It's a language focused episode .... but with side orderings of randomness as well.In Conversation #94, Pete and I discuss: our ever increasing range of hobbies, nerding out on language learning, Nigel Richards and his ridiculous memory abilities, why I might be able to pick up Portuguese relatively easy and the type of people who are able to master accents and pronunciation. As always, I hope you enjoy. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:45) - Melbourne vs Sydney traffic(4:56) - Kids & cats(11:19) - Hardcore hobbies(16:05) - Playing and collecting guitars(21:14) - Hobbies with a long-term payoff(25:58) - The hardest thing we've ever done(29:40) - Hating on polyglots(34:21) - Language proficiency at a native level(39:53) - The Scrabble rabbit hole(43:51) - What it's like to have photographic memory(47:37) - Lobotomies, split brains & swearing(55:20) - Portuguese swear words sound so nice(57:26) - Pronunciation in Portuguese(1:03:30) - The importance of pronunciation(1:09:00) - Language community wokeness(1:13:55) - Who nails the Aussie accent?(1:22:37) - Managing mental health(1:26:51) - Aussie English podcastConnect with Pete:Website: https://aussieenglish.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/australia_english/Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Embark on week three of the Mere Mortals in Motion's 12-week running phase with Juan. Life takes unexpected turns, and sometimes it means adjusting our training plans. Dive deep into the details of week three, witnessing the challenges and joys of prioritizing life moments over the running track. Whether it's being part of a groom's party or traveling interstate, it's all part of the journey. Watch as I share workout details, stride insights, and the importance of staying adaptable. It's not about perfection, but progression. Join the conversation and share your insights below! 🏃‍♂️✈️🎉0:00 - Intro0:57 - Overview1:35 - Details5:00 - LearningsFollow the details over on the website as well!https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraininghttps://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphaseConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Bit of a heavy episode with some info on our personal circumstances.In Episode #412 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my mum's Alzheimer's diagnosis 7 years ago, ponderings on what type of people we'll be at the end of our lives, whether it is worth trying to prepare now for possible eventualities, an economics term that could be applied more broadly and mental exercises/resources that people could find useful.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, The Tone Wrecker, Cole McCormick and McIntosh for the support! Absolute legends, we really appreciate it.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:30) - Why this topic?(1:34) - My Mum's diagnosis(4:36) - How we imagine the end of our lives(11:14) - Dying young vs old(15:15) - Mentally preparing for the end(20:22) - A positive spin on everything(24:59) - Boostagram Lounge(28:36) - High vs low time preference(38:15) - Preparing for the future(42:17) - Is it harder to be old or young?(51:07) - Summary(55:26) - Housekeeping(1:00:44) - V4V: Send in some resourcesConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Are non-playable characters the ultimate evolution of humanity?In Episode #411 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: some random skills and tools we've picked up recently, more thoughts on polyglots and how to maintain a 2nd language, the weird world of glizzies and technology allowing or making us do things, why Juan wants to be as big as the universe but I'm content with just being the size of an ant. Thanks to everyone who's joined us for 4 years, no plans to stop anytime soon!Timeline:(0:00) - We're back outside(0:32) - Gyroballs for forearm strength(3:11) - Tools for gym: mace & breathing mask(8:44) - Recent skills we've acquired(13:32) - Keeping your language skills up(19:03) - Japanese Duolingo(21:03) - Why does ASMR & weird YT vids exist?(23:49) - Is technology shaping us?(26:00) - NPC Livestreams(28:10) - Technology as technique(31:09) - There's always something new to notice(38:12) - Juan's hourly revelations(41:59) - Would you rather experience big or small?(46:17) - V4V: Ban men from mics(48:41) - Celebrate 4 years with a boostConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Join me as I delve into Week 2 of my running journey with "Mere Mortals in Motion." From overcoming mental barriers to untying the mysteries of numb toes, I'm learning the art of adjusting on the go. While family commitments and unexpected challenges arise, pushing through with an adjusted 6km run on Sunday proves that progress is a journey, not a sprint. Dive in as I share insights, hurdles, and the sneaky secrets of shoelaces. Every kilometer counts, and this week we clocked in just over 19km. Let's keep moving! 🏃‍♂️👟🌟0:00 - Intro1:21 - Daily View5:39 - LearningsFollow the details over on the website as well!https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraininghttps://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphaseConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Should we become a podcast all about love and dating?!In Episode #410 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: a brief glimpse of our personal relationships, what the advent of social technology has done for searching for a significant other, all the crazy new terminology the kids are coming up with and whether it is more difficult now compared to post WW1/2 or during the industrial revolution. Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Ainsley Costello, Petar the Slav, The Podfather, Cole McCormick and Nick Malster for the support! Absolute legends, we really appreciate it.Timeline:(0:00) - Tech problems but undeterred(0:38) - Topic choice(1:34) - Wanting a relationship(6:30) - Finding a partner with dating apps(14:34) - Strategy for searching(23:30) - Short term vs long term decision(27:03) - Boostagram Lounge(37:09) - Modern dating terms(41:06) - Attachment styles & broad concepts(49:08) - Is dating harder now?(58:00) - Summary(1:03:17) - V4V: Find me a girlConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

