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Eric Jivraj - What's Up & What's Next?
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Happy New Year, may 2025 be everything and more for you! I'm back to podcasting and I wanted to spend the first episode of this year talking about my personal reflections for 2024 and the new strategies I'm implementing in 2025 to achieve all of my goals.
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We as men struggle a lot, more often than not, we struggle in silence, because the world has conditioned us to do so. Today I share very openly some of many struggles we face that we never speak about.
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School was designed to make us hit certain baselines because the educational system as we know it is just a layered filtered system. There's a few things I really wish school had taught us as it could have equipped us much better for life had we known these things earlier.
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I have a lot of controversial beliefs, unpopular opinions and hot takes to share. Today I share a few of many that have been on my mind quite a lot recently.
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"Life is a video game" is something I've been reflecting a lot on recently because truthfully, I see so many resemblance between life and game. A lot of deep thoughts came to me in recent times around this and I wanted to share it with you all.
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Hey everyone, apologies for the inconsistency for the past 4 weeks but I'm back now (with an explanation) + lots of life updates. Hope you enjoy this episode, I love podcasting and that'll always be a constant for me!
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Apologies for the delay, here is a replay of a very interesting episode recently where we cover the brutal but truthful lessons that life has to offer.
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In this episode, I take on the challenge of answering random questions pulled from The Diary of a CEO Conversation Cards. From light-hearted topics to deep, introspective queries, you'll see my true thoughts as I navigate through a wide range of unexpected prompts. It’s a fun experiment I've enjoyed doing for the past few episodes, and this episode has got some really cool ones!
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In this introspective episode, I tackle some of the most profound and challenging questions about life. From finding purpose and navigating relationships to overcoming personal struggles and pursuing happiness, we dive deep into the heart of what it means to live a fulfilling life. Whether you're searching for direction, dealing with uncertainty, or simply curious about life's big questions, this episode offers honest, thought-provoking answers that will help you reflect and grow.
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In this thought-provoking episode, join me as we embark on a journey of self-discovery and introspection. We delve into a series of deep questions designed to make you pause, reflect, and gain a deeper understanding of your life and choices. These questions will challenge you to think critically and honestly about your experiences, values, and aspirations. Tune in, and let's explore the depths of your inner world together.
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Today I'm challenging the status quo and diving deep into the most thought-provoking topics! In this episode, I'm sharing unpopular opinions and hot takes that are guaranteed to spark debate and make you rethink everything you thought you knew. From challenging widely accepted norms to debunking popular myths, we’re not holding back. Whether you agree or disagree, these viewpoints are sure to ignite your curiosity and keep you engaged from start to finish.
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In this episode, we explore the concept of self-awareness and its profound impact on personal growth and development. Discover why self-awareness is essential for achieving success and happiness, and learn practical techniques to enhance your understanding of yourself. We'll dive into simple yet powerful strategies that can help you become more in tune with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Whether you're looking to improve your relationships, overcome personal obstacles, or simply understand yourself better, this episode is your complete guide to unlocking the power of self-awareness.
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In this eye-opening episode, I talk about how my views around regrets have changed across 3 eras. We dive into the top biggest life regrets people face and the valuable lessons they learned too late. From missed opportunities and neglected relationships to career choices and personal growth, these lessons will inspire you to reflect on your own life choices. Don't miss out on these powerful insights that could change your perspective and help you make more fulfilling decisions.
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In this episode, we dive into the world of productivity, uncovering the secrets to maximizing your efficiency and achieving more in less time. From proven hacks and essential strategies to simple steps and practical tips, you'll learn how to transform your workflow and boost your productivity like never before. Whether you're struggling to stay focused or just looking to get more done in your day, this episode provides actionable insights and techniques that truly work. Tune in to discover how you can unlock your peak potential and master the art of productivity!
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In today's episode I speak about different journalling prompts that I've experimented with recently and found really helpful towards my own personal goals and self-reflection.
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Today I go over some of the most key life lessons I have learned over the years and I share with you all the importance of them and how you can live a life that embodies them.
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Welcome to our latest episode where we dive into essential techniques for building good habits and breaking bad ones! Whether you're looking to kickstart a healthier lifestyle, improve productivity, or make positive changes in your daily routine, this video is for you. Discover effective methods to build habits that stick and eliminate bad ones for good, with our easy-to-understand, step-by-step guides.
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Today, I dedicate this episode to understanding what the buzzword “toxic” really means, the misconceptions around it and the different ways in which it can manifest throughout our lives. I speak about the most common yet not so obvious toxic behaviours in today’s world and what you can do to improve, grow, develop and become a better person. I share insights on how to address those unhealthy behaviours and transform them into healthy behaviours.
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Today's episode is all about quitting. The toughest decision we make is whether or not to quit something. Today I present you with a set of frameworks designed to help you figure out whether to quit something or not.
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Today I talk about the 5 patterns that happen during and after every heartbreak and how you can best navigate and heal from heartbreak in your life. I talk in depth about the things that will help you overcome this difficult time and I tell you the things you should not do.
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In this episode I reveal the exact strategies that have allowed me to excel not only at goal setting but also at goal achieving. I speak about how to set goals that you can work towards achieving and best practices around your goals.
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In today's podcast episode I focus on the biggest relationship mistakes you need to avoid. These are the mistakes all relationships that fail make and I speak about them in depth as well as give you the tools you need to avoid, prevent and overcome these mistakes to create a healthy relationship that withstands the test of time.
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Today's podcast episode is a special one as it is the beginning of a new era. I'm rebranding my podcast. We have a new logo and a new name. It's now called Momentum, and it's a self-improvement podcast focused on helping you build momentum in your life. I've also upgraded the podcast production and we have finally gone video with the podcast! I explain the reasoning behind all these changes and more! The main focus of the episode is on discipline, what it is, what ingredients make up the discipline recipe, what missing ingredient we miss most of the times and how to build unbreakable self-discipline.
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In today’s episode I replay and share with everyone the 5 steps to learning anything more effectively. I also share the 4 types of learners and give away 5 ways of learning that provide both educational and entertainment value.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
03:16 Step 1# - Learn
08:00 Learner Type 1# - Visual
08:16 Learner Type 2# - Auditory
08:44 Learner Type 3# - Physical
09:03 Learner Type 4# - Social
09:33 Learning Way #1 - Books
12:05 Learning Way #2 - Audiobooks
12:31 Learning Way #3 - Podcasts
13:12 Learning Way #4 - TED Talks
13:39 Learning Way 5# - Documentaries
14:18 Step 2# - Experiment
14:44 Step 3# - Perform
15:16 Step 4# - Struggle
15:55 Step 5# - Thrive
17:04 6 Questions to reflect on
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In today’s episode I replay an episode on the topic of work-life balance again. This time I add a different angle with further practicality around how we can truly achieve work-life balance.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:09 Work-life balance podcasts
06:03 #1 Set clear boundaries
08:22 #2 Prioritize your tasks and activities
09:22 #3 Take care of your physical and mental health
10:31 #4 Make time for the things that matter to you
11:32 #5 Seek support and help when needed
12:51 #6 Learn to say "no"
13:52 #7 Be present and mindful
15:02 #8 Make time for relaxation and fun
15:54 #9 Delegate and outsource
16:53 #10 Create a positive environment
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Today, I dedicate this episode to understanding what the buzzword “toxic” really means, the misconceptions around it and the different ways in which it can manifest throughout our lives. I speak about the most common yet not so obvious toxic behaviours in today’s world and what you can do to improve, grow, develop and become a better person. I share insights on how to address those unhealthy behaviours and transform them into healthy behaviours.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:30 What does “toxic” actually mean?
03:21 Understanding the importance of recognising toxic behaviours
04:34 Toxic Behaviour #1 Dismissing other people by invalidating them
08:05 Toxic Behaviour #2 Expecting your partner to just know it all
09:38 Toxic Behaviour #3 Arguing to win
11:46 Toxic Behaviour #4 Not showcasing vulnerability
15:10 Toxic Behaviour #5 Not communicating when something is clearly bothering you
17:52 Toxic Behaviour #6 Only understanding things from your perspective
19:26 Toxic Behaviour #7 Refusing to accept personal responsibility or taking accountability
22:27 Reflecting on toxic behaviours
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In today’s episode I spend some time discussing the importance that habits play in our lives and how habits can either further or hinder our progress in life when it comes to happiness, success and greatness. I share with you all the 3 ways in which you can let go and break bad habits and I also share with you all the 3 ways in which you can then start to build good habits.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:19 What is the biggest progression factor for our growth?
