Beyond the Present Podcast
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 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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#19-People & Personalities
September 08, 2018 08:25 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHave you ever had one of those moments when you were not quite sure who you were and what your inherent talents, strengths, and weaknesses were? If so then don’t worry because discovering our personalities has always been one of our biggest concerns as a species and in this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Floriana an expert in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience to discuss the issue of personality. What are the common methods of measuring one’s...
Let's Talk: Learning
September 04, 2018 05:01 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe hallmark of all exceptional individuals is that they have learned a lot of different skills and abilities which allow them to get results in life; however, the biggest of all challenges is learning how to learn! In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the various aspects of effective learning by not only categorizing people into three distinct groups of learners (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) but also providing...
#18-How to connect with people on the first meeting
September 01, 2018 03:54 - 37 minutes - 34 MBRegardless of what profession or background you come from, networking and meeting new people is an essential part of everyone’s life and in this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Ishaan to discuss the magic of making a good first impression! Why is meeting and networking so essential? What are the best ways to meet new people? How does making a good first impression differ on dates from doing so in professional networking? Do first impressions last or can we later ...
Let's Talk: The Art of Not Giving a ****
August 28, 2018 10:47 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBWhen it comes to the notion of happiness there are many different and often contradictory approaches but ultimately all of them could be categorized in two major groups: acquiring happiness by changing our perception of reality vs acquiring happiness by changing the circumstances that lead to a better life experience! In this program as a part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive App...
#17-Back to School
August 25, 2018 05:01 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBSome think of going to college as a step in life taken at the dawn of adulthood as a means of preparing one for entering the work force and once it is finished then the book of university is closed as one enters the real life with its endless responsibilities! But what if this step could be taken in reverse? Or taken multiple times? In the 17th episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Kenny to discuss all the reasons why someone might consider going back to school after h...
Let's Talk: Story telling on Dates
August 21, 2018 05:01 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHave you ever seen a couple on a date who seemed bored out of their mind? Worse yet, have you ever been on a date and suddenly ran out of things to say? This is a common problem that many people face with and that is predominantly due to the fact that men and women communicate differently with the same gender and when it comes to dates, both genders could face with many communication barriers that could prevent them from attracting the other party. In this program as a part of the Let’s Tal...
Decentralized World & Blockchain
August 18, 2018 05:01 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBSince the dawn of the 21 century technology has been responsible for democratizing many things that previously belonged to the elite but the rate of disruption caused by technology has never been as high as today as we are heading towards a world that is more decentralized than ever. In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Govind, an expert in the field of blockchain technology along with crypto currencies and encryption who in addition to many things is th...
Decentralized World & Blockchain
August 18, 2018 05:01 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBSince the dawn of the 21 century technology has been responsible for democratizing many things that previously belonged to the elite but the rate of disruption caused by technology has never been as high as today as we are heading towards a world that is more decentralized than ever. In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Govind, an expert in the field of blockchain technology along with crypto currencies and encryption who in addition to many things is th...
Let's Talk: Tough Economy Mindset
August 14, 2018 09:35 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBEconomy is cyclical which means sooner or later every single one of us will face with tough economic situations. In this program as a part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the best ways to deal with economic downturns for both laymen and entrepreneurs. The worst thing one can do upon finding oneself in an economic recession is to react emotionally and having a basic knowledge of the proper ways to remain afloat in tough times is to be cognitiv...
Gene Editing
August 11, 2018 04:37 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThere are few subjects that are still shrouded in as much mystery along with taboo as DNA modification and in this controversial episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Ishaan, a bright mind active within the field of biotechnology, to discuss the ins and outs of editing the DNA of living organisms from plants and crops to animals and humans. What is DNA modification and how is it done? What are the impacts as well as consequences of editing the DNA of living organisms? ...
Let's Talk: Life Management
August 07, 2018 05:01 - 33 minutes - 31 MBTime management is really life management and your ability to make the most of your time will ultimately determine how much you can get done throughout your life. In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix talk about what it means to live with a sense of urgency while simultaneously remaining patient in the pursuit of long term goals. They also discuss the various obstacles that might get in the way of time management from not having clear goals to lack of pr...
Life of an entrepreneur
August 04, 2018 03:33 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWhile stable and high paying jobs are always in demand, not all of us opt for the safe route in life and instead decide to independently run our own businesses and embark on the journey of entrepreneurship. In the 14th episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and Poujix join Sinix to discuss the issue of entrepreneurship from various angles and shed light on this already hot trend of self-employment and operating one’s own business! What is entrepreneurship and who is an entrepren...
