A Podcast to help you create Moments of Mass Optimism, Daily. Having a hard time seeing the silver linings today, or maybe you just want some uplifting interviews & anecdotes? Welcome to Kinder Spirits.
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We like to talk about all the new tech, even though we’re a bunch of seasoned, vintage nerds.New Tech, Vintage Nerds, a fresh podcast hosted by two seasoned technology enthusiasts with decades of experience between them. As ‘New Tech, Vintage Nerds’ unfurls, we invite you to partake in this audacious journey with us. We promise tales of technological wizardry, discussions that go beyond the surface level, and an occasional comedic interlude as we navigate the quirky side of tech culture. So, ...
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The Pathless Path is hosted by Paul Millerd - a writer, creator, and consultant. He has conversations with freelancers, self-employed entrepreneurs, creators, and vagabonds who share their perspectives on their relationship with work, burnout, bootstrapping, indie hacking, remote work, reinvention, creativity, sabbaticals, leisure, self-employment, unconventional living, and digital nomadism. Past guests include Ali Abdaal, Russ Roberts, Kevin Kelly, Khe Hy, David Senra, Derek Sivers, Joe Hu ...
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The Inner Game of Work: Pranab Sachi on Codependent Origination, Rob Burbea, Quake Books, Attentional Co-Piloting, Michael Taft, and "Non-Success"
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In this episode, I interview my friend Pranab Saachi, and we get specific about the ideas and influences that have shaped his thinking. We talk about codependent origination from Buddhist philosophy, the concept of “quake books” that have shifted his worldview, and his own approach to “attentional co-piloting” as a practical alternative to traditio…
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How much money do you need to quit? I debate with Nick Maggiulli (and rabbit holes: wealth > income, why COAST FIRE rocks, and more...)
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In this episode, I'm pumped to welcome back Nick Maggiulli to the podcast (https://youtu.be/deMXbaI-Ir4). We dive into various topics about money and financial independence, with a focus on Nick's endorsement of the 'COAST Fire' strategy, something I accidentally embraced after quitting my job. Nick shares his personal stories of financial challeng…
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Following Your Inner Compass - Lawrence Yeo on his creative journey, sharing ideas, self-publishing, and playing the long game
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Lawrence is one of my favorite creators. He shares with passion, vulnerability and care. I chatted with Lawrence Yeo about his new book, 'The Inner Compass,' exploring themes of self-reflection, creativity, and the journey of writing and self-publishing. We discuss the importance of engaging with the world to gain a deeper understanding of oneself,…
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Hustle & Flow - Jack Moses on dropping out of school, hustle culture, spiritual paths, finding flow, and travel as transformation
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In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Jack Moses. Three years ago, Jack emailed me after reading my book, declaring he was dropping out of college. Over time, I've been amazed by his life's actions, from embracing hustle culture to diving deep into spirituality. Recently, Jack led a retreat in Thailand, inspiring me with his courage…
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Paul Q&A Episode - Moving to Asia, Parenting, Preparing for Kids, Pathless Hardcover Art Edition
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Personal updates about life, including his recent move back to Asia, reflections on work and career paths, parenting experiences, and insights into education and self-publishing. I share the challenges and joys of parenting, how I think about decisions in regards to kids, and evolving thoughts on publishing and creative projects. Topics 00:00 Intro…
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In this podcast episode, AJ and Alex delve into different aspects of the digital communication world, specifically email and their recent 3D printing projects, custom-designed 3D inserts for slat walls, the TARDIS and more. 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: Ice cube machine Measuring wheel ® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order) Apple Mail Outloo…
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Becoming A Writer - Nat Eliason on his upcoming fiction release, traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, AI tools, tinkering, readers, launch plans
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Hello! I'm back! Expect a slow ramp, but there are new episodes coming! I talked with Nat Eliason about his journey as a writer, from early experiments with ideas to fully embracing writing as a career. We discussed the challenges and rewards of moving from nonfiction to fiction, the trade-offs between traditional and self-publishing, and the impor…
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Clean Air and Clever Gadgets: A Breath of Fresh Tech
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In today's episode Alex and AJ are discussing presence detection versus motion detection in their home automation setups. Takeaways: Importance of Clean Air: AJ and Alex emphasize the importance of clean air inside homes, especially during winter, when indoor air quality can deteriorate due to heating, cooking, and other activities. Methods for Cle…