02:57 Breaking Habit Tip #1 Understand what triggers the bad habit
05:29 Breaking Habit Tip #2 Remove triggers from being close to you
07:31 Breaking Habit Tip #3 Create an if-then action plan for each trigger
09:45 The importance of building good habits
12:11 Building Habit Tip #1 Build habit by habit
14:05 Building Habit Tip #2 Build habits gradually and consistently
15:57 Building Habit Tip #3 Replace one habit with a better one
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In today’s episode I replay my thoughts on how important productivity is towards the staircase of success and fulfilment. I discuss with you in depth the 6 steps that you can take to become more productive and how you can practically apply those steps into your life immediately. I also reveal to you an exercise that will help you gain understanding of when you are your most productive throughout different times of the day within the different types of tasks being performed.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:58 What is the basis for success?
04:18 Productivity Tip #1 Plan the day of tomorrow, today
07:03 Productivity Tip #2 Break things down
10:08 Productivity Tip #3 Single-tasking is better than multitasking
14:29 Productivity Tip #4 Deep work
19:15 Productivity Tip #5 Remove distractions
21:22 Productivity Tip #6 Understand when you’re most productive
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In today’s episode I share the 3 habits that will literally change your life and I talk about the 3 steps you can use to increase your level of focus.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
03:08 Habit 1# - Wake up early
05:04 Habit 2# - Exercise
06:43 Habit 3# - Meditate
11:00 Improving Focus - Plan focused and distracted times
12:43 Improving Focus - Remove all distractions
14:48 Improving Focus - Be intentional with your breaks
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In today’s episode I replay the viewpoint in which explore the 7 different skills that you need in order to navigate the different areas of your life such as career, business, relationships, health, friendships, family, personal growth and spirituality.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:44 We’re always a work in progress
04:33 #1 - Self-Awareness
10:17 #2 - Decision-Making
14:07 #3 - Communication
16:38 #4 - Problem-Solving
19:09 #5 - Time Management
21:02 #6 - Resilience
22:49 #7 - Emotional Intelligence
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In today’s episode, I replay an episode where I discussed a topic which I’ve experienced my whole life very closely, Imposter Syndrome. I speak about my experiences with Imposter Syndrome throughout my whole life. I also explain what Imposter Syndrome really is and I dive deep into the 5 types of people that the Syndrome can be broken down to according to Dr. Valerie Young. I explain to you how you can navigate, manage, handle and overcome Imposter Syndrome.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:12 My experience with Imposter Syndrome
03:05 What is Imposter Syndrome?
06:28 Type of People #1 The Expert
08:42 Type of People #2 The Soloist
11:34 Type of People #3 The Natural Genius
14:13 Type of People #4 The Superhuman
17:53 Type of People #5 The Perfectionist
21:30 Imposter Syndrome is a sign of growth
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In today’s episode I replay another episode where I speak about overthinking and what overthinking is and what it means to me, and more importantly how it’s affected me in both a positive and negative way. I highlight how overthinking can be both good and bad and I share with you 9 ways in which you can take action and use to reduce and stop your overthinking.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:22 Overthinking can be both good and bad
03:37 Stop Overthinking Tip #1 Change the way you talk to yourself
07:14 Stop Overthinking Tip #2 Let go of the past
09:04 Stop Overthinking Tip #3 Live in the moment
10:05 Stop Overthinking Tip #4 Challenge your thoughts
10:57 Stop Overthinking Tip #5 Focus on what you can control
11:52 Stop Overthinking Tip #6 Identify your fears
13:01 Stop Overthinking Tip #7 Write down solutions
14:02 Stop Overthinking Tip #8 Manage your stress
15:26 Stop Overthinking Tip #9 Challenge yourself
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In today's episode I share with you my thoughts on the mental barriers stopping us from succeeding, the excuses that we make for not achieving things and the ways in which we can develop a stronger mindset with a bias towards action based on 1 simple but yet powerful question.
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In today's episode I share with you 5 questions that I believe are incredibly important to help figure out our direction in life when it comes to the things that we truly want to be doing with our life. These powerful questions will leave you thinking more clearly towards your true passions and desires in life.
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In today's episode I decided to just be fully candid, honest, transparent and share my thoughts, feelings and where I'm at right now in my head space in terms of life. I wanted to reflect during the podcast live with you, so today I shared an unfinished reflection that showcases a bit of vulnerability mixed with takeaways.
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In today's episode I spend time talking to you about the observations I've made and the reflections I've taken away from consistently doing sauna sessions which are pretty much uncomfortable due to the extreme heat but that teach us interesting lessons about life.
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In today's episode I speak about my experiences at Global Encounters, an ismaili youth camp programme that has changed, shaped, shifted and transformed my entire life in more ways than I can count and in more ways than I ever imagined that it would. I just had to share with you all what a camp filled with culture, service and leadership can do in terms of positive impact. I'm so grateful for my experiences that I had to share and try my best to articulate how beautiful that programme has been for me.
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In today's episode I speak about the 5 steps I've personally used to this year to set my goals for 2024 and I explain why these 5 steps will help guarantee that you achieve your goals for the year in a quicker and more effective way.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
00:55 It’s okay to do things in your own time
02:16 The wheel of life
08:00 The 12 month goals
11:31 The 3 month goals
12:49 The weekly and daily actions
17:51 The biggest mistake we all make in goal setting
22:17 The importance of reflecting, planning and adapting frequently
26:27 Intention settings and Action settings
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In today's episode I'm back with a fresh episode to kick-off the year. I spend some time giving you a life update and then dedicate the episode towards giving you my 3 stage approach that I've personally used towards reflecting on the year of 2023.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:03 My recent life update
05:45 Am I late or am I on time?
08:11 The future of the podcast in 2024
14:50 Reflecting on 2023 with images and videos
16:41 Reflecting on 2023 with monthly highlights
24:39 Reflecting on 2023 with journalling prompts
25:53 What am I most proud of this year?
26:52 How did I change and grow?
28:18 Who did I feel my best around?
28:54 My favourite moments were…
29:32 Who did I lean on the most?
30:47 What could I have done differently?
31:43 What was the biggest challenge?
33:51 I felt happiest when…
35:05 My biggest lesson was…
35:48 The best advice I received in 2023 was…
37:39 A letter to my 2023 self…
39:10 Summarising the 3 step approach to reflecting
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In today's episode I replay another solo episode where I spend the first half sharing and being vulnerable whilst highlighting the importance of embracing emotions and bad seasons. In the second half I dive deep into the 3 most common traits of highly successful people.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:52 How I’m feeling
10:55 #1 Deep sense of insecurity
15:08 #2 Superiority complex
18:36 #3 Ability to focus
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In today’s episode I replay a solo episode where I share the 7 questions that I personally use in my life to navigate and manage the smallest and biggest decisions of my life.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:29 Why do we need decision-making skills
05:56 #1 - Will I regret not making this decision, in 5 years time or 10 years time?
08:10 #2 - If tomorrow was my last day, would I regret not having made this decision?
10:29 #3 - Am I going to die if I make this decision?
13:03 #4 - Does this decision align with my values and my priorities?
15:34 #5 - What are the long-term consequences of this decision?
18:01 #6 - How will I feel about this decision in a week, a month, a year from now?
19:44 #7 - Does this decision help me get closer to who I am and who I want to become?
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In today's episode, I replay another one of my favourite solo episodes and I share with you all the key elements that make for the perfect recipe for success in any area of your life. I discuss the importance of truly wanting something, the discipline required to get it and how routine is your pathway towards getting closer to it.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:35 You already know what needs to be done
03:16 How bad do you truly want it?
09:25 You need discipline
11:09 The power of a personalized routine
13:17 My personalized routine
22:05 Do hard things first thing in the morning
24:37 Set time aside for what matters to you
28:13 Make time to reflect
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In today’s episode I replay another solo episode about how important productivity is towards the staircase of success and fulfilment. I discuss with you in depth the 6 steps that you can take to become more productive and how you can practically apply those steps into your life immediately. I also reveal to you an exercise that will help you gain understanding of when you are your most productive throughout different times of the day within the different types of tasks being performed.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:58 What is the basis for success?
04:18 Productivity Tip #1 Plan the day of tomorrow, today
07:03 Productivity Tip #2 Break things down
10:08 Productivity Tip #3 Single-tasking is better than multitasking
14:29 Productivity Tip #4 Deep work
19:15 Productivity Tip #5 Remove distractions
21:22 Productivity Tip #6 Understand when you’re most productive
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In today’s episode I replay another solo episode. In this one I present a new way of identifying your true values. This method highlights exactly what you value instead of what you believe you value. I share an exercise which I do live on the podcast to examine some of my values.
00:00 Intro
01:29 What are values?
07:47 Outside of your obligations, where do you spend your time?
09:55 Outside of your obligations, where do you spend your money?
10:54 Outside of your obligations, where do you spend your energy?