Let's Talk: Travel
July 31, 2018 05:01 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOne of the most sought out activities in the world is traveling but most of us might not grasp the truly deep impact of traveling on our way of thinking. In this program as part of the Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the importance of traveling and how it could change us! There are very few activities that could be as educational and life changing as traveling and if you want to take the most out of your traveling experience then you are recommen...
How well do you know yourself?
July 28, 2018 08:44 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Ancient Greek aphorism “know thyself” has been responsible for the progress of humanity which has brought us from caves right into civilization. In this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Shivank to discus why it is important to know ourselves and how we can do so! What does it exactly mean to know yourself? How does knowing your temperament and whether you are an introvert or an extrovert help you design your path in life? Where should we start in order to dis...
WIT Theory
July 24, 2018 05:01 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWe all want a lot of things in life but are we ready to do whatever it takes, no matter how challenging it might be , to achieve the desired results. In this Let’s Talk edition of the Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix delve deep in what they dub the WIT theory that compels individuals to avoid coming up with any and all excuses, rational or not, and instead committing to WIT, that is whatever it takes, to realize their objectives. If you feel like the challenge you are about t...
Living in fantasy VS Living in reality
July 21, 2018 05:01 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn the movie the Matrix we are challenged to question the meaning of what it means to live in reality or merely experience an illusion of it. In this thought provoking episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Marvin to discuss the difference between living in reality and living in fantasy. How can we differentiate between what is real and what is not? What are the pros and cons of living in reality vs living in fantasy? What is the role of escapism in our modern societies...
Let's Talk: The Obstacle is the way
July 17, 2018 04:01 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBOne of the few things that we all have to deal with in our personal and professional lives is facing with obstacles! In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix go in depth in order to analyze the major themes covered in the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. They say life is nothing more than a series of problems occurring one after the other like the ocean waves which is why developing a perspective that welcomes challenges and difficulties as a m...
Novelty seeking and trying new things
July 14, 2018 04:03 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWe all cherish the novel moments in our lives where we get to experience something for the first time but what if this very sensation becomes the be-all-end-all occurrence in our lives?! In the 11th episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Kanny to discuss the ups and downs of novelty seeking ranging from from new experiences to new romantic partners. What is novelty seeking and why do we like to try new things? Is novelty seeking socially just? How could novelty seeking...
Let's Talk: Career
July 10, 2018 04:01 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBOne of the most troubling questions that seem to afflict many individuals, especially among the youth, is the following: “what is my calling and what career path truly suits me?” In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the answer to this very question. They will go in depth talking about the career success formula by designing three separate plans that could be roughly executed in one’s 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. A very small number of people are fortun...
Feminism
July 07, 2018 04:01 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBOne of the most significant byproducts of modernity is feminism and the empowerment of women in the society whether in the board room, class room, or the living room! In the tenth episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Emmy to discuss feminism from the perspectives of both genders. What is feminism and how does it affect the lives of women? Is feminism only beneficial for women or men can also benefit from it? How do societies where feminism is thriving different from t...
Let's Talk: Learning from the past or living in it
July 03, 2018 04:01 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBIt is cognitively apprehensive that we cannot do anything about the things that have happened in the past; however, understanding something cognitively differs greatly from fathoming it on an emotional level. In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix discuss the discrepancy between living in the past and learning from the past. Those who fail to learn from the mistakes of their past are doomed to repeat those very mistakes which means a life of wisdom must ...
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
June 30, 2018 04:01 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBAlmost all of us have heard the famous saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” but do we actually live by this rule? In the ninth episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join Ali to discuss the importance of facing with adversity and failures with an open mind and rejoicing at the thought of extracting lessons, making discoveries, and developing strength as we deal with setbacks and crises in our lives. Why failing and making mistakes are not only inevitable but al...
How do couples influence one another?
June 23, 2018 04:01 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThere is no doubt that couples influence one another both cognitively and behaviorally but exactly how do they do so and in which manners? In this episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny, Poujix, and Kenny explain how in a romantic relationship one partner usually exerts more dominance along with influence on the other party and how a deeper understanding of power dynamics of a relationship can enhance the quality as well as the longevity of the relationship. Do women influence their ...
Let's Talk: Thinking Big
June 19, 2018 02:43 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAs Earl Nightingale once put it “one of the biggest tragedies of mankind is that so many go to grave with their music still in them” which is why your biggest obstacle on the way to greatness is actually yourself and more specifically your inability to set big and ambitious goals. In this Let’s Talk edition of the BTP podcast Danny and Poujix go in depth with respect to big thinking as well as ambitious goal setting and explain why selling yourself short is the biggest mistake you could e...
