Podcasts by Sentient Future
𧏠You are SENTIENT âď¸ Fulfilment is Your Endgame â¤ď¸ Define, Weight, & Apply Your Values âž 184.2 Years / $4.7 Billion Saved for Individual & Organizational Clients đ¤ Allen Funston, P.Eng, MBA, LSSBB đ Sentient Process Network Theory
Further podcasts by Allen Funston, P.Eng MBA LSBBB
Podcast on the topic Selbstverwirklichung
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EP 87 - Micro-Attention Commitment from 2019-11-04T19:22:28
After having been the first person in the world to track their Macro-Attention 24/7 for over a year (as of Aug 15, 2019), Iâm committing to tracking my Micro-Attention. I am studying my own attenti...
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EP 86 - Brainstorming for Attention Year #2 from 2019-08-07T23:12:23
Mike Pratt (a good friend) and I reflect on what I learned from tracking my attention 24/7 for 1 full year (Aug 2018-2019). We then brainstorm what should be next, and conclude the following evolut...
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EP 85 - Lecture: Save Years with Sentience from 2019-07-22T21:47:52
IMPORTANT: If you get value out of this one-of-a-kind talk on fulfilment and regret-proof decisions, PLEASE comment your answer to this question: *** âHow much longer would you need to live to be ...
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EP 84 - Save Yourself Years from 2019-07-22T21:42:37
Hacks won't make you do What you don't want to do Tactics, Techniques, Technologies Save minutes here and there. But not for long. Eventually, hacks will not work, Because you don't care about t...
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EP 83 - You Belong from 2019-06-25T21:12:43
You belong. You always have. đ¤ Your most important tribe, is not the most exclusive; It is the most inclusive. đĽ You are Sentient. We all are, yet we each value different parts of life, to differ...
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EP 82 - One-Decision Life from 2019-05-31T22:55:11
WHY are you here? The ONE and only decision you must make. - Who you are; - Where you're going; - How you'll get there; and - What will you do... ... will ALL evolve with time. Once you decide w...
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EP 81 - Complain or Act? from 2019-05-01T05:12:51
A short story about an adult who complained instead of acted. Do you COMPLAIN or ACT by default?
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EP 80 - Not Getting What We Want from 2019-03-06T00:23:05
A story about my 3yo son's whining phase, how we as adults can mature out of it, and how we as parents can support our children's development through it. đđŤđ¤đ¤§âĄď¸đ Did you whine? Do your kids?đ...
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Interview - Sydney Centell from 2018-12-04T00:03:24
Today I interview Sydney Centell, a California-based life coach who shares what coaching is (and is not), what problems it solves, and how it's her version of employing her natural skillsets. I rea...
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EP 79 - Pants and Optimism from 2018-11-29T17:54:47
My 2.5yo son exclaimed this morning, "My pants are not on backwards!", taking stock of the simple things in his life that were going well and how they foreshadowed a good day. What simple things AR...
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EP 78 - Crying Wolf from 2018-11-28T23:13:39
The dangers of crying wolf, as a reflection of my 2.5 year-old twins' development. Let's break down exactly why crying wolf is a poor idea. #intentionalliving #sentient #process #network #theory #t...
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EP 77 - A Fully Intentional Life from 2018-11-16T23:27:28
Saved 7 YEARS in others' lives, Life Goal 1: "Fully Intentional Life" DONE! đ As of Jan 1 / 2018, 81% of my life since birth had been scheduled. I'd lived it intentionally (per my values). 19% (55...
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EP 76 - Why Practice Gratitude? from 2018-10-09T14:41:01
On Canadian Thanksgiving, the benefits of gratitude and what I'm personally grateful for. #intentionalliving #gratitude #grateful #thankyou #sentient #process #network #theory #dad #time #life #neg...
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EP 75 - Give to Earn Trust from 2018-10-09T14:21:42
Why giving to others is a long-term self-optimal behaviour, and how/why it earns you others' trust and the right to work with them.
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EP 74 - The Value of Children's Lives from 2018-09-27T17:15:31
A way of measuring the value we create in children's lives that integrates well with how we measure the value of our own.
