This is a different episode than most. In that, Eddie and Darren just started recording a conversation to see where it went. Most of the time, they want to dig deep into a topic. The topic of video games to careers just came out of talking, not a set out thing to discuss. Sometimes they are really interested in discussing a particular topic and want to be the stimulus in others' thoughts on the topic. No particular subject was brewing in their minds, so they just recorded a conversation to see how it goes. What feedback would give them on episodes, conversations, or topics? Reach out at
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Hypnosis is a state of consciouness that is a result from the power of suggestion. This power of suggestion is used a lot in everyday life by business for marketing and restraunts creating a food mood. People don't necessarily go under hypnosis daily, but the power of suggestion creates a mind set for a given situation. Leading someone in their mind by creating expectations both good and bad expectations, often aid in accepting pain in a procedure or prepares you for a good lunch. Hypnosis is not some kind of magical power, but it something that approximately 20% of people are not likely to experience. Listen to Eddie and Darren try to nail down this idea.
","summary":"Can you be hypnotized? What is it like to be hypnotized? Hypnosis is a voluntary state of consciousness where a person is susceptible to suggestion. The exact idea or definition is up for debate from those in the field of psychology. ","date_published":"2021-02-07T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/c88e3263-489a-466d-841c-354c20b6d0f1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58600669,"duration_in_seconds":4185}]},{"id":"59676aea-f851-4d03-a4d0-5a44ede4ffdd","title":"Episode 21: Curiosity","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"This is a subject that has driven all technology and civilizations forward. Curiosity is one of the more interesting elements of human characteristics. This trait has varying degrees from one person to another. Would you consider yourself a curious person? Have you alwasy been? Curiosity is an aid and hindrance to learning. If you don't have it, can you get it? Listen to this discussion and discover a little about curiosity.Links:Brave Wilderness — Be Brave, Stay WildVenomous Snakes - Symptoms & First Aid | NIOSH | CDC","content_html":"This is a subject that has driven all technology and civilizations forward. Curiosity is one of the more interesting elements of human characteristics. This trait has varying degrees from one person to another. Would you consider yourself a curious person? Have you alwasy been? Curiosity is an aid and hindrance to learning. If you don't have it, can you get it? Listen to this discussion and discover a little about curiosity.
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","summary":"Is everyone curious? Are we only curious as kids? What feeds our curiosity? Listen to Eddie and Darren's tale of curiosity. ","date_published":"2021-02-07T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/59676aea-f851-4d03-a4d0-5a44ede4ffdd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78264395,"duration_in_seconds":5590}]},{"id":"c61a596a-1414-49e4-8fcf-26ead38d0aee","title":"Episode 20: Music and Emotions","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"Tastes are something that vary from one person to another. If you like a wide variety or small variety of music, the mood or emotion you are in or want to be in can be changed via music. Music is entertainment, but it can be so much more. Listen to Eddie and Darren's discussion and all the rabbit trails about music and emotions of it. ","content_html":"Tastes are something that vary from one person to another. If you like a wide variety or small variety of music, the mood or emotion you are in or want to be in can be changed via music. Music is entertainment, but it can be so much more. Listen to Eddie and Darren's discussion and all the rabbit trails about music and emotions of it.
