Beyond the Present Podcast

Let's Talk: Story telling on Dates

Have you ever seen a couple on a date who seemed bored out of their mind? Worse yet, have you ever been on a date and suddenly ran out of things to say? This is a common problem that many people face with and that is predominantly due to the fact that men and women communicate differently with the same gender and when it comes to dates, both genders could face with many communication barriers that could prevent them from attracting the other party.In this program as a part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the art of storytelling that can make your date interesting and successful for both sides. The best way to convey your personality to your potential partner is through story telling and if you are about to go on a first date then give this program a listen before you ruin yet another date by taking about logical nonsense that will not be interesting for your partner! 

Decentralized World & Blockchain

Since the dawn of the 21 century technology has been responsible for democratizing many things that previously belonged to the elite but the rate of disruption caused by technology has never been as high as today as we are heading towards a world that is more decentralized than ever.In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Govind, an expert in the field of blockchain technology along with crypto currencies and encryption who in addition to many things is the founder of the startup Data X (www.datax.one), to discuss the way the decentralized world has touched our lives and how it will be  developed in the future.What is the blockchain technology and how does it lead to decentralization? What are the pros and cons of the decentralized world? How does decentralization democratize data transference and enhance privacy and security? Should you invest in bitcoins?These are but a small portion of the questions that are answered in this episode of BTP podcast and whether you are someone who could mistake blockchain for keychain or an experienced investor in crypto currencies you will find something useful in this program regarding a trend that is just getting started and will probably sweep our lives in the years to come! 

Let's Talk: Tough Economy Mindset

Economy is cyclical which means sooner or later every single one of us will face with tough economic situations. In this program as a part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the best ways to deal with economic downturns for both laymen and entrepreneurs.The worst thing one can do upon finding oneself in an economic recession is to react emotionally and having a basic knowledge of the proper ways to remain afloat in tough times is to be cognitively and emotionally prepared for it and in this program you will find out how to do just that. 

Gene Editing

There are few subjects that are still shrouded in as much mystery along with taboo as DNA modification and in this controversial episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Ishaan, a bright mind active within the field of biotechnology, to discuss the ins and outs of editing the DNA of living organisms from plants and crops to animals and humans.What is DNA modification and how is it done? What are the impacts as well as consequences of editing the DNA of living organisms? What is a designer baby and how does it differ from cloning? Is DNA engineering legal or moral for that matter? Can this rapidly developing field of study lead to curing not only diseases but also aging? These are but a few of the questions discussed in the 15th episode of the BTP podcast and if you are someone who is amazed by the impact of technology on our lives and simultaneously offended by racism then you are in for a treat!

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!