The Way of the Superior Man discusses ways in which men can increase vulnerability, understanding, and grow towards purpose driven life. Brian and Nsima breakdown the book into actionable items and relay how they are using these ideas in their own lives.
In this episode, Nsima and Brian speak to Emmy Award-winning journalist Rachel Scott. Rachel delves into the intricate aspects of working in journalism along with sharing concrete ideas for college students to find their voice and head towards purpose. Rachel is currently covering the 2020 election and the White House for ABC News. You can find her her on Instagram @Itsrachelscott and Twitter @rachelvscott.
Have you ever wondered about the complexities of the brain and how it defines happiness? Do you enjoy thinking about how social media, our false interpretations of reality, and our calling in life affect our happiness? Then this is the show (and book) for you!
Do you find yourself being easily distracted? Need practical ways to increase your productivity at work, school or otherwise? Tune into our episode with Productivity Coach Denis Asamoah who walks us through ways to work smarter within a distracted world.
Amobi Okugo is a Professional Major League Soccer Player, investor, and the Founder of A Frugal Athlete, a financial literacy company. A Frugal Athlete provides an insider's look into the personal financial playbook of professional athletes and in this episode we get some first hand advice from Amobi himself. As featured on Forbes, MarketWatch, and The Undefeated, A Frugal Athlete highlights the prudent financial decision-making of athletes across sports, and provides a resource to athletes and ...
WDKY is back and better than ever! Brian and Nsima discuss the reasons behind the long pause between seasons, the necessity to recharge (especially walking into a new year), and what to check for in this new season.
In this episode we answer the top 3 questions from the listeners! Down below are the timestamps of each question in the episode! 0:59 - How do you deal with time management in general, and not give up on things that you want to do? 8:38 - How do you approach relationships with your significant other when they want a lot of your time, but you also have a lot of work to do? 24:00 - If you’re in a relationship where you both were driven to stay and remain fit in the beginning but somewhere on the l...
Written in the 6th century by an impressive Chinese general, Sun Tzu writes the most impressive military strategy book to date. Not only a book about war, but more a cleverly written tale of human psychology. Knowing people and knowing yourself promotes maximum results. There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare Things to Consider 5 Dangerous Faults of a General Recklessness - leads to destruction Cowardice - leads to capture Hasty temper - provoked by insults Deli...
Danielle Ciribassi is a Global Relocation Executive and the co-founder of ExPat Africa 360. She discusses her challenges in cultivating transformative change in Senegal, growing businesses, and issues with incompatible business solutions within Africa. Responding to a pain point within a target market has helped create a financially sustainable business. 2:01 What do you do, what is Ex-Pat Africa 360, and what past experiences led you towards international development and entrepreneurship? 12:15...
The program was made by Jordan B Peterson and a group of clinical and research psychologists who believe that writing exercises such as those presented on the Self Authoring Suite can help people confront their past, understand and improve their personalities in the present, and increase the chances that their futures will be meaningful, productive and healthy. The Suite Helps individuals write out a life plan through 6 dimensions of life (health, mental wellness, family, career, education, and ...
Brian and Nsima dive into Deep Work by Cal Newport to understand techniques to perform professional activities with a sense of distraction free concentration and get better results. Two necessary skills in today’s knowledge economy, the ability to quickly master hard things, the ability to produce at an elite level, in terms of quality and speed. Biggest takeaway? Set wildly important goals and track your progress towards achievement. Definitions Deep work hypothesis - the ability to perform dee...
Nsima and Brian discuss Ted Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking and explore ways to better engage any audience. It is essential that you understand your audience and the people you will be speaking to before setting up your speech or presentation. Disarm yourself and show your vulnerability to really connect with your audience. Idea 1 - Make a throughline A Throughline, which is "a connecting theme that ties together each narrative element. Every talk should have one." You should be...
“You are the amalgamation of the people you spend the most time with - be cautious of who you let into your life.” “We have the responsibility (to ourselves) to discern which relationships to continue and which to abandon.” “Relationships do not have to be transactional.” How can you create community and add value to all the people in your life in a very immaterial way? Become a convener. Connect the dots by introducing individuals within your network to one another. Cultivating community, when ...
Nsima speaks about his experience at the IBJJF Worlds Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament. He lost. Failure is extremely important. Many high performance individuals say that some of their greatest failures have led them to their greatest successes. Change the way you look at failure, it happens. If used correctly, it can and will lead to future success. Michael Jordan locked himself in his room and cried after being cut from the high school basketball team. Oprah Winfrey was demoted from her job as ...
We both found extreme benefit by going through the first part of the program and in this episode the usefulness of the program will be explored in depth. For more information about the program, and to check it out for yourself, go to www.selfauthoring.com. The program was made by Jordan B Peterson and a group of clinical and research psychologists who believe that writing exercises such as those presented on the Self Authoring Suite can help people confront their past, understand and improve the...
Phillip J. Roundtree, CEO of Quadefy LLC, has been practicing professionally in the areas of Behavioral Health and Child Welfare since 2005. During his professional career he’s recognized society’s lack of emphasis placed on mental health and emotional awareness, which has resulted in him evolving into a staunch champion of awareness among various communities and as an advocate for the marginalized and oft underrepresented. Phillips Podcast #YouGoodMan? Phil’s Article on XXXTentacion: https://al...
Nsima speaks about using his time in college to figure out what he wanted in life. After interviewing doctors during his pre-med years, he quickly realized that he needed to figure something else out. Sometimes in life you’ve got to take a leap, but it’s necessary to have a plan. Note : Both Nsima and Brian are strong proponents of higher education and lifelong learning. It is advised many times in this episode that it’s a good idea to have a concrete plan before you LEAVE school and more so bef...
Brian discusses his reasons for pursuing higher education. Does your career necessitate a bachelors, masters or doctorate degree? Debt is a big point of contention for many millennials going to college today. Protect your GPA by all means necessary! FAFSA is your best friend. Know what you are in school for. Make a plan and execute. Take advantage of leadership roles in campus life, internships, and mentoring. But don’t miss the opportunity to relax, explore different areas of yourself, and enjo...
Nsima Inyang and Brian Bulaya kick off Episode 1 of WDKY describing who they are, why they are doing this podcast, and what to expect moving forward.