","summary":"Music and emotions have probably always been intertwined. One could say that music itself is an expression of emotions. In addition to that, there are the emotions of the listener. Listening to music alone can be therapeutic. Whether you listen to music to align with your current emotional state, or to change your emotional state, music can influence how we feel. ","date_published":"2021-01-21T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/c61a596a-1414-49e4-8fcf-26ead38d0aee.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75316372,"duration_in_seconds":5379}]},{"id":"3bf690bf-cc0e-4d86-9915-a430c11c76fb","title":"Episode 19: Covid-19 Vaccine","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"This whole topic is one that sparks debates and myth spinning. There is no need to waste the space here and your time reading. Just listen and maybe you will learn something you didn't know about the Covid-19 vaccine. This is not as fun of a topic as the others. Eddie and Darren thought this was a good time to discuss this matter. Listen, think about it, maybe it will help you decide if undecided. Thanks for listening. Please give some feedback at thoughtworkspodcast@gmail.com","content_html":"This whole topic is one that sparks debates and myth spinning. There is no need to waste the space here and your time reading. Just listen and maybe you will learn something you didn't know about the Covid-19 vaccine. This is not as fun of a topic as the others. Eddie and Darren thought this was a good time to discuss this matter. Listen, think about it, maybe it will help you decide if undecided. Thanks for listening. Please give some feedback at thoughtworkspodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"Probably in the conversation of every adult at some point, the new vaccines. Are you going to get it? Is it safe? Do I need it? What's the point, I am fit, young, and healthy? Listen to Eddie and Darren discuss the new vaccines in detail. Really put some thought into this and ponder. If you are scared or just don't have the time to research, listen and decide what you think. ","date_published":"2021-01-07T17:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/3bf690bf-cc0e-4d86-9915-a430c11c76fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55300723,"duration_in_seconds":4608}]},{"id":"1e98676f-bbc4-4799-bdfc-db8a186957d0","title":"Episode 18: Purist","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"Purists probably have a good and bad name in any arena they exist. A self defined or group defined way of doing things, then equated it to the proper way to do such. There can be varying opinions of purists and the ideas associated with them. In one regard, sometimes they provide a style or way of doing things that preserve the origin of said subject. On the other hand, this \"original\" idea provides a platform to be overly critical to any advancement or variant to the \"original\" format. Whether it is ways to make or produce something, or a style of hobby, purists and their opinions exist in many arenas. Take a listen and see which way Eddie and Darren fall in the discussion. ","content_html":"Purists probably have a good and bad name in any arena they exist. A self defined or group defined way of doing things, then equated it to the proper way to do such. There can be varying opinions of purists and the ideas associated with them. In one regard, sometimes they provide a style or way of doing things that preserve the origin of said subject. On the other hand, this "original" idea provides a platform to be overly critical to any advancement or variant to the "original" format. Whether it is ways to make or produce something, or a style of hobby, purists and their opinions exist in many arenas. Take a listen and see which way Eddie and Darren fall in the discussion.
","summary":"What is the original way to do anything? Is it THE way to do it? A purist will have their way to do some particular thing. Purists have a right to their opinion, but that doesn't mean it is a one size fit all. ","date_published":"2020-12-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/1e98676f-bbc4-4799-bdfc-db8a186957d0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52261638,"duration_in_seconds":4354}]},{"id":"0f8014d3-420b-4dac-a00e-75504318ea21","title":"Episode 17: INTROVERTS AND EXTROVERTS","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"Introvert or extrovert, which are you? Maybe you have never thought about this much. Perhaps you have looked into this with much interest. Either way, this discussion may tell you something about this element of our personality types. Learning what you and others around you score, will explain how you and they get along or not. You may take a number of tests and disagree with the results. If so, asked your spouse/partner/closest person to you what they think. It may be that you don't understand yourself, just yet. By no means is the end all be all of how to break a person down. However, it is a tool to guide you in this process. Take a listen, this is actually a subject that blows Eddie's mind. Links:Google Image ResultGoogle Image ResultFree personality test, type descriptions, relationship and career advice | 16PersonalitiesAre You An Introvert Or An Extrovert? What It Means For Your CareerWhat \"Introvert\" and \"Extrovert\" Really MeanMyers-Briggs Type Indicator: The 16 Personality TypesIt's True: We Become More Introverted With Age | Psychology TodayDunbar's number - Wikipedia","content_html":"Introvert or extrovert, which are you? Maybe you have never thought about this much. Perhaps you have looked into this with much interest. Either way, this discussion may tell you something about this element of our personality types. Learning what you and others around you score, will explain how you and they get along or not. You may take a number of tests and disagree with the results. If so, asked your spouse/partner/closest person to you what they think. It may be that you don't understand yourself, just yet. By no means is the end all be all of how to break a person down. However, it is a tool to guide you in this process. Take a listen, this is actually a subject that blows Eddie's mind.