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Navigating Home Automation: The Millimeter Wave Revolution and Real-World Challenges
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In today's episode Alex and AJ are discussing presence detection versus motion detection in their home automation setups. Takeaways: mmWave Technology as an alternative to PIR for detecting presence, even if the person is not moving significantly. mmWave response slower than PIR, but the combination is good Automations are annoying when it is not w…
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Exploring the Benefits of Standing Desks and Workspace Optimization
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In this episode of NTVN, New Tech Vintage Nerds, AJ and Alex discuss standing desks and their uses, preferences, and assembly experiences, while standing. Takeaways: Discussing standing desk benefits, such as such as better posture, a more dynamic presentation style in virtual meetings, and improved overall well-being while working from home. Perso…
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Automating Home Tech and Launching a YouTube Journey with Vikash
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In this episode of NTVN New Tech Vintage Nerds, AJ and Alex invite special guest Vikash to the table. The trio dives into a variety of tech topics, from the challenges of home automation with Sonos speakers to the intricacies of digitizing VHS tapes. They explore the world of 3D printing and the balance between high-end tinkering versus plug-and-pl…
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Adding a weather station to your home automation system | NTVN
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Join AJ and Alex as they dive into the world of 3D printing, weather stations, and home automation. In this episode, they share their latest adventures with flexible filament, such as TPU, and discuss their use of various 3D prints like brackets for MacBooks and custom solutions for better storage and organization. The conversation transitions to w…
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"Dirtbag Rich" - Blake Boles & I Talk About Extracting More Freedom From Life
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Links: Podcast Blake Boles Dirtbag Rich Site: https://www.blakeboles.com/dbr/ Episode Desription Paul Millerd is a 39-year-old writer, ex-consultant, and advocate for ditching the default path in favor of what he calls “the pathless path.” (pmillerd.com / @p_millerd) Paul walked away from a promising corporate consulting career—think McKinsey, pres…
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In this episode AJ and Alex talk about zone heating and automating it. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you-we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated…
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This was a fun episode. A friend, Matt Yao, reached out to see if he could interview me about my recent book, Good Work. We first connected when he called me in the summer of 2022. He was in the middle of my book and knew he needed to quit his job. Over the last few years, he's been on a transformational journey, experimenting with writing, coachin…
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Do you want a tinker printer or a 3D printer? Bambulab P1S
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FINALLY! A new episode. It took a bit to get this out there. Not because we didn't record it, but because A.J. found excuse after excuse not to edit and publish it. Lucky for you he finally found the time and finally felt like doing the stuff that needed to be done. This episode Alex and A.J. talk about their new 3D printer and how it is holding up…
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Building A Life Around Good Work (Paul Interviewed by Abel James)
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You can follow Abel's podcast here: Abel James Show 📘 GOOD WORK: LIVE! => Learn More 📕 Buy Paul’s Book (50k+ Sold): The Pathless Path 😁 Join Hundreds On Unconventional Paths: Pathless Path Community 📲Connect + Follow Paul Twitter: @p_millerd Instagram: @pathlesspaul Paul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to Pathless (23k+ People) Paul’s YouTube: Subscribe 🙏F…
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Check out and purchase Good Work here: https://pmillerd.com/goodwork Or from Amazon directly: https://amzn.to/4gwRSCNBy Paul Millerd
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#175 20 Families as a "Traveling Village - Nikolaj Astrup on his experiment living in Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan with 20 families from around the world
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It's Easier Than You Think To Make A Personal Homepage For Your House!
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Can you find all your pages that you access regularly? Your router page, your home automation, your printer? Or are you using some kind of homepage, just like AJ and Alex? In this video, we dive into the world of personalized homepages and why they might be the solution you're looking for. Gone are the days of endless bookmarks and chaotic tabs—it'…
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#174 Agency Is A Skill — Cate Hall on leaving law for poker, developing agency, deterministic vs probabilistic economy, risk, burnout, asking dumb questions, defining ambition, seeking real feedback, and ...
