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25. Near Death Experiences and Divine Interventions with Christian Buttrick

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Christian Buttrick, one of the most interesting and well-rounded people we know.
Christian tells the stories of near-death experiences that made him question his life, and inspired his move to Chicago.
This leads to a discussion around the fragility of life, the beauty of helping strangers, and the importance of wiping the slate clean with the people you love.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Christian Buttrick. You can follow Chrisitan and his journey on Instagram: @thee_avatar.

24. Embracing Conflicts, Managing the Ego, and Exercising the Mind with Christian Buttrick

This week’s guest is Christian Buttrick, a good friend and one of the most interesting guys we know.
Christian is a high-level athlete. He played college basketball at Penn State Altoona and now, holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
He also has thousands of hours of meditation and Kundalini Yoga under his belt, which is extremely evident in his calm presence and humility.
After graduating from college and a couple of near-death experiences, Christian realized that life is too fragile to not take the risks you know you should be taking. He then took his leap; moving to Chicago to pursue a career in IT and develop his passion for Jiu-Jitsu.
In this episode, he shares his strategies for dealing with conflict, managing the ego, and approaching the biggest battle that we all face; the battle within our minds.
He also shares his unique perspective on competitiveness, that is, competing only against yourself while using the standards of others as inspiration and support.
We also discuss the idea that the body is the subconscious mind, and how self-care practices such as yoga and meditation, are actually for the benefit of others, not just for yourself.
This interview is one of our favorites to date and we think you will take a lot out of it.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Christian Buttrick. Follow Christian, his jiu-jitsu journey, and more on Instagram @thee_avatar.

23. The 5 Biggest Lessons Learned as a 25 Year Old with Aidan Weinmann

On today’s episode of Discover More, we share Aidan’s biggest lessons learned as a 25 year old.
Every day for the last two years, Aidan has written down three lessons and three wins from each day.
This episode is our effort to distill down the 1000+ lessons learned into the 5 that we feel can create the most impact in your life.
We are immensely grateful for this year’s wins, losses and lessons, and we cannot wait to share them with you.
1️⃣ All stress is self-created. You get to choose how to respond in each moment.
2️⃣ Extreme accountability and ownership means that you are the source of every result in your life, good or bad.
3️⃣ Seek the Lesson. Life always gives the cast of characters & circumstances you need to grow.
4️⃣ Know thyself - then perform action without attachment (to the result).
5️⃣ Sooner or later, health will be your #1 concern.
These lessons emerged from a range of teachers and in a variety of forms, including podcasts, books, captions, and most importantly, life experience.
We would like to sincerely thank all of the teachers that have shared their wisdom and continue to create positive change every day.
@nick_boleto @aubreymarcus @lewishowes @emilystellafletcher @mindpumpmedia @jockowillink @paul.chek @jayshetty @tombilyeu @erickgodsey @petercroneofficial
Let us know what lesson resonated with you the most!

22. Discover More Books. Stillness is the Key.

If you haven’t heard yet, stillness is the key to just about everything.
Ryan Holiday’s best selling book, Stillness is the Key, is one of the most impactful books we’ve ever read and this episode is our effort to share our biggest takeaways and lessons learned.
As Holiday explains, stillness is that moment where thoughts settle around you.
It’s that ability to get quiet, step back, and truly reflect.
It’s the thing that allows you to think clearly, make tough decisions, and handle high-pressure situations.
It’s one of the most powerful forces in the world.
Holiday masterfully draws on examples from a range of subjects and distills wisdom down into relatable, actionable four to six-page chapters.
We cannot recommend this book more, and we hope you pick up a copy and/or discover more about it on this weeks’ episode.

21. Rwanda’s Relationship with Time, Math’s Contribution to Music, and the Pursuit of Knowledge with Matthias Wuest

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Matthias Wuest, a gifted math teacher and endurance athlete.
We discuss his recent move to Rwanda and how the new culture has impacted his relationship with time and efficiency.
We also explore Matthia's passion for mathematics, what it has taught him about life, as well as its connection with music.
Whether it is math, music, endurance sports, or new cultures, it is clear that Matthias pursues knowledge for the sake of knowledge. This disciplined, yet multi-disciplinary approach has allowed him to complete rigorous academic and athletic achievements, move halfway across the world for love, and, ultimately, live a happy and balanced life.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Matthias Wuest.

20. Cycling the Elevation of Mount Everest, Completing Teach for America, and Structuring Goals with Matthias Wuest

"Efficiency was born out of necessity and privilege." This week's guest is Matthias Wuest, a gifted math teacher and endurance athlete. After graduating from Northwestern University with a mathematics major, Matthias went on to work for Teach for America and completed a 70-mile triathlon. Now, he lives in Rwanda and teaches for a company that aims to empower students to apply to universities and create opportunities through global education. Recently, Matthias has accomplished a feat known as Evest-ing, in which he cycled for over 15 hours until he reached the cumulative elevation of Mount Everest. That is a 29,000 ft vertical elevation climb over 165 miles. We discuss how he prepared for such a challenging task, as well as his powerful motivation for embarking on this journey. This episode shows that if your "why" is big enough, anything is possible. We also dive into the importance of structuring non-negotiables, setting supplementary goals, and balancing different types of focus.

19. 20 Hacks to Make 2020 the Healthiest of Your Life

Happy 2020 everyone! With the new year in mind, hosts Benoit and Aidan believe that fitness is a crucial component to a happy and healthy life. In this week's episode, Benoit and Aidan share their transformational fitness journeys, as well as their best tips for making sustainable progress to your health in the new year. The tips are shown below:
1. Clarity is Key
2. Find Your Why
3. Start Small
4. The Power of Habits
5. Consistency and Discipline
6. Releasing Judgement and Expectations
7. Belief Change
8. There are No Shortcuts, It Takes Work
9. Everyone is Different
10. Cultivate Intuition
11. Drink More Water
12. Take Cold Showers
13. Walk More
14. Eat More Vegetables and Less Sugar
15. Supplement Consciously
16. Eat with Balance and Get Sufficient Protein
17. Lift Heavy
18. Different Training Splits
19. Sleep as a Non-Negotiable
20. Meditation and Mindful Practice
"Recognize that the ability to be able to work out is a privilege, not a chore. Work out because you have the privilege to, not because you hate yourself. Work out for the privilege of it."

18. 7 Best Lessons from Discover More 2019

In this episode, we reflect on the 7 greatest lessons learned from our 8 guests and the 17 episodes of Discover More in 2019. Here are the lessons:
1. Act with Intention
2. Accept with Unconditional Compassion
3. Commit to Routines and Habits
4. Be Present, Be Curious
5. Learn without Borders
6. Evaluate with Evidence, Decide with Conviction
7. Start. Just Take the First Step.
We hope you all enjoy and Discover More with us in 2020.

17. Mental Health, Therapy, and Reframing Success with Will Pham

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Will Pham, a licensed social worker who will be accumulating clinical hours to become a psychotherapist. Will comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in mental health and the field of counseling and therapy. We discuss and highlight the importance of mental health, why therapy may be necessary for many, and how we should reframe what success means.

16. Louisiana Center for the Blind and Downsides of Perfectionism with Will Pham

This week's episode features the guest Will Pham, a licensed social worker who has been accumulating clinical hours to become a psychotherapist. When he was a child, he was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, which is a rare genetic condition that involves a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina. In short, his visions regress every year and it eventually leads to his blindness. Will comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in mental health and the field of counseling and therapy. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from the important role of family dynamics in one's development and achievement in life to the danger of social media.