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Stubbornness is defined as dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something. This trait is looked at negatively by some, and could limit one's experiences in life. There is more to this than just opposition. Listen to Darren (self professed stubborn person) explain to Eddie that asking a stubborn person to change their mind is more than just being open. The discussion takes many trails in discussion, as is the usual case. Holding firm to one's position can be personal for these stubborn people. Asking them to change their mind, is a little more complicated than just consider a different view on a given topic. So, take a listen to this discussion and form your own opinion of stubbornness. Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at thoughtworkspodcast@gmail.com
","summary":"Are you resistant to new things? Maybe you are stubborn. Perhaps you have stubborn friends or family. It is almost impossible to not be part of someone that is stubborn. If this is you, no explanation is needed. If you have never been accused of being stubborn, consider yourself lucky or very easy going. Listen this episode as Darren tries to explain stubbornness to Eddie. Even if you don't consider yourself or your family stubborn, you can still get a better understanding of people around you.","date_published":"2020-10-03T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/bb351767-9284-4c13-bd7b-1405c11ccfcb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46781879,"duration_in_seconds":3898}]},{"id":"580105d5-72d4-4a22-a20c-effbba285fcc","title":"Episode 15: SLEEP INERTIA","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"Sleep inertia is defined as the groggy feeling when you wake up. Tune in to Eddie and Darren's discussion about sleep and what sleep inertia is. The stage of sleep you wake in can affect your sleep inertia. Sleep inertia is about 30 minutes on average for most people. Conduct your own sleep study using your smart phone. Track your sleep with your phone or smart watch. Take an honest look at your sleep hygeine. If you are getting the correct number of hours and sleep cycles, waking a good bit earlier, is better than the extra time sleeping. Hopefully you guys can sleep better, not later. ","content_html":"Sleep inertia is defined as the groggy feeling when you wake up. Tune in to Eddie and Darren's discussion about sleep and what sleep inertia is. The stage of sleep you wake in can affect your sleep inertia. Sleep inertia is about 30 minutes on average for most people. Conduct your own sleep study using your smart phone. Track your sleep with your phone or smart watch. Take an honest look at your sleep hygeine. If you are getting the correct number of hours and sleep cycles, waking a good bit earlier, is better than the extra time sleeping. Hopefully you guys can sleep better, not later.
","summary":"How easy is it for you to wake ? How long does it take for your brain to wake and be functioning at 100%? Ever wonder why you can't tell time and do basic math to get to work on time? Sleep inertia is the problem. It varies in length from person to person. ","date_published":"2020-09-20T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/580105d5-72d4-4a22-a20c-effbba285fcc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47857393,"duration_in_seconds":3987}]},{"id":"df1f72e5-2bcb-4bbc-85bc-d23d30b603f5","title":"Episode 14: HEROES","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/14","content_text":"Heroes are the people or characters we emulate for their actions and values. As a young person, we might look up to parents, grand parents, or friends of the family. Additionally, we may identify with fictional characters from movies, books, tv, or comics. One could even say that an ideal hero is what we might want ourselves to be. Another hero scenario, could be someone we want to save us from ourselves, others, or a situation we are in. Who are heroes in your life? There are many people over the course of history that we could call heroes. Not to be left out, there heroes around all of us. People that go above and beyond to make a change in a better way. Lots of athletes will say someone in their growing up was a hero. These people provided resources and time to help others. Anyone can be a hero. Odds are we are people that somebody looks up to for something. How do think people look at you? Not your physical being, but your attitude and behavior. Try to be the individual, that on your funeral day, many people will say \"we were best friends\". Take a listen and see why Eddie thinks of the Looney Tunes characters need therapy. Give us your feedback through Facebook or Twitter or email thoughtworkspodcast@gmail.comLinks:10 Reasons Why We Need Heroes | Heroes: What They Do & Why We Need Them","content_html":"Heroes are the people or characters we emulate for their actions and values. As a young person, we might look up to parents, grand parents, or friends of the family. Additionally, we may identify with fictional characters from movies, books, tv, or comics. One could even say that an ideal hero is what we might want ourselves to be. Another hero scenario, could be someone we want to save us from ourselves, others, or a situation we are in. Who are heroes in your life? There are many people over the course of history that we could call heroes. Not to be left out, there heroes around all of us. People that go above and beyond to make a change in a better way. Lots of athletes will say someone in their growing up was a hero. These people provided resources and time to help others. Anyone can be a hero. Odds are we are people that somebody looks up to for something. How do think people look at you? Not your physical being, but your attitude and behavior. Try to be the individual, that on your funeral day, many people will say "we were best friends". Take a listen and see why Eddie thinks of the Looney Tunes characters need therapy. Give us your feedback through Facebook or Twitter or email thoughtworkspodcast@gmail.com
