Beyond the Present Podcast
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe main themes of BTP are success, leadership, education, futurism, technology, and foreign language education. The podcast includes various editions such as the standard episodic edition, Let’s Talk edition, the Solo Round, the Polyglot Edition, and the Interview edition.
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#176 - Social Media & Your Mental Health
April 29, 2024 09:58 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this insightful episode, we delve into the complex relationship between excessive social media use and its impact on mental health, exploring how platforms designed to connect us can sometimes lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. Daniel Molgan shares practical tips and strategies to help you engage with social media responsibly, ensuring that it enhances rather than detracts from your mental wellbeing. Tune in and learn how to maintain your health while staying connected in the d...
#175 - How to Make the Most of the Year 2024
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBHappy New Year! As we celebrate entering the year 2024 we are also wondering what the year has in store for us which is why in this episode you will find out about what experts have predicted 2024 to be like, subsequently you will be offered a few vital tips on how to prepare yourself for what’s to come and make the most of the year ahead!
#174 -Living & Working from a To-Do-List
December 11, 2023 08:38 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDid you know that working for me to do list will simultaneously increase your productivity while reducing your stress and mental load? In this short episode you will learn why it is important to work from an to-do-list and how you could do so using simple apps on your devices!
#174 - The Way You Do Anything is the Way You Do Everything
September 27, 2023 10:38 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBYour level of commitment to any goal determines whether you can achieve a goal and how fast. In this episode, you will learn why it is important to be equally committed to all of your goals even if you think some might not be as important as the others because doing so well train your brain to never bother looking for excuses. The way you do anything is the way you do everything, and if you teach your brain to be committed to any goal then that habit will be repeated again and again. Liste...
#173 - Thinking Independently in a Polarized World
May 14, 2023 09:35 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWe are living in an era when political polarization has reached an all-time high all over the world. Media outlets and pundits from both sides do their very best to attract as many followers to their cause aa they can often by going down an extreme route. In this short program, you will understand how you could immunize yourself against falling for the trap of polarization and developing an independent mindset that allows you to make sound decisions based upon objective thinking rather tha...
#172 - Boost your energy now
March 29, 2023 11:21 - 12 minutes - 11 MBAchieving whatever you desire will inevitably demand a lot of energy which is why in this episode you will learn some tips on how to boost your energy naturally and without resorting to caffeine or other stimulants!
#171 - How to find the Best Career for You
October 28, 2022 12:39 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBYour choice of career will probably have more impact on your life than any other important decision that you ever make in your lifetime simply because we spend the biggest portion of our time at work and a bad decision can doom us to a life of unhappiness and underachievement. In this episode Daniel will discuss the most critical factors that should be considered in choosing the best career for you, one that makes the most of your interest as well as strengths so that you can be engaged an...
#170 - Detachment in Goal Achieving
September 07, 2022 17:13 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThere is a huge difference between wanting something and needing something and the root of that difference is the inherent detachment in the pursuit of a goal. When you are attached to an outcome you are much more likely to do something that prevents you from attaining it; on the other hand when you are detached from the outcome you almost never get in your own way nor send out negative vibes and therefore are much more likely to attain it. In this episode you will learn to think like Ze...
#169 - The Three Types of Happiness
August 12, 2022 12:01 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIt is said that everything we strive to accomplish is for the ultimate purpose of becoming happier yet most of us are not fully capable of defining and understanding the notion of happiness and are looking for easy fixes to make ourselves happier often in vain. In this episode you will be able to thoroughly understand what happiness actually is and will be able to plan to manifest all its three types in your life!
#168 - Entrepreneurship with Tugrul Guner
July 05, 2022 16:16 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBIn this episode of the BTP Podcast, Pouya speaks with Tugrul Guner, a Physicist by training and Machine Learning Engineer by trade. Enjoy! Tugrul's Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tugrul_Guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tugrulguner/ Pouya's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pouyalj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pouyalj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pouyalajevardi/ Episode Transcript... ----more---- SUMMARY KEYWORDS people, creating, expectations, ...
