https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/tragicoptimismpodcast.xml http://www.tragicoptimism.com Exploring guilt, suffering or death to find meaning in life. I am disclosing failures and/or issues I haven't completely worked out as a means to learn. episodic Tragic Optimism Podcast hosted by Tragic Optimism Podcast Tragic Optimism Podcast Exploring guilt, suffering or death to find meaning in life. I am disclosing failures and/or issues I haven't completely worked out as a means to learn. en-us Copyright 2018 Tragic Optimism Podcast podcast@blubrry.com (Blubrry Podcasting) Tragic Optimism Podcast podcast@blubrry.com http://www.tragicoptimism.com https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/529625.jpg Exploring guilt, pain and suffering to reconcile reality and culture Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ yes http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 20 Sep 2018 23:37:40 -0400 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 23:37:40 -0400 http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep-19-predictably-irrational-by-dan-ariely/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/37897888/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Thu, 20 Sep 2018 23:37:40 -0400 Predictably Irrational highlights common mistakes that we make as humans in our reasoning and decision making. Here is a TED talk Dan did that I also enjoyed – TED talk   0:41:59 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Predictably Irrational highlights common mistakes that we make as humans in our reasoning and decision making. Here is a TED talk Dan did that I also enjoyed – TED talk   Predictably Irrational highlights common mistakes that we make as humans in our reasoning and decision making. Here is a TED talk Dan did that I also enjoyed – TED talk   http://www.tragicoptimism.com/wellness/podcast-ep-18-gift-from-the-sea-by-anne-morrow-lindberg/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/36598011/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:46:51 -0400 Podcast episode on Anne’s experience on a two week retreat of solitude on an island in the Gulf shores. This book was recommended and when it arrived through the library I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it (I thought it might be poetry or use too much descr... 0:35:16 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast episode on Anne’s experience on a two week retreat of solitude on an island in the Gulf shores. This book was recommended and when it arrived through the library I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it (I thought it might be poetry or use too much d... Podcast episode on Anne’s experience on a two week retreat of solitude on an island in the Gulf shores. This book was recommended and when it arrived through the library I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it (I thought it might be poetry or use too much descr... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep-17-influence-by-robert-b-cialdini/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/36488341/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:50:30 -0400 Influence, the Psychology of Persuasion. Topics include the tactics (weapons of influence) that have been studied and show compliance vs placebo group. I struggled in explaining some of these studies (as the one person, and then the other person). 0:43:32 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Influence, the Psychology of Persuasion. Topics include the tactics (weapons of influence) that have been studied and show compliance vs placebo group. I struggled in explaining some of these studies (as the one person, and then the other person). Influence, the Psychology of Persuasion. Topics include the tactics (weapons of influence) that have been studied and show compliance vs placebo group. I struggled in explaining some of these studies (as the one person, and then the other person). http://www.tragicoptimism.com/wellness/nutrition/podcast-ep16-how-to-fail-at-almost-everything-and-still-win-big-kind-of-the-story-of-my-life-scott-adams/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/36224937/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:27:58 -0400 Scott Adams released this book in 2013 and I cover the highlights in this podcast. Below are resources discussed Mike Rowe video on passion Influence: Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie ... 0:42:00 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Scott Adams released this book in 2013 and I cover the highlights in this podcast. Below are resources discussed Mike Rowe video on passion Influence: Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie ... Scott Adams released this book in 2013 and I cover the highlights in this podcast. Below are resources discussed Mike Rowe video on passion Influence: Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie ... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/wellness/podcast-ep15-12-steps-and-4-years/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/33481020/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Tue, 24 Apr 2018 20:39:14 -0400 Today is the 4 year anniversary of my sobriety and in celebration I covered the 12 steps book. The book on stoicism I am reading that I mentioned in the article (things we can control and reference to the tennis match) Timothy Keller book I mentioned (... 