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Norman Chella
This is Norm is a show about interesting things and thoughts from a different perspective. It's only a couple of minutes per episode as I cut through the noise and ponder about life.Topics range from current topics in the world, interesting discoveries, any tidbits here and there, sources of wisdom, predictions, and more. I share a little bit about my life as well.Best to start with the latest episode! Hosted by Norman Chella.This show is a part of ThatsTheNorm, a group of shows going against the norm! More at: thatsthenorm.com
In this freeform audio recording, Norm delves into the topic of gratitude on three different levels - for the planet, for other humans, and for oneself. He shares his reflections on the importance of environmental care, the beauty in human imperfections, and individual self-awareness. Inspired by a philosophy-themed event and a gratitude journaling workshop he attended, Norm structures his thoughts through three specific prompts. He also explores the idea of 'Sonder' - recognizing the deep, complex histories of those around us - and the protection of one's imagination from overwhelming external influences.
0:00 Introduction
00:53 Experience at the Gratitude Journaling Workshop
02:28 Gratitude for the Planet and its Ecosystems
04:53 Appreciation for Human Imperfections
07:35 Self-Reflection and Personal Gratitude
12:28 Conclusion and Sign Off
Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsTheNorm, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.
I was prompted by a recent tweet by Joao Mateus on the concept of playfulness and its association with age, in children. The definitions of curiosity are brought up. When we are older, we start to question ourselves, why is it that we Harbor such attributes? When. Currently, it is in this context, that it's not needed. So we question ourselves. Sometimes we degrade ourselves. We look at ourselves in the mirror and we see not a man in the mirror, but a boy. With the facade of a man with a larger body, a larger vessel, one with greater experience and based on present experiences. We have judged our child selves to be irrelevant.
Links
- João Mateus's tweet
- Kahlil Corazo's tweet: The Rider and the Stallion
I got 1000 followers on Twitter! Yay! As a celebration, I put out an AMA on Twitter and to record the answers into one episode. And here we go!
Questions answered:
- Podcast-related: How do I prepare for an episode? What's my podcasting setup? (By @codexeditor and @AndyNarracott)
- What's the deck of cards on my table? (By @wanderuminating)
- Can you describe your audience for memory/speedreading coaching? (By @cicatriz)
- What's the difference between crazy and insane? (By @cicatriz)
- What is the sound of one hand clapping? (By @TitusHora)
- Should PKM apps have a stance about how we learn best, and ought this to be built into them? (By @plantey_, with responses from @Azeirah and @maskys_)
Enjoy!
Links
- Art Oracles: Creative & Life Inspiration from Great Artists
- Andy Narracott's Podcast: Finding Impact
- SuperLearner Coaching Page
Through @BecomingCritter's tweet, I explored more on how I've changed the most compared to years ago:
- 2011 (10 years ago)
- 2016 (5 years ago)
- 2018 (3 years ago)
Enjoy!
In what environment do you think the best? This is a quick audio snippet of what I think a good 'distraction' is.
Transcript here: https://thatsthenorm.com/positive-distractions/
My 12 Problems turned into questions, from Richard Feynmann.
The dozen favorite problems I constantly have in my mind
Links and Inspirations
- https://twitter.com/Roamfu/status/1298976180784095232
- https://thatsthenorm.com/beyond-the-edge/
Full transcript on my website here
If you're interested in learning a new technical skill while stuck at home, Pluralsight is here for you! Get access to all the courses this entire month :)
Links:https://www.pluralsight.com/
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I have a favourite jacket that I use to do work in. It helps me to focus - what about you?
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I'm trying out a new tool to edit my podcasts - Descript! You should check it out: think of it as a Google Docs for podcasts. ;)Thanks Evo Terra for the recommendation!
Main Links* Descript website
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What you need in your Focus Corner:* Barriers to protect yourself * Clarity of Obstacles * No phones!
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Helping out people who want to reach their goals through memory and speedreading techniques, I can now be your professional cheerleader and guide! Let me help you remember things better :)
Links* My Coach Page
* SuperLearner Masterclass
* ThatsTheNorm.com
Biographies are great to read, there's a ton of advantages. But why do those advantages exist in the first place? I think it's because:* Comparison is a source of strength * Perspectives are widened with greats * Your circles are larger, and therefore standards are set higher.
More in this episode.
Links: The tweet that got me thinkingThatsTheNorm.com
Bored at home? Want to look at some amazing art online? I discovered this Tweet thread of arts resources. Go check out some (virtual) museums, narrative scripts, books, and more!
The Tweet Thread
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I connected with someone just because I was happy about doing so. That enthusiasm went through the internets. Here's why.
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Did you know that Malaysians love malls? I have a strange theory about that. There are two reasons why: the weather, and our boredom.Here's what I mean.
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We all know Rebecca Black for her hit song 'Friday' years ago.But did you know that she's gone through a lot since the age of 13, and is now an anti-bullying advocate?
Friday doesn't seem as bad now, does it?
Main links* Essay: What I Learned from Being a Target of Internet Hate at Age 13
* Rebecca Black's YouTube Channel
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With the change in attention economy nowadays, we want to consume information in different ways: shorter. Faster. Impactful and more.
Let's talk about scaling your ideas to fit the masses.
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Write letters to your loved ones, they'll appreciate it. Here's an excerpt from Ronald Reagan to his lovely wife, Nancy.
Main links* https://hellogiggles.com/love-sex/love-letter-ronald-reagan-nancy/
* https://heavy.com/news/2016/03/brian-mulroney-nancy-reagan-funeral-canada-prime-minister-love-letter-ronald-reagan/
I'm sick of cover letters. They don't work well, there's plenty of templates out there in the world, and you have many other ways to show how good you are.
Here's what you can do.
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I taught Japanese high school kids to ask me who’s the cutest girl in English class.
This is an audio version of an answer I gave on Quora! Hope you enjoy.
Original Answer:What conversations have you overheard in a language they assumed you don't know?
I have a strange theory about reacting to a crises or an enemy. Maybe it might explain the racial attacks surrounding Coronavirus. Otherwise, humans wouldn't be profiling by race so much would they?
Links
JiaYang Fan's TweetAs Coronavirus Spreads, So Does Xenophobia and Anti-Asian Racism
This time, we're going to talk about comic books! We take a quick dive into how comic books work well as a medium to convey wisdom for everyday life.
Links
Action Comics 1000Action Comics 1000 Review
In this episode, I want to talk about the Anti-Chrome: namely, productivity browsers specialised in helping you use your web-apps better. These are the two I use, and how I use them!
LinksBiscuit
Station
What's your stack? Your tech stack I mean.
In this episode, I talk about YourStack.com and how it helps give you ideas on becoming more productive.
LinksYourStack.comMy YourStack Profile
Welcome to This is Norm!This is a daily show where I cover any interesting tidbits, sources of wisdoms, discoveries, and more. I take you on a journey through my perspective, cutting through the noise and ponder about life! Oh, and there are updates on all the things at thatsthenorm.com.Start with the latest episode when you're ready, cheers!
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