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","summary":"What is a hero? Do you have one? Whether talking about fictional characters or people in our everyday lives, heroes are emulated. ","date_published":"2020-09-08T09:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/df1f72e5-2bcb-4bbc-85bc-d23d30b603f5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78744266,"duration_in_seconds":4921}]},{"id":"1467e126-75d6-4cc4-b3d7-3dae56ff3959","title":"Episode 13: Pollyanna","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"Pollyanna is the tendency for people to remember or look at pleasant things more accurately than unpleasant things. Another way to put this is to say looking at things with a positivity bias. At first glance, this may seem to be a good thing, to a degree it is. The downside to this outlook is not accouting for negative things in life accurately. That can lead to a living on a cloud that does not exist. From ignoring something that needs your attention, to just letting bad stuff happen that could have been affected by oneself. Take a listen and see how Eddie and Darren view life and what you may learn from their conversation. As usual, their are tangents that fall off topic. See what Eddie means by \"off pudding\". Please send comments and questions to thoughtworkspodcast@gmail.com. ","content_html":"Pollyanna is the tendency for people to remember or look at pleasant things more accurately than unpleasant things. Another way to put this is to say looking at things with a positivity bias. At first glance, this may seem to be a good thing, to a degree it is. The downside to this outlook is not accouting for negative things in life accurately. That can lead to a living on a cloud that does not exist. From ignoring something that needs your attention, to just letting bad stuff happen that could have been affected by oneself. Take a listen and see how Eddie and Darren view life and what you may learn from their conversation. As usual, their are tangents that fall off topic. See what Eddie means by "off pudding". Please send comments and questions to thoughtworkspodcast@gmail.com.
","summary":"What is it to be Pollyanna? Listen to Eddie and Darren discuss what it is to be Pollyanna and the positive and negative effects. ","date_published":"2020-08-25T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/1467e126-75d6-4cc4-b3d7-3dae56ff3959.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59625558,"duration_in_seconds":3726}]},{"id":"ea32f001-0524-47c1-859a-6af24e6e5aa0","title":"Episode 12: Time","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"There is a sublte, slight audio pop/click it is fixed at 33 minute mark, apologies Time is a big topic. It is the one currency that we all have the same. Now, we don't all live to be the same age at death. However, in a day to day sense, we all have those 24 hours. How we spend that currency is another facet of our personalities. Like a lot of things, we can change and modify our time consumption. Darren is definitely not type A, but has to have a feeling of accomplishment daily. Eddie is organized, but doesn't have to accomplish something daily. How do you answer this, do you have to accomplish something everyday? Do you structure all of your time? When you are experiencing different emotions, the passage of time can be feel faster or slower. ","content_html":"There is a sublte, slight audio pop/click it is fixed at 33 minute mark, apologies Time is a big topic. It is the one currency that we all have the same. Now, we don't all live to be the same age at death. However, in a day to day sense, we all have those 24 hours. How we spend that currency is another facet of our personalities. Like a lot of things, we can change and modify our time consumption. Darren is definitely not type A, but has to have a feeling of accomplishment daily. Eddie is organized, but doesn't have to accomplish something daily. How do you answer this, do you have to accomplish something everyday? Do you structure all of your time? When you are experiencing different emotions, the passage of time can be feel faster or slower.
","summary":"How we measure our existence is time. So how do you view time? Do you manage your time? Is managing or scheduling your time something you view positively or negatively? We all have a set amount of time, that we are unaware of its end. How do you spend it?","date_published":"2020-08-04T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/ea32f001-0524-47c1-859a-6af24e6e5aa0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":93782438,"duration_in_seconds":5861}]},{"id":"4bb40419-1df7-4bf5-b62e-ca0523299c69","title":"Episode 11: Inner Voice ","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"An inner voice is an element of the unique nature of what makes us all different. For whatever reason, some have this and some do not. Eddie and Darren don't have the answer as to why some have it, but this is a discussion about it. One key function to inner voice, is the idea of drafting a question or statement. Narration or private conversation, is another way this inner voice is used. Often, it is just saying what is happening or about to happen in the head of the individual. Some people that do not have an innervoice think with imagery rather than a dialog. Talking to themselves in their head, is possible but very difficult and not second nature. As often the course, the rabbit trail turns into things that bother Eddie or Darren. ","content_html":"An inner voice is an element of the unique nature of what makes us all different. For whatever reason, some have this and some do not. Eddie and Darren don't have the answer as to why some have it, but this is a discussion about it. One key function to inner voice, is the idea of drafting a question or statement. Narration or private conversation, is another way this inner voice is used. Often, it is just saying what is happening or about to happen in the head of the individual. Some people that do not have an innervoice think with imagery rather than a dialog. Talking to themselves in their head, is possible but very difficult and not second nature. As often the course, the rabbit trail turns into things that bother Eddie or Darren.
