August Rewind ⏪
🔁Rewind: Podcast Episode and Interesting Articles!
August Highlights & New Episode
I hope everyone had the best summer possible, made memories, and spent time outside. This is the last quarter of 2024 😯🤯😱
Let's finish strong and get plans, projects, and goals moving toward 2025!
New Episode For September
Kindness & Generosity With Alan Questel | Ep 101
In our latest episode of the Social Chameleon Show, Tyson sits down with the inspiring Alan Questel, an expert in the Feldenkrais Method and author, to discuss self-worth, the power of kindness, and the impact of cultural norms on our daily lives.
💡Episode Highlights:
AI and Self-Perception:
Alan shares a fascinating story about his interaction with AI technology and how it left him pondering its impact on our lives.
Rebellion and Rules:
Tyson delves into his and his son's rebellious habits, questioning traditions such as stopping at stop signs when no one's around.
Cultural Differences:
A deep dive into how different countries approach traffic rules, from Taipei to Poland, and the broader implications.
Career Pressures:
A heartfelt discussion on the pressures young people face in choosing careers, especially in immigrant communities.
The Art of Self-Liking:
Alan talks about the importance of internal validation over external validation, using the Feldenkrais Method to ask, "Do you like the way this feels?"
The Importance of Personal Fulfillment:
Both speakers emphasize the need for patience and self-discovery, urging listeners to find their own path without external pressure.
📌Featured Topics:
Tough Love and Honest Feedback:
Alan issues a weekly challenge to connect with oneself through movement, offering insights on giving and receiving feedback.
Intentional Acts of Kindness:
How small, intentional acts can enhance self-perception and interpersonal relationships.
Self-Worth vs. Entitlement:
Understanding the fine line between deservingness and entitlement, and how kindness can be a powerful tool in personal growth.
🗝️Key Takeaways:
Reflect on Your Desires:
Continually ask yourself, "What do I want to do?" and be patient with your journey.
Practice Kindness:
Small, intentional acts of kindness can generate more kindness and have a significant impact on one’s life.
Embrace Feedback:
Learn how to give and receive feedback effectively to foster growth and understanding.
Enjoy the episode!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/tMvGweaUxEY
Show Notes: TheSocialChameleon.Show/Alan-Questel
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🎧 101| Kindness & Generosity With Alan Questel🎙️
You can listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castbox, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Audible, Substack, or your favorite podcast platform.
Now Available on Substack
August’s Episode Was Our 100th Episode 🥳🥳🥳
100| Achieving A Legendary Life
The 100th episode of The Social Chameleon Show explores themes of resilience, antifragility, and personal growth. It emphasizes how embracing adversity can build mental strength and highlights holistic health through proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Key takeaways include setting therapy goals, controlling what’s within your influence, and cultivating discipline through routines. The episode encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards achieving a legendary life by fostering resilience and adopting a growth mindset.
For more, visit The Social Chameleon
Articles I Loved Reading
35 Phrases To Set Boundaries Firmly and Fairly, According to Mental Health Pros
This article provides 35 key phrases for setting personal boundaries in relationships, emphasizing the importance of boundaries for self-care and maintaining healthy interactions. These phrases, recommended by mental health experts, help navigate difficult conversations with family, coworkers, and friends, ensuring respectful communication and personal well-being.
How Phones Are Making Parents the Anxious Generation
The article explores how smartphones are making modern parents more anxious by fostering constant connectivity with their children. Instead of building trust and letting children develop independence, phones offer instant reassurance, preventing both parents and children from learning to cope without constant contact. This continuous connection fuels parental anxiety and stunts opportunities for kids to handle challenges independently. The author advocates for giving children more freedom and trust, without relying so heavily on technology.
For more, you can visit After Babel.
Books I Read 📖 (I Actually Mostly Listen 🎧)
The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities
Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive
Fitness Confidential I recommend the Audible version for extra stories and commentary from Vinnie.
Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams
The Experience Economy, Updated Edition
Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life
Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up
ReReads
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win
Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Financial Destiny!
In case you missed it…
100| Achieving A Legendary Life
99| Navigating Circus Life and Business with Alisha Rickman
98| Achieving Goals with Perseverance: Pharaoh Kelley on Health, Real Estate, and Resilience
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