0:33:07 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Today is the 4 year anniversary of my sobriety and in celebration I covered the 12 steps book. The book on stoicism I am reading that I mentioned in the article (things we can control and reference to the tennis match) Timothy Keller book I mentioned (... Today is the 4 year anniversary of my sobriety and in celebration I covered the 12 steps book. The book on stoicism I am reading that I mentioned in the article (things we can control and reference to the tennis match) Timothy Keller book I mentioned (... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/wellness/podcast-ep14-on-becoming-a-person-carl-r-rogers/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/33316959/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:21:24 -0400   Carl Rogers was considered the second best practicing clinician (wiki) and a pre-eminent American psychologist, and foundational in establishing client centered therapy. Democratic-Acceptant parenting. This is apparently a thing. 0:41:39 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast   Carl Rogers was considered the second best practicing clinician (wiki) and a pre-eminent American psychologist, and foundational in establishing client centered therapy. Democratic-Acceptant parenting. This is apparently a thing.   Carl Rogers was considered the second best practicing clinician (wiki) and a pre-eminent American psychologist, and foundational in establishing client centered therapy. Democratic-Acceptant parenting. This is apparently a thing. http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep13-charlottes-web-and-the-four-agreements/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/33173081/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:56:54 -0400             Charlotte’s Web had some great writing and a message that highlighted the importance of friendship, life and love. I shared my thoughts on that for the first 10 minutes, then moved on to the second book “The Four Agreements” Agreement 1 : B... 0:31:34 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast             Charlotte’s Web had some great writing and a message that highlighted the importance of friendship, life and love. I shared my thoughts on that for the first 10 minutes, then moved on to the second book “The Four Agreements” Agr...             Charlotte’s Web had some great writing and a message that highlighted the importance of friendship, life and love. I shared my thoughts on that for the first 10 minutes, then moved on to the second book “The Four Agreements” Agreement 1 : B... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/finances/podcast-ep12-budget-and-happiness/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/32801837/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Thu, 29 Mar 2018 23:28:25 -0400 I compare my expenses for Q118 compared to Q117. Explore happiness, how to manage the decreases. Posts on not spending for a year becomingminimalist countdowntotranquility happyphilosopher (recommend listening to some podcasts with him) Savings discuss... 0:29:12 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast I compare my expenses for Q118 compared to Q117. Explore happiness, how to manage the decreases. Posts on not spending for a year becomingminimalist countdowntotranquility happyphilosopher (recommend listening to some podcasts with him) Savings discuss... I compare my expenses for Q118 compared to Q117. Explore happiness, how to manage the decreases. Posts on not spending for a year becomingminimalist countdowntotranquility happyphilosopher (recommend listening to some podcasts with him) Savings discuss... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep11-braving-the-wilderness-brene-brown-part-2/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/32603119/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Thu, 22 Mar 2018 22:35:38 -0400 Shownotes Jung quote – “the paradox is one of our most valued possessions” Negative visualization   0:31:42 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Shownotes Jung quote – “the paradox is one of our most valued possessions” Negative visualization   Shownotes Jung quote – “the paradox is one of our most valued possessions” Negative visualization   http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep10-braving-the-wilderness-by-brene-brown/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/32335632/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:40:01 -0400 Shownotes Brene’s 33+M downloaded TED talk (given June 2010, fourth most popular of all time) Sebastian Junger (wiki page) (TED talk) Restrepo (Korangal Valley was the location) Tribe Kailash Satyarthi – TED talk Ordinary Men Jocko’s podcast (with Jord... 0:33:06 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Shownotes Brene’s 33+M downloaded TED talk (given June 2010, fourth most popular of all time) Sebastian Junger (wiki page) (TED talk) Restrepo (Korangal Valley was the location) Tribe Kailash Satyarthi – TED talk Ordinary Men Jocko’s podcast (wi... Shownotes Brene’s 33+M downloaded TED talk (given June 2010, fourth most popular of all time) Sebastian Junger (wiki page) (TED talk) Restrepo (Korangal Valley was the location) Tribe Kailash Satyarthi – TED talk Ordinary Men Jocko’s podcast (with Jord... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep9-present-over-perfect-by-shauna-niequist/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/32097456/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:43:31 -0500   Shownotes –Don Miguel Ruiz – author of The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) – “People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own soul.” – Carl Jung – “What you resist, 0:20:45 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast   Shownotes –Don Miguel Ruiz – author of The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) – “People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own soul.   Shownotes –Don Miguel Ruiz – author of The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) – “People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own soul.” – Carl Jung – “What you resist, http://www.tragicoptimism.com/podcast/podcast-ep8-school-shooting-evil-and-pain/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/31598481/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:05:40 -0500 My reaction to the most recent school shooting is one of wanting to sit in the pain with those affected. I also believe it is beneficial to recognize the evil in me. I included some critical thoughts on what I believe to be present in our culture durin... 0:28:28 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast My reaction to the most recent school shooting is one of wanting to sit in the pain with those affected. I also believe it is beneficial to recognize the evil in me. I included some critical thoughts on what I believe to be present in our culture durin... My reaction to the most recent school shooting is one of wanting to sit in the pain with those affected. I also believe it is beneficial to recognize the evil in me. I included some critical thoughts on what I believe to be present in our culture durin... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep7-recovery-russell-brand-and-the-lords-prayer/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/31402957/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:16:58 -0500 Podcast on Recovery, which is written by Russell Brand. This episode includes a small clip of Russell talking to Joe Rogan, pulled from JRE episode #1021. Also discussed step 7 and humility, along with the Lord’s prayer. 0:31:41 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast on Recovery, which is written by Russell Brand. This episode includes a small clip of Russell talking to Joe Rogan, pulled from JRE episode #1021. Also discussed step 7 and humility, along with the Lord’s prayer. Podcast on Recovery, which is written by Russell Brand. This episode includes a small clip of Russell talking to Joe Rogan, pulled from JRE episode #1021. Also discussed step 7 and humility, along with the Lord’s prayer. http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep06-the-art-of-the-dance/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/31221696/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Tue, 06 Feb 2018 23:32:45 -0500 Today I quoted from Blood Meridian and a clip of Jordan Peterson when he was on the H3 Podcast #48. This is about my recent experience of trying a new thing. I hope it inspires you to try new things in your life and as Jordan says, “turn yourself on”. 0:23:51 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Today I quoted from Blood Meridian and a clip of Jordan Peterson when he was on the H3 Podcast #48. This is about my recent experience of trying a new thing. I hope it inspires you to try new things in your life and as Jordan says, Today I quoted from Blood Meridian and a clip of Jordan Peterson when he was on the H3 Podcast #48. This is about my recent experience of trying a new thing. I hope it inspires you to try new things in your life and as Jordan says, “turn yourself on”. http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep5-modern-man-in-search-for-a-soul-jung-chapter-5-only/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/31094213/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:32:25 -0500 I covered Chapter 5 of Carl Jung’s book, Modern Man in Search of a Soul. I enjoyed the read, each chapter was independent (best I could tell), which reminded me of some of CS Lewis’s works. Chapter 5 was my favorite, 0:35:50 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast I covered Chapter 5 of Carl Jung’s book, Modern Man in Search of a Soul. I enjoyed the read, each chapter was independent (best I could tell), which reminded me of some of CS Lewis’s works. Chapter 5 was my favorite, I covered Chapter 5 of Carl Jung’s book, Modern Man in Search of a Soul. I enjoyed the read, each chapter was independent (best I could tell), which reminded me of some of CS Lewis’s works. Chapter 5 was my favorite, http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep4-part-3-of-mans-search-for-meaning-by-viktor-frankl/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/31020410/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Tue, 30 Jan 2018 22:45:24 -0500 Episode 4, part 3. Not too much to the show notes here. -pain in us (or done to us) does not permit us to extend pain to others -we are individually responsible for life -living as if we are doing it the second time -self-forgetfulness through service ... 