In the third episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion," we delve deep into Week 1 of my running phase. As ambitions met reality, adjustments were essential. From the initial challenges with my knee and overestimating my running volume to the intricate balance of strength training and running, discover how I recalibrated my approach. With a day-by-day breakdown, uncover the strategies employed, the mental hurdles faced during continuous running versus singular intense lifting sessions, and the unexpected turns my training took. Tune in to uncover how adaptability became the cornerstone of the journey.0:00 - Intro1:10 - Week 1 Tracking2:18 - The Details2:48 - Monday5:00 - Tuesday6:30 - Wednesday7:35 - Thursday8:35 - Friday9:42 - Saturday + Learnings12:45 - SundayFollow the details over on the website as well!https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltraininghttps://www.meremortalspodcast.com/runningphaseConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Why am I making a bet that Spotify will be bankrupt within 8 years time?In Episode #409 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the recent breakout of 'Value 4 Value Music', how little musicians earn compared to podcasters, trends of music consumption on streaming apps, whether people care about connecting with artists and all the technical and social problems that need to be overcome.Massive thanks to Petar, Emcot & McIntosh for the support! Legends!My how to video for listening to &/or uploading v4v music: https://youtu.be/nZyb9mq4ECUTimeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:45) - The Topic: Juan's con & Kyrin's pro(2:38) - Problems in the music industry(7:34) - Musicians are desperate (in a good & bad way)(10:55) - V4V Music is not for everyone(18:54) - Ainsley Costello's experience(28:32) - What do fans get for participating?(34:40) - Do people want a connection with musicians?(41:21) - Boostagram Lounge(45:41) - V4V will change the world by 4-10%(50:05) - Connecting with the musician(54:33) - Why do people support musicians?(57:08) - Scammers: A return to the Napster days(1:00:46) - Discoverability & music vs podcasting(1:07:52) - Summary(1:13:05) - Will Spotify adapt or go broke?(1:17:44) - V4V: We want your music thoughtsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:55) - Juan's August 2023 goals(5:21) - Kyrin's August 2023 goals(8:47) - Support for the month(10:11) - Juan's September 2023 goals(19:17) - Kyrin's September 2023 goals(26:01) - Fitness progress(29:59) - V4V: Tell us your goalsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

It's been a long journey but we're finally starting to make some sense of it all.In Episode #408 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why the initial entry point for most westerners will be through investing, why we still continue to find BTC fascinating, suggested recommendations to actually learn about it, why it takes such a long time to fully comprehend and why you should only look at it if you've got a long time horizon.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Cole McCormick & McIntosh for the support! Really does warm our hearts <3Timeline:(0:00) - Fully sick intro(2:50) - Definition(4:43) - How much do we want?(8:53) - Investing focus(14:58) - Buying a portion of the internet(18:24) - Resources for learning(24:29) - Boostagram Lounge(29:46) - Bitcoin adjacent topics(33:18) - The tech is confusing(37:16) - But Bitcoin is rational(40:47) - The current financial system is insane(45:49) - Summary(52:44) - Predictions(56:36) - V4V: Support the podcastIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