Justice or Equality?
June 16, 2018 04:17 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOne of the biggest misconceptions in the modern world is recognizing the difference between equality and justice. So many citizens around the world complain regarding lack of equality and wrongfully assume that the prosperity of some might come at the cost of their own welfare, yet that could not have been any further from the truth. In this controversial episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny, Poujix, and Sinix articulate the difference between justice and equality and go on to explain...
Let's Talk: Managing problems of the future
June 12, 2018 02:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAll major developments throughout human history were accompanied by a period where people had to adapt themselves with the drawbacks of the new ways of doing things while simultaneously benefiting from them. The future is for the most part bright and indeed promising but as we prepare ourselves for the thrill of technological development along with its tremendous power to shift our very societies before our eyes we also have to get ready for managing the foreseen as well as unforeseen prob...
A Glance at the Future
June 09, 2018 03:41 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDespite humanity’s innate tendency to prefer comfort and resist change we are all benefiting from the technological advancements that are the results of going against this very innate tendency by deciding to do different things, do more of them, and do them more efficiently. The future is coming, whether we like it or not, and with it a whole array of changes will sweep our societies in the coming decades but are we ready for it? In this episode of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Danny and...
Let's Talk: Body Language
June 05, 2018 08:41 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBDid you know that body language is the biggest component of your communication with other people? The message that you send to others via your posture, physical movement, and facial expression, in most cases, is understood better by others than the words you say! In this Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Present (BTP) podcast Poujix and Danny discuss the ins and outs of body language by not only describing what body language actually is but also coming up with the reasons as to why one shoul...
Excuses!
June 02, 2018 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe number one reason behind all the goals that were never achieved, the plans that were never started, and the dreams that were never realized is coming up with excuses. We live in an era where pessimism runs amok and many individuals use their creative powers not for achieving their goals but to come up with excuses as to why they cannot achieve them! We have heard that losers make excuses while winners make progress and in this episode of Beyond the Present Podcast Danny and Poujix join...
Let's Talk: Relationships
May 29, 2018 04:01 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThere are very few things in our lives that affect our overall level of happiness and contentment more than our relationships and more specifically our romantic relationships. Yet this issue remains under a shroud of mystery to date despite our advancements in the fields of anthropology and evolutionary psychology and we have social conditioning and Hollywood to blame! In this controversial talk Danny and Poujix discuss this issue in depth in the first Let’s Talk edition of Beyond the Presen...
Creativity & Innovation
May 26, 2018 04:01 - 20 minutes - 9.19 MBOne of the common factors among all exceptional individuals and organizations is their innovative approach towards value creation and problem solving. Innovation is the byproduct of creativity given that coming up with innovative ideas and solutions requires one to step outside the frame of conventional wisdom and think outside of the box. In this episode Danny, Poujix, and Sinix discuss the issue of creativity and innovation by not only defining what it means to be creative and original bu...
Creativity & Innovation
May 26, 2018 04:01 - 20 minutes - 9.19 MBOne of the common factors among all exceptional individuals and organizations is their innovative approach towards value creation and problem solving. Innovation is the byproduct of creativity given that coming up with innovative ideas and solutions requires one to step outside the frame of conventional wisdom and think outside of the box. In this episode Danny, Poujix, and Sinix discuss the issue of creativity and innovation by not only defining what it means to be creative and original bu...
Passive Income
May 19, 2018 04:01 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBNo matter how high your income you cannot become wealthy through income from your work alone and unless you learn to generate passive income you will have to run the rat race for the rest of your life. In this episode Danny, Poujix, and Sinix discuss the issue of passive income, articulate its importance, and offer various means to generate passive income from selling intellectual properties and investing in another business to buying real estate to rent it out and becoming a shareholder i...
Role Model
May 12, 2018 04:01 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBLife is too short to reinvent the wheel and too precious to be squandered away on mere trial and error. That is why having role models can help us accelerate the learning process on the way of achieving our goals. In the second episode of Beyond the Present podcast the BTP crew will talk about some of their own role models and explain how critical it is to have people whom you can learn from and imitate. Later they will discuss the steps that one can take to find the right role model(s) fo...
Success
May 05, 2018 18:40 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBSuccess is one of those illusive concepts that is both very much desired while simultaneity quite difficult to understand. In the first episode of the BTP podcast Danny, Poujix, and Sinix attempt to define success and offer strategies to measure true success by introducing another essential factor into the mix: happiness. How can you strike a balance between social success and inner happiness? Why not caring about other people’s opinion is so critical in achieving both outer success and in...