","summary":"Do you have an inner voice? That inner dialogue that is part of your decision making dialogue. An inner voice is not possessed by all. Whether you have one or not, this episode will give an insight to Eddie and Darren's inner voice or lack thereof.","date_published":"2020-07-28T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/4bb40419-1df7-4bf5-b62e-ca0523299c69.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84394656,"duration_in_seconds":5274}]},{"id":"60dd648d-0ca4-403c-bfc5-985823e2d2cc","title":"Episode 10: Processes","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/10","content_text":"Processes. How do you keep up all of the things you need to do and maintain in your life? The system we use conscious or not, has elements of efficiency or not. As we age and see elements of our life systems, we edit or add on to proceed. When you notice 'there is this thing I always do manually, but it has automaticity', why not add the auto feature? Eddie and Darren talk about everyday life and travel and how systems and processes have worked and not. Schedules feel like work for some. Even managing your free time is a system. If you feel like your time is not managed well often, why not look at how you do it and make a change. Darren has a sense of accomplisment that makes or breaks his days, whether work or free time. Eddie definitely has systems, but may not want a schedule for his leisure time. In an elevated view of life, time is the currency we all have. No one knows how much of that we will given. One thing that is similar among people with a long life, they often comment in the end of their lives about how they spent their time.","content_html":"Processes. How do you keep up all of the things you need to do and maintain in your life? The system we use conscious or not, has elements of efficiency or not. As we age and see elements of our life systems, we edit or add on to proceed. When you notice 'there is this thing I always do manually, but it has automaticity', why not add the auto feature? Eddie and Darren talk about everyday life and travel and how systems and processes have worked and not. Schedules feel like work for some. Even managing your free time is a system. If you feel like your time is not managed well often, why not look at how you do it and make a change. Darren has a sense of accomplisment that makes or breaks his days, whether work or free time. Eddie definitely has systems, but may not want a schedule for his leisure time. In an elevated view of life, time is the currency we all have. No one knows how much of that we will given. One thing that is similar among people with a long life, they often comment in the end of their lives about how they spent their time.
","summary":"Do you have a process for your day to day, or your life? Processes help keep us organized and going through life.","date_published":"2020-07-09T11:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/60dd648d-0ca4-403c-bfc5-985823e2d2cc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":99332518,"duration_in_seconds":6208}]},{"id":"6ce1757b-871e-4990-8bbb-c55434c30a2d","title":"Episode 9: Tribes","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"Have you ever thought about how many humans enable you to live your current life? Tribes have given the human race the ability to increase exponentially. Not only in number, but technology and all areas of advancement. Just think, without all of the people that protect and take care of us. From military to fire to police, all the way to the people that haul our trash away. We all need each other. Early human experience required tribes to survive the environment of the time. Now in a more civilized and populated world, we still have the need to belong to a tribe. Tribes back our ideals, beliefs, and standards. Tribalism is not all good though. Just as there are benfits to the protection in community, groups of common thinking people can push for negative or evil ideas. Everyone has their own set of tribes. Within the sets of tribes, we align for common goal or interest. Hopefully, it is for the good of all.Links:Alone Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORYYou're Getting a Free Audible Book | Audible.comBiologist E.O. Wilson on Why Humans, Like Ants, Need a Tribe","content_html":"Have you ever thought about how many humans enable you to live your current life? Tribes have given the human race the ability to increase exponentially. Not only in number, but technology and all areas of advancement. Just think, without all of the people that protect and take care of us. From military to fire to police, all the way to the people that haul our trash away. We all need each other. Early human experience required tribes to survive the environment of the time. Now in a more civilized and populated world, we still have the need to belong to a tribe. Tribes back our ideals, beliefs, and standards. Tribalism is not all good though. Just as there are benfits to the protection in community, groups of common thinking people can push for negative or evil ideas. Everyone has their own set of tribes. Within the sets of tribes, we align for common goal or interest. Hopefully, it is for the good of all.
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Just as all of our tastes vary from one subject to another, where and how we find satisfactioin does as well. What does our own version of satisfaction say about us? Is there a difference between satisfaction and happiness? Can satisfaction be on a scale like pain? Will a dove actually go into a birdhouse?
