Welcome back to The Science of Self, where we improve your life from the inside out! In this episode, we feature Robin Nathaniel, a social media strategist, author, and TEDx speaker. Robin shares his unique approach to building genuine human connections online, merging his background in social media with his passion for intentional communication. Discover his SYNC method for social media, and how he applies the principles of create, connect, and contribute to his daily life. Gain insights into his personal journey, from his early experiences in New York City to his music career in Europe, and how his faith and family guide his purpose. Don't miss this fascinating conversation on living intentionally and improving your life through deeper connections.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction

00:24 Robin's Personal and Professional Background

02:24 The Evolution of Social Media

04:53 Understanding TEDx and Its Impact

06:46 Robin's Music Career Journey

09:25 Moving from New York to Atlanta

20:13 The Three Cs: Connect, Create, Contribute

26:45 Connecting with a Higher Power

27:49 The Book That Changed My Perspective

29:25 Aligning Online Presence with Deeper Purpose

30:43 Finding Your North Star

31:58 The Cave and the Tunnel Analogy

34:08 The Role of Religion in Life

44:15 Daily Habits for a Purposeful Life

49:04 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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00:34:38 Takeaways

How to Teach Anything: Break Down Complex Topics and Explain with Clarity, While Keeping Engagement and Motivation (Learning how to Learn Book 13) By Peter Hollins

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Science-based methods for the most comprehension and retention. Teach more in less time.

There is a reason that education, teaching, and pedagogy are all areas of intense research and study. They are complicated! But just because you don’t have the fanciest PhDs or certifications, doesn’t mean that you can’t teach just as effectively. Learn how in this book.

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How to Teach Anything takes what academics know about education and pedagogy, and translates it all into real-world skills and techniques. The learning brain works is very predictable ways, and we can use this to our advantage. Whether you are a student, tutor, professor, teacher, or even TA, understand how information takes hold and becomes useful.

Learn how to teach, and you also learn how to learn.

How to instill a mindset of curiosity, critical thinking, and discovery.

Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He is one of the foremost authors on self-education and learning. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience.

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Teaching is the ability to affect lives. Increase your teaching skills, and you will increase your personal impact.

Teaching is a skill used in all walks of life. It’s actually the ability to clearly communicate and disseminate information. And if you want to help anyone, that is what you will be doing: family members, spouses, co-workers, bosses, children, and more. .

In this episode of 'The Science of Self,' we welcome Mark Connor from St. Paul, Minnesota, a former competitive boxer turned boxing trainer and writer. Mark introduces his book, 'It's About Time: Millions of Copies Sold for Dad,' an autobiographical saga interwoven with poetry that explores his life, his relationship with his late father, and his spiritual journey. Mark discusses his re-embrace of his Catholic faith, the influence of his Irish heritage, and his deep connection with the Native American community through his work at a youth shelter. He also touches on the discipline and routine required in both writing and boxing, and the importance of taking the first step to achieve one's goals. Join us for a heartfelt conversation on faith, discipline, and the pursuit of personal excellence.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:17 Mark Connor's Background and Book Overview

01:43 Faith and Personal Journey

01:58 Involvement with Native American Community

06:47 Cultural and Spiritual Reflections

15:28 Reading from the Book

32:56 Writing and Discipline

37:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

It's About Time (Millions of Copies Sold for Dad) is a saga wrapped around a package of poems, guarded by Angels. With a narrative style that reads like a novel, contains a collection of poetry, and shares an autobiography, Mark Connor guides us through a journey of love, family, and life that is ours as much as his own, peaking at the point of merger of difference and unity. Following him from memory to memory, we feel the eyes upon us, defeat the empire of fear, embrace the kingdom of love, and find ten minutes a day to be grateful. All the while, we celebrate the city of Saint Paul (with a friendly nod to Minneapolis), experience Irish influence in neighborhood life, rooted in Catholic cohesion, embraced by indigenous America in the medicine wheel. We box the perfect metaphor with future world champions, love beauty in a moment of ambivalence, work on a fishing boat in Southeast Alaska, comfort a child in an American Indian shelter for kids, and guard American Indian buildings, with guns, in riots. Through it all, we honor Dad, mourning his death and remembering his love, sharing a story written for America, valuing fatherhood, defending family, encouraging marriage, and providing hope.

Mark Connor is a Literary Pugilist from Saint Paul, Minnesota. A lifelong boxer and Boxing Trainer, he runs a service called, Fighting Chance/Boxing For Life. His writing about Boxing, as well as his training services, can be found at https: //BoxersAndWritersMagazine.com. He writes fiction, poetry, and journalism. He is the 2022 Boxing inductee to the Mancini's St. Paul Sports Hall of Fame. He attended the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and graduated with a BA in English from the University of Minnesota. He has written and published many articles about Boxing, Irish culture, and people and events related to Irish freedom. He has also published local news and features on business, politics, and current affairs in Minnesota and the U.S. His Substack newsletter, Irish, Catholic, Punchdrunk in Saint Paul, can be found at: https: //markconnoricpunchdrunk.substack.com.