks ago and I threw it to my Co-host.
Her answer takes us to her clearing her debts, the influence of a Higher Power on her finances, credit card acquisition in Canada and other financial tools. So click to listen and be part of the discussion.
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Do you think your skin colour might have an effect on certain experiences you've had? My Co-host Lady Poetic Dove joins me on this episode to discuss my experiences living in Canada for over a year now. Join us, as we discuss how my living on two previous continents might have affected my experiences now in Canada.
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On the issue of Rest and Well-being. Eunice and I discuss our experiences and encounter with rest and wellness, especially within the Ghanaian community we lived with across Germany and Canada.
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A call from my brother made me look into one of the many "techniques" that has, and is helping me to be a better person: Showing up.
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One of my many fears recently reared its' head and I had to deal with it. I took a step back and wondered why I was afraid of quitting or failing this podcast. What more can I do than to take a deeper look and share some of the insights with you.
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A recent experience made me "re-realize" the importance of a pause or a break in flow. I share about what a break is to me and its' importance.
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An abstraction of Freeman Dyson's Frogs and Birds inspired by a TedX video.
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A talk with friend triggered me to look to a few times in my life where exposure to new ideas helped mould me.
I also talk briefly about how it has helped shaped how I interact with people and new things.
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I share the three types of people I have come across in relation to how they adapt and relate to a new setting, goal or environment.
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This is a continuation of the first episode. I share other areas this could be applied to.
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On the very first episode I open up about how I feel under-prepared and using that as a reason not to start.
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This is our very first take one this show, so welcome.
We briefly shed light on what the show is about and what you can expect.
Let's call this episode 0.
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