So... Imposter Syndrome..? 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - You know the feeling... 1:28 - The Imposter 2:00 - Home Truth #1 2:33 - Home Truth #2 3:28 - The Switch 4:52 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) 🎙️ Want to listen as a podcast? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash instagram.com/djhookie twitter.com/djhookie Facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #philosophy #perspective #stoicism #imposter #impostersyndrome

When I was young I learned the heuristic of Momentum. It was crucial in my efforts to walk with prosthetic legs, both literally and figuratively. Momentum can be a mysterious force. It's not visible or quantifiable, but its effects can be felt in daily progress or routines. 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - The Compound Effect (The Power of Momentum) 2:25 - Why Starting is So Important 3:02 - How to Start 3:49 - Results Inspire Continued Action 5:16 - Sensing a Shift 6:02 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) 🎙️ Want to listen as a podcast? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash instagram.com/djhookie twitter.com/djhookie Facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #philosophy #perspective #stoicism #momentum #productivity

Expectations are funny things. If they're too high, they inevitably lead to disappointment, but keeping them too low can be equally as pernicious. Let's talk this through and try to come to a sensible conclusion. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Why you're Managing Expectations Wrong 1:20 - Expectation Life Hack 3:02 - The Low Expectation Trap 4:01 - What is Reasonable? 4:51 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) 🎙️ Want to listen as a podcast? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelifeexamined LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash https://www.instagram.com/djhookie https://www.twitter.com/djhookie https://www.Facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #selfreflection #nocebo #psychology #stoicism #expectations

I wanted to share with you a short, yet embarrassing fact about me. It was something that led to elucidating how the 'Nocebo Effect' worked in the psychological context. I also met a dog in the park called 'Opie'. He was pretty cute. 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Opie the Boxer 0:50 - Story Time 1:56 - The Nocebo Effect 2:45 - A Thought Exercise 4:12 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) 🎙️ Want to listen as a podcast? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelifeexamined LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash https://www.instagram.com/djhookie https://www.twitter.com/djhookie https://www.Facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #selfreflection #nocebo #psychology #stoicism

There was a hidden lesson in relearning to walk. Freedom of movement is not the only outcome. It also taught me a valuable lesson about focus and staying the course. When you are forced to focus on that which is right in front of you, you develop skills and proficiency, while being in the moment and appreciating the task at hand. As an added bonus, the finish line tends to appear much faster. 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - How I learned the importance of Focus 1:54 - Why I ignore Goals 2:45 - The Business I failed to Start 3:38 - Appreciate the Process 4:17 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) 🎙️ Want to listen as a podcast? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelifeexamined LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash https://www.instagram.com/djhookie https://www.twitter.com/djhookie https://www.Facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #selfreflection #focus #productivity #stoicism

Coming close to death can be a sobering experience. It helps to shift your perspective towards that which is important to you. I'd recommend taking a shortcut to this realisation 🤣 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - The time I drank no water for 2 weeks 2:25 - What I learned from this 3:17 - A Shift in Priorities 4:11 - How to Put This Into Practice 5:22 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) 🎙️ Want to listen as a podcast? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelifeexamined LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash https://www.instagram.com/djhookie https://www.twitter.com/djhookie https://www.Facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #shorts #death #perspective #stoicism

Adapting to change can be difficult, and it's often tempting to adapt our environment to us, rather than the other way around. More often than not, I think this is a mistake. Here's why... 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Lessons from a Kettle 1:21 - Self Adaptation 2.12 - Environment Adaptation 2.47 - Finding Balance 3.14 - When to Shift 3.45 - Which is better and why? 5:36 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) 🎙️ Want to listen as a podcast? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelifeexamined LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash https://www.instagram.com/djhookie https://www.twitter.com/djhookie https://www.Facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #adaptation ​ #adversity ​ #mentalhealth ​#adapt #stoicism #posttraumaticgrowth

"The Alchemist" is a Framing Technique that helps to forge negative experiences or challenging times into the raw materials for growth. 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - How I came to discover "The Alchemist" 2:24 - The 3 Skills of "The Alchemist" 2.32- Research & Development 4.24 - Innovation 5.16 - Marketing 6.43 - Humour (Bonus) 9:00 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) 🎙️ Want to listen as a podcast? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelifeexamined LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash https://www.instagram.com/djhookie https://www.twitter.com/djhookie https://www.Facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #perspective ​ #adversity ​ #mentalhealth ​#depression #stoicism #posttraumaticgrowth

'The Author' is a Framing Technique which I use to help make authentic decisions when faced with challenges 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - How I came to discover 'The Author' 1:44 - Experiment 2:31 - How "The Author" Works 3:32 - Exposure to Risk 4:34 - Find Balance 5:16 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) ▶️ Want to WATCH on YouTube? http://youtube.com/@hookie LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash https://www.instagram.com/djhookie https://www.twitter.com/djhookie https://www.Facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #perspective ​ #adversity ​ #mentalhealth ​#depression #stoicism

'The Artist' is a Framing Technique which helps me keep perspective when faced with challenges. Follow Andrew Hamilton: https://www.instagram.com/andrewhamiltoncomedy/ 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Andrew Hamilton Prison Story 1:14 - Narrow vs Broad Framing 2:16 - How to be The Artist 3:03 - Manufacture Perspective in Others 4:20 - Build in Hypothetical Scenarios 5:52 - Quote of the Episode If you have a QUOTE you'd like read and discussed on one of these episodes, place it in the comments section, and if it's chosen I'll credit you for the suggestion ;-) ▶️ Want to WATCH on YouTube? http://youtube.com/@hookie LINKS: https://bit.ly/m/tomnash https://go.ted.com/tomnash https://www.instagram.com/djhookie https://www.twitter.com/djhookie https://www.facebook.com/tomnash https://www.www.tomnash.com #perspective ​ #adversity ​ #mentalhealth ​#depression #stoicism