0:34:53 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Episode 4, part 3. Not too much to the show notes here. -pain in us (or done to us) does not permit us to extend pain to others -we are individually responsible for life -living as if we are doing it the second time -self-forgetfulness through service ... Episode 4, part 3. Not too much to the show notes here. -pain in us (or done to us) does not permit us to extend pain to others -we are individually responsible for life -living as if we are doing it the second time -self-forgetfulness through service ... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep3-part-2-of-the-mans-search-for-meaning-by-frankl/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/30877470/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:24:20 -0500 Part 2 of delving into Man’s Search for meaning. Hopefully there is just 3 parts! Digging into what Frankl saw as the meaning of life. -I spoke of Jordan Peterson’s video on evil vs tragedy. He said some things about God that blew me away (“without lim... 0:26:39 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Part 2 of delving into Man’s Search for meaning. Hopefully there is just 3 parts! Digging into what Frankl saw as the meaning of life. -I spoke of Jordan Peterson’s video on evil vs tragedy. He said some things about God that blew me away (“witho... Part 2 of delving into Man’s Search for meaning. Hopefully there is just 3 parts! Digging into what Frankl saw as the meaning of life. -I spoke of Jordan Peterson’s video on evil vs tragedy. He said some things about God that blew me away (“without lim... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/finances/defense/podcast-ep2-debriefing-my-experience-using-an-autobroker/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/30823243/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Sat, 20 Jan 2018 15:25:48 -0500 A Podcast on some thoughts I experienced purchasing a vehicle through an autobroker. I mentioned the Ray Dalio’s work in the podcast, see below for his TED talk (regarding radical transparency) Ray Dalio – Principles and this TED talk regarding “Radica... 0:23:37 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast A Podcast on some thoughts I experienced purchasing a vehicle through an autobroker. I mentioned the Ray Dalio’s work in the podcast, see below for his TED talk (regarding radical transparency) Ray Dalio – Principles and this TED talk regarding “... A Podcast on some thoughts I experienced purchasing a vehicle through an autobroker. I mentioned the Ray Dalio’s work in the podcast, see below for his TED talk (regarding radical transparency) Ray Dalio – Principles and this TED talk regarding “Radica... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/books/podcast-ep1-mans-search-for-meaning-viktor-frankl/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/30823242/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:33:14 -0500 Excepts from Victor Frankl’s book that I found interesting, profound and worth exploring. The human condition when faced with unbelievable hardship. I was inspired by Frankl’s analysis and strength during time in Auschwitz and various workers concentra... 0:28:50 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast Excepts from Victor Frankl’s book that I found interesting, profound and worth exploring. The human condition when faced with unbelievable hardship. I was inspired by Frankl’s analysis and strength during time in Auschwitz and various workers conce... Excepts from Victor Frankl’s book that I found interesting, profound and worth exploring. The human condition when faced with unbelievable hardship. I was inspired by Frankl’s analysis and strength during time in Auschwitz and various workers concentra... http://www.tragicoptimism.com/podcast/intro/ http://www.blubrry.com/tragicoptimismpodcast/30823241/ Tragic Optimism Podcast Podcast Thu, 11 Jan 2018 23:12:32 -0500 The intro and first foray into podcasting. Not much content, but some context. Topics included Jordan Peterson, Carl Jung, creativity and understanding myself (website for big five character trait assessments that Jordan Peterson put together) 0:17:54 yes Tragic Optimism Podcast The intro and first foray into podcasting. Not much content, but some context. Topics included Jordan Peterson, Carl Jung, creativity and understanding myself (website for big five character trait assessments that Jordan Peterson put together) The intro and first foray into podcasting. Not much content, but some context. Topics included Jordan Peterson, Carl Jung, creativity and understanding myself (website for big five character trait assessments that Jordan Peterson put together)