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35. The Victor Mindset, Health as Life’s Centerpiece, and the Beauty of the Attempt with Aamer Rehman

"Everyone has different circumstances and situations, but do you let those circumstances and situations control you, or do you control your situations and circumstances?" - Aamer Rehman
Aamer Rehman (@Heelaamer) is a Personal Trainer and a Specialized Sales Manager in the healthcare industry.
In this episode, we discuss Aamer's transformational journey as an Indian-American in the fitness space, the importance of placing health and wellness at the center of one's life, and the beauty of the attempts, in whatever you do.
Aamer shares the important distinction between the victim vs. the victor mindset - through both his journey as a former football player and as an Indian American growing up in a hardworking blue-collar immigrant household - choosing the victor mindset means becoming the master of your circumstances.
Check out his favorite book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey.
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34. Discover More Books: Top 10 Lessons from The Third Door by Alex Banayan

“The Third Door” by Alex Banayan is one of the most entertaining and compelling books we have ever read.
Filled with adventurous stories and profound pieces of wisdom, The Third Door illustrates the true power of passion, persistence, and having a mission greater than ourselves.
In The Third Door, Alex tells the story of how, at 18-years old, he decided to let go of his pre-med track at USC, and instead, follow his heart towards his mission; to interview the world’s most extraordinary thinkers and discover their secrets to success.
The Third Door takes readers on an incredible journey - from hacking the Price Is Right for start-up money, to chasing Larry King through a grocery story, to booking interviews with some of the world’s most impactful thinkers. Interviews with Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, and Steve Wozniak, as well as a collection of others revealed one thing they all have in common; they all took the Third Door.
Now, “What is The Third Door?, you may ask.
As Alex explains,
Life, business, success… it’s just like a nightclub.
There are always three ways in.
There’s the First Door: the main entrance, where 99 percent of people wait in line, hoping to get in.
The Second Door: the VIP entrance, where the billionaires and celebrities slip through.
But what no one tells you is that there is always, always… the Third Door. It’s the entrance where you have to jump out of line, run down the alley, bang on the door a hundred times, crack open the window, sneak through the kitchen—there’s always a way.”

33. Seeking Mentorship, Cultivating Curiosities, and Leaning into Discomfort with Montay Fowler

"Schools are where students feel safe, which is condusive to learning, and where they feel supported. They feel loved, they feel seen, and they feel heard. That stuff can change a person's life." - Montay Fowler
Montay Fowler (@Montayf_) is a Youtuber (@TayLoso), MSW UPenn Graduate, a real estate entrepreneur, and a well-recognized leader in the communities of Philadelphia for his civic engagement and services.
In this episode, we shift our focus from the macro racial issues to the personal aspects of Montay’s upbringing. We discuss his unique evolution as a former collegian athlete to an academic scholar after a major heartbreak, his journey to start a real estate business with his partners through self-education, and much more. This is part 2 of our conversation with more lighthearted topics, and we shared quite a few laughs listening to Montay’s remarkably inspiring and entertaining journey.
Check out Montay’s favorite spot in the city: Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books (@unclebobbies).
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32. Black Lives Matter is the Baseline with Montay Fowler

“Education is the easy part. It’s easy to pick up a book. It’s easy to search for something online. If you have family members upholding systems of white supremacy, or have friends with racist beliefs, but you do nothing about it, I think you're further contributing to the problem.” - Montay Fowler
Montay Fowler (@Montayf_) is the co-founder of non-profit initiative Project Pledge Philly (ipledgephl), a MSW graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, and a well-recognized leader in the communities of Philadelphia for his civic engagement and services.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of recognizing one’s privilege, the contexts of systematic racism, and other wide-ranging conversations related to the Black Lives Matter movement. This episode focuses on these macro issues and how they have attributed to Montay’s adolescent years in the child welfare system and education experiences. Here are the sources that were discussed in the episode: “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, 12 Years a Slave” by Solomon Northup, “How to Be Black” by Baratubde Thurston, “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi, Brene Brown: the Call to Courage, and 13th on Netflix.
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31. The Power of Clarity, Transitioning Careers, and WFH Predictions

In this episode, hosts Benoit Kim and Aidan Weinmann sit down for a wide range of conversations from getting a new job to discussing work culture shift during the quarantine. They also discuss the power of clarity, three important questions to self-examine during career transitions, and work-from-home predictions in the post COVID era.