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EP 73 - Why NOT Network Marketing? from 2018-08-18T23:27
I discuss three issues often present in the programs offered by MLM / Network Marketing firms as it relates to living intentionally (i.e. per what YOU value). Woukd this be a positive chapter in yo...
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EP 72 - Augmented Reality Concepts from 2018-08-14T20:57:25
Describing a few leaders in the mobile phone AR space: Assemblr, SuperWorld, and ROAR, as well as what that might mean when the concepts scale up, even if not by these players necessarily.
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EP 71 - Content Strategy from 2018-07-29T08:53:13
Document or Create? BOTH! The Sentient Process Network Theory intentional living framework is a huge source of original content and it allows me to comment relevantly on trending topics as well as ...
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EP 70 - Sentient Process Network Theory from 2018-07-05T22:06:38
My foundational body of work, the "Sentient Process Network Theory" Intentional Living framework, is done. You can download the full PDF for free on my website: SentientFuture.Earth. Its scope is i...
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EP 69 - Sentient Intention Project from 2018-05-01T20:53:25
EP 69 - Sentient Intention Project. Inaugural results. Reduction of my 55,203-hour intentional living deficit (19% of my life so far unscheduled) by 779 hours by creating intentional time in a clie...
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EP 68 - AI and How the Sentient Worldview Prepares Us for It from 2018-04-07T04:12:38
EP 68 - AI and How the Sentient Worldview Prepares Us for It. We need to get good at controlling our time and attention NOW. AI will get increasingly better at capturing it in the future because of...
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EP 67 - Soul = Network of Selves at Different Times from 2018-04-06T06:09:34
EP 67 - Soul = Network of Selves at Different Times. A breakthrough in v2.0 of the Sentient Worldview. Initially struggled with soul's seeming indivisibility. Added dimension of Time to resolve the...
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EP 66 - V2.0 Struggles from 2018-03-24T19:20:23
EP 66 - V2.0 Struggles. Parallelism between the mind, body, and soul is proving difficult to finalize in a practical way. An account of where I'm at and optimism for what is to come. Almost there!
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EP 65 - The Big Idea from 2018-03-15T21:15:51
What if, by extending the idea of the Sentient Worldview and applying scientific methods/research from a variety of fields, empathy and giving could be PROVEN to be optimal long-term behaviours? Wo...
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Hibernation until pause button returns from 2018-03-05T17:53:16
Checking out Vaudle and Limor for social audio. No permanent shifts yet. Just tasting. Connect with me if you're there? Thoughts? Connect on IG? Doing Dee work right now.
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Interview - Of Sentient Future by Kurt Smock from 2018-02-23T21:21:29
Kurt Smock, from the "Life with Kurt" Anchor.fm station was very kind to take the time to interview me on the Sentient Worldview and how its neutrality has the power to unite us while preserving th...
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EP 64 - Identity from 2018-02-23T21:12:52
Reconciling our need to feel unique/special with our need to belong.
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EP 63 - Pride from 2018-02-14T09:12:29
Pride is to your goals as Fulfilment is to your process. Rather than maximize it like you do fulfilment though, pride is about balance. Balanced pride is self-confidence and self-reinforcing. It bo...
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EP 62 - Regret from 2018-02-10T21:26:59
Regret is the pain we feel when we reflect on our past and wish we had done something differently. It can come from your decisions or your actions, but these are separate from the outcomes. Regret ...
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EP 61 - Gratitude from 2018-01-30T17:56:04
How is gratitude practical? Our mood/optimism, our continued work ethic because we realize we aren't owed anything, and an improved bond with others by demonstrating we do not waste what we have be...
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EP 60 - Time Hacking from 2018-01-24T09:31:10
A deeper look at common time-management advice... When it makes sense and when it doesn't. The importance of mindfulness in your decisions to spend time. Email, Energy Management, and Multitasking....
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EP 59 - Mindset from 2018-01-12T23:41:45
What is our mindset? Can we influence it or is it predetermined? Is it necessarily a means to different ends in our life, like our goals/journey, or could our mindset possibly be an end unto itself...
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EP 58 - Authenticity from 2018-01-12T22:26:12
The importance and practicality of being authentic - Public behaviour that is consistent with what you value.