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Cate seemed to be fully entrenched on the default path — she had graduated from Yale and became the Supreme Court advocate on her way to becoming a partner in her law firm. But she didn't want to live the lives of the people around her. She pivoted hard, you could almost hear car brakes squeaking as she made the turn, and over a year she became the…
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Today, we're diving into home labs: what they are, how to start one, and tips on sizing and power usage. And we briefly touch on the things we printed since the last episode. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Intro 00:31 What did you print this week? 02:13 Let's talk home labs / definition 11:19 Power consumption, performance, noise 23:26 Building your…
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The Battle Between Ads And Adblockers, which side are you on?
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The internet is full of ads. Without ads the internet as we know it wouldn't exist. Or would it? 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:32 What did you print since last time? 09:32 Ads on streaming services, reason for Youtube subscription? 11:39 Pay the content creators 15:15 Not the only annoyance: personalised ads, dark pattern anyone? 16…
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1 Year Dad Reflections - Conversation with Sky King & Nat Eliason
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This is from Sky King's podcast: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Guest info: Nat: https://www.nateliason.com/ Nat also has an amazing book coming out which I highly recommend, "Crypto Confidential": https://amzn.to/44BJ74I 📘 GOOD WORK: LIVE! => Learn More 📕 Buy Paul’s Book (50k+ Sold): The Pathless Path 😁 Join Hundreds On Unconventional Paths: Pathless…
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What's your Storage solution at home? NASses
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Alex and AJ discuss different Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions they had and what is important when selecting components. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a com…
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Is there something as too many streaming providers? Alex and AJ think that that is the case. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the disc…
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Ceph storage for your home? Why? Why wouldn't you?
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Alex tells about his endeavours with Ceph for his homebrew container solution on RK1's. The outcome may surprise you. Gear Up with Our Top Tips: 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation…
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#173 Solopreneurship After Burnout — Justin Welsh on burnout, taking ownership of his time, struggling with a results oriented mindset, non-monetary success, becoming a top LinkedIn influencer, income ...
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Justin is a former startup executive who helped build two startups past valuations of $1B, teams of 150+ people, and raise over $300M in venture capital. Now he’s building his one-person knowledge business toward $5M in annual profit. 🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERE Links: Personal website LinkedIn X (Twitter): @thejustinwelsh The Creator MBA The Saturday S…
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#172 Success In The Second Half Of Life — Henry Oliver on John Stuart Mill, Samuel Johnson, Penelope Fitzgerald, why we shouldn't dismiss Gladwell, writing, late bloomers, the importance of finding the ...
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Henry is a writer, speaker and brand consultant. He joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming book — Second Act — in which he analysises the phenomenon of late bloomers and what we can learn from them. 🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERE Links: Personal website Substack: The Common Reader X (Twitter): @HenryEOliver Second Act ⌛TIMESTAMPS (00:00) - Intro (00:49)…
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AJ and Alex answer a question of a listener on the different options for stream decks and the advantages of choosing one with buttons over dials. The main topic of today is our workshop setups and the reasons behind our choice of tool ecosystems. We discuss the convenience of cordless tools and the cost considerations of battery swapping. The episo…
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#171 "All Work Is Noble," Montessori, and Kids & Work — Matt Bateman on starting growing up with the internet, digital and industrial literacy, studying philosophy and learning how to teach, starting ...
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Matt Bateman has a PhD in philosophy. He has abandoned the academic career, to pursue education in the Montessori system. A dad of three, he is passionate about educating children. Having worked a lot with training the teachers in the Montessori approach, he has now taken a step back to focus on writing his book. 🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERE Links: Matt'…
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In this podcast, Alex and A.J. discuss various devices connected to their computers. They talk about automation issues they have faced, including problems with home lighting and screen automation. They then delve into the topic of microphones and audio interfaces, sharing their experiences with different models. Next, they discuss their sound syste…
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#170 Apprenticeships, Sabbaticals & "Good Work" — Steve Schlafman & Matt Yao on slowing down, deprogramming, unlearning, learning from others, deciding to quit, going on a sabbatical, not being jealous ...
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Steve is a professional coach and the founder of Downshift — the world's first decelerator. He has left a career in venture, but he remains ambitious, it's just that his ambition is now to have a good, multidimentional life, where he can be a good dad for his kids. Matt has left a traditional path early on to write, travel and discover his own path…
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