12:05 What are things that you notice about yourself?
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In today’s episode I replay another one of my solo favourites. I share with you the 6 mistakes that people make in relationships and how it impacts your relationship’s health negatively. I then discuss ways in which you can avoid, prevent and proactively take action to not make those same mistakes and create a healthier, more successful and more loving relationship.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:25 Why do most relationships fail?
02:51 Relationship Mistake #1 Rushing to get into a relationship
11:03 Relationship Mistake #2 Avoiding talking about important topics
15:06 Relationship Mistake #3 Getting complacent
19:15 Relationship Mistake #4 Not prioritizing the relationship
21:43 Relationship Mistake #5 Losing your individuality because you’ve attached your relationship to your identity
25:00 Relationship Mistake #6 Going with the flow
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In today’s episode, I decided to replay another one of my favourite episodes, focused on highlighting the true powers behind vulnerability. I talk about how vulnerability is a strength and why you should be selectively more vulnerable.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:44 My journey with vulnerability
04:08 Reason for Vulnerability #1 Vulnerability is not a weakness
06:12 Reason for Vulnerability #2 Embracing your truest self
13:08 Reason for Vulnerability #3 Deepen your connections
15:40 What does true vulnerability mean?
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In today’s episode I decided to replay another one of my favourite solo episodes where I spent time dissecting the key elements that make or break any relationship in your life, especially your romantic ones.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
02:06 Differences between relationships and healthy relationships
03:36 Relationship Tip #1 Uncomfortable check-ins
08:38 Relationship Tip #2 Honest, open and transparent communication
11:27 Relationship Tip #3 Understanding each other’s love languages
13:47 Relationship Tip #4 Understanding each other’s fight languages
19:00 Relationship Tip #5 Trying new things for the first time together
20:54 Relationship Tip #6 Growing together
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Today, I dedicate this episode to replaying an old favourite of mine, which focuses on highlighting the subtle but yet toxic behaviours and patterns that a lot of us and the people around us sometimes exhibit without realising.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:30 What does “toxic” actually mean?
03:21 Understanding the importance of recognising toxic behaviours
04:34 Toxic Behaviour #1 Dismissing other people by invalidating them
08:05 Toxic Behaviour #2 Expecting your partner to just know it all
09:38 Toxic Behaviour #3 Arguing to win
11:46 Toxic Behaviour #4 Not showcasing vulnerability
15:10 Toxic Behaviour #5 Not communicating when something is clearly bothering you
17:52 Toxic Behaviour #6 Only understanding things from your perspective
19:26 Toxic Behaviour #7 Refusing to accept personal responsibility or taking accountability
22:27 Reflecting on toxic behaviours
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In today’s episode I take you all on a memory lane trip with me. I bring to you a special episode that is composed of a compilation of highlights and short snippets of some very interesting episodes I've done on this incredible podcast. I reminisce on the journey I've had with you all so far.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:37 Special edition episode
04:21 Understanding yourself and the world
10:32 The importance of saying no
13:59 Hard work always pays off
16:41 Musical performance
22:14 Focus on your own journey
24:30 Dealing with imposter syndrome
27:46 Being the role model you needed
30:40 Expression through music
35:45 The importance of content creation
38:30 Benefits of social media
42:07 Love in the way they seek love
43:57 Expecting your partner to be a mind reader
45:49 The secret to true happiness
49:06 Learn to say no
52:07 How to create authentic discipline
56:23 Thank you all, we’re only getting started
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In today’s episode I decided to take the time to acknowledge the journey the podcast has had and to reflect back on everything that has happened that allowed me and the podcast to get to the 100th podcast episode!
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:47 The podcast journey
07:25 Focusing on the fundamentals
13:25 Removing excuses
17:46 Understanding our growth
21:05 Consistency
24:46 The 100th episode
26:39 The future of the podcast
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In today’s episode I decide to replay one of my favourite episodes that I've made on this podcast. I discuss the 2 types of regrets and then dive deep into discussing the 5 biggest regrets in life and how you can live your life and navigate it in a way that prevents those regrets. I share a lot of personal insights on this one.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:52 Is it possible to live a life without regrets?
05:29 Biggest Life Regret #1 I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
09:47 Biggest Life Regret #2 I wish I had let myself be happier
12:50 Biggest Life Regret #3 I wish I hadn’t worked so hard
17:10 Biggest Life Regret #4 I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings
18:42 Biggest Life Regret #5 I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me
21:06 Is there a checklist and a timeline to success?
23:20 Limiting beliefs I had growing up
25:47 Most of us are afraid of what others think of us
28:12 The story behind this podcast, I almost didn’t launch it
31:25 Making choices aligned to my truest self
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In today's episode, I give you a bit more of an exclusive insight into my latest upcoming new project, Mindset Mastery. The rest of the episode is focused around the secrets behind 1% improvements and why focusing on those is a better investment of your time.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:45 Mindset Mastery
10:12 The secrets behind 1% improvements
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In today's episode, I kick-start it by giving you an update on how I'm doing in my 75 hard challenge. I also give an update on my upcoming new project, Mindset Mastery. Thereafter the episode is focused on The Discipline Equation, a concept Steven Bartlett speaks on his recent book, The Diary of a CEO - The 33 Laws of Business & Life.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:54 Update on 75 hard challenge
08:51 Mindset Mastery
14:05 The Diary of a CEO
16:47 The Discipline Equation
21:02 What to do if you want to be disciplined
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In today's episode, I start by celebrating the consistency of this podcast and acknowledging my progress with it which I don't do often enough. I then spend the rest of the episode drawing out lessons that I took away from a recent Monopoly game I played.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:50 Celebrating consistency
06:43 Life lessons from Monopoly
08:06 The power of focus
09:30 Your network is your net worth
11:01 The secret behind boundaries
14:18 Cease the moment
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In today's episode, I kick it off by giving an update on something that I've been thinking about that has created a mindset and perspective shift in the way I view life. I dedicate the episode to giving you 4 questions that will help you go deeper in your reflection.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:35 The power of questions
03:12 Your ideal day at 80 years old
12:45 Would you date yourself?
14:29 Will you regret not doing X?
17:08 Why do you care so much about other people’s opinions?
18:38 Are you truly living a life that is fully aligned with who you are?
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In today's episode, I kick it off by speaking about the importance of optimising your own health in order to live a longer, healthier and happier life. I dedicate the episode to talking about Atomic Habits by James Clear and summarizing the Inversion of the 4 Laws of Behaviour Change with actionable strategies and tools. This episode is a continuation of the previous one where we talked about how to create good habits, in this one we discuss how to break bad habits.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:26 Optimising health
10:50 The Inversion of the Laws of Behaviour Change
13:44 Make it invisible
15:43 Make it unattractive
17:26 Make it difficult
20:58 Make it unsatisfying
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In today's episode, I kick it off by speaking about the five buckets you need to fill in your life and how to fill them in the right order. I dedicate the episode to talking about Atomic Habits by James Clear and summarizing the 4 Laws of Behaviour Change with actionable strategies and tools.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:20 Fill Your Five Buckets in the Right Order
08:55 The 4 Laws of Behaviour Change
13:44 Make it Obvious
16:45 Make it Attractive
19:04 Make it Easy
24:18 Make it Satisfying
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In today's episode, I share my views on the benefits and advantages of going into "Monk Mode", how you can use it to enhance your life and why. I dedicate the episode to speaking on a concept I call the 3 levels of regrets. I explain what those levels are and my thought-process at each level.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:27 My 75 hard challenge update
06:40 Monk mode
12:27 The 3 levels of regret
14:47 Level 1: No regrets
15:44 Level 2: The 2 types of regrets
16:34 Level 3: Regret is a choice
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In today's episode, I share a quick life update, in particular regarding me starting the 75 hard challenge, what it is and how it's going. I dedicate the episode to talking about 6 mindset shifts you need based on lessons from Alex Hormozi.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:29 The 75 Hard Challenge
10:33 Alex Hormozi’s Twitter
11:32 A different frame on gratitude
13:40 Hard work is never wasted if it makes you better
15:31 Blaming gives someone else control over your life
17:00 Confidence without evidence is delusion
18:26 Champions win irrespective of conditions
19:53 Most people delay starting
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In today's episode, I share my reflections on the concept of unfair advantage and how to be a better player with the hand life has dealt you. I focus the episode on highlighting the 5 questions you should ask yourself to find out whether or not you're with the right partner.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:36 Unfair advantage
12:29 If someone told you you’re a lot like your partner, would it be a compliment
for you?
14:44 Are you truly fulfilled or just less lonely?
17:11 Are you able to be unapologetically yourself or do you feel the need to show
up differently?
19:13 Are you in love with who your partner is or only in love with their potential?
