Beyond the Present Podcast

Let's Talk: Life Management

Time management is really life management and your ability to make the most of your time will ultimately determine how much you can get done throughout your life. In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix talk about what it means to live with a sense of urgency while simultaneously remaining patient in the pursuit of long term goals. They also discuss the various obstacles that might get in the way of time management from not having clear goals to lack of priorities.If you want to get more done in less time then you will benefit immensely from this program in the Let’s Talk edition of the BTP podcast.

Life of an entrepreneur

While stable and high paying jobs are always in demand, not all of us opt for the safe route in life and instead decide to independently run our own businesses and embark on the journey of entrepreneurship.In the 14th episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Sinix to discuss the issue of entrepreneurship from various angles and shed light on this already hot trend of self-employment and operating one’s own business!What is entrepreneurship and who is an entrepreneur? What are the pros and cons of living and working as an entrepreneur? How do entrepreneurs act as change agents and come up with creative ideas? These are but some of the questions that are answered in this episode of BTP podcast. If you like to be the master of your professional destiny and are willing to take some risks along the way to success then you need to give this episode a listen

Let's Talk: Travel

One of the most sought out activities in the world is traveling but most of us might not grasp the truly deep impact of traveling on our way of thinking. In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the importance of traveling and how it could change us! There are very few activities that could be as educational and life changing as traveling and if you want to take the most out of your traveling experience then you are recommended to listen to this BTP program.

How well do you know yourself?

The Ancient Greek aphorism “know thyself” has been responsible for the progress of humanity which has brought us from caves right into civilization. In this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Shivank to discus why it is important to know ourselves and how we can do so! What does it exactly mean to know yourself? How does knowing your temperament and whether you are an introvert or an extrovert help you design your path in life? Where should we start in order to discover who we truly are?The aforementioned questions and so many more are answered in this episode of BTP podcast.

WIT Theory

We all want a lot of things in life but are we ready to do whatever it takes, no matter how challenging it might be , to achieve the desired results. In this Let’s Talk edition of the Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix delve deep in what they dub the WIT theory that compels  individuals to avoid coming up with any and all excuses, rational or not, and instead committing to WIT, that is whatever it takes, to realize their objectives. If you feel like the challenge you are about to take is beyond the scope of your ability or feel like giving up on your goal then stop right there and give this program in the Let’s Talk series of BTP podcast a listen to be able to do what you think you cannot  by putting aside the excuses that you assume to be justifiable!

Living in fantasy VS Living in reality

In the movie the Matrix we are challenged to question the meaning of what it means to live in reality or merely experience an illusion of it. In this thought provoking episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Marvin to discuss the difference between living in reality and living in fantasy.How can we differentiate between what is real and what is not? What are the pros and cons of living in reality vs living in fantasy? What is the role of escapism in our modern societies? How do people fake it until they make it? These are but a few of the questions that are answered in this episode of BTP podcast. If you are like Neo and think of yourself like Alice in the wonderland then listen to this program to find out how deep the rabbit hole goes!

Let's Talk: The Obstacle is the way

One of the few things that we all have to deal with in our personal and professional lives is facing with obstacles! In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix go in depth in order to analyze the major themes covered in the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. They say life is nothing more than a series of problems occurring one after the other like the ocean waves which is why developing a perspective that welcomes challenges and difficulties as a means of achieving strength and growth is what we all need to effectively overcome the inevitable obstacles in our lives. The Obstacle is the Way is indeed a must read title for all and whether you have read the book or not you could benefit immensely from our run down of the book in this program.

Novelty seeking and trying new things

We all cherish the novel moments in our lives where we get to experience something for the first time but what if this very sensation becomes the be-all-end-all occurrence in our lives?!In the 11th episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Kanny to discuss the ups and downs of novelty seeking ranging from from new experiences to new romantic partners. What is novelty seeking and why do we like to try new things? Is novelty seeking socially just? How could novelty seeking sabotage the pursuit of mastery? What is novelty seeking in dating and romance and how do people commit to one relationship despite wanting to try new partners?All of the aforementioned questions and many more are discussed in this episode of BTP podcast! There is a novelty seeker in everyone of us who wants to try new things, so what are you waiting for? Listen to this new episode to satisfy your need for podcast novelty!

Let's Talk: Career

One of the most troubling questions that seem to afflict many individuals, especially among the youth, is the following: “what is my calling and what career path truly suits me?” In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the answer to this very question. They will go in depth talking about the career success formula by designing three separate plans that could be roughly executed in one’s 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. A very small number of people are fortunate enough to recognize their true calling at a young age but for the absolute majority of us discovering our true calling and developing our inherent talents will inevitably require us to try many different things and learn to get good at what we don’t like until we can get to do what we love and be compensated handsomely for it! If you have been soul searching for a while then this program in our Let’s Talk series could probably put an end to your angst and get you started on the path to action and discovery!

Feminism

One of the most significant byproducts of modernity is feminism and the empowerment of women in the society whether in the board room, class room, or the living room! In the tenth episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Emmy to discuss feminism from the perspectives of both genders.What is feminism and how does it affect the lives of women? Is feminism only beneficial for women or men can also benefit from it? How do societies where feminism is thriving different from the ones where such privileges aren’t allotted to women? What do feminists think about pro-life, anti-abortion activists? These are but a few of the questions discussed in this episode of BTP podcast and whether you are a man or a woman, feminist or anti-feminist, you will find this episode quite informative and perhaps a bit controversial!

Let's Talk: Learning from the past or living in it

It is cognitively apprehensive that  we cannot do anything about the things that have happened in the past; however, understanding something cognitively differs greatly from fathoming it on an emotional level. In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the discrepancy between living in the past and learning from the past. Those who fail to learn from the mistakes of their past are doomed to repeat those very mistakes which means a life of wisdom must inevitably involve contemplating regarding our past to extract invaluable lessons. Alas, our emotions can get in the way and thinking about the past can turn into rumination which will cause more harms than good. If you would like to learn how to learn from the past without dwelling in it then you owe it to yourself to give this program a listen! 

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

Almost all of us have heard the famous saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” but do we actually live by this rule? In the ninth episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Ali to discuss the importance of facing with adversity and failures with an open mind and rejoicing at the thought of extracting lessons, making discoveries, and developing strength as we deal with setbacks and crises in our lives. Why failing and making mistakes are not only inevitable but also necessary on the path to growth and prosperity? How can we reinterpret the difficult moments of our lives in a way that is empowering rather than disappointing? What is a hero’s journey and how can we use it to positively deal with all the challenges of life?  The aforementioned questions along with many more are answered in this quote-rich episode of BTP podcast!