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EP 57 - Legacy from 2018-01-03T03:29:05
Legacy is leaving value for others. Our universal currency is time. To maximize your legacy, measure how much you 1) increase others' life expectancy, 2) save others' time, and 3) increase the qual...
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EP 56 - Filling Your Calendar from 2017-12-29T04:11:30
Why filling your calendar with what you care about is less scary than leaving blanks and leaving your finite time to chance. Also, my personal commitment to filling my calendar, tracking my time in...
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EP 55 - Attention from 2017-12-21T20:08:42
Paying attention to what has our attention, instead of paying attention to our actions. Explores attention as the measure of the quality of the time we spend. Time differs from money, as currency, ...
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EP 54 - Speed from 2017-12-11T19:32:18
Is our default working speed optimal? Can we afford to speed up our mundane routines and unlock time for accomplishing the goals we truly value? Working faster is more time-efficient, but is it nec...
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EP 53 - Value of Time from 2017-12-07T01:19:11
Thoughts and guidance on how to be worth others' time, and how to spot those in your life who, intentionally or not, are not worth your time.
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EP 52 - Intentional Time from 2017-12-01T20:58:48
Working definition of time spent intentionally: spending it as you had scheduled it. Urgent priorities trigger reschedule such that they too can be intentional. Rather than a conflict between long ...
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EP 51 - Silence & Absence from 2017-11-27T21:55:01
Defining Silence and Absence. What is your relationship with each? Do you fear missing out? Are they relevant to you? How do you choose to spend your time given what you DONâT sense?
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EP 50 - Accountability/Failure from 2017-11-24T21:29:23
Accountability is owning your behaviours and results. Failure is a mistake in your behaviour, not a disappointing result. Failure occurs when you donât apply one or more of the six fundamental life...
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EP 49 - Mentorship from 2017-11-24T19:56:55
What is the difference between mentorship, coaching, and therapy? When would a mentor benefit you? How do you show respect and gratitude for a mentorâs time? Consider learning how to mentor from yo...
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EP 48 - Sentient Future Origin from 2017-11-21T17:28:57
Origin and significance of the "Sentient Future" brand name. Each word has two origins. Sentient: abilities, community. Future: technology, vision. Listen for details!
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EP 47 - Utility and Values from 2017-11-20T20:19:16
Utility is not practicality. It is a measure of how useful something is when compared to what you value. You can value far more than objective, hard achievements. You can value play, joy, family, y...
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EP 46 - Progress from 2017-11-19T08:21:19
A new delivery style. Inquisitive. Solemn. Encouraging. Caring.
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Rant 1 - Check Your Work from 2017-11-16T09:05:39
Rant - Frustration with math errors in an important appâs average calculations. TL;DL - Check your work and get comfortable with vulnerability and get your work peer reviewed. Measure twice cut once.
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EP 45 - Strength Maintenance from 2017-11-14T18:56:40
Thoughts on maintaining functional strength using body weight exercises and tests to intelligently minimize the time spent exercising. Unlocks time to be spent on other priorities while avoiding di...
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EP 44 - Energy & Sleep from 2017-11-14T17:50:38
Some personal observations about sleep, productivity while fatigued, productivity the next day, and the 2x math that can guide our decisions of when to go to bed.
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Interview - Ocho the Owl from 2017-11-10T20:45:01
Short-form intentional living interview of Ocho the Owl, a vocal musician in California. Background, Why, How, What, and Contacts.
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EP 43 - Time Tracking from 2017-11-07T21:02:16
Why managing our time is fundamental to living intentionally, plus my experience with it and some helpful tips. I hope you find it useful!
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EP 42 - Hydration (Self|Body) from 2017-10-22T22:04:56
Approximate thresholds for liquid weight loss at which you should be concerned about dehydration. Falls under Sensing Self skill, under Body, then the Inventory category.
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EP 41 - Consistency Trap from 2017-10-20T22:40:09
Have you ever intentionally slowed down your rate of growth or the rate at which you create value for other people JUST to show consistency? Do you think thatâs holding you back?