\n\nThe way we view life and our expectations play a crucial part to our own satisfaction. Whether you are the eternal opitimist or a negative Nancy, you may be setting the table for your satisfaction dinner. Subscribe and listen to Eddie and Darren as they parse out what is satisfaction to each of them. One thing is for sure, each of us play a role in our own satisfactory experience of life.
","summary":"What is satisfaction to you? Where do you find it and what does it depend on? Is satisfaction and happiness the same thing? Listen to Eddie and Darren as they speak about their journey for satisfaction.","date_published":"2020-06-02T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/e4cb2c45-ae58-4557-a837-f5f06bb4866c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75256814,"duration_in_seconds":4703}]},{"id":"140bfcd9-81f0-49b5-9330-3655d84ea660","title":"Episode 7: Late","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"How do we overcome being late? Is there a specific reason that I am late? Are you always on time, and CAN'T understand why anyone is late? Eddie and Darren go round and round about why people are late. Is there an excuse that is plausible for being late? Is something as simple as not accurately understanding time responsible for this? We all have co-workers and friends that are always late. Perhaps you struggle to get to work on time. If you have ever been late more than once in your life, this discussion is for you. Or if you are never late, maybe you can get a better understanding of your peers or family. It may not be as easy setting an alarm for some. ","content_html":"How do we overcome being late? Is there a specific reason that I am late? Are you always on time, and CAN'T understand why anyone is late? Eddie and Darren go round and round about why people are late. Is there an excuse that is plausible for being late? Is something as simple as not accurately understanding time responsible for this? We all have co-workers and friends that are always late. Perhaps you struggle to get to work on time. If you have ever been late more than once in your life, this discussion is for you. Or if you are never late, maybe you can get a better understanding of your peers or family. It may not be as easy setting an alarm for some.
","summary":"Being late is something that all of us have to deal with. Either we are never late, and have to cope with others being late. Or we are the individuals that always seem to be running behind. No matter how we attempt to, it still happens. ","date_published":"2020-05-27T18:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/140bfcd9-81f0-49b5-9330-3655d84ea660.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85080109,"duration_in_seconds":5317}]},{"id":"5a4e6137-ebf5-462e-8865-1b0d8becd074","title":"Episode 6: Podcast Listening 101","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"What is a podcast? It can be a conversation, a recording of a radio show, talk show, sports show, political speak, crime stories, or just information about hobbies or interest. It is a portable audio medium that can be enjoyed at any time. From really short funny stories to three plus hour conversations, podcast vary greatly in content and length. If you can imagine it, there is probably a podcast about it. Eddie and Darren discuss the basic ideas and how one could fit podcasts into their lives. Links:Up and Vanished on Apple Podcasts5by5 | Back to Work5by5 | Road WorkRoderick on the Line - Merlin MannJoe Rogan (Podcast Site)Serial: Season ThreeS-Town PodcastAdam Carolla Show - Daily PodcastZentri - HomePodcast – Mike RowePaul Harvey - WikipediaMinistry Bits — Chad LandmanThe Hattie Podcast on Apple PodcastsLavender Boys on Apple PodcastsPodcast MethodOvercast","content_html":"What is a podcast? It can be a conversation, a recording of a radio show, talk show, sports show, political speak, crime stories, or just information about hobbies or interest. It is a portable audio medium that can be enjoyed at any time. From really short funny stories to three plus hour conversations, podcast vary greatly in content and length. If you can imagine it, there is probably a podcast about it. Eddie and Darren discuss the basic ideas and how one could fit podcasts into their lives.
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As a child, have you ever been lost or separated from your family? How did that affect you? These moments growing up can cause separation fear and anxiety that goes on as we age. Depending on when and where you grew up, some of us wondered away from home for miles and miles. We stayed out till dark. It is odd that a moment separated from family is panic. However, voluntarily separating is just part of fun day. What fears do you have? Spiders, heights, claustrophobia, severe weather, or snakes? Do you live with or by fear? Do fears parallyze you? How do fears change your life or plans?
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Fear comes in many forms. It can be defined as an emotional experiece of physiological or psychological stress that is without love, trust, or hope. In this day and time, there are a lot of people afraid of where the country is going. Whether that is the fear of contracting an infectious virus or fear of unemployment. Both of these are real and part of present day. Fear impacts our lives in a way that can affect the way we develop as humans. Listen along as Eddie and Darren discuss their fears and how they deal with them.