In this episode of "Mere Mortals in Motion", we delve deep into the first phase of our training journey: running. While it might be a challenging domain for many, including myself, running offers not only physical endurance but also a mental test. Learn about why I've chosen running, how I plan to progress towards a potential marathon over a 12-week period, and the scientific rationale behind this periodized training approach. Whether you're an aspiring marathoner or just looking to understand the intricacies of running training, this episode has something for everyone.0:00 - Intro1:12 - Why a Phase?4:20 - First Phase: Running7:32 - The Goal12:52 - Equipment14:25 - ScienceFollow the details over on the website as well!https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/meremortaltrainingConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

We're testing out a new shorter format to publish every now and then, let's see how it goes!In Episode #407 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my latest how-to episode of the 'Value 4 Value' podcast, what metrics we care about when we create, our proposals to improve the book review channel, how long it will take v4v to be mainstream and why we will largely keep doing what we're doing. Massive thanks to Dave Jones & Petar for the support! Really does warm our hearts <3Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:39) - Mere Mortals In Motion(4:22) - Are we too selfish?(10:36) - Value 4 Value Podcast breakdown(15:54) - What is your payoff?(23:28) - Playing the long game(28:29) - Boostagram Lounge(31:07) - Book Review changes(41:08) - Creating things for the wrong reason(46:25) - Our disagreement over V4V(55:55) - Long form audio is where we excel(59:30) - Social media & short form ... yeah nah(1:08:01) - Summary(1:14:01) - V4V: What do you find valuable?Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

In "Mere Mortals in Motion", a podcast extension of the main Mere Mortals content, I chart my 15-year fitness journey, from a novice swimmer at 16 to my consistent decade-long workout commitment in my 30s. This series will share bite-sized episodes on specific training phases, using my own experiences in bodybuilding, powerlifting, crossfit, and more, culminating in in-depth conversations on daily trainings and learnings. While primarily a tool for my self-improvement, I hope my insights help fellow fitness enthusiasts, and invite listeners to follow along and support the series.0:00 - Intro1:10 - Foundations2:57 - Why this Series?4:16 - How will it look?6:55 - Who Benefits?Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Now that he's a dad he'll be starting to chill out a bit right? Right?!In Episode #406 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how he went in his goals from last year, why he has set himself a lot less for this year, his ambition to become an eminent human being (level 5) in his 3 main categories, the importance of keeping them tight/loose at the same time and how our past selves were surprisingly on the ball of what our current selves desire.Massive thanks to Dave Jones & Chris Fisher for the support! Really does warm our hearts <3Timeline:(0:00) - Intro: Juan's on the attack(1:08) - Recap: Juan's 2022 annual goals(6:52) - High Level: Mind, Body & Soul(13:35) - Body: Fitness at 80%(29:12) - Boostagram Lounge(33:08) - Mind: ROIWRI(44:18) - Soul: Lot's of layers(54:04) - V4V: I command thee!Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Mikael Kristiansen is a handbalancing circus artist and a handstand coach with the Handstand Factory.In Conversation #93, Mikael and I discuss: the highs/lows of performing at a high level, why he is basically a robot in pain, the type of mindset needed to achieve the one arm handstand (OAHS), some anthropological observations from the circus and what he plans to do as he gradually transitions to another phase of his life.As always, I hope you enjoy. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Mikael(0:51) - Breakdown of Mikael's circus career(6:26) - Venue layouts(12:33) - The performative art of handbalancing(19:10) - Normal jobs (for shady companies)(23:44) - Behind the scenes of circus life(31:06) - Performance anxiety & pressure(38:05) - Getting outside of your comfort zone(44:30) - Why do people retire from circus?(54:50) - General injury prevention(59:09) - Overtraining is subjective(1:06:11) - Is wrist pain inevitable from one arm training?(1:11:25) - Determination & obsession for the OAHS(1:13:36) - Drilling vs playing(1:20:11) - Teaching the opposite of natural tendencies(1:25:23) - Burning out(1:30:51) - You can't contain obsessive passion(1:35:02) - Psychology during training/performing(1:41:03) - Were people in the past stronger?(1:45:06) - Circus families & crazy Chinese shit(1:51:14) - Recent rabbitholes: Micro Mouse & Colours(1:56:22) - Origami(2:00:11) - My handstand origin story(2:02:38) - Connect with MikaelMikael's Links:Website: https://www.mikaelbalancing.com/Handbalancing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelbalancing/Origami Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulsfolder/Handstand Factory: https://handstandfactory.com/Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