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Interview - Sarah Miner from 2017-10-16T19:34:22
Intentional Living interview of Sarah Miner (Life & Corporate Coach). Passionate about 1st skill of Sentient Worldview: Sensing Self. Loves to ask âWhy?â. Enjoy!
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New Short Interview Format from 2017-10-16T19:30:50
Sharing how others live intentionally. Background? Your WHY? Your HOW? Your WHAT? How can people reach you? 5-10 minutes. Interested? Contact me; would love to have you on air! Enjoy!
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EP 40 - Unclear Packaging from 2017-10-16T16:18:52
Home decor packaging as a metaphor for personal branding, and the importance of clarity in the differentiation of, well, anything.
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EP 39 - Sense Context Example from 2017-10-15T04:28:10
An example of the benefits of Sensing Context. A discussion about location and preparation.
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EP 38 - Sensing Self - Sleep from 2017-10-06T17:53:41
Exploring sleep, in the context of Sensing Self, the 1st skill of the Sentient Worldview. Shared some personal sleep data from a few apps. Also expressed how data transparency empowers self-discipline
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EP 37 - Measure until a habit from 2017-10-03T19:16:40
What gets measured gets managed. If it no longer needs management, stop measuring it!
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EP 36 - Sentient Fut. Timebank from 2017-09-29T00:03:17
Earn time helping others doing what you love. Redeem time with others for what you need. Join the Sentient Future Timebank on the TimeKeeper Bank app. Free coaching on intentional living.
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EP 35 - Sentient Worldview from 2017-09-22T23:53:15
Summary of the Sentient Worldview intentional living framework. Concludes content Phase 1. Phase 2 will be more social, interactive, and focused on othersâ examples of intentional living. Stay tuned!
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EP 34 - Dimension - Time/Space from 2017-09-21T19:47:27
Discussion of Time and Space as our frames of reference in the Sentient Worldview, how we refer to them (absolute, relative, target, scale), and how that helps us live more intentionally.
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EP 33 - Action from 2017-09-20T19:38:27
6th and final skill of the Sentient Worldview: Action. Types: sense, interpret, speak, move. Recursive until we reach closure. Pay attention to act as planned. Also, brief discussion on accountability
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EP 32 - Decision - Risk from 2017-09-20T00:18:44
3rd topic of 5th skill in Sentient Worldview (Making Decisions): Risk & Uncertainty. Known vs. unknown âunknownsâ. Using âexpected valuesâ of risks to make option scoring more accurate.
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EP 31 - Decision - Criteria from 2017-09-18T20:40:25
2nd topic of 5th skill of Sentient Worldview (Making Decisions): Criteria and Weighting. Contrasted with Intuition & Flow (EP 18). What do you care about and how much? Weighted average option score.
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EP 30 - Decision - Methods from 2017-09-17T04:55:39
1st topic of of 5th skill of Sentient Worldview (Decision): Decision Methods. Describes 6 methods, their pros/cons, typica uses, and how âdeciding how to decideâ helps us live more intentionally.
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Kindest words ever from 2017-09-16T19:24:09
A heartfelt and encouraging call-in from Kurt Smock, an early and avid supporter whoâs mission is also to help people win in their lives and was kind enough to deliver the 1000th clap on this podcast.
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EP 29 - Reason - Verbal from 2017-09-15T20:20:20
10th and final topic within 4th skill of Sentient Worldview (Interpreting with Reason): Verbal Reasoning. What and how others communicate: vocab., cliches, tone, emphasis, pace, volume, pauses, etc.
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EP 28 - Reason - Spatial/Vis. from 2017-09-13T18:56:34
9th topic within 4th skill of Sentient Worldview (Interpreting w/ Reason): Visual & Spatial Reasoning. Applications, Concepts, Skill development, and as always, the âSo What?â segment.
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Interview - Alida McDaniel from 2017-09-10T17:51:36
Alida McDaniel, a life coach for >10y, is passionate about helping people step into their true power. She imparts a unique perspective and shares how she lives intentionally to achieve her goals.
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EP 27 - Reason - Signals from 2017-09-07T18:04:36
8th topic within 4th skill of Sentient Worldview (Interpreting with Reason): Signals. What are signals? Subtle vs obvious. Static vs dynamic. Connections, assigned meaning, and empathy are important.