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","summary":"This is part 1 of a long conversation between Eddie and Darren on FEAR. What is it and how does it affect us? ","date_published":"2020-04-29T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/9374064b-45b7-47ab-ac39-c09d1eb3226a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63911730,"duration_in_seconds":3994}]},{"id":"4a8de3bc-dc5c-4082-9d5d-b1f9f5465654","title":"Episode 4: Mental Diet","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"It has been said by many, \"you are a combination of the five people closest to you\". What about the meida we consume? The books, blogs, and social media links we read collectively add up in a grocerty list of data in our minds. Viewing TV shows, streaming series, and movies shape the world we see and apply to life. Listening to talk radio or podcasts can also add diversity to all that is you. If some sort of hybrid of our 5 closest friends/family is who we are, where does media come in? People often report of relatives or others and their constant diet of xyz shows or news. The message and attitudes of these media portals are seen to varying degrees in these individuals. Being aware of your mental diet is a good place to examine oneself. Diversity is good for all people of all walks of life. No matter the background, becoming experienced with many ideas builds a person that can relate to more humans. Aside from the well rounded human approach, maybe it is a good way to find new entertainment. ","content_html":"It has been said by many, "you are a combination of the five people closest to you". What about the meida we consume? The books, blogs, and social media links we read collectively add up in a grocerty list of data in our minds. Viewing TV shows, streaming series, and movies shape the world we see and apply to life. Listening to talk radio or podcasts can also add diversity to all that is you. If some sort of hybrid of our 5 closest friends/family is who we are, where does media come in? People often report of relatives or others and their constant diet of xyz shows or news. The message and attitudes of these media portals are seen to varying degrees in these individuals. Being aware of your mental diet is a good place to examine oneself. Diversity is good for all people of all walks of life. No matter the background, becoming experienced with many ideas builds a person that can relate to more humans. Aside from the well rounded human approach, maybe it is a good way to find new entertainment.
","summary":"Have you ever thought about what you put into your head? Whether reading, listening, or watching, all forms of media consumption contribute to who you are. Try this episode to stretch your mental taste buds.","date_published":"2020-04-21T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/4a8de3bc-dc5c-4082-9d5d-b1f9f5465654.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55001675,"duration_in_seconds":3437}]},{"id":"635a065f-245a-48d2-80e8-57bf18a9e71c","title":"Episode 3: Anger","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"How you feel and express your anger can have irreversible effects. What is the way you deal with anger? Do you stuff every negative down deep inside of you? Darren does, a lot. Coming from his youth and young adult years of speaking his mind, to now proceeding with caution. Eddie has the other approach and success. He has relationships strengthen after having words about anger. Does showing emotions make you look more or less competent? Do you think it makes you look effective as a communicator or leader? Whether one spews their anger all of the time or one who never does, a medium approach is probably more effective. There is a time and place to be expressive. However, if you scream all of the time, it loses its teeth. Also, when one almost never blows up, you may get some shocked faces when you share your feelings. Part of our society today is addicted to anger. This problem is everywhere. Cable news networks to social media, feed the anger beast that is growing in all of us. Take it all in, but beware of what you eat. Anger is a real emotion that should not be ignored. A balanced approach to life will include what makes us angry. However, should it get all the energy we give it?Links:Charles Duhigg: Why Is America So Angry? - The AtlanticMatt Taibbi","content_html":"How you feel and express your anger can have irreversible effects. What is the way you deal with anger? Do you stuff every negative down deep inside of you? Darren does, a lot. Coming from his youth and young adult years of speaking his mind, to now proceeding with caution. Eddie has the other approach and success. He has relationships strengthen after having words about anger. Does showing emotions make you look more or less competent? Do you think it makes you look effective as a communicator or leader? Whether one spews their anger all of the time or one who never does, a medium approach is probably more effective. There is a time and place to be expressive. However, if you scream all of the time, it loses its teeth. Also, when one almost never blows up, you may get some shocked faces when you share your feelings. Part of our society today is addicted to anger. This problem is everywhere. Cable news networks to social media, feed the anger beast that is growing in all of us. Take it all in, but beware of what you eat. Anger is a real emotion that should not be ignored. A balanced approach to life will include what makes us angry. However, should it get all the energy we give it?