When life and work get put us under pressure this is how we release the tension.In Episode #405 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: people who chase after success and get burnt out, why I do everything I can to be as chill as possible, getting screwed around in work situations, ways that we reduce stress, a couple of fun hypotheticals and why we'll probably never see eye to eye on this subject.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Petar, Cole McCormick & an unnamed Mere Mortalite for the support! Really do appreciate it.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:48) - Epicenter Podcast(2:49) - General thoughts on burnout(7:29) - Definitely going to disagree on stress(13:37) - Defining stress(19:48) - Performing better under pressure?(26:34) - Burning out is good?(35:13) - Boostagram Lounge(41:54) - Voluntary vs involuntary stress(48:35) - Strategies to reduce stress(54:18) - Summary(1:00:24) - Do all the GOAT's burnout?(1:05:18) - V4V & sneak peakIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:41) - Juan's July 2023 goals(1:32) - Kyrin's July 2023 goals(7:20) - Support for the month(9:30) - Juan's August 2023 goals(17:46) - Kyrin's August 2023 goals(25:34) - Fitness progress(27:32) - V4V: Try out the PaypalIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

For real there are so many downsides, why do we keep doing this to ourselves haha?In Episode #404 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my experiences going to many language meetups over the years, Juan's absurd goal over the next 10 years, the limitations you generally encounter whilst language learning, why it's a hard undertaking and takes so long, plus a sneak peek at what's to come in the next episode.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Cardboard Giraffe, McIntosh and Petar for the support! Really do appreciate it.*I stuffed up the levels of proficiency and accidently switched the A's with the C's. Timeline:(0:00) - Intro & explanation of the topic(1:57) - Why I don't like polyglots(3:58) - Levels of proficiency (*see note above)(7:09) - Arrogance & pride(15:12) - Practical tips(19:47) - Is there a limitation to how many languages you can learn?(23:02) - Juan wants to learn 50 languages(27:16) - I'm content with maybe 4(30:17) - Boostagram Lounge(39:09) - General stratagems(40:51) - I don't believe in passive learning(47:15) - Our biggest struggles(53:38) - You're never finished because it degrades over time(59:17) - I think Juan is going to struggle with his goal(59:00) - Summary(1:11:03) - V4V: Try out the Paypal(1:17:11) - Sneak peak at next episodeIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Keep your eyes peeled for a Kyrin, coming near you!In Episode #403 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: my rough idea of 7 months going to Brazil-El Salvador-Nashville-Europe, why I want to focus on meeting people for this next trip, Juan's non-enthusiasm about the whole thing, our super power of not getting bummed out, Adam Curry once again creating a revolution and why the music industry is going to change.Thanks to everyone who's joined us all this way, hope to see you in person soon!Timeline:(0:00) - Super loud crows for 1 minute(0:25) - Exciting travel plans(4:52) - But Juan feels like being a downer(8:30) - Travelling for the cultural experience(14:24) - And also to meet people(17:59) - Post travel blues(22:02) - Questioning life & course correcting via introspection(27:19) - Journaling and reflecting(34:37) - Boostagram Ball(38:27) - The Million Sat bet(41:52) - Why I think Spotify is fucked(45:05) - Do we understand finance(51:02) - The Longer Tail(54:47) - Can Value 4 Value scale?(59:00) - Peer to peer vs middlemen(1:04:32) - Is this what 2011 Bitcoin felt like?(1:06:20) - V4V: There's lots of room to growValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Keep listening if you're keen to know more!In Episode #402 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: what's in the box, the YouTube rabbit holes we go down, Pinkydoll and watching stuff that isn't healthy for you, why I am 3rd deviation non-curious and Juan is bang in the middle of the bell curve, ways to become curious and why at the end of the day you won't get punished for lacking it.Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Andrew Crow, McIntosh and Cyber Pigeon for the support! Always encouraging to see some new names here.Timeline:(0:00) - Finding learnings & takeaways(0:44) - Definition and research(3:40) - Curiosity killed the cat(8:16) - But Micromouse brought it back(11:51) - NPC Livestreams(17:18) - Harmful variants of desire(28:08) - Boostagram Lounge(33:19) - The thrill of discovery & gamification(39:57) - Are we curious?(45:17) - The pros of curiosity(53:04) - Summary(57:55) - Website & a sneak peak at next episode(1:00:42) - V4V: Chux beanie merch?Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show