The 365 Commitment Podcast focuses on helping people make and keep life changing commitments.
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Day 228 - How You Start is Not How You Will Be
This episode explores the idea that the beginning of a journey rarely reflects its final destination. Guy Reams draws inspiration from a conversation with Adam Harris from CloudBeds, highlighting the importance of...
Summary Goals should be unobtainable to truly inspire and motivate us. Specific and measurable goals may be necessary for tracking progress, but they lack the spark that truly drives us. We need goals that resonate...
The conversation explores the daily struggle of choosing between going to the gym or indulging in a donut shop. It delves into the concept of personal past and how it can shape one's perception of the present. The...
The conversation explores the dual coding theory proposed by Alan Paveo, which suggests that humans process information both visually and verbally. This theory has implications for recall, recognition, and learning....
This episode explores the symbolism of the launchpad, drawing inspiration from Guy Reams' childhood fascination with his uncle's rockets and recent advancements in space exploration by companies like SpaceX. Reams...
The conversation explores the concept of the long tail, as discussed in the book 'The Long Tail' by Chris Anderson. The long tail refers to the idea of focusing on niche markets rather than chasing the dominant...
Summary The conversation explores the concept of inductive reasoning and its limitations, using the example of a college professor trying to convince students not to eat turkey for Thanksgiving. The professor walks...
Day 220 - Your Problem is that You Need a MacGuffin
The conversation explores the concept of a MacGuffin, a device used in storytelling to drive the plot forward. The host references the film 'Jason and the Argonauts' as an example of a MacGuffin, the Golden Fleece,...
The conversation explores the concept of alter egos and how they can be used as a positive tool in everyday life. The host discusses famous examples of alter egos in the music industry, literature, and comic books. He...
Day 218 - The Four Pirates - Boredom, Impatience, Fear, and Confusion
In this conversation, Guy Reams discusses the four pirates that hinder progress in life: boredom, impatience, fear, and confusion. He explains how these emotions can disrupt our processes and prevent us from making...
Many leaders and companies overlook the valuable assets they already have and instead focus on new innovations. This is known as innovation myopia, where leaders prioritize short-term goals and specific solution...
The conversation explores the concept of heuristics and the phrase 'rule of thumb'. It discusses how heuristics are used as shortcuts to solve problems and make decisions, and how humans are naturally inclined to use...