22:44 Would you want your future child to date someone like your partner?
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In today's episode, I share the the contradicting views surrounding the idea of caring for other people's opinions. I highlight the framework that helps you to stop caring about other people's opinions as well as analyse which opinions are worth listening to and which aren't.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:26 Misconceptions
03:14 What is the minimum needed to start?
09:42 How to stop caring about others’ opinions?
17:07 The CIR framework
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In today's episode, I share the 7 keys to friendships. These are the keys I believe support the creation and maintenance of a great friendship as well as the deepening of the connection that friendship holds. I highlight examples alongside each of them.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:50 Seasonal friendships
07:44 Trust
11:31 Communication
15:35 Respect
17:09 Support
19:20 Shared interests and activities
20:25 Conflict resolution
22:13 Equality and reciprocity
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In today's episode, I share my views on ego, what it is and the importance of having a relationship with it. I highlight the 5 ways in how your ego can be constructive as well as explaining the ways in how your ego can be destructive.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:50 Ego is not a bad thing
04:22 What is Ego?
06:07 Self-confidence
07:45 Motivation and ambition
09:06 Assertiveness
10:17 Resilience
11:25 Individuality and self-expression
13:36 Arrogance and entitlement
15:30 Close-mindeness
17:52 Poor decision-making
19:14 Difficulty accepting criticism
25:42 Relationship strain
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In today's episode, I share the 4 tools I personally believe are fundamental to self-growth and can not only kickstart but also can deepen and accelerate your human potential in this life. I explain to you why these tools are important.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:57 Barriers around self-growth
5:11 Therapy
08:51 Journaling
12:52 Life coaching
16:30 Mentoring
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In today's episode, I share the 7 steps you can take to set healthy boundaries in your relationships. I speak about what boundaries are, and what it means to set boundaries in a healthy way.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:33 Reflection: Emotions
08:57 What does it mean to set boundaries?
14:49 Self-reflection
16:17 Identify boundaries
19:55 Communicate assertively
22:11 Be firm and consistent
23:11 Practice self-care
24:14 Learn to say no
27:38 Evaluate and adjust
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In today's episode, I share my views on the high importance we should place on doing the things necessary in the present moment to be able to do the things desirable in the future moments.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:32 Doing things you have to
08:41 Intention behind doing
12:49 You need to do the things
14:13 My newsletter
18:06 What do you need to be doing?
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In today's episode, I start the episode off with a small reflection around what connection means and what the highest level of connection truly is. I dedicate the rest of the episode to explaining what emotional intelligence is and the different ways in which you can increase your levels of emotional intelligence.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:30 Reflection: What is the highest level of connection?
08:02 What is emotional intelligence?
13:21 Observe-Acknowledge-Move
18:30 The emotions chart
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In today's episode, I share with you all the 6 tips you can implement and experiment in your relationship in order to improve the health of your relationship and increase the longevity of your relationship.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:39 Improving relationships
02:46 Effective communication
07:12 Trust and honesty
09:01 Respect and empathy
12:46 Quality time
14:55 Emotional support
17:24 Conflict resolution
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In today's episode, I share with you all the ups and downs of my content creator journey. I speak about the struggles and the mental barriers I had to overcome in order to fully feel at home being a content creator.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:39 My content creator journey
03:21 Gymshark66 Documentary
05:00 I didn’t like being on camera
08:58 The moment I froze
11:39 Starting TikTok
16:18 Why am I telling you this?
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In today's episode, I share with you all my experiences at Jay Shetty's World Tour: Love Rules. I talk about some magical moments that I experienced in both the Dubai Show and the Birmingham Show. I focus the episode on summarizing the biggest learnings and takeaways I personally got from the show.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
05:46 Solitude is the strength of being alone
07:44 Chemistry isn’t enough to keep a relationship going
09:19 Healthy relationships know how to navigate conflict
11:59 The perfect partner doesn’t exist
12:53 No one can define your self-worth other than you
14:03 Before and after
15:21 Tell someone you love them
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In today's episode, I share with you all the immense benefits that journaling has. In a previous episode I had highlighted the approaches of journaling whereas in this episode I want to highlight the benefits of it and how you can personally benefit from it.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:28 Why journaling?
03:59 Emotional outlet
06:41 Self-reflection
09:19 Problem solving
10:55 Stress reduction
13:42 Enhanced creativity
16:16 Improved memory
17:52 Personal growth
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In today's episode, I share with you all the key elements that make for the perfect recipe for success in any area of your life. I discuss the importance of truly wanting something, the discipline required to get it and how routine is your pathway towards getting closer to it.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:35 You already know what needs to be done
03:16 How bad do you truly want it?
09:25 You need discipline
11:09 The power of a personalized routine
13:17 My personalized routine
22:05 Do hard things first thing in the morning
24:37 Set time aside for what matters to you
28:13 Make time to reflect
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In today's episode, I share my frame of mind, feelings, thoughts and emotions after coming back from the best holiday of my life. I emphasize the importance of breaks as well as the importance of having a drive. I explain how pairing a level of drive with a level of focus produces insane results.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:48 My state of mind
04:35 Jay Shetty’s tour
06:12 Coming back from holiday
09:15 The power of breaks
11:17 I’m going to change my life
14:53 Focused on my dreams and goals
17:31 Discipline > Motivation
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In today's episode, I share a little update on what's been on my mind lately, I speak about the importance of embracing new experiences, the personalised definition of fun and I highlight ways in which you can use to clear your mind.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
02:01 What’s been on my mind?
04:15 The importance of experiences
06:45 Definition of fun
14:01 Ways to clear your mind
15:03 Meditation
16:07 Walks
17:25 Washing the dishes
18:48 Showering
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In today's episode, I share a real personal story regarding a time where I had no confidence in a particular area of my life and I share what I did to increase and develop my confidence. I also speak about what confidence truly is, where it comes from and how you can build it in yourself.
Takeaways
00:00 What is confidence?
05:00 Where does confidence come from?
10:40 My content creator journey
17:57 The 2 key takeaways of confidence
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In today's episode, I share a real personal story regarding a time where I was procrastinating and making excuses towards not creating a podcast. I walk you through every mental barrier I had and I explain the thought-process I used to overcome those barriers. I talk about the importance of removing barriers to entry to your dreams.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:46 Removing barriers to entry
04:01 My story behind procrastinating the podcast
05:59 How can I start a podcast without a studio?
08:31 How can I find quiet times to record episodes?
10:22 How am I going to record without equipment?
12:18 Do I need to do video podcast straight away?
14:23 What if I wanted to record guest-based episodes?
16:19 Is the sound quality going to be good?
17:14 How am I going to edit the episodes?
19:11 What about the other podcast logistics?
20:25 Do I need a logo, music and website?
21:00 What are people going to think of me?
22:57 I figured it out
24:25 Other small mental barriers that came up
25:21 The podcast achievements to date
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In today's episode I spend the first half sharing and being vulnerable whilst highlighting the importance of embracing emotions and bad seasons. In the second half I dive deep into the 3 most common traits of highly successful people.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:52 How I’m feeling
10:55 #1 Deep sense of insecurity
15:08 #2 Superiority complex
18:36 #3 Ability to focus
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In today's episode I share 5 business lessons that I have learned, observed, applied in my own journey as an entrepreneur with my coaching business. I share some examples, experiences and takeaways that you can apply in your own journeys.
00:00 Intro
02:14 #1 If you try to talk to everyone you will end up talking to no one
04:50 #2 Switching niches is okay
07:52 #3 Learn why they say no, learn why they say yes
09:53 #4 Value > Finances
12:34 #5 You’re going to suck at the beginning and it’s okay
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In today's episode I share 7 people I follow online and I share the reasons why they are worth following and why you should consider following them too. I share a bonus person worth following online at the end. These people are all people that I believe make my social media feed a net positive overall in my life.
00:00 Intro
03:03 Erim Kaur
06:15 Anchal Seda
08:01 Kaushal
09:54 Radhi Devlukia
12:00 Dellara
13:34 Shivani Pau
15:50 Julie Smith
18:54 Bonus: Mel Robbins
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In today's episode I share 7 people I follow online and I share the reasons why they are worth following and why you should consider following them too. I share a bonus person worth following online at the end. These people are all people that I believe make my social media feed a net positive overall in my life.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
2:40 Jay Shetty
04:44 Steven Bartlett
06:43 Vex King
08:50 Sahil Bloom
10:42 Justin Welsh
12:45 Andrew Huberman
15:20 Ali Abdaal
16:53 Bonus: Simon Sinek
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In today’s episode I present a new way of identifying your true values. This method highlights exactly what you value instead of what you believe you value. I share an exercise which I do live on the podcast to examine some of my values.