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","summary":"How do you deal with your own anger? Do you express it quickly ? Does it matter if the person you are mad at is a relative or friend? Anger is an emotion we all have. How we deal with it varies among us. Check out the differences in Eddie and Darren's approach to anger and relationships.","date_published":"2020-04-10T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/635a065f-245a-48d2-80e8-57bf18a9e71c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80758411,"duration_in_seconds":5047}]},{"id":"d183c01f-d37c-4cb5-8ea5-9404e6d6dff9","title":"Episode 2: Identities","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"A person's identity in its whole form is unique. We are a summary of the closest people around us, but do we share all of their traits? Have their been times in your life you literaly feel like someone else? Many times we put on a persona to get a job or a date. How much of this do we do in the day to day living? As you think about your own identity and how you share yourself, listen to these guys. Eddie is looking to be original and not be fooled in this life. While Darren is ever seeking of who and what he is made of. Subscribe and listen to satisfy the curious part of your identity.","content_html":"A person's identity in its whole form is unique. We are a summary of the closest people around us, but do we share all of their traits? Have their been times in your life you literaly feel like someone else? Many times we put on a persona to get a job or a date. How much of this do we do in the day to day living? As you think about your own identity and how you share yourself, listen to these guys. Eddie is looking to be original and not be fooled in this life. While Darren is ever seeking of who and what he is made of. Subscribe and listen to satisfy the curious part of your identity.
","summary":"What is your identity? Is it the same at home, work, school, or at church? It is Eddie and Darren's thought to discuss this week. What part of your identity have you held onto and what have you let go ? Subscribe and listen to their discussion of their own multiple identity issues.","date_published":"2020-04-02T01:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/d183c01f-d37c-4cb5-8ea5-9404e6d6dff9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":98728149,"duration_in_seconds":6170}]},{"id":"04c1b7e5-7b05-43e6-9daa-91bfcce0d42f","title":"Episode 1: Preferences and taste","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"Prefernce and taste are part of the make up of all our identities. They are generally speaking, our likes and dislikes. We are a combination of things we inherit and things around us. Simply, our tastes are relative to our nature and nurture. Do these change as we grow older? How is our taste relevant to our experience of life? What does your taste or prefence say about you? Just some things to ponder when you give a listen to this episode as Eddie and Darren chew on this topic.","content_html":"Prefernce and taste are part of the make up of all our identities. They are generally speaking, our likes and dislikes. We are a combination of things we inherit and things around us. Simply, our tastes are relative to our nature and nurture. Do these change as we grow older? How is our taste relevant to our experience of life? What does your taste or prefence say about you? Just some things to ponder when you give a listen to this episode as Eddie and Darren chew on this topic.
","summary":"Why do you like the things you do or don't? It is interesting the differences we all have in preference and taste. Listen to Eddie and Darren as they discuss these ideas.","date_published":"2020-04-02T01:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/04c1b7e5-7b05-43e6-9daa-91bfcce0d42f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78554930,"duration_in_seconds":4909}]},{"id":"4799f170-a94b-4408-9dfc-27096083438d","title":"intro to a thought","url":"https://thoughtworks.fireside.fm/intro","content_text":"Eddie and Darren bring the idea of discussing common thoughts to the table. Sometimes there is an idea that gets stuck in your head and you would like to dive a little deeper. For example, the taste in music or food that one has. How do these differ and what makes them similar among all of us. Subscribe and join the journey with these guys.","content_html":"Eddie and Darren bring the idea of discussing common thoughts to the table. Sometimes there is an idea that gets stuck in your head and you would like to dive a little deeper. For example, the taste in music or food that one has. How do these differ and what makes them similar among all of us. Subscribe and join the journey with these guys.
","summary":"Eddie and Darren share the genesis of Thought Works. Subscribe to follow this journey through the gray matter.","date_published":"2020-04-02T01:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d9c86cc4-639b-47bb-a224-1e0b741b3ca5/4799f170-a94b-4408-9dfc-27096083438d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":3001700,"duration_in_seconds":187}]}]}![Google Image Result](\"https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://topdogsocialmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/introverts-vs-extroverts-1-scaled.jpg&imgrefurl=https://topdogsocialmedia.com/introvert-vs-extrovert-digital-marketing/&docid=6n3ZcHzcuwz13M&tbnid=z8hIJ5qljAiQQM:&vet=1&w=1621&h=2560&hl=en-us&source=sh/x/im\"){kind=link}