How should we make decisions, especially in moral dilemmas? Utilitarianism asks us to maximize happiness for the greatest number, while deontological ethics insists on doing what’s right, no matter the cost. To unpack this debate, we’ll lean on the ideas of John Stuart Mill , a utilitarian, and Immanuel Kant , the champion of deontology. We’ll explore these ideas through one of philosophy’s most famous thought experiments: the Trolley Problem . It’s simple to explain but endlessly complex once y...
Dec 06, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 99
This thought experiment takes us to the heart of religion, risk, and the choices we make based on belief—or the lack thereof. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning the existence of God, or how to approach faith, then this episode is for you. So, what exactly is Pascal's Wager ? Let’s break it down. The French philosopher Blaise Pascal proposed the wager in the 17th century. It's not an argument for or against the existence of God, but more of a rational bet on what belief in God can offer yo...
Dec 04, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 98
'A farmer owned a single horse essential for his work. One day, the horse ran away. The neighbors came to express their sympathy, “Such bad luck!” The farmer simply replied, “Good luck, bad luck, who knows?” A week later, the horse returned, bringing with it a herd of wild horses. The neighbors now exclaimed, “What great luck!” The farmer again said, “Good luck, bad luck, who knows?” While taming one of the wild horses, the farmer’s son fell and broke his leg. The neighbors, ever reactive, cried...
Dec 03, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 97
If you want to fix society, start by fixing yourself. Society is simply a collection of individuals. If you want a healthier, more productive, and respectful world, embody those values in your daily life. In a world full of imperfections, it’s tempting to feel powerless. But your individual actions can create a ripple effect. Focus on what you can control, and you’ll not only better your own life but also contribute to societal growth. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math h...
Nov 27, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 96
You used to be competing with your village—for resources, customers, or even partners. Today, the playing field is global, fueled by technology, logistics, and geopolitics. It’s easier to access opportunities than ever before, but it’s harder to win because the pace is breakneck, and the stakes are massive. Let’s explore coping, competing, and thriving in this environment. https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 https://amzn.to/4cKiltb https://www.instagram.com/the_vanquish_label/ https:...
Nov 21, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Manifestation is the process of bringing something from your mind into your reality. It’s based on the principle that your thoughts, emotions, and actions align to create your experiences. Think of the law of attraction like a radio frequency. If you’re tuned to negativity or self-doubt, you’ll attract more of the same. But if you tune into abundance, gratitude, and self-belief, your reality shifts to match that vibration. Manifestation isn’t about sitting back and waiting for your dreams to arr...
Nov 19, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 94
We’ve all experienced that gut feeling, the instinct that tells us which direction to take or helps us make a decision without any logical explanation. But what is intuition really, and how can we learn to recognize and trust it? 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancrux...
Nov 13, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Duty can be defined as a moral or legal obligation to act in a certain way. It is more than just a sense of responsibility; it is an action we take in service to others and, sometimes, ourselves. Duty often requires sacrifice and discipline, asking us to rise above self-interest and fulfil our commitments to those around us. It could be … Duty to Family: Providing for, protecting, and nurturing our families. Duty to Ourselves: Committing to personal growth, health, and self-respect. Duty to Our ...
Nov 02, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Today we look at the seven types of intelligence from Howard Gardner's theory. 1. Linguistic Intelligence 2. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence 3. Spatial Intelligence 4. Musical Intelligence 5. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence 6. Interpersonal Intelligence 7. Intrapersonal Intelligence 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching ...
Oct 30, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Today, we’re diving into a fascinating concept by philosopher Alan Watts—a thought experiment he calls The Dream of Life. It’s a powerful exploration of desire, control, and the search for meaning. Imagine not only being able to control your dreams but also creating entire lifetimes in them, far beyond mere lucid dreaming. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.t...
Oct 28, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Let’s dive deep into the dreams we have, the actions we take, and the sometimes-harsh reality of what we deserve. You want to earn more, but do you really deserve it? Maybe your life is a true reflection of what you deserve. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel...
Oct 27, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 89
It’s not about comparing yourself to others, it’s about competing with the person you were yesterday and crafting a future version of yourself that you aspire to become. This future self is your ideal, your role model, the version of you that has achieved everything you’ve ever dreamed of. Now that we’ve defined the future you, it’s time to ask yourself: how does the current version of you compare to him? What steps do you need to take today to close the gap? 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person...
Oct 24, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 88
The Wheel of Life is a simple yet insightful tool that helps you gauge your satisfaction in multiple aspects of your life. We use a circle divided into sections—each representing a different part of your life. When you assess each area, you can clearly see where you are excelling and where improvement is needed. This gives you the power to make meaningful changes, ensuring that no part of your life is neglected. Score each area of your life on a scale of 1 to 10. Where are you thriving, and wher...