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EP 26 - Reason - Diagrams from 2017-09-05T07:02:57
7th topic in 4th skill of Sentient Worldview (Interpreting with Reason): Diagrams. What are they? Best practices? Types and uses? So what? How do they help you live intentionally?
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EP 25 - Reason - Approximation from 2017-09-03T08:12:11
6th topic within 4th skill of Sentient Worldview (Interpreting with Reason): Approximation. What is it? How does it work? What are confidence intervals? How does it help me live more intentionally?
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EP 24 - Reason - Probability from 2017-09-01T18:53:52
5th topic within 4th skill of Sentient Worldview (Interpreting with Reason): Probability. Know the basics. Guard against risks. Understand the âgameâ youâre playing. Donât bet what you canât lose.
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EP 23 - Reason - Morality from 2017-08-30T21:12:44
4th topic within 4th skill of Sentient Worldview (Interpreting with Reason): Morality. Why it canât be completely universalized or distributed. One example of a limited list of universal morals.
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C/I - Emotion Tracker Thoughts from 2017-08-30T18:34:44
Response to a call-in regarding the prototype emotions tracking process I showed on Instagram on 2017-08-29. Simplifying my process for when I put it into practice.
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EP 22 - Reason - Analysis/Calc from 2017-08-29T07:40:09
3rd topic of 4th skill of Sentient Worldview, Interpreting with Reason: Analysis / Calculation. Basic Maths, compound interest & debt, problem definition, checking your work, answersâ reasonableness.
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EP 21 - Reason - Creativity from 2017-08-27T18:35:03
Continued look at the 4th skill in the Sentient Worldview, Interpreting with Reason. Today: Creativity, the rationale side of the process of developing novel and useful ideas. #liveintentionally
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EP 20 - Reason - Logic from 2017-08-25T20:44:10
First topic in 4th skill of Sentient Worldview (Interpreting with Reason): Logic. Basics for everyday use: And, Or, Not, All, Some, Always, Eventually, Next, Until. Arguments Consistent? Valid? Sound?
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EP 19 - Reason - Overview from 2017-08-24T07:59:31
Setup for forthcoming episodes on 10 most common types of reasoning, the 4th skill in the Sentient Worldview.
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EP 18 - Intuition & Flow from 2017-08-22T08:16:06
Final topic in skill 3/6 of the Sentient Worldview (interpreting with emotion & intuition), âIntuition & Flowâ. Definition, pitfalls, flow, and âso what?â.
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Interview - Personally Border. from 2017-08-19T03:16
Interview of Personally Borderline. She is a mature, driven, soon-to-be university student with a passion for destygmatizing mental illnesses. Listen to what Intentional Living means to her!
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EP 17 - Emotion - Dyads from 2017-08-16T06:39:32
Continued look at 3rd skill of Sentient Worldview, interpreting with emotion & intuition. Today, emotion dyads (combinations of core emotions) = more subtle and less common emotions. 24 in total
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Interview - Domo Sama from 2017-08-14T22:06:38
Interview featuring Domo Sama, US college basketball player-turned-coach, on living intentionally. In Domoâs words, acting âOn Purpose, for a Purposeâ, and how he inspires players on and off the court
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EP 16 - Emotion - Surprise/Ant from 2017-08-13T17:35:39
Continued look at 3rd skill in Sentient Worldview, interpreting w/ emotion & intuition. Today, surprise and anticipation.
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EP 15 - Emotion - Fear/Anger from 2017-08-11T21:43:06
Misspoke; it is EP 15. Continued look at 3rd skill in Sentient Worldview, interpreting with emotion & intuition. Today: Fear & Anger. Perceived threat? Can I overcome it? How can I focus this energy?
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EP 14 - Emotion -Trust/Disgust from 2017-08-11T08:36:13
Continued look into 3rd skill of the Sentient Worldview: interpreting with emotion & intuition. In this episode, we cover the emotions Trust and Disgust, how to identify them, and the value of trust.
