The 365 Commitment

The 365 Commitment

Hosted by: Guy Reams

The 365 Commitment Podcast focuses on helping people make and keep life changing commitments.

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Episodes

Day 295 - We Can Only See A Short Distance Ahead

In this video, I reflect on the prophetic brilliance of Alan Turing’s 1950 paper Computing Machinery and Intelligence, and how it eerily anticipated the rise of today's Large Language Models. I revisit the core...
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Day 294 - Mauvaise Foi: You Can't Handle the Truth!

In this video, Guy Reams unpacks the powerful concept of Bad Faith from existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. Drawing from personal experience and Sartre's famous example of the French waiter, Guy explores why...
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Day 293 - The Cognitive Anchor

In this conversation, Guy Reams discusses the concept of cognitive anchors and their significance in enhancing communication and collaboration within teams. He emphasizes the need for a guiding question that serves as...
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Day 292 - The Definition of Maturity

In this conversation, Guy Reams explores the concept of maturity, questioning the traditional markers of adulthood and proposing that maturity is less about age and more about the ability to make conscious decisions....
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Day 291 - A Clown Show is a Clown Show

Pretend for just a moment that you are the lead act in a circus clown show. You are fully aware of what people find funny, how they react to exaggerated antics, and the impressions they form while watching the...
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Day 290 - Mistakes are Inevitable

In this conversation, Guy Reams discusses the inevitability of mistakes and the challenges faced by perfectionists. He emphasizes that fear of failure often holds individuals back from taking risks and making bold...
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Day 289 - Look In Your Own Backyard

A poor man in Baghdad dreams that if he goes to Cairo, he will find treasure buried under a specific bridge. He travels all the way to Cairo, only to be arrested for acting suspiciously. When he tells the guard about...
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Day 288 - The First Rule of Fight Club

When you show too much of the scaffolding, people mistake it for the structure. Let them marvel at the cathedral, not the construction site.
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Day 287 - The Concept of Equifinality

To provide an example relevant today, just because the company Notion became a viral success loved by influencers everywhere does not mean that it is the only way to successfully grow a system. The reality is that...
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Day 286 - The Existential Crisis of the Looking Glass

When looking into a mirror, unless there are imperfections in the surface or issues with lighting, the mirror will reflect back exactly what it sees. However, every time you look into the mirror and see a reflection...
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Day 285 - Zero Tolerance for Noise

In this video, Guy Reams reflects on a powerful analogy shared by Kevin O'Leary—Signal to Noise Ratio—and how it applies to personal productivity, business leadership, and decision-making. Drawing on lessons from...
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Day 284 - Never Underestimate Perspective

In this conversation, Guy Reams explores the importance of understanding perspective and scope in communication. He emphasizes that every individual has a unique viewpoint shaped by their experiences and the...
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