#167 - Immigration: In Conversation With Tugrul Guner
June 20, 2022 18:05 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBTugrul's Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tugrul_Guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tugrulguner/ Pouya's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pouyalj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pouyalj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pouyalajevardi/ Episode Transcript... ----more---- SUMMARY KEYWORDS people, immigrating, bureaucracy, courage, permanent residency, talent, immigration, canada, focus, country, entrepreneurship, build, challenges, life, permit, lots, emigr...
#166 - Introduction to the polyglot guidebook
June 13, 2022 10:38 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Polyglot Guidebook written by Daniel Molgan is now available in paperback and kindle on Amazon. In this episode Daniel reads the introduction of this book for you so that you can understand whether you should get yourself a copy to become fluent in speaking any foreign language!
#165 - Physics and the meaning of it all: A conversation with Tugrul Guner
June 08, 2022 17:32 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIn this episode of the BTP Podcast, Pouya speaks with Tugrul Guner, a Physicist by training and Machine Learning Engineer by trade. Enjoy! Tugrul's Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tugrul_Guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tugrulguner/ Pouya's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pouyalj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pouyalj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pouyalajevardi/ Episode Transcript... ----more---- SUMMARY KEYWORDS quantum optics, arrogance, imagi...
#164 - Why you should ink it and not think it
April 23, 2022 11:05 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBPlanning our lives is often done by us merely thinking about the situation and our plans yet numerous studies have proven that doing so is not only ineffective but even harmful to our mental health. In this short program you learn why you should think on paper, or a smart device, instead of merely thinking about it and offered a tip on how to actually begin writing down your plan in a written format by first beginning in a macro way and then ending it in a micro manner!
#163 - Why Millennials Live Pay Check to Pay Check & How to Change it
March 29, 2022 11:59 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBBloomberg recently reported that the majority of millennials are living pay check to pay check and are thus at the imminent danger of bankruptcy. Living from paycheck to paycheck makes one dependent on the income and prevents him or her from being able to increase one’s income or build the capital necessary for investments. In this episode you will be introduced to the basics of personal finance to avoid this trap common among millennials and generation Z and instead take the steps necessa...
#162 - Ukraine, We are With You
February 27, 2022 19:44 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBThe world has been shocked by the atrocities done in Ukraine and we all call an end to Putin’s war. In this special program we show our solidarity with the people of Ukraine and discuss the importance of promoting liberal and democratic values in order to prevent such political and humanitarian disasters from occurring in the future.
#161 - New Year 2022 and the New Year’s Resolutions
January 01, 2022 07:31 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBAs we enter the year 2022 we remind ourselves of how far we have come and begin the new year with gratitude for what we achieved in the year before and excitement for what we are about to accomplish in the year to come. We at Molgan Enterprises always begin the new year by setting the New Year’s resolutions using a life hack that allows us to keep pursuing our goals throughout the year instead of abandoning most of them by January 15th as is the case with the majority of people according t...
#160 - On Rationality
November 29, 2021 11:58 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBRationality has been described as the ability to make decisions that are in alignment with one’s values which in turn tends to help one achieve their goals in the long term. Nowadays, the notion of rational thinking has long been forgotten in a post truth world governed mainly by trends rather than a strategic mindset. Quite often we end up doing things that are to our detriment in the long term without even knowing about them. In this short program you will understand why it is important ...
#159 - The Art of Not Settling
October 14, 2021 12:17 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBIn life you either have to teach yourself to like what you have or you have to teach yourself to get what you like. In this short program you will be reminded of the importance of not settling for what is available and instead reaching for what is desirable in all areas of life that are important to you!