00:00 Intro
01:29 What are values?
07:47 Outside of your obligations, where do you spend your time?
09:55 Outside of your obligations, where do you spend your money?
10:54 Outside of your obligations, where do you spend your energy?
12:05 What are things that you notice about yourself?
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In today’s episode I experiment with a new podcast episode format by using a check-in generator of random questions.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:50 How I do podcast episodes
05:06 What is something you came across recently that gave you hope or inspiration?
09:27 Mention someone who was really important to you growing up
10:46 Why was it important for you to be here today?
11:46 What’s the biggest challenge you face in the first 30 minutes of your day?
16:11 If you had to teach a class on one thing, what would you teach?
20:51 What’s something from the past week that you would consider to be a win?
22:03 What do you need to be fully present in the group today?
23:09 What helps get you in the flow?
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In today’s episode I dive deep into the many ways in which you can improve your goal setting to increase your chances of goal achieving.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:10 Why is goal setting important
02:01 #1 Identify your goals
04:11 #2 Make your goals SMART
06:35 #3 Break your goals into smaller steps
07:28 #4 Plan and schedule your goals
08:29 #5 Get support and accountability
09:41 #6 Overcome obstacles and setbacks
11:30 #7 Review and adjust your goals
12:55 #8 Celebrate your accomplishments
13:54 #9 Set new goals and challenges
15:14 #10 Reflect and learn
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In today’s episode I revisit the topic of work-life balance again. This time I add a different angle with further practicality around how we can truly achieve work-life balance.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:09 Work-life balance podcasts
06:03 #1 Set clear boundaries
08:22 #2 Prioritize your tasks and activities
09:22 #3 Take care of your physical and mental health
10:31 #4 Make time for the things that matter to you
11:32 #5 Seek support and help when needed
12:51 #6 Learn to say "no"
13:52 #7 Be present and mindful
15:02 #8 Make time for relaxation and fun
15:54 #9 Delegate and outsource
16:53 #10 Create a positive environment
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In today’s episode I share 9 daily questions you can ask yourself every single day to help you start your journaling journey.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:35 The goal of journaling
05:48 #1 What am I grateful for today?
07:34 #2 What were the highlights of my day?
08:35 #3 What were the low points of my day?
10:47 #4 What did I learn today?
11:47 #5 How did I show up in my relationships today?
12:38 #6 What are my goals for tomorrow?
13:52 #7 What am I struggling with right now?
16:03 #8 How can I take care of myself today?
16:46 #9 What am I looking forward to in the future?
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In today’s episode I share the 7 questions that I personally use in my life to navigate and manage the smallest and biggest decisions of my life.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:29 Why do we need decision-making skills
05:56 #1 - Will I regret not making this decision, in 5 years time or 10 years time?
08:10 #2 - If tomorrow was my last day, would I regret not having made this decision?
10:29 #3 - Am I going to die if I make this decision?
13:03 #4 - Does this decision align with my values and my priorities?
15:34 #5 - What are the long-term consequences of this decision?
18:01 #6 - How will I feel about this decision in a week, a month, a year from now?
19:44 #7 - Does this decision help me get closer to who I am and who I want to become?
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In today’s episode I explore the 7 different skills that you need in order to navigate the different areas of your life such as career, business, relationships, health, friendships, family, personal growth and spirituality.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:44 We’re always a work in progress
04:33 #1 - Self-Awareness
10:17 #2 - Decision-Making
14:07 #3 - Communication
16:38 #4 - Problem-Solving
19:09 #5 - Time Management
21:02 #6 - Resilience
22:49 #7 - Emotional Intelligence
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In today’s episode I share the 3 habits that will literally change your life and I talk about the 3 steps you can use to increase your level of focus.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
03:08 Habit 1# - Wake up early
05:04 Habit 2# - Exercise
06:43 Habit 3# - Meditate
11:00 Improving Focus - Plan focused and distracted times
12:43 Improving Focus - Remove all distractions
14:48 Improving Focus - Be intentional with your breaks
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In today’s episode I share the 3 secrets to building a great morning routine followed by the 3 secrets to building a great evening routine.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
03:48 Morning Routine - Rise Earlier
07:17 Morning Routine - Don’t look at your phone first thing in the morning
09:03 Morning Routine - Use the first hour of your morning for you
12:41 Evening Routine - Block out the last hour of your day
14:20 Evening Routine - Don’t look at your phone in the last hour before you sleep
16:10 Evening Routine - Use the last hour of your evening for you
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In today’s episode I share with everyone the 5 steps to learning anything more effectively. I also share the 4 types of learners and give away 5 ways of learning that provide both educational and entertainment value.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
03:16 Step 1# - Learn
08:00 Learner Type 1# - Visual
08:16 Learner Type 2# - Auditory
08:44 Learner Type 3# - Physical
09:03 Learner Type 4# - Social
09:33 Learning Way #1 - Books
12:05 Learning Way #2 - Audiobooks
12:31 Learning Way #3 - Podcasts
13:12 Learning Way #4 - TED Talks
13:39 Learning Way 5# - Documentaries
14:18 Step 2# - Experiment
14:44 Step 3# - Perform
15:16 Step 4# - Struggle
15:55 Step 5# - Thrive
17:04 6 Questions to reflect on
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In today’s episode I share the 5 skills everyone needs in order to be a great leader.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:19 What makes a great leader?
05:02 Leadership Skill 1# - Active listening
06:07 Leadership Skill 2# - Emotional Intelligence
06:41 Leadership Skill 3# - Impact-driven
07:54 Leadership Skill 4# - Problem Solving
13:26 Leadership Skill 5# - Understanding
14:25 Level 1 of Listening - Ignoring
15:14 Level 2 of Listening - Pretending
16:03 Level 3 of Listening - Selective
16:56 Level 4 of Listening - Interpretive
17:39 Level 5 of Listening - Active
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In today's episode, I speak about the 5 mistakes you should avoid when setting your goals. I talk about my personal approach to setting and achieving goals and I share some of my personal goals on the podcast. I also announce exclusively and firstly on the podcast one of my big projects for 2023.
00:00 Intro
02:54 Mistake #1 - Not looking at my goals for the whole year
03:57 Mistake #2 - Not being specific enough about my goals
05:15 How to create your own vision board
06:42 Mistake #3 - Not dividing the goal into daily habits
07:36 Mistake #4 - Setting too many goals
08:44 Mistake #5 - Not reviewing the goals often enough during the year
10:32 All the mistakes I made with goal setting
12:01 How I personally set and achieve my goals
17:04 Setting realistic goals
19:03 My business goals
23:37 My announcement
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In today's episode, I share the 25 life lessons I've learned by the age of 25.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
03:19 Lesson 1# - Health is the real wealth
04:07 Lesson 2# - Time is the most valuable asset in the world
05:23 Lesson 3# - Progress is better than perfect
06:10 Lesson 4# - Hard work always pays off
06:45 Lesson 5# - Don’t try to be something you’re not
07:15 Lesson 6# - You are what you do, not what you say
07:43 Lesson 7# - If you want things to change, change what you’re doing
08:21 Lesson 8# - Don’t find things, build things
09:01 Lesson 9# - Be accountable for everything in your life
09:36 Lesson 10# - Focus on what you can control, not on what you cannot control
10:09 Lesson 11# - There will never be a right time
10:53 Lesson 12# - You don’t get to complain about the results you didn’t get from the work you didn’t put in
11:46 Lesson 13# - On a long enough timescale, consistency will prove you right
12:31 Lesson 14# - Don’t focus on reach, focus on depth
14:41 Lesson 15# - Love isn’t enough to keep a relationship going
15:56 Lesson 16# - There is no self-development without self-awareness
16:45 Lesson 17# - Choose your life partner wisely, don’t settle
17:29 Lesson 18# - If you don’t know how to navigate your emotions, you will not know how to navigate your life
18:10 Lesson 19# - You shouldn’t care about 100% of the things in the world, you should only care about 1%
19:06 Lesson 20# - With every move you make, be strategic, be intentional, be thoughtful
20:08 Lesson 21# - Happiness is unconditional
20:56 Lesson 22# - Make sure your actions match your values
22:01 Lesson 23# - Discipline over motivation
23:43 Lesson 24# - Always be a better person today than you were yesterday
24:21 Lesson 25# - Live a life that is truly in alignment with you, live a life that is truly aligned to you
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In today’s episode I dedicate my time and energy reflecting on my year of 2022. I share 7 questions you can use to reflect on your year of 2022 and I do a personal reflection live on the episode.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
02:39 Question #1 - What is a challenge that you’ve overcome this year?
10:09 Question #2 - What is a surprise you’ve dealt with this year?
16:53 Question #3 - What is something that you bought this year that was a good investment?
