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  • Monthly Goals | July 2025

    Monthly Goals | July 2025
    Jul 13 2025

    It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

    Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:01:08) Juan's June 2025 Recap
    (00:02:32) Kyrin's June 2025 Recap
    (00:07:33) Support Overview
    (00:16:12) Juan's July 2025 Goals
    (00:23:30) Kyrin's July 2025 Goals
    (00:37:30) Fitness
    (00:39:31) V4V



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    41 min
  • The Discipline Reset: Building Protocols After a Holiday Break”

    The Discipline Reset: Building Protocols After a Holiday Break”
    Jul 8 2025

    fter a massive European break, wedding, honeymoon, the works, I knew I couldn’t just ease back into life and hope for momentum to return on its own. In this episode, I walk you through the exact protocols I’m using to rebuild discipline: a month-long training system, my morning routine, and why I believe structure isn’t restrictive, it’s liberating. This is about reclaiming control and setting the tone for the next few months of my life. No fluff, no hype, just systems that work. Aka Effective Philosophy.

    (00:00) – The Return: Coming Back with Purpose
    (00:38) – Why Discipline Starts with Systems
    (01:03) – What Holidays Took Away (And Why That’s Okay)
    (01:52) – July Protocol: A System to Reset the Body & Mind
    (02:30) – Training Cadence vs. Unrealistic Optimisation
    (03:09) – The Two-Part Protocol: Strength + Morning Rhythm
    (03:46) – Reality Check: 30s vs. 20s Strength Goals
    (04:47) – The Hypothesis: 5x5 Training as a Reset Tool
    (06:04) – Weekly Breakdown: Simplicity with Precision
    (07:33) – The Four-Week Ramp-Up Plan
    (09:06) – How to Push Without Breaking
    (10:04) – Defining Your Training Max (Not Your Ego Max)
    (11:04) – Running, Flexibility, and Leaving Room for Life
    (12:05) – Protocols vs. Fancy: Just Show Up
    (12:24) – The Morning Routine: Grounding the Day with Intent
    (13:06) – Win the Morning, Win the War
    (14:01) – Practical Morning Breakdown & Why It Works
    (16:22) – Why Prepping the Day Before is the Real Discipline
    (17:46) – 8 Days In: Results and Reflections
    (18:23) – Final Thoughts: Be Scientific, Be Accountable
    (18:52) – Outro: Discipline Is a Protocol, Not a Mood

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    19 min
  • Stand Up Comedy With Joey | The Greece Getaway Plus Travel Adventures

    Stand Up Comedy With Joey | The Greece Getaway Plus Travel Adventures
    Jun 16 2025

    We're in Greece (and thank god not LA)!

    In Episode #484 of Mere Mortals 'Meanderings', Juan & I (plus Joey, a long-time friend) discuss: Joey's challenges of stand-up comedy, the courage it takes to perform in front of a live audience, the impact of AI on creative industries, cultural experiences of traveling through Europe, our least favourite travel destinations, with Los Angeles/Alice Springs topping the list for their lack of charm and overwhelming tourist traps and a light-hearted attempt at stand-up comedy, as we each share a joke, bringing a humorous end to our Greek adventure.

    A huge thanks to Petar the Slav for his huge baller boost, very much appreciated!

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Greece
    (00:00:40) Introducing Joey & His Comedy Journey
    (00:06:34) Public Speaking Vs Comedy
    (00:13:02) Dancing & Social Feedback
    (00:21:02) Parenting & Social Judgement
    (00:24:08) AI Future Content Creation
    (00:37:10) The Value Of Human Touch In Art
    (00:44:20) Boostagram Lounge
    (00:46:20) Catching Up With Our Travels
    (00:48:01) Travel Tales & Least Favourite Places
    (01:00:03) Experiencing Greece
    (01:02:26) Comedy Jokes & Wrap-Up



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    1 h et 9 min
  • The Ring That Made Me a Man: Unexpected Lessons From My Wedding

    The Ring That Made Me a Man: Unexpected Lessons From My Wedding
    May 31 2025

    In this deeply personal and reflective episode, one half of the Mere Mortals opens up about his recent wedding. From the quiet maturity of wearing a ring to the raw emotional challenge of delivering vows, this episode explores how major life events can reshape our identity in surprising ways. It's a meditation on commitment, vulnerability, and the power of presence.