#158 - Let's Talk: Modesty vs. Arrogance
July 29, 2021 17:13 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBOne of the most common misconceptions regarding the assessment of someone's character is the manner in which they think of themselves and their accomplishments in life. However, there is a fine line between confidence in your abilities and expressions of arrogance. That is precisely what we discuss in this episode of BTP as we contrast it with the feature of modesty which can be indeed a virtue when done in moderation. Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twi...
#157 - Let's Talk: Minimalism v. Luxury
July 14, 2021 17:31 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBShowing off wealth and luxuries is at an all-time high thanks to the influence of social media but what about all the other individuals who resort to a life of minimalism? In this episode of BTP, we contrast luxury with minimalism and offer our solution to strike the right balance between the two. Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-molgan-41812352/ Pouya's Social: Instagra...
#156 - The Truth About Success, Failure, and Rejection
July 01, 2021 22:02 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBEvery single success is preceded by many failures and rejections yet the right attitude towards the aforementioned are rarely taught to us at school. In this episode Daniel clarifies this issue and helps the listeners change their perspective regarding any and all setbacks they encounter on the way to their goals.
#155 - Let's Talk: One's Attitude Towards Life
June 21, 2021 18:09 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBYour outlook on life is ultimately what determines how you feel most of the time, what goals you pursue, and how you interact with those around you. In this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Daniel and Pouya discuss tell two pillars of human behavior and share their thoughts on how through introspection we will be able to know ourselves and even alter our outlook on life. Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn...
#154 - The Three Day Positivity Challenge
June 21, 2021 18:09 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBYour life flows where your attention goes and the ability to keep your mind focused on the positive is the key to overcoming the negative moments in your life. In this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Daniel recommends the listeners to go on a three day positivity challenge and see for themselves how it affects their lives.
#153 - Let's Talk: Mood Swings & Emotional Breakdown
May 21, 2021 14:04 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBMood swings are quite common among all of us and the events of the past year have only exacerbated its prevalence which is why having a clear strategy in dealing with these emotional ups and downs proves invaluable if not downright essential. In this Episode Daniel and Pouya discuss mood swings and offer practical solutions to deal with them. Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani...
#152 - Let's Talk: Consistency in EVERYTHING
May 15, 2021 15:48 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBConsistency is dubbed the key to long-term success but we all have at some point struggled with lack of consistency. In this program, Daniel and Pouya discuss how we can remain consistent in the pursuit of our goals and gain streaks that are actually lasting. Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-molgan-41812352/ Pouya's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pouyalj...
#151 - The Skills of the Future
May 10, 2021 09:54 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe world is changing rapidly and with it so should we which is why in this episode Daniel discuses the three most important skills that prove essential to prepare us for the world of tomorrow!
#150 -The WIERDest people in the world
May 03, 2021 09:22 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode Daniel will offer a brief breakdown of the book the WIERDest people in the world that stands for Western, Industrialized, Educated, Rich, and Democratic and uses his international experience to contrast eastern and western cultures.
#149 - What Gets Measured Gets Done
April 24, 2021 07:49 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOne of the best tools in the arsenal of success is your ability to regularly check the progress you are making towards your goals and in this episode you will learn why what gets measured gets done.
#148 - Preparing for a life post COVID-19
April 16, 2021 17:03 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBAs we get closer to the end of the pandemic many of us are wondering how will our lives change after the pandemic and whether we will experience some permanent changes once life goes back to normal. In this episode, we will discuss this very issue and offer our prognosis for the situation. Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-molgan-41812352/ Pouya's Social: Instagram: https...
#147 - Financial Literacy
April 03, 2021 08:50 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBFinancial literacy is the main difference between those who have to constantly worry about money and those who don’t. In this episode you will learn how financially literate people think about money differently than the rest of us.
#146 - All Things in Moderation
March 24, 2021 11:11 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt is said all things in moderation and moderation in all things and in this episode Daniel discusses why it is important to avoid an extreme path and stick to a moderate one in all personal and professional areas of life.
