Beyond the Present Podcast

Solo Round#4: New Year's Resolution

The New Year is upon us and in this Christmas special Danny discuses the ins and outs of New Year’s Resolution as part of the solo edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast. If you want to know how to set the goals that will make 2019 one of the best years of your life then you need to give this 15 minute program a listen. 

#34-Athletic Mindset

We all admire the heights reached by athletes but the truth is that often  the major contributing factor to the success obtained by top athletes is their way of thinking and emotional makeup. In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Ishaan to discuss the ins and outs of an athletic mindset.What is an athletic mindset? How does one acquire the emotional resilience found in top athletes? How can one develop discipline, consistency, and grit on the way to victory? How can we build a competitive edge in what we do? These are but a few of the questions discussed in this episode of BTP podcast and if you want to know why kids love athletes then listen to this program while running on the treadmill! 

Let's Talk: Books for holidays

The holiday season is upon us and most of us are now wondering what gifts to buy our loved ones. We at Beyond the Present Podcast consider books to be one of the best gifts to ever give or receive and as a result in this program as a part of the Let’s Talk edition of BTP podcast Danny and Poujix offer their book suggestions for this holiday season. From the unease feeling caused by reading Homo Deus: A Brief History of Future and Fear: Trump in the White House to the awe inspiring moments when reading 21 Lessons for the 21 Century and How Democracies Die to the enlightenment felt by The Laws of Human Nature and Rich Dad Poor Dad 20th Anniversary Edition the books that we recommend for the holiday season have all the potential to change your personal and professional lives for the better and if personal transformation and self-study are concepts that you find interesting then you should give this program a listen.

#33-AMR aka Superbugs

Despite all the benefits that we enjoy in the modern world humanity is concerned regarding its wellbeing or even survival endangered by threats such as global warming, artificial intelligence,  asteroids, but the biggest threat that most of us have overlooked is the menace caused by super bugs! In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Emmy to discuss the next biggest crisis that is expected to afflict human health care in the coming decades. What are super bugs and where do they come from? What are the dangers posed by super bugs? How can we prevent being infected with super bugs and keep them at bay? Why does the world politics needs to step away from privatized health care and shift towards a more universal health care system that has the means necessary to deal effectively with health hazards like super bugs?If you are health conscious then please go wash your hands and then come back and give this episode of BTP podcast a listen.

Decentralized internet, DataX, Security: A conversation with Govind Mohan

Living in the complex world of communication with massive amount of data generated daily one wonders what's to happen, how can one remain secure and what the future entails? These questions and what DataX is trying to accomplish are explored in conversation with Govind.
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#32-Astrophysics, space and the frontier of cosmos

Ever since the first man walked on the moon humanity’s interest in space exploration and colonizing other plants has led to the creation of many works of fiction from Star Wars and Alien to Mass Effect and Gravity but how much of what are depicted in such masterpieces is accurate? In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix joins Emaad to discuss all things astrophysics and delve deep into space exploration.What is astrophysics and how is it applied to our lives? How is space exploration technology being developed and what is its future? How could humanity live on other planets? Could we send our children to school on Mars?!These are but a few of the questions that are answered in the first part of the space exploration program as part of Beyond the Present Podcast. How many astrophysicists does it take to change a lightbulb on Mars? If you want to know then give this episode as the first part of our space exploration program! 

Let's Talk: Language

Most of us agree that learning a foreign language is indeed useful but not all of us are aware of the subtle changes that learning a foreign language makes in our personality and behavior. 
 
In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix discuss how learning foreign languages can affect one’s personality and hint at the Danny’s upcoming book The Polyglot Guidebook: How to Become Fluent in Speaking Foreign Languages set to be released on April 27th 2019. 
 
A language is not just a means of transferring your ideas to someone else, it is a new window for looking at the world and in this program you will find out why that is the case. 

#31-Running Businesses & Organizations

We all admire those who are committed enough to their visions and convinced enough to try to realize those visions which is why founders and entrepreneurs have received so much attention in the media these days. In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Meghavi Patel, founder of the nonprofit Animal Care Zone (animalcarezone.org) to discuss what it takes to become a founder of an organization, company, or small business and what it takes to lead one’s team toward a common goal.
 
What is leadership and how does it differ from management? What are the required characteristics to become a founder? How should we deal with the obstacles and difficulties of management and leadership? 
 
These are but a few of the questions discussed in this episode of BTP podcast and even if you have the slightest interest in entrepreneurship, leadership, or management then this episode is meant for you.

Let's Talk: Privacy

In a world where due to our hyper connectivity we are sharing more and keeping fewer secrets, the issue of privacy remains as one of the major concerns for most of us not only online and on social media but also in our personal and professional relationships. In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the issue of personal privacy online and off by analyzing how our sharing culture despite its merits in terms of reaching a wider audience has actually taken away our privacy and they also offer solutions on how we can protect our privacy when interacting with the people around us. Privacy is a fundamental human need and in this program you will learn how to satisfy this very need. 

#30-Motivate People Around You

One of the prominent factors that determines whether or not you can achieve long term goals is how motivated you are, but what if your goal is not to just remain motivated but to make others motivated?In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Ishaan to discuss the ways by which we could motivate the people around us.What is motivation and how can we be motivated? What are the ways by which motivation can be shared with or aroused in others? Why your social circle and daily habits have so much to do with your level of motivation?These are but a few of the questions discussed in this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast and if you or someone you care about needs motivation then this episode is right for you!

Solo Round #3: Long term thinking

 
Long term thinking makes the difference between a reactive life where the the events of the outside world determine your experiences and results versus a proactive life where you get to choose how to live according to your own design. 
In the third program as part of the Solo Edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) Podcast Dan talks about why in order to be happy in the present moment we actually need to think long term by first designing a vision for our future and then making decisions in the present moment based on that future ideal. They say if you don’t know where you are going any road will get you there, in this brief program you will be reminded of the importance of knowing your destination before starting the march!  

#29-How can you enjoy your alone time?

If someone were to tell you that he or she would prefer to spend some time alone you would probably think that the individual has a serious problem or is suffering from depression; however, spending time alone to reflect has been practiced by some of the greatest men and women throughout history. In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Ali to discuss the ways in which we could enjoy spending time alone.What are the benefits of spending time alone to reflect on the events of our lives? How does our distracted world interfere with reflection? How can we spend our time alone based on our unique personality and inclinations?These are but a few of the questions discussed and answered in this episode of BTP podcast and whether you are someone who hates being alone or someone who spends most of her time alone then this episode can tilt your mind and give you some good idea on how to spend your time alone!