22:33 Question #4 - What is the best book you’ve read and the best podcast you’ve listened to this year?
26:23 Question #5 - What are your blind spots for next year?
28:13 Question #6 - What made you the happiest this year?
30:38 Question #7 - Who’s the person you couldn’t have gotten through this year without?
32:58 Defining what this year means to you
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In today’s episode I spend some time discussing the importance that habits play in our lives and how habits can either further or hinder our progress in life when it comes to happiness, success and greatness. I share with you all the 3 ways in which you can let go and break bad habits and I also share with you all the 3 ways in which you can then start to build good habits.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:19 What is the biggest progression factor for our growth?
02:57 Breaking Habit Tip #1 Understand what triggers the bad habit
05:29 Breaking Habit Tip #2 Remove triggers from being close to you
07:31 Breaking Habit Tip #3 Create an if-then action plan for each trigger
09:45 The importance of building good habits
12:11 Building Habit Tip #1 Build habit by habit
14:05 Building Habit Tip #2 Build habits gradually and consistently
15:57 Building Habit Tip #3 Replace one habit with a better one
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In today’s episode I talk about how important productivity is towards the staircase of success and fulfilment. I discuss with you in depth the 6 steps that you can take to become more productive and how you can practically apply those steps into your life immediately. I also reveal to you an exercise that will help you gain understanding of when you are your most productive throughout different times of the day within the different types of tasks being performed.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:58 What is the basis for success?
04:18 Productivity Tip #1 Plan the day of tomorrow, today
07:03 Productivity Tip #2 Break things down
10:08 Productivity Tip #3 Single-tasking is better than multitasking
14:29 Productivity Tip #4 Deep work
19:15 Productivity Tip #5 Remove distractions
21:22 Productivity Tip #6 Understand when you’re most productive
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In today’s episode I dedicate my time, energy and efforts towards talking about life, more importantly about the biggest regrets in life. I discuss whether or not it is possible to live a life without regrets. I share the 2 types of regrets and then dive deep into discussing the 5 biggest regrets in life and how you can live your life and navigate it in a way that prevents you from feeling those regrets by the end of your life. I also share a lot of personal insights in this episode with everyone.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:52 Is it possible to live a life without regrets?
05:29 Biggest Life Regret #1 I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
09:47 Biggest Life Regret #2 I wish I had let myself be happier
12:50 Biggest Life Regret #3 I wish I hadn’t worked so hard
17:10 Biggest Life Regret #4 I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings
18:42 Biggest Life Regret #5 I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me
21:06 Is there a checklist and a timeline to success?
23:20 Limiting beliefs I had growing up
25:47 Most of us are afraid of what others think of us
28:12 The story behind this podcast, I almost didn’t launch it
31:25 Making choices aligned to my truest self
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In today’s episode I speak about overthinking and what overthinking is and what it means to me, and more importantly how it’s affected me in both a positive and negative way. I highlight how overthinking can be both good and bad and I share with you 9 ways in which you can take action and use to reduce and stop your overthinking.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:22 Overthinking can be both good and bad
03:37 Stop Overthinking Tip #1 Change the way you talk to yourself
07:14 Stop Overthinking Tip #2 Let go of the past
09:04 Stop Overthinking Tip #3 Live in the moment
10:05 Stop Overthinking Tip #4 Challenge your thoughts
10:57 Stop Overthinking Tip #5 Focus on what you can control
11:52 Stop Overthinking Tip #6 Identify your fears
13:01 Stop Overthinking Tip #7 Write down solutions
14:02 Stop Overthinking Tip #8 Manage your stress
15:26 Stop Overthinking Tip #9 Challenge yourself
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In today’s episode, I dedicate it to discussing a topic which I’ve experienced my whole life very closely, Imposter Syndrome. I speak about my experiences with Imposter Syndrome throughout my whole life. I also explain what Imposter Syndrome really is and I dive deep into the 5 types of people that the Syndrome can be broken down to according to Dr. Valerie Young. I explain to you how you can navigate, manage, handle and overcome Imposter Syndrome.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:12 My experience with Imposter Syndrome
03:05 What is Imposter Syndrome?
06:28 Type of People #1 The Expert
08:42 Type of People #2 The Soloist
11:34 Type of People #3 The Natural Genius
14:13 Type of People #4 The Superhuman
17:53 Type of People #5 The Perfectionist
21:30 Imposter Syndrome is a sign of growth
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In today’s episode, I dedicate it to fully deepening the understanding of vulnerability and creating awareness as to why it’s important to be vulnerable. I talk about the 3 reasons why you should display and showcase vulnerability and why being intentional with who you’re vulnerable with and when you’re vulnerable it is so important. I end the episode by defining what true vulnerability really means in today’s world.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:44 My journey with vulnerability
04:08 Reason for Vulnerability #1 Vulnerability is not a weakness
06:12 Reason for Vulnerability #2 Embracing your truest self
13:08 Reason for Vulnerability #3 Deepen your connections
15:40 What does true vulnerability mean?
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In today’s episode I dedicate my full efforts, time and energy into explaining in depth the 6 ways and steps in which you can create, build, develop and maintain a healthy relationship, a loving relationship, an authentic relationship, a growing relationship and a successful relationship. I highlight the differences between a failing relationship and a successful relationship.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
02:06 Differences between relationships and healthy relationships
03:36 Relationship Tip #1 Uncomfortable check-ins
08:38 Relationship Tip #2 Honest, open and transparent communication
11:27 Relationship Tip #3 Understanding each other’s love languages
13:47 Relationship Tip #4 Understanding each other’s fight languages
19:00 Relationship Tip #5 Trying new things for the first time together
20:54 Relationship Tip #6 Growing together
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In today’s episode I decide to dive deep into the 3 harsh truths behind cheating and how cheating can affect the person on the receiving end. I highlight the things to be aware of when it comes to lack of loyalty and infidelity. I also explain the multiple ways in which “cheating” manifests itself in today’s world. I end the episode by sending loud and clear message to the people who cheat on their partners to stop hurting their loved ones. And I also send a heartfelt and loving message to those people who have unfortunately been cheated on by their partners.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:38 Why am I making an episode on infidelity?
03:52 What is loyalty?
04:53 Harsh Truth #1 Cheating is unacceptable in any form, shape or way
09:49 Harsh Truth #2 Cheating is not a mistake, it’s a choice
11:14 Harsh Truth #3 If they cheated on you, they never TRULY loved you
12:55 My message to people who got cheated on
17:13 My message to people who cheat
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In today’s episode I spend some time really diving deep into the common reasons as to why most relationships nowadays tend to fail and what are the causes of it. I share with you the 6 mistakes that people make in relationships and how it impacts your relationship’s health negatively. I then discuss ways in which you can avoid, prevent and proactively take action to not make those same mistakes and create a healthier, more successful and more loving relationship.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:25 Why do most relationships fail?
02:51 Relationship Mistake #1 Rushing to get into a relationship
11:03 Relationship Mistake #2 Avoiding talking about important topics
15:06 Relationship Mistake #3 Getting complacent
19:15 Relationship Mistake #4 Not prioritizing the relationship
21:43 Relationship Mistake #5 Losing your individuality because you’ve attached your relationship to your identity
25:00 Relationship Mistake #6 Going with the flow
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Today I spend the episode discussing the 5 most common patterns of behaviour that happen during and after every heartbreak and how to best navigate those patterns to be on a journey of self-healing instead of a journey of self-hurting. I talk about what heartbreak is and I share with you all how I’ve experienced in the past and what my own personal struggles and experiences with it were like.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
02:03 What is heartbreak?
04:42 What is a situationship?
06:30 Introducing the episode topic
07:01 Post-Heartbreak Behaviour #1 The story that you tell yourself
09:14 Post-Heartbreak Behaviour #2 Your coping mechanism
13:04 Post-Heartbreak Behaviour #3 The journey that you choose
20:00 Post-Heartbreak Behaviour #4 Missing the routine
23:42 Post-Heartbreak Behaviour #5 Craving closure
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Today, I dedicate this episode to understanding what the buzzword “toxic” really means, the misconceptions around it and the different ways in which it can manifest throughout our lives. I speak about the most common yet not so obvious toxic behaviours in today’s world and what you can do to improve, grow, develop and become a better person. I share insights on how to address those unhealthy behaviours and transform them into healthy behaviours.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:30 What does “toxic” actually mean?
