This is a special episode, where Steward Yang shares a difficult moment in his life and reflects upon the lessons that he learned about making difficult decisions. We dive into his story, how he handled adversity, and how he made difficult decisions about his career. Filled with love and vulnerability, this conversation is packed with wisdom and heart. We hope you enjoy it! -- Connect with us! Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espresso.corner/ Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevin...
Oct 23, 2020•41 min•Ep. 30
Click this link to get bullet points of our key ideas and links to our recommendations by joining our newsletter 2020 is a crazy time for the world. We are all on lockdown and stuck in our homes. With more time then we are use to having, what do we do with all this extra time. That is exactly what we explore in this podcast. We share our experiences, recommendations, and ideas. We hope you enjoy it! -- Connect with us! Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espresso.corner/ Follow Kev...
Apr 21, 2020•36 min•Ep. 29
Stress is a prevalent part in all of our lives. Deep down most of us struggle with some form of stress whether it stems from the workplace, home, relationships those closest to us, or simply ourselves. In this episode we talk about how stress does not stem the external challenges we face, but rather our internal inability to cope, reframe, or accept how we choose to respond to these external stimuli. We touch base briefly our personal stressors and the concept of Active Insight, an effective met...
Mar 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 28
This week we talk about the concept of seeking validation and the importance of realizing the dangers of letting it control our day to day lives. We define validation as seeking the approval of others and the need for social acceptance. From everyday smalls compliments to satisfying our insatiable desire to be accepted, we take a deep philosophical about how to recognize this pattern of behavior, how to utilize validation productively, but ultimately…. how to LET IT GO completely! -- Connect wit...
Jul 19, 2019•55 min•Ep. 27
Today we talk about the importance of OVERCOMING your own NEGATIVE ASSUMPTIONS. It’s such a dangerous aspect of our life that can easily snowball out of control and be detrimental to the quality of our lives if we leave it unchecked. We define an assumptions as the act of coming to a conclusion without evidence to back it up. In this talk, we cover specific examples of how negative assumption can changed in three aspects that include: Personal Relationships Business Relationships Learning Capabi...
Jul 12, 2019•30 min•Ep. 26
Last week, we tried something new! We took on a meditation class specifically rooted in the Zen of Buddhism. For those who have never tried meditation of any before, we highly recommend it! You’d be surprised at the level of transformative perspective that your mind can achieve. It’s a feeling that is hard to describe in words and something that everyone should try at least once to really understand what it’s like. There is beauty in not labeling or expecting things to be a certain way and we th...
Jun 19, 2019•29 min•Ep. 25
It’s happened to you. It’s happened to us… We’ve all been there before! In this conversation, we shed some light on how to deal with the pain associated with rejection and the importance of seeing things objectively. We share personal experiences about handling rejection in the context of pitching a product in a business transaction and in the context of day to day interaction with those close to us. Comment down below of a situation where you felt rejected. Challenge yourself to reflect upon it...
Jun 17, 2019•19 min•Ep. 24
No one really has life figured out yet completely. We by no means are close to figuring out life in its entirety, but nonetheless, we felt this discussion was important to share because we know that there are a lot of people out there just like us pondering what the “right” path to take looks like. Specifically, in the context of “should, I work in a 9-5 or should I work for myself to create something of my own?” It’s easy and sometimes tempting to jump to a conclusion and bash on one side of th...
Jun 17, 2019•26 min•Ep. 23
In this day and age, it seems to maintain focus in the long term and the short term seems to be harder than ever. It’s become easier to get distracted with the constant noise that bombards us in the form of notifications from apps, messengers, social media, and our own minds. We cover the importance of exercising focus on the macro long term level and then the micro day-to-day level. Some tips we share on how you can improve your level of focus: Reverse engineering the end goal to shape your sma...
Jun 12, 2019•24 min•Ep. 22
In today’s discussion, we talk about the importance of being vulnerable. It’s not always easy put yourself out there. In fact for most of us, it can be downright terrifying. This is why we felt it was necessary to shed some light on this topic through our personal experiences in the hope that it can inspire you to be unfiltered with your inner thoughts and to summon the courage to face your fears. Some takeaways to consider about Vulnerability: It is like a muscle, you have to exercise it consta...
