Thoroughly Overthinking It

I'm back! This week we are going super casual with all the rules and restrictions mostly gone so I can take a moment to enjoy doing what got me into podcasting in the first place, as well as a little life update for those who are interested. 

I'll spend way too much time talking about structure and rethinking everything as well as cover what's been going on over the last 5 months and what the next 5 look lik...

Grab a cozy beverage and get comfortable, because this week we're having a chill, unstructured chat about finding one's ikigai - the Japanese concept of discovering your life's purpose or motivating force.

Shawn covers the basics you need to know about this process and personal insights from practical application. There are some real challenges around self-reflection and this is very much a "work in progress"...

This week we're diving into a quick chat about motivation - or rather, why you should ditch the idea of waiting for motivation and focus on building discipline instead.

I'll share some personal insights and strategies that have really helped me stay on track, even when I'm just not feeling it. Things like the 5-minute rule to get started, setting limits on learning time so you actually apply what you're studying,...

Ever feel overwhelmed by all the random bits of info and ideas floating around in your head? This week's episode dives into the concept of a "Second Brain" - a system for capturing, organizing and recalling that information later from the depths of your noggin.

Whether you're a student, writer, or just someone constantly discovering new interests, building a Second Brain could be a game-changer for making sense o...

Ever wonder what's actually going on in your brain when you're trying to learn something new? This episode breaks down the learning process in a chill, relatable way. We'll look at the research debunking those popular "learning styles" and discuss why focusing on your personal learning preferences is more helpful. Get an easy overview of the different brain regions. Pick up some practical tips that have wor...

Ever feel like you're in a creative rut and need to level up your skills? On this first ever episode of The Grind XP Podcast, you can get to know me and the overall concept of the project. I cover documenting my journey of creative self-improvement by exploring new interests like improving my illustration talents, diving into audio/video production, and even picking up hobbies like learning Korean. You'll get insights int...

A new podcast from the Grind.EXP project is coming soon! 

Hosted by Shawn Carter, this podcast is a bumpy ride into the "just press start" approach to doing new things and learning along the way. We'll explore a lot of topics on leveling up as a human, such as becoming a "DIY person", learning how to manage communities through trial and error, and even how to start a podcast. Absolutely zero expert...