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
15 Mix & Match Morning Routines For Entrepreneurs
For the entrepreneur, morning routines can be the difference between having such a productive day that you want to high five yourself or still in your pyjamas at 6pm wondering how you found yourself looking at sloths in space on the weird side of Youtube. Although most entrepreneurs cringe at the idea of waking up and not jumping straight back … Read More
#16. DIY Education: How To Fall Back In Love With Learning
In this episode Cem and Wayne discuss why we’ve fallen out of love with education and what we can do to rekindle our natural curiosity for learning. We discuss why it’s so important to let go of our past schooling shames in order to make the most of this intellectual revolution and how self-education is key in freeing us to … 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
Post-Traumatic Growth: From Ego To Spirit
In the last year I have been privileged enough to meet two amazing young people, Patrick Mahaffey and Steven Sutton, two young guys who have gone through some of the worst experiences you could ever imagine. After a devastating car crash, Patrick was told he would never walk again whilst Steven Sutton was diagnosed with 3B colorectal cancer at the age … Read More