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EP 13 - Emotion - Joy/Sadness from 2017-08-09T18:17:10
Today we cover Joy and Sadness, the first of four pairs of opposite emotions in Robert Plutchikâs âwheel of emotionsâ model. The goal is to better identify these emotions to improve our empathy.
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Justification of the Soul from 2017-08-09T06:38:26
My response to a great question asked by a listener: âHow does the subjective concept of a soul help me teach intentional living?â
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EP 12 - Emotion - Model from 2017-08-08T01:01:51
Beginning of third skill in Sentient Worldview: Interpretation using Emotion and Intuition. Some setup, discussion of the model of choice, and value of this topic to you.
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C/I - Feedback like WOW! Thx!! from 2017-08-07T08:05:07
Pull-your-car-over awesome! MOAR!! ⢠Your feedback floored me!! Humbled ⢠Note: Sentient Worldview details are modular, references forthcoming
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EP 11 - Context - Influence from 2017-08-06T19:23:44
Influence, the final topic of Sensing Context, the second of six skills within the Sentient Worldview. What Influence do you have on your context? What influence does your context have on you?
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EP 10 - Context - Resources from 2017-08-05T00:11:44
Definition and management of Resources, the last major category within Sensing Context (skill 2 of 6 within the Sentient Worldview).
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EP 9 - Context - Culture from 2017-08-03T18:43:30
Discussion of the importance of cultural awareness/sensitivity, and why itâs in your best interest. Subsection of Sensing Your Context skill within the Sentient Worldview.
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EP 8 - Who Am I? from 2017-08-03T00:32:04
Context for the station and the Sentient Worldview. My why, my how, what. What is your why? Letâs connect! Iâd love to interview you and share how you are creating value for others.
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EP 7 - Context - Location from 2017-08-01T20:16:33
Continues looking at the second skill of the Sentient Worldview, Sensing your Context, specifically Location in this episode, which affects willpower, efficiency, access, and reputation.
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C/I - Consulting Services from 2017-08-01T00:21:42
A reply to a listener interested in learning more about Sentient Future's consulting/coaching services. Links in description will take you to website/YouTube, illustrating the Sentient Worldview.
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C/I - Flight Headed: Social from 2017-07-31T22:40:03
Network [Part 1] ⢠Network [Part 2] ⢠Cheers! ⢠Reply to Flight Headed Call-in. Based on EP 6, interest in mind maps for social network and maintenance of social skills.
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EP 6 - Context - Network from 2017-07-31T18:37:03
Context - Social Network - Part 1 ⢠Context - Social Network - Part 2. Start of second step within Sentient Worldview (Sensing Context): Sensing your network
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C/I - Stashia Jeanette: FAMILY from 2017-07-29T21:51:43
Hello! & Thank you ? ⢠Reply to Stashia Jeanette on FAMILY
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EP 5 - Self - Wrap-up from 2017-07-29T17:41:36
HUGE update! Sentient Worldview video now on YouTube! Link in description. ⢠Self - Wrap-up Part 1 ⢠Self - Wrap-up Part 2
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EP 4 - Self - Soul from 2017-07-27T18:26:58
Self - Soul - Part 1 ⢠Self - Soul - Part 2. Final part of the Sensing Self step within the Sentient Worldview, aimed at understanding how your soul operates and living your purpose intentionally.
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EP 3 - Self - Mind from 2017-07-26T18:07:57
Self - Mind - part 1 ⢠Self - Mind - Part 2. Exploring the concept of the Mind within the Sentient Worldview's "Sensing Self" step, to help you live more intentionally and be more fulfilled.
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Call-in w/ Vince in Process from 2017-07-25T21:40:35
Shout out ⢠Reply to Vince in Process' "Shout out". Shared values regarding waste reduction and continuous improvement. Shifting culture.
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EP 2 - Self - Body (+admin) from 2017-07-25T17:01:55
Ideal time for you? ⢠Components of Self ⢠Watch for "So What?" sections ⢠Self - Body - Categories ⢠Aside - Measure to Manage ⢠Self - Body - So What?
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EP 1 - Sentient Future Intro! from 2017-07-24T18:14:47
EP 1 - Sentient Future Intro! - Sentient Future on Anchor ⢠6 Steps
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