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The Stoic Guide to Modern Stress
A solo essay on the three Stoic exercises that actually hold up in 2026.
Ikigai, Deoptimisation, and the Quiet Life That Wins
The case for choosing the quieter line.
Solitude, Deep Work, and the Vanishing Skill of Concentration
The four-hour rule for protecting the most under-priced skill in 2026.
Inside Philosophy
Not philosophy as an academic exercise. These are the frameworks that actually held up when the pressure was real - tested against elite sport, corporate life, and building something from scratch.
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I Quit My Job 60 Days Ago… Here’s What Really Happened
Two months ago, I walked away from my corporate consulting job to go all-in on my podcast - Decoding Wisdom. No safety net. No clear roadmap. Just belief, pressure, and a ton of uncertainty. Since then, these 60 days have been the most honest teacher I’ve had. I’ve faced loneliness, doubt, family pressure, guest rejections, identity shifts, new opportunities, and a kind of self-growth that the co
Is Gen Z Witnessing the Death of Public Intellectuals?
In this clip from my chat with Elliot Bewick, we talk about whether Gen Z is witnessing the crumble of the public intellectual. With a generation often caught between social media noise and a hunger for deeper ideas, are we losing the art of real intellectual debate? Elliot and I explore why curiosity is out and clickbait is in - and what we can do about it. 👉 Check out the full episode to dive d
Elliot Bewick - Gen Z Are In Serious Trouble
Elliot Bewick is 20 years old (yes you read that right) and unafraid to call out Gen Z’s biggest blind spots: a lack of curiosity and the widening gap between ideas and execution. This episode isn’t about complaining, it’s about solutions. If you’ve ever had big ideas but struggled to bring them to life, this is the wake-up call you need. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Elliot's Unconventional Path: Why He
The Reality of Life at Dental School - Milana Torjhelm
Milana Torjhelm is a dental student at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University in Canada and the founder of the fast growing Instagram community @thesmileydds. I’ve never seen this much passion for dentistry in one person - and in this episode of Decoding Wisdom, we explore what fuels her drive, what the reality of dental school is really like, and how she’s building a pla
When things go against you, just learn - Marcus Ericsson (former F1 driver, 2022 Indy 500 Champion)
Marcus Ericsson is a former Formula 1 driver for the Sauber F1 Team (2014-2018), the 2022 Indy 500 Champion, and a current driver in the IndyCar Series racing for Andretti Global. From humble beginnings in Kumla, Sweden to the global stage of Formula 1 and Indycar, Marcus fought his way into the pinnacle of motorsport - until 2019, when Sauber signed Kimi Räikkönen, and his F1 chapter came to an e
Why Loving What You Do Changes Everything - Xara Jetly
Xara Jetly is a professional cricketer from New Zealand who plays for Wellington Blaze and is on pursuit to represent the New Zealand White Ferns at the highest level. In this episode, we explore her journey as a female cricketer playing both women’s and men’s cricket, overcoming bias, staying resilient through injury, balancing her career with content creation, and the mindset that fuels her dete
Why Attention Is Your Real Currency
Attention is the most valuable currency you have and yet it’s the one we spend the most carelessly. In this episode, I explore why distraction is a billion-dollar business model, how “Attention Beta” is draining your potential, and what you can do to reclaim your mental real estate. Inspired by wisdom from Naval Ravikant, Jeff Warren, and personal experience, this is your call to guard your focus
24-Hour Turnarounds & Ice Baths: Inside the IPL Recovery Playbook | Amit Vengurlekar
How do IPL stars go from a night match in Mumbai to a day game in Chennai with barely 24 hours to reboot? 💥 Lucknow Super Giants assistant strength-and-conditioning coach Amit Vengurlekar breaks down the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) ruthless travel schedule, and the science-backed rest & recovery tactics that keep fast bowlers firing: 🦵⚙️ Compression sleeves & pneumatic boots 🧊🛁 Contrast ice ba
The productivity lie no one talks about...
At some point in your journey, hard work stops being the answer. In this episode of Decoding Wisdom, we explore the shift every high performer eventually faces: moving from being the one who does it all to the one who sees it all. Whether you're climbing the ladder or running your own thing, there's a moment when doing more starts holding you back - and thinking better becomes your real edge. We
Manifestation is real...
Manifestation: real or just self-help fluff? 🎙️ Science says it’s not about 'wishing'—it’s about wiring your brain to see and seize opportunities. In this episode, we break down: 🔥 Why your brain’s negativity bias keeps you stuck. 🔥 How ‘fear mode’ vs. ‘heart mode’ changes everything. 🔥 The neuroscience behind ‘what fires together, wires together.’ 🔥 Why the Default Mode Network (DMN) is your wor
Why hard truths lead to better decisions
Are you clinging to illusions and ignoring red flags in your career, relationships, or personal goals? In this episode of Decoding Wisdom, we dive into how facing harsh realities can lead to genuine growth and smarter decisions. Drawing inspiration from Naval Ravikant’s insights in The Almanack of Naval Ravikant—and a touch of Stoic wisdom from Seneca—we’ll explore why our deepest desires sometime
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