Beyond the Present Podcast

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!

How do couples influence one another?

There is no doubt that couples influence one another both cognitively and behaviorally but exactly how do they do so and in which manners? In this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny, Poujix, and Kenny explain how in a romantic relationship one partner usually exerts more dominance along with influence on the other party and how a deeper understanding of power dynamics of a relationship can enhance the quality as well as the longevity of the relationship.Do women influence their partners more or men? Are LGBT relationships any different than straight ones when it comes to the level of dominance and influence? Should the final words in a relationship be made by the man or the woman? How does the belief system of one partner after the other? These are but a few of the questions that are answered in this episode of BTP podcast.

Let's Talk: Thinking Big

As Earl Nightingale once put it “one of the biggest tragedies of mankind is that so many go to grave with their music still in them” which is why your biggest obstacle on the way to greatness is actually yourself and more specifically your inability to set big and ambitious goals.  In this Let’s Talk edition of the BTP podcast Danny and Poujix go in depth with respect to big thinking as well as ambitious goal setting and explain why selling yourself short is the biggest mistake you could ever make. They will also elaborate on the fallacy of realism and realistic thinking and explain why it is nothing more than an excuse for accepting mediocrity. If you feel stuck in your comfort zone or would like to take your life and business to a whole new level then give this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast a listen!

Justice or Equality?

One of the biggest misconceptions in the modern world is recognizing the difference between equality and justice. So many citizens around the world complain regarding lack of equality and wrongfully assume that the prosperity of some might come at the cost of their own welfare, yet that could not have been any further from the truth.
In this controversial episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny, Poujix, and Sinix articulate the difference between justice and equality and go on to explain why equality is indeed not a natural, or for that matter favorable, concept and that in a truly just system equality cannot exist! How do justice and equality differ from one another? What are the consequences of imposing equality on society in the name of justice? Why charity doesn’t work and how can we replace it with Neo Charity whereby the unfortunate instead of money and food are offered education, guidance, and motivation to get out of poverty and misery through consistent effort? Why inequality is a natural state that exists in all areas of life?These are but a few of the questions that are answered in this episode of BTP podcast.

Let's Talk: Managing problems of the future

All major developments throughout human history were accompanied by a period where people had to adapt themselves with the drawbacks of the new ways of doing things while simultaneously benefiting from them. The future is for the most part bright and indeed promising but as we prepare ourselves for the thrill of technological development along with its tremendous power to shift our very societies before our eyes we also have to get ready for managing the foreseen as well as unforeseen problems that will inevitably arise in the decades to come!As a followup to episode 6, in this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix discuss their ideas with respect to the various issues and challenges that humanity will face in the not so distant future and how we could take the right steps from today in order to insure that our future will be as promising as we would like it to be!

A Glance at the Future

Despite humanity’s innate tendency to prefer comfort and resist change we are all benefiting from the technological advancements that are the results of going against this very innate tendency by deciding to do different things, do more of them, and do them more efficiently.The future is coming, whether we like it or not, and with it a whole array of changes will sweep our societies in the coming decades but are we ready for it? In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Ali, a software engineer and computer expert, to discuss the bright as well as dark sides of technological advancement and their impacts on our personal and professional lives. How optimistic can we be about the future? What are some of the changes that we expect to witness in the coming decades? How does technology merge with humanity,  turns us into cyborgs, and  eventually leads to singularity? Will our jobs be taken away by artificial intelligence? What changes do we look forward to see in the future? These questions and so many more are answered in this episode of BTP podcast.

Let's Talk: Body Language

Did you know that body language is the biggest component of your communication with other people? The message that you send to others via your posture, physical movement, and facial expression, in most cases, is understood better by others than the words you say!In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Poujix and Danny discuss the ins and outs of body language by not only describing what body language actually is but also coming up with the reasons as to why one should develop his or her knowledge with respect to understanding and using body language. What is body language and how to use it to communicate with others? Why should we improve our knowledge regarding body language and what are the benefits of doing so? How can you detect lie by examining the facial expression of the other person? How can we use body language to manage our emotions and remain at peak state? All the aforementioned questions are answered in this Let’s Talk edition of the BTP podcast.