#145 - Let's Talk: Biden's Policies, Foreign & Domestic
March 11, 2021 13:17 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBFollowing the 2020 election which marked the dawn of Biden's presidency, the world saw a turning point in history as the nationalist policies of the previous administration were replaced by a globalist one. In this episode of the Beyond the Present podcast Daniel and Pouya discuss what the Biden presidency means not only for the US but also for the rest of the world Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn: https://...
#144 - Tyler Martin: Mathematical modeling and COVID-19 Vaccinations Strategies
March 01, 2021 22:24 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBToday Pouya is speaking with Tyler Martin, Physical and Mathematical Specialist with extensive research into Mathematical modeling of COVID-19 data and String Theory. Tyler's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerjamartin/ Pouya's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pouyalj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pouyalj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pouyalajevardi/ The article discussed in the talk: NYT article on modelling paths to herd immunity in the USA Epi...
#143 - Making the Impossible Possible
February 15, 2021 11:56 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBThe story of the human race is the story of masses selling themselves short. Do you know why you assume many of the goals you would like to achieve to be impossible? The answer lies in the emotional state you habitually find yourself in. In this brief program you will learn how to set yourself up to do what you thought was impossible and end up making it possible!
#142 - Let's Talk: Depression & Suicide During The Pandemic
February 03, 2021 20:08 - 25 minutes - 35 MBOne of the biggest drawbacks of the coronavirus pandemic has been the psychological toll of dealing with the uncertainties of this health hazard along with all the social and financial limitations that it could bring about. As a results we are seeing an increase in the number of depressions and suicides during this tough period. On this program Daniel and Pouya discuss the issue of depression and suicide during the pandemic and offer solutions on how to effectively prevent or manage both. Th...
#141 - Let's Talk: The AI Revolution and the Future Jobs
January 25, 2021 16:16 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBWhen confronted with the inevitable disruption awaiting the future market places by Artificial Intelligence many compare the AI revolution with that of the industrial revolution, however, analyzing the scale at which the new technology has already affected our lives and the pace at which both AI and robotics are being developed proves that the level of disruption will not be comparable with anything we have seen before! In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Daniel and ...
#140 - The Five Minute Rule
January 17, 2021 16:18 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBWhen was the last time you knew what you had to do but could not get yourself to do it? You probably felt bad about continuing to postpone the task not knowing how on earth you could ever get it done! In this short program you will learn how to put an end to that feeling once and for all using the five minute rule! Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-molgan-41812352/ Po...
#139 - Let's Talk: Is Future of Work Remote?
January 11, 2021 14:07 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBRemote work is here to stay long after the masks are gone along with the pandemic associated with it. In this episode Daniel and Pouya discuss the pros and cons of remote work as a permanent option for both employees and employers and offer their thoughts on how the process could be streamlined and made more productive. Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-molgan-41812352/ ...
#138 - Let's Talk: Set the tone for the year ahead
January 05, 2021 17:32 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBAs we enter the year 2021 we do so with many lessons learned during the pandemic. In this episode Daniel and Pouya discuss what they learned from the year that went so that we could set the right tone for the year ahead. Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-molgan-41812352/ Pouya's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pouyalj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pouyalj Li...
#137 - Starting 2021 with zest
January 04, 2021 14:57 - 6 minutes - 2.77 MBWe begin the year 2021 with hopes for a better future and BTP podcast is here to accompany you throughout this year. If you have not subscribed to Beyond the Present podcast then head to iTunes, Podbean, or Stitcher and press the subscribe so that you will be among the first to get instant access to all upcoming programs. Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danmolgan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-molgan-41812352/ ...
