I just finished reading Self-Renewal – the Individual & the Innovative Society (Paper) by John W. Gardner which I found extremely thought provoking and motivating as a young person, here are my favourite book clippings! “A society decays when its institutions and individuals lose their vitality.” “A society must court the kinds of change that will enrich and strengthen it, rather than … Read More
29. Have We Been Programmed To Spend?
In this episode Cem and Wayne talk about the recent BBC documentary “The Men Who Made Us Spend” and discuss if there’s a difference between marketing and manipulation. We cover topics such as the planned obsolescence of products, spending as self expression and whether the web is empowering consumers or increasing our vulnerability to marketers. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-08-02T02_58_22-07_00.mp3″ title=”Have We Been … Read More
Entrepreneurs, You Are The Placebo.
We’ve all heard about the power of placebos yet very few of us acknowledge that we are the active substance. “A placebo is a story we tell ourselves that changes the way our brain and our body work.” – Seth Godin In the same way that horoscopes can give someone the permission to find love or be loved; the Four … Read More
27. Putting Your Health First w/ Adam Stansbury
In this episode Cem and Wayne interview personal trainer Adam Stansbury. Adam went from being a top fitness model on the front cover of magazines to being hospitalised after coming down with an autoimmune disease that made him reassess his life and career. Adam shares his wealth of fitness experience and talks about the many reasons why entrepreneurs should prioritise … Read More
26. Rise Of The Sidepreneur
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why sidepreneurship may be a good starting point for those interested in taking control of their finances and improving their quality of life. We talk about the reasons why people avoid pursuing a passion project and why managing your time and energy through self love and relationships could be exactly what you need … Read More
Five Ice T Quotes On Why Entrepreneurs Need A “Fuck it!” Mentality
1) “Fuck it gets you across that line, that ability to push past the rules.” (Tweet This!) 2) “You don’t get credit for being safe in life.” (Tweet This!) 3) “To take risks you have got to go… fuck it!” (Tweet This!) 4) “Fuck it can help you or harm you.” (Tweet This!) 5) “On the edge is where creation lives.” (Tweet This!) What … Read More
Waiting For The Penny To Drop
I can’t help but notice the unsettled feeling many young people have when they talk about their nine-to-fives. Most often they speak about feeling undervalued, having money insecurities, or worst of all believing that this is it. I don’t know whether it’s just my generation’s heightened egos, a raise in consciousness or a fundamental part of the human condition but … Read More
25. How To Be Happy In 24 Hours w/ James Lambert
In this episode Cem and Wayne interview happiness expert James Lambert. James went from punching people in the face as an illegal bare knuckle fighter to motivation speaker and life coach, he ran 101 marathons to send his friends ill son and their family to Disneyland and recovered from two near fatal motorcycle accidents. He shares how he overcome his … Read More
9 Ways To Overcome Underdog Psychosis Inspired By Skepta
1. Just because you don’t fit in to the system doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. “We run our schools like factories. We line kids up in straight rows, put them in batches, and work very hard to make sure there are no defective parts. Nobody standing out, falling behind, running ahead, making a ruckus.” – Seth Godin Systems are … Read More
Five Tips for Graduates From Simon Sinek
1. Seize Opportunities – “There are people who see the thing they want and there are people who see the thing that prevents them from getting the thing they want. You’re allowed to take shortcuts and you’re allowed to go after the thing you want but don’t deny others their opportunity.” 2. Tell The Truth – “You take responsibility for … Read More