03:21 Understanding the importance of recognising toxic behaviours
04:34 Toxic Behaviour #1 Dismissing other people by invalidating them
08:05 Toxic Behaviour #2 Expecting your partner to just know it all
09:38 Toxic Behaviour #3 Arguing to win
11:46 Toxic Behaviour #4 Not showcasing vulnerability
15:10 Toxic Behaviour #5 Not communicating when something is clearly bothering you
17:52 Toxic Behaviour #6 Only understanding things from your perspective
19:26 Toxic Behaviour #7 Refusing to accept personal responsibility or taking accountability
22:27 Reflecting on toxic behaviours
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Today, I officially launch Season 3 of the podcast with this brand new episode on the 5 love languages and how you can be a better lover. I start off the episode by talking over the new improvements and changes I’ve made on the podcast and then I give you some life updates on becoming a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach.
I share my insights on the 5 love languages and how you can use them to become a better lover to your loved ones which includes your romantic partner, your friends, best friends, co-workers and family. I help you understand why it’s important to know them and how you can figure out what are your love languages and the love languages of others close to you.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Podcast improvements and changes
08:12 Why did I launch the podcast’s Season 3 so late in the year?
10:46 Becoming a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach
12:16 Understanding the importance of the 5 love languages
18:02 Love Language #1 Words of Affirmation
19:45 Love Language #2 Physical Touch
20:23 Love Language #3 Receiving Gifts
21:14 Love Language #4 Quality Time
23:06 Love Language #5 Acts of Service
24:26 How do you figure out the love languages of others and of yourself?
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Nabeeda Bakali returns to the show for the Season 2 Finale. Eric and Nabeeda have a chat about their reflections of the year of 2021 and their hopes for the year of 2022. Eric also talks about some interesting things regarding the podcast and its' progress and future.
Mishal Lalji, University Graduate and Registered Dietitian joins the show. Eric and Mishal talk about all things related to diet, the life of a dietitian and clarify some misconceptions around the field and around diets in general. Mishal provides a lot of insightful and valuable information around diets.
Akeeb Khan returns to the show and this time they are talking all things related to the new age of information and how in fact it has also become the age of misinformation. They discuss the tools and resources available and highlight the advantages and disadvantages of blindly believing in everything you see at first glance. Akeeb and Eric highlight the role social media plays in all of this.
Nabeeda Bakali returns to the show and this time it's to discuss what student life was like. Eric and Nabeeda talk about their individual student lives and experiences at university and bring uniquely different perspectives to the table. They also talk about what tips they would give to someone who is currently a student at university.
Nabeeda Bakali returns to the show. Nabeeda and Eric share lots of productivity hacks that can help everyone stay on track of things and on top of everything in the most efficient and productive way possible. They share tips and hacks that have worked for them in various different contexts of life.
Content Creator, AllAboutBants, joins the show. Eric and Bants discuss the journey he has gone through in the content creator space, the learnings and experiences that came from it and what the future holds. Bants also talks about the pros and cons of being in the space, the biggest challenges and benefits of it and he shares some advice to anyone wanting to become a content creator. Subscribe to AllAboutBants on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllAboutBants and Follow AllAboutBants on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bants
Zain Mitha returns to the show and this time it's to talk about all things crypto. Eric and Zain discuss their views on cryptocurrencies and share some interesting conversations around Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, blockchain, decentralized systems, mining, investing and much more. Please note the information discussed in this episode is not financial advice, it is simply a conversation around an interesting and very popular topic.
Akeeb Khan returns to the show and this time it's to talk about all things Fitness and Nutrition. Akeeb and Eric talk about how to get started on your fitness journey and all the essential things you should know both from a fitness perspective and from a nutritional perspective to get you kick started on the right path.
Adil Manji, Co-Founder of BrainGain joins the show. Adil and Eric discuss various aspects of technology such as crypto, blockchain, AI, Elon Musk and much more. Adil also talks about how BrainGain came about, why it was created and what the vision is for it. Check out BrainGain at: https://braingain.fit/ and check out BrainGain instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/braingaininc/
Zain Mitha, tech enthusiast, cybersecurity graduate and content creator, joins the show. Zain and Eric talk about all things related to data and the power information holds in the world. They also touch on data privacy and best practices. Zain and Eric also talk about the popular documentary "The Social Dilemma". They end the show talking about the content creator ventures Zain has been involved in. Check Zain out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zain.mitha/
Kiyan Somji, more known as LowKiy in the music scene, joins the show. LowKiy tells Eric about his journey in the content creator space as a YouTuber, a streamer, a videographer/editor and more recently as a music artist. Eric and LowKiy talk about the meaning behind the songs he has written and what's next for LowKiy's future. Check out LowKiy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiyansomji/ and Check out LowKiy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gwpUkBCdqju5S7IrksncJ?si=gQv3m-tqToyn3NZGQgeKxA&dl_branch=1
Nabeeda Bakali returns to the show to discuss all things social media. Nabeeda and Eric talk about the positives and negatives of social media, the opportunities it has created alongside the consequences it has generated. They discuss the unrealistic expectations, fake goals, toxic hustle culture and more. Nabeeda and Eric also shed light into the content creator space and highlight how much creativity levels have increased creating a whole new era. They end the episode with a game called "Our Favourite Social Media People" in which they mention authentic, real, inspiring and incredible people such as: Nabela, Vex King, Kaushal, Tanvi, Erim Kaur, Fash, Smash Bengali Hashu, Anchal, Serena World Wide, Humble The Poet and Steven Bartlett.
Erim Kaur, Founder and CEO of ByErim and Social Media Influencer joins the show. Erim shares the story of ByErim and talks all things business related to the future and vision of the brand. Erim talks about what it's like to be an entrepreneur and a social media influencer. Erim also shares with Eric how important it is for her to be a big sister to young girls all around the world. Begin your ByErim journey today at: https://www.byerim.com/ and check out Erim's instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/erim/
Ayesha Mohamed, currently working as an Associate Director in banking, joins the show to share her views on women empowerment. Ayesha and Eric start the episode by discussing Ayesha's background, the significance of hard-work and spirituality in her own life and Ayesha's book. Ayesha shares her views on gender inequality and highlights the importance and need to change the narrative in order to empower women in this world.
Nabeeda Bakali, Aston University Alumni and currently working as a Customer Success Manager joins the show. Nabeeda and Eric discuss the importance of personal development and how key and impactful it is to be intentional about our own personal development journeys. They also touch on mental health and its importance.
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Gymshark66 is a challenge created by Gymshark and there's a saying that says it takes 66 days to form a habit, Gymshark believes it takes 66 days to change your life. Eric and 9 other guests from the Gymshark community who are taking part in the Gymshark66 talk about their pledges and their motivation to join this challenge. They also discuss their experiences and journeys so far and conclude the episode by sending Gymshark a message. Massive shout out to our amazing guests who stepped forward to share their stories, huge thank you and shout out to Hannah Kieve, Charlotte Chatterley, Matthew Donville, Emma Blackburn, Darina Tolbo, Ryan Gizmo, Lisa Nguyen, Casey Rhodes and Lyndsey Bretherton.
Season 2 for the What's Up & What's Next? Podcast is back! We're back and it made sense to bring back Akeeb Khan to kickstart this new season. Eric and Akeeb have a brief life catch-up on what they've been up to lately and move on to discussing their views on new year resolutions and goal settings. They conclude by giving out advice and tips regarding goal setting under these difficult times. ----more----
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Eric dedicates this last episode of the year towards a time of reflection on what 2020 has been as a whole year, sharing some lessons and perspectives on this unprecedented year. Eric finishes the episode by speaking his views and expectations for 2021 plus touches upon the interesting future ahead and talks on what's up and what's next for the podcast. Follow us on instagram @whatsupandwhatsnext and follow us on twitter @whatsupnextt and feel free to check out our official website at https://whatsupandwhatsnext.com/
Saleema Vellani, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Ripple Impact, and Author of Innovation Starts With I, joins the show. Saleema talks about her entrepreneurial experiences in various different fields and how her journey has progressed to date. She shares some great advice and insights for new entrepreneurs in the space on how to navigate through the current times. Saleema talks about her upcoming book launch, Innovation Starts With I. She shares the story of how the book came to life, the creative process behind it and the successful crowdfunding campaign for the book. Pre-order the book here: https://saleemavellani.com/thebook
Saalika Jiwani, International Relations student at Leeds Beckett University, joins the show. Saalika and Eric discuss the meaning behind self-love, self-care and how that influences your own personal growth and self-development. They touch upon why it's so important to love yourself and share tips and advice on how you can start to love yourself even more day in and day out.