#136 - Entrepreneurial Edition: A New Approach to Staying Focused
December 05, 2020 13:06 - 18 minutes - 8.29 MBDo you know the one trait that all unhappy and unproductive people have in common regardless of the reason behind their dismay? It is their inability to remain focused on what they do at the each and every moment! Your inability to remain focused won’t just erode your happiness, it also substantially reduces your productivity at work and in this program as part of the Entrepreneurial Edition of Beyond the Present podcast Daniel shares a new approach to staying focused that doesn’t require r...
#135 - The 2020 Election
November 15, 2020 21:12 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBThe 2020 election was simultaneously historic, controversial, unconventional, and consequential. In this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Daniel and Pouya discuss the events of the election, shed light on some of the biggest myths and rumors surrounding the election and discuss its consequences for the next 8 years not only in the United States but also all over the world. The material offered in this podcast solely represents the personal opinions of the attendants of the show and ...
#134 - Entrepreneurial: Surviving & Thriving in a Recession
October 27, 2020 19:13 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBGoing through an economic recession can be a daunting experience for all of us but relying on instinct during tough times can only sabotage your financial well-being. In this episode and as part of the entrepreneurial edition of Beyond the Present podcast Daniel will share with you the essential survival techniques to bring your finances under control and also offers some ways you can even profit from recessions! Daniel's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmolgan/ Twitter: ...
#133 - Education In The Age Of Covid
October 11, 2020 13:24 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBKanwar Gill graduated with a Master of Teaching from the University of Teaching and is an OCT certified teacher. He has been teaching for 10+ years, including being a Computer Science Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto and tutoring students one-on-one. He has several years of experience as a software developer before transitioning to teaching. In this episode, Pouya sits down with Kanwar to talk about the impact of Covid on education and the path forward to a better future for ...
#132 - Solo: Small Habits Big Results
October 04, 2020 20:51 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBHow many times have you set a goal for yourself just to see nothing happened after a few months? The truth is that you cannot achieve your goals, you can only come up with a series of habits that once repeated often and long enough would lead to the achievement of your goals. In this episode Daniel will discuss system thinking as opposed to goal thinking so that our focus is shifted away from merely what we want and towards creating the systems that will lead to getting what we desire. ...
#131 - Fuzzy Thinking: Escaping the Binary of Determinate
September 30, 2020 00:10 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBFuzzy logic is an approach to computing based on "degrees of truth" rather than the usual "true or false" (1 or 0) Boolean logic on which the modern computer is based. It is a form of many-valued logic in which the truth values of variables may be any real number between 0 and 1 both inclusive. Govind's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gov218/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/govindmohan218/?originalSubdomain=ca Deep's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n...
#130 - Emaad Paracha: Physics, Currencies, UBI & The Quest For Decentralization
September 21, 2020 05:01 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this episode of the BTP podcast, Emaad joins Pouya in a free form conversation around topics such as Physics, world currencies, crypto currencies and a decentralized banking system and an idea of world UBI. Emaad is an Astrophysicist with a passion for technology Emaad's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachaexplores/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/parachuchutrain LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emaadparacha/ Pouya's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
#129 - Entrepreneurial Edition: Running Your Own Business vs Working For Someone
September 08, 2020 11:38 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWe kick off the newest addition to Beyond the Present podcast called the Entrepreneurial Edition with short talks from Daniel Molgan dedicated exclusively to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, stock market, Forex, and similar topics for those of our listeners who would like to improve their financial intelligence. In the first program as part of the Entrepreneurial Edition Dan delves deep into the issue of Entrepreneurship and compares what it feels like to run your own business as...
Entrepreneurial Edition: Running Your Own Business vs Working For Someone
September 08, 2020 11:38 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWe kick off the newest addition to Beyond the Present podcast called the Entrepreneurial Edition with short talks from Daniel Molgan dedicated exclusively to business, entrepreneurship, real estate, stock market, Forex, and similar topics for those of our listeners who would like to improve their financial intelligence. In the first program as part of the Entrepreneurial Edition Dan delves deep into the issue of Entrepreneurship and compares what it feels like to run your own business as...