In this episode I discuss the notion of “emotional energy,” how it manifests in a variety of forms, the lack of it in leadership positions today, and why high emotional energy people need to be wary of others who are emotional “black holes.”
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I discuss the doxing of Libs of Tik Toc, how prospects interested in doing the same stuff should prepare, the benefits and downsides of online anonymity, and more.
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I discuss the differences between negotiations and ultimatums, how people are inclined toward one or the other, and how they impact relationships and our ability to navigate life.
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In this episode I discuss urban v. rural living, how technology enslaves as much as it liberates, Elon Musk’s trying to buy twitter, and why futuristic optimism is the way forward.
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I’m back.
I discuss my return to podcasting, what’s transpired in the months while I was on hiatus, stuff I’m focused on currently, my quasi-retirement (for now) from the author world, and more.
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In this final episode of the Mountain Pass Podcast I discuss my reasons for concluding the podcast and my general thoughts on the future of online interaction and social media. Hope you all enjoyed it while it lasted.
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I discuss a passage from the 1942 book “We Took To The Woods” about how abstract concepts and ideals like “freedom” and “liberty” have to be tied to meaningful relationships and memories.
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I discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse case and offer a take you’ll likely not hear elsewhere.
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I discuss:
– How people form overly simplistic narratives for life, why it’s often necessary but also harmful.
– A person’s success or failure long-term on something heavily depends on how they were introduced to it.
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I discuss moving into my new (old) home, the immediate repairs needed, and how the experience ties into the lack of meaningful skills offered in the education system.
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