    (00:00) - The Big Reveal: I Got Married!
    (00:28) - Does Marriage Change Anything?
    (01:50) - Our Reverse Life Timeline
    (03:08) - The Surprising Impact of the Ring
    (04:33) - From Boy to Man: Maturity Hits
    (06:46) - The Emotional Challenge of Reading Vows
    (09:53) - Emotional Blind Spots and Public Speaking
    (11:12) - Realising Stage Comfort Isn’t Real Comfort
    (12:47) - Same-Same but Different: On-Stage vs In Practice
    (13:10) - Chaos, Cake, and Going with the Flow
    (14:03) - The Beauty of Imperfection in Weddings
    (14:41) - Final Reflections: Be Present, Be Well

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    15 min
  • Monthly Goals | June 2025

    Monthly Goals | June 2025
    May 17 2025

    It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

    Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:03:06) Juan's May 2025 Recap
    (00:09:25) Kyrin's May 2025 Recap
    (00:12:11) Support Overview
    (00:19:40) Juan's June 2025 Goals
    (00:23:02) Kyrin's June 2025 Goals
    (00:45:00) Fitness
    (00:46:09) V4V: TTT



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    47 min
  • Leadership Lessons 101 | Vision, Managing & Doing!

    Leadership Lessons 101 | Vision, Managing & Doing!
    May 11 2025
    Can anyone/everyone be a leader?

    In Episode #483 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the differences between managing/leading/doing, why I'm not a natural leader (& Juan is a doer more than a leader), the ability to inspire others, why great leaders are accountable yet not necessarily good, the rarity of true leadership, anecdotes from our personal lives and observations on well-known leaders like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Churchill and Hitler.

    Huge thanks to Petar The Slav, Lyceum & The Late Bloomer Actor for the support, much appreciated!

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:06:07) Leadership vs. Management: Key Differences
    (00:14:16) Political Leadership: Insights and Critiques
    (00:23:24) Cultural Observations and Leadership in History
    (00:31:25) Boostagram Lounge
    (00:36:04) Self-Leadership: Managing and Inspiring Yourself
    (00:50:09) The Rarity of Great Leaders
    (01:02:06) Final Thoughts on Leadership



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    1 h et 9 min
  • Meandering Musings On Small Talk | The Transactional Nature Of Conversations

    Meandering Musings On Small Talk | The Transactional Nature Of Conversations
    May 4 2025
    I don't understand Californians!

    In Episode #482 of 'Musings' Juan & I discuss: the transactional undertone in interactions in Los Angeles (possibly influenced by Hollywood culture), the art of small talk and how it can be improved, Juan's natural inclination towards confrontation and how he navigates small talk in professional settings, appreciating small talk for its own sake and a look ahead to our upcoming travels.

    Many thanks to The Late Bloomer Actor for the support this week!

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:03:02) Experiences in Los Angeles and Minnesota
    (00:13:12) Conversation for Conversation's Sake
    (00:17:19) Small Talk in Professional Settings
    (00:22:20) Personal Preferences and Small Talk
    (00:28:39) Location and Context in Small Talk
    (00:29:56) Boostagram Lounge
    (00:32:29) Handling Conflict and Conversations
    (00:40:23) Knowing When to Let Go in Conversations
    (00:44:48) Improving Conversational Skills
    (00:47:46) Travel Plans and Conversational Preparations
    (00:51:01) Upcoming Podcast Schedule and Wrap-Up



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    53 min
  • Monthly Goals | May 2025

    Monthly Goals | May 2025
    Apr 26 2025

    It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

    Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

    Timeline:
    (00:00:00) Intro
    (00:00:54) Juan's April 2025 Recap
    (00:03:38) Kyrin's April 2025 Recap
    (00:07:51) Support Overview
    (00:12:21) Juan's May 2025 Goals
    (00:19:37) Kyrin's May 2025 Goals
    (00:24:01) Fitness
    (00:29:11) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure



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    31 min