Jun 10, 2019•32 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, we talk about the ominous self-imposed limitations that impact every single one of us every day. We went in depth about conquering that voice in our head that says “no” or “it can’t be done” before even starting. We share personal stories of when it would have been easy to let the excuses get in the way and when it could have been easy to let the self-doubts take over. We talk about the importance of looking back on the story of your own life; not having any REGRETS and living, ...
Jun 07, 2019•23 min•Ep. 20
This conversation is about how to face fear and uncertainty. We talk about our personal struggles in depth and share some practices on specific mindset techniques in the hopes that it can help you channel an impactful inner dialogue that you have with yourself to help overcome your fears and uncertainty. We talk specifically about the following: Our Tesla Journey Moment of self-realization Stripping away your identity Beginning with the end in mind Hitting rock bottom / your dark place Viewing y...
Jun 05, 2019•28 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, we talk about how to have a good and meaningful conversation. We define a good conversation as a moment when two people are deeply engaged in a topic that they are discussing, whether in agreement or disagreement. We specifically covered the importance of several aspects of being good in conversation: Asking great questions Listening intently Become interested to become interesting Being open-minded Adding value In sharing these tools, we hope that you can start implementing the...
Jun 03, 2019•18 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, we talk about intermittent fasting and 3-day fasting its benefits and how to navigate it. Important note: The science suggests you should not do more than 3 days without medical supervision and recommends asking for medical advice prior to fasting for more the 1 day. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]...
May 23, 2019•22 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, we talk about money management, investing, and how to build wealth in your early 20's. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Apr 09, 2019•30 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, we talk about when to quit and move on to the next opportunity. We cover finding "why' you started, timing, knowing your worth, and building the courage to seek mentors. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]...
Mar 01, 2019•30 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, we talk about the power of "No". We cover a wide range of examples of how saying "No" can positively affect us in our relationships, business, and personal lives. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Dec 20, 2018•29 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, we talk about the 3 most valuable assets in sales. This includes time, discipline, and imagination. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Dec 05, 2018•26 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, we talk about what it takes to build a good workplace culture. We cover examples of leadership, setting expectations, and diversity. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Nov 15, 2018•21 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, we talk about competition - how to use it, how not to use it, and personal examples of how we frame the idea of competition. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Nov 07, 2018•32 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we talk about certainty basis and how to avoid its pitfalls. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Oct 18, 2018•24 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we talk about tools, tactics, and questions that help manage your emotions to better navigate the workplace and personal relationships. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Oct 10, 2018•29 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, we unwind with some beer and talk about our current challenges including "not being enough", wanting to be more successful, and learning to control our emotions. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Oct 04, 2018•45 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we talk about methods to organize the structure of your day to day life and share examples of how simplifying choices results in better productivity. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Sep 26, 2018•28 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we talk about examples, principles, and tactics to successfully lead your team. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Sep 19, 2018•28 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, we talk about questioning yourself and practicing self-reflection to help you grow personally and professionally in your daily life. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Sep 12, 2018•35 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we talk about the art of listening and how to practice patience on a daily basis to build better relationships. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: https://twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: https://twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Aug 22, 2018•31 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we talk about ways to simplify your life and bring clarity to your daily decisions. We bring up example topics in business, sales, and life discovery. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: https://twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: https://twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Aug 15, 2018•29 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, we talk about sales and the different elements that make you more persuasive. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: https://twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: https://twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Aug 01, 2018•37 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, we talk about why we have self-imposed limitations, some of our personal examples of where we've limited ourselves, and some ideas that we've used to help overcome that self-defeating voice in your head. -- Connect with us! Follow Kevin Chen: https://twitter.com/kevinthomaschen Follow Steward Yang: https://twitter.com/steward_yang Email Us: [email protected]
Jul 11, 2018•43 min•Ep. 1