Oct 23, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Words are more than just communication—they’re a direct path to creating the reality you live in. Let’s start with the most important conversation you’ll ever have: the one you have with yourself. Your internal dialogue sets the tone for your self-image, and what you say to yourself becomes your reality .“I’m always behind on things,” guess what? You’re going to stay behind. Your brain registers that as your identity. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, if you say, “I’m getting better at m...
Oct 22, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Too often, people avoid responsibility. They want the easy life. But you should want to be the person who carries the burden. Be the one who says, “Pick me to meet that client,” or “Pick me to manage this project.” By stepping up, you gain control over your growth, your career, and ultimately, your legacy. Most people go through life looking for ways to avoid extra responsibility . They want to stay in their comfort zone, blend in, and let others carry the weight. But that’s the path of mediocri...
Oct 18, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Most of us understand physical death. It's the natural end of our bodily existence. But there's a second, often less considered death—the second death which comes when people stop talking about you when your name ceases to exist in the conversations and memories of the living. For many people, this happens within a generation or two after they pass. Once their friends, children, and grandchildren are gone, their name fades into oblivion. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math...
Oct 16, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Today we discuss finishing before you start. Before embarking on any project or goal, complete the process in your mind first. Just as an architect wouldn’t start building without a blueprint, you shouldn’t dive into action without mentally mapping out your path. Visualize the end, reverse engineer the middle, and think through every challenge and solution. By designing your success in your mind, you’ll pave the way for smoother execution and greater achievement. Remember, “Dreams are the seedli...
Oct 13, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Today we discuss a small number of the 367 quotes within the book including: My ambition is handicapped by laziness - Charles Bukowski Failure is success in progress – Albert Einstein The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat - Richard Marcinko If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person– Seneca A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials – Seneca I...
Oct 09, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Aristotle’s Golden Mean is a timeless philosophy that reminds us to seek balance in every aspect of life. Whether it’s courage, ambition, relationships, or personal growth, living between the extremes of excess and deficiency allows us to cultivate virtue and achieve eudaimonia —a life of happiness and fulfillment. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKilt...
Oct 09, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Today we look at our need to conquer, and why we should use it. We may not conquer land anymore, but we can conquer other avenues, including an industry or our own mind. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentalit...
Oct 09, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 80
To get answers, we need to ask the right questions. Asking questions promotes thought, and today we discuss 10 random questions from the book. Day 2 : Am I employing a healthy attitude towards life? Day 11 – Am I taking anything for granted? Day 13 – Am I using my time wisely? Day 21 – Am I living life to its full potential, and am I fulfilling my own potential? Day 23 – If I understand that failure precedes success over the long term, why am I so scared to fail? Day 42 – If I could hypnotise my...
Oct 03, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Today we have the CEO of the Next Level University on the show, who is also a podcaster and fellow business coach. We discuss finding your purpose, peak performance, fulfilment and creating meaning in your life. A business or your life is only as good as the person at the helm, which is you. Most people want the success without the background work required. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Da...
Oct 01, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Today we talk about the key areas that make a person valuable. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux _label...
Oct 01, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Today we talk about the importance of seeking the 'right' challenges to become the person you want to be. What challenges would a Boxer need to face? What about a comedian? What about an entrepreneur? What about a comedian? 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel....
Sep 30, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Today we discuss Cognitive Biases, what each of them are, how they work, an example, and how we can overcome them. We cover the 23 detailed below: 1. Conservatism bias 2. Confirmation Bias 3. Cognitive Dissonance 4. Hindsight Bias 5. Bandwagon Effect 6. Anchoring Bias 7. Dunning-Kruger Effect 8. Fundamental Attribution Error 9. Optimism Bias 10. Self-Serving Bias 11. Choice-Supportive Bias 12. Omission Bias 13. Gambler’s Fallacy 14. Mere Exposure Effect 15. Endowment Effect 16. Psychological Rea...
Sep 24, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Stop complaining and start embracing challenges 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...
Sep 20, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Change your limiting beliefs to limitless beliefs. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...
Sep 16, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Some additional examples and techniques of dark psychology 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/...
Sep 10, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Today we discuss some of the tactics and weapons used in dark psychology. 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_van...
Sep 09, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 71
The key parts of a perfect and successful mentality we're calling the Vancrux Mentality 🔥 Useful Links : 📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📕 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📗 Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ 🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagr...
Sep 04, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 70
