In this episode Cem and Wayne take a back seat to interview English Monroe, Creative Director of FIVEPOUNDTEE.COM to discuss why we need to upgrade our thinking in order to reach our full potential. English talks about his journey through music, mma and fashion, battling depression and suicidal thoughts and how he used the internet as a resource to not … Read More
#18 Life By Default: Embracing Change
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we humans are so adverse to change. We talk about how personal and social expectations make us stick with familiar patterns and why our need for short term gratification holds us back from creating a happier future self. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-05-07T10_53_01-07_00.mp3″ title=” Life By Default: Embracing Change” artist=”Powerful Nonsense” color=”51d95b” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” … Read More
#17 Why Entrepreneurs Need To Create Their Own Reality Distortion Fields
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we all need to create reality distortion fields in order to pursue our goals in life and in business. We talk ALOT about Steve Jobs and how his mindset could have been responsible for both his success and his demise. We also look in to the neuroscience of ‘reality distortion’ and why … Read More
3 Ways To Fall Back In Love With Learning
For most people, learning is a chore. The fact that less than 50% of young people read for pleasure can be blamed on the years spent memorising and regurgitating random facts for standardised tests. Considering we’re now living in the intellectual revolution, this is a real shame and has some serious implications on the future well being of millions. Although … Read More
3 Reasons For Entrepreneurial Lows & How To Beat Them
Since I started my entrepreneurial journey, not a single week has gone by without me feeling doubts towards what I’m doing. The symptoms usually start with me doing everything in my power to avoid doing any work. I know that shit has truly hit the fan when I find myself browsing job websites wondering if it would just be easier … Read More
Why Your Job Shouldn’t Define You
Here’s the first chapter of my FREE eBook Status Go: 10 Unlearnings To Thrive In The Digital Economy. If you enjoy it, you can download the rest by signing up to my newsletter. Chapter 1. False Assumption #1: Your Job Defines You (Tweet Quote) When you’re a child you get asked this questions a lot: “What do you want to be … Read More
#14. How To Rekindle Curiosity for Creativity
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss ways in which we can rekindle of childhood curiosity in order to become more creative and open ourselves up for growth. We discuss the reasons why people become less curious in later life and share techniques and practices in order to reconnect with this catalyst for creativity. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-03-28T04_34_10-07_00.mp3″ title=”How To Rekindle Curiosity … Read More
#9. But I’m Not Creative…
In this episode Cem and Wayne talk about whether our education system has trained young people for vision or out of it, the difference between creating art for ourselves against creating for others and whether our economy is really set up for the artist to prosper. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-03-11T09_47_26-07_00.mp3″ title=”But I’m Not Creative…” artist=”Powerful Nonsense” color=”51d95b” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ] … Read More
4 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Need More Sleep & Honey
The business world loves to talk about ways of hacking productivity or working long hours and throughout the night as some sort of badge of honour. Even one of my favourite motivational speakers Eric Thomas states that, “Sleep is for those people who are broke,” and so it’s no wonder why young people and entrepreneurs are convinced that good work … Read More
#6 – What Will Jobs Of The Future Look Like?
In this episode Wayne and Cem discuss why you should be considering what your job will look like in the coming years, whether you’ll be working with or against intelligent machines as well as insights on how you can future-proof your career. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/powerfulnonsense/2014-02-17T06_00_13-08_00.mp3″ title=”What Will Jobs Of The Future Look Like?” artist=”Powerful Nonsense” color=”51d95b” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ] … Read More