30. How To Find Calmness Amidst COVID through meditation and Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher

This week, we’ll be reviewing Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher @emilystellafletcher on Instagram.
This book is a how-to meditation book for achievement minded individuals who believe they either don’t have the time to mediate or the ability to meditate consistently.
Emily tells the story of how the stresses of a 10 year career on Broadway, led her to India to study the only thing that got her through those crazy years, meditation.
She shares the wisdom she learned while studying Eastern meditation in India for 3 years.
She then explains the Z-Technique, the meditation practice that she developed for the ordinary person and used to start her meditation company, Ziva.
This book is packed with science-based studies around the neurological benefits of meditation that explains the transformative power of meditation. The compelling research and immutable results of meditation, paired with Emily’s remarkable story-telling, makes for an incredible page-turner that can make a profound impact on reader’s lives.
In the first few chapters, Emily poses a powerful question, “Would you be willing to invest 2 precent of your day if you knew it would improve the other 98 percent?” We believe this is a no brainer.
She explains, “Meditation is simply a tool to help you reach your goals; it’s never the goal itself. We Meditate to get good at life, not to get good at meditation.” Both Beniot and I have been meditating every morning for the past year, however this book transformed the way we look at and approach our practices.
In this episode, we will discuss our biggest takeaways from Emily’s book, the many scientific benefits that she presents, as well as our significant experiences with and from meditation.
We hope this episode brings you an effective toolkit that allows you to find a sense of calmness and composure amidst this challenging time.

29. Serving Patients and Finding Purpose with Allison Hare

“I’m just so grateful to be in the position that I am, so that I can meet people like her and take care of her, and just feel like I found my calling. Because that honestly how I feel. I’ve connected with his flow of purpose, and it’s the best feeling in the world. And it makes all of this struggle worth it.”
This week, we continue our conversation with Penn medical student, Allison Hare, who has an immense passion for caring for and connecting with others.
In this episode, she shares the powerful story of a past patient’s miraculous recovery which helped her identify internal medicine as her true calling.
Additionally, she provides insightful advice for new medical students, which is arguably applicable to anyone adventuring down a new path. This portion of the episode evolves into an enlightening conversation around exploration, self-discovery, and the balance of intention and surrender.
Lastly, we dive into the importance of examining personal motivations, reframing situations, and ultimately, starting with why.
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We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Allison Hare.
Thank you.

28. Babies on Netflix and Care through Music and Medicine with Allison Hare

Allison Hare is a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, who has an immense passion for caring for and connecting with others.
In this week’s episode, she tells the story of the identity crisis that occurred in high school, when she was told she wasn’t good enough to be a professional cellist.
This crisis brought her to a pre-med track at the University of Wisconsin, where she majored in psychology, and worked in a research lab that was just featured in the Netflix documentary, “Babies.”
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The lab studies the way infants acquire language through statistical learning, and her personal research shows the impact that music exposure can have on babies’ ability to acquire language.
She shares the gratitude that she now has for this identity crisis, as it led her to medicine, a field that also allows her to connect and provide care, but on a larger scale than music.
We also dive into the power of reflection, the necessity of creative outlets, and the importance of framing your self-talk around behavior rather than identity.
This one touches on so many different topics and is quite insightful into the world that is medical school, so we really think you’ll enjoy it.
“In that moment, I kind of realize that I don’t have to give up on the part of the music that allowed me to connect with other people when I go into medicine. I can still touch people in a way that’s deep, profound, meaningful, and real even if it is not through the cello. Just being a lending ear to someone that’s going through a difficult time or experience, or providing emotional support…Just showing someone that I care can have that same impact.”
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We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Allison Hare.
Thank you.

27. Level Up Modern Dating with the 5 C’s

In this week's episode, we synthesize our collective experiences in modern dating. We both have recognized the importance and profound impact that our relationships have served in our lives.
We have compiled all the experiences into the 5 Cs, in respective order, to help simplify the complexity of modern dating- Chemistry, Compatibility, Comfortability, Commitment, and Communication.
Chemistry is the initial spark between the two people or known as the first impression. Compatibility is the shared connection of beliefs, habits, and personalities between the two people. Comfortability is the ability to display one's authenticity and vulnerability. Commitment is the decision to choose each other through both highs and lows by becoming the best partner you can be. Communication is the bridge that connects all the C's and the force that could make or break a relationship.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More and thank you for listening.

26. Discover More Books: I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi

The book "I Will Teach You to be Rich" by Ramit Sethi fundamentally changed the way we look at our money.
In this week's episode of Discover More Books, we discuss our biggest takeaway from the book, as well as our perspective around money before and after reading. Unlike most financial books, this one focuses on human psychology and is definitely a fun and more exciting read.
We highly recommend this book to anyone looking to take control, optimize their finances, and create a truly rich life by changing their relationship with money.