Azima Dhanjee, Co-Founder and CEO of ConnectHear, joins the show. Azima tells us about her entrepreneurial background and shares the story behind ConnectHear. She speaks about her favourite things and learnings as an entrepreneur. Azima and Eric discuss what designing tech for social good really looks like. Check out ConnectHear at https://www.connecthear.org/
Sana Ajani, Product Manager for VSCode at Microsoft, joins the show. Sana joins us to give an insight on what it's like to be a woman in the tech industry. Eric and Sana also talk about typical tech stereotypes. Sana tell us what it's like to work for a big corporation like Microsoft. They also discuss the importance that company culture and company values bring to a business. Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanaajani/
Neelam Makhani joins the show. Neelam is a singer and full time University student at the University of Calgary in Canada pursuing her Bachelor of Social Work. Music has been an integral part of Neelam’s life and she discusses her experiences as an artist and how music impacts her mental health. She shares with the listeners what the journey has been like for her being the youngest member of a band and now branching out into exploring her endeavours as an artist. She ends the episode with an exclusive live performance! Check out her instagram: @neelam_makhani
Delicious Orie, also known as DJ, joins the show. Delicious is currently one of the UK Top Amateur Heavyweight Boxers. Delicious talks about how he first got into boxing, and describes his boxing journey to date. He discusses his experiences, challenges, struggles and describes how he stays motivated in the sport. He talks about various experiences such as winning multiple tournaments, making it into Team GB and meeting his boxing inspiration, Anthony Joshua. Check him out on instagram: @deliciousboxing
Farhan Manjiyani aka theopsguy joins us on the show today. Farhan has a wealth of experience in the tech startup scene. Most recently he has joined Rev as a technical product marketing manager. Eric and Farhan spend the episode discussing why LinkedIn is so valuable and why you should use it. Farhan covers common use cases and features the platform provides plus shares his insights and advice on how you can make the most out of LinkedIn. Check his LinkedIn out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fmanjiyani/
Danish Dhamani joins the show. Danish is the co-founder and CEO of Orai, a public speaking app that has helped over 300k+ people speak more clearly and confidently with AI feedback. He is also a keynote speaker and a TEDx speaker coach. In this episode, Danish speaks about overcoming the fear of public speaking and how that led to creating Orai. He also discusses the importance of having productive meetings and shares top tips on how to have good meetings. He concludes the episode by announcing the launch of a new product, Orai for Meetings. LinkedIn: Danish Dhamani - Orai: https://www.orai.com/
Eric dedicates this episode to break down what it actually means to be "successful" in his view. He states that we shouldn't listen to the imaginary standards society has created and pressured us to meet in order to be successful.
Eric questions the standard definition of success and highlights that the true definition of success is the journey and not the destination.
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Eric takes a step back and goes deep in this episode by reminding everyone the true importance of believing in yourself and why you should never lose hope. Check out our official website: https://whatsupandwhatsnext.com/
Eric dedicates this episode to talk about mindsets. He speaks about the main differences between a fixed mindset vs a growth mindset and touches upon how your environment can to an extent contribute to shaping part of who you are and who you become. He ends the episode by telling a story that highlights the importance of mindset. Check out our Official Sponsor, Revnedbeats - https://revnedbeats.com/
Simran Arora, Solutions Engineer at VMware, joins the show. Simran talks about life at VMware and she also discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance in general and explains the benefits of it. Simran gives tips and tricks and shares her advice and insights on what people can start doing in order to attain a better work-life balance. LinkedIn: Simran Arora - Check her LinkedIn out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simran-arora-23438767/
Dr. Felipe Campelo joins the show. Felipe is a Data Scientist and Lecturer in Computer Science at Aston University. He has been developing research at the intersection between Optimisation and Data Science for over 10 years. Eric and Felipe discuss various different topics such as Data Science, Big Data, Deep Learning, Data Mining and also briefly touch on the differences between Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. LinkedIn: Felipe Campelo - Check out his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-campelo-60653049/
Eric dedicates this episode to talk about perspectives and why it's important to keep an open-mind in today's world. Eric uses the classical analogy of the glass of water and adds an interesting twist to it. He explains the fundamental aspects of one's perspective and highlights the importance of having different lenses in one view. Our Official Sponsor is Revnedbeats - Check him out at: https://revnedbeats.com/
Jamie Lightwing joins the show. Jamie is a Lead Developer at Flooid and is extremely talented and experienced in the software development industry. In this episode he talks about the layers an application/system can have and highlights the importance of cloud computing. He also touches on software architectures and shares his knowledge on the topic. Jamie gives advice and shares tips on how businesses can start to make the right tech choices for their business. LinkedIn: Jamie Lightwing - Click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-lightwing-85865689/
Diviesh Morjaria joins the show to speak about Project Management. Diviesh is a Certified Scrum Master and Agile Coach and is a highly experienced individual in this field. He speaks about how to manage projects, in particular, software projects. Diviesh discusses PRINCE2 and also talks about the various different Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban and Lean. LinkedIn - Diviesh Morjaria - Click here https://www.linkedin.com/in/divieshmorjaria/
Eric talks about the impact words have as well as the impact actions have. He highlights the power of conversation and how we should be kind to one another at all times. Eric also discusses how communication is the key and that speaking and listening are 2 essential components to it. He talks about verbal and non-verbal communication and finishes the episode by highlighting what active listening is and describes the 5 different levels of listening. Check out our official website: https://whatsupandwhatsnext.com/
The Knowledge Society (TKS) was founded by two brothers, Navid and Nadeem Nathoo. In this episode, Navid Nathoo joins the show and he talks about what is TKS and what they do. He explains how TKS is helping train kids to become the next future CEOs. Navid also touches on the future of education and discusses the role of schools in today's world. He also highlights some of the key aspects to take into account to be able to understand how you should start thinking in order to unlock your full potential. LinkedIn: Navid Nathoo - Check out The Knowledge Society: https://tks.world/
Eric gives his opinions on looking after yourself and avoiding burn out! He states "Don't Burn Out!" as a message of advice to everyone to be more mindful about their own well-being. Eric talks about the importance of making quality time for yourself and ways in which you can take better care of yourself which will benefit you in the long-term and make you more productive in the long run. Check out our Official Website: https://whatsupandwhatsnext.com/
Fahim Sachedina from Global App Testing joins the show. Fahim has been involved in the startup/tech scene for quite some time. He was apart of the founding team at Global App Testing and has a strong passion for technology. In this episode he discusses how Global App Testing as a company is a thought leader in the testing space and highlights the benefits and impact they have in industry. Fahim also highlights the various types of testing and outlines why testing is so important in the software development lifecycle. LinkedIn: Fahim Sachedina - Check out Global App Testing: https://www.globalapptesting.com/
Eric explains and discusses the active approaches taken in life. He outlines ways of being proactive and also states the best way to be reactive upon situations. Eric emphasises the importance of the "how" instead of the "what" when acting upon a situation. He then concludes today's episode with the #WhatsQuestionOfTheWeek for this week. Shout out to our official sponsor Revnedbeats. Check him out at https://revnedbeats.com/
Akeeb Khan returns to the show and this time we're not skipping any introductions. Akeeb and Eric discuss the various different impacts that COVID-19 has had globally across all aspects of life. They outline how the workforce landscape has changed and remote working has become more embraced. They speak upon how health, well-being, economy, technology, unity and creativity levels have been impacted. Akeeb is the CTO of FVCE UK, CEO of Six Paths Ltd, aerospace engineer at Rolls Royce, computer scientist, researcher, philosopher and the list goes on... follow him on instagram @akeebkahn
Eric dedicates this episode to giving us a better insight at what a cognitive bias is and explains the various different types of cognitive biases as well as giving examples of where you might find some of these biases being used. He touches on implicit/unconscious bias and also provides tips and advice on how to disrupt all of these cognitive biases from clouding our judgement. Click here to take the Harvard Implicit Bias test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
Eric's close friend joins the show, Akeeb Khan. They discuss the recent events in regards to George Floyd, police brutality and also take a deeper look at the underlying root causes of systemic racism as whole. They highlight the importance of staying focused on supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and why the world needs to come together to fight the wrongs of this world. They also touch on the role of media in this world and wrap up the episode with some strong key messages in regards to enacting change and doing what's right. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Educate yourself and others, and go and enact change - More resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#educate
NHS Doctor Rahim Esmail, also known as DJ Razz, joins the show. Rahim shares his knowledge about COVID-19 and his first hand experiences on the frontline including NHS Nightingale, London. Eric and Rahim play a "Myth or Fact?" game covering some of the misconceptions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Rahim gives some general advice during this lockdown period. Information in this podcast is correct as of 02/06/2020. More information & support: www.nhs.uk - Stay at home guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance - Instagram/Facebook: @thedjrazz - LinkedIn: Dr Rahim Esmail
The Podcast Host, Eric Jivraj, introduces the podcast to the world and what it is all about. He introduces himself, speaks about the motivations behind wanting to do this podcast and the messaging behind it. Eric also reveals the powerful meaning behind the podcast cover art and leaves a key message for everyone.