EP 12 : Default Settings: The 2 Questions That Reset Everything
I just got back from Mozambique, and honestly? It was the reset I didn’t know I needed. Being out there, away from the usual noise, made me realize how much "material clutter" I’ve been carrying around—and how far I’ve drifted from my own default settings.
In this episode @sfiso_matusse shares some questions his trying to find answers to as he sets perspective into the new year.
Listen to the full episode of Mo Gawdat and Simon Sinek chat about Happiness : https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/a-bit-of-optimism/id1515385282?i=1000742433492
4 Nov 2025
A Random Yap
just a random yap, as try get my grove back into rabbit holes
30 Dec 2024
EP 11 - Rattling in my mind, again.
Saying ‘Hi’ to a new year as I
reflect on the past .
Hope you enjoy this catch up session
13 Nov 2024
Interlude to Season 2
A random chat w/ Iba on what Season 2 might look like
1 Apr 2024
EP 10 - The kitchen sink approach
1st quarter of the year is upon us and this seems a good time to reflect. (Side note: first quarter of the year is actually not the first 4 months of the year)
On this episode I just check in on you and myself on what our goals for the year look like and how to revisit them using the Kitchen Sink approach.
I also set another target which I Hope I’ll kill during this month.
I hope you enjoy this episode of the pod.
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12 Feb 2024
Ep 9 - Hobby Collecting & The body type /workout ratio
The short Pod, In this episode @sfiso_matusse tries to breakdown the process of collecting hobbies; its' importance and relevance.
In the midst of his 'running journey' he makes a bold commitment and speaks about the body type-workout relationship.
We hope you enjoy this episode of the pod.
Read further : https://blog.nasm.org/body-types-mesomorph-ectomorphs-endomorphs-explained
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8 Jan 2024
Ep 8 : Quitters Day, Resolutions 24 and ‘emotional self actualisation’
Joined by Vibes With Lindiie https://open.spotify.com/show/5C9xIztz7wJIiBTpoDtPa0?si=dUOWiCL2RouWvO3VFV_J-g (https://open.spotify.com/show/5C9xIztz7wJIiBTpoDtPa0?si=dUOWiCL2RouWvO3VFV_J-g)
We chop up how long the new year motivation lasts, how to go about setting up resolutions and in the midst of it all We coin up a term ‘emotional self actualisation‘ which we’re convinced needs a thesis dissertation.
We hope you enjoyed this episode …
Some of the feedback From our listeners :
-making decisions based on emotions can derail the goal
-feelings aren’t facts
-Not to create/enter relationships from internal lack
-Don’t give people more than what they already don’t appreciate
-I’ve learnt the importance of protecting my energy
-some people have insecurities of their own don’t be mad when they can’t
accept an apology
-boundaries are important its okay to let people know the boundaries you’ve established regardless of the fact that it might rub them the wrong way…
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29 Nov 2023
Ep 7 - Cold plunge, Not Waving But Drowning during the holiday season.
This episode starts with a disclaimer Because it makes reference to Anxiety, depression & mental well being.
Contact a trained professional If you or any of your loved ones experience such feelings.
Have you ever tried a cold plunge / ice bath ?
@Sfiso_matusse shares some insights on the process & what some research suggests. He also takes a deep dive into ‘pretence’ state of mind we might face during silly season.
We hope you enjoy this episode of the pod.
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Some content to read:
NPR research: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/08/1204411415/cold-plunge-health-benefits-how-to (https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/08/1204411415/cold-plunge-health-benefits-how-to)
Not waving but drowning Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6pmbqukeG0WgphcHbAoLzj?si=Fs7Hj9LPQFCcsMioi4lg0A (https://open.spotify.com/track/6pmbqukeG0WgphcHbAoLzj?si=Fs7Hj9LPQFCcsMioi4lg0A)
Not waving but drowning poem : https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46479/not-waving-but-drowning (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46479/not-waving-but-drowning)
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5 Nov 2023
Ep 6 - A chat with myself, social media & the Nobel Prize
Dan (@sfiso_matusse) has a conversation with himself and asks for a practical guide on having healthy interactions with social media.
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Read further :
Alfred Nobel: https://www.thestatesman.com/features/alfred-nobel-from-merchant-of-death-to-pioneer-of-nobel-prize-1503117773.html (https://www.thestatesman.com/features/alfred-nobel-from-merchant-of-death-to-pioneer-of-nobel-prize-1503117773.html)
Duncan Trussel pod : https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/duncan-trussell-family-hour/id350580455 (https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/duncan-trussell-family-hour/id350580455)
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15 Oct 2023
Ep 5 - The team, Burnout, Year defining thing (YDT) & psychological safety.
Is it year end fatigue season? On this episode I breakdown my take on burn out, the one thing I’ve recently changed my mind about, plus where else to apply psychological safety.
In addition I try to explain consistency to myself.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
Read further about topics in the episode
Year end fatigue https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/good-life/health/2021-10-04-end-of-year-burnout-how-to-spot-it-and-take-action/ (https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/good-life/health/2021-10-04-end-of-year-burnout-how-to-spot-it-and-take-action/)
Types of rest https://amshq.org/Blog/2022-12-21-7-Types-of-Rest (https://amshq.org/Blog/2022-12-21-7-Types-of-Rest)
Psychological safety https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-psychological-safety# (https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-psychological-safety#)
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1 Oct 2023
Ep 4 - Shared experiences, Practiced Patience & the Happiness study
One of the most relaxed episodes thus far. @Sfiso_matusse gives us a window glimpse of the blueprint of his childhood and how watching a live recording of a podcast has changed his vision.
Tatyana Deryugina - The natural disaster economist : https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/app.20160307 (https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/app.20160307)
Dr Robert Waldinga Longest study done on human development - https://www.dailygood.org/story/1196/what-makes-a-good-life-robert-waldinger/#:~:text=It%20turns%20out%20that%20people,turns%20out%20to%20be%20toxic. (https://www.dailygood.org/story/1196/what-makes-a-good-life-robert-waldinger/#:~:text=It%20turns%20out%20that%20people,turns%20out%20to%20be%20toxic.)
David Goggins on modern wisdom podcast - https://spotify.link/T7guLfh0xDb (https://spotify.link/T7guLfh0xDb)
Hope you enjoy the content…
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17 Sept 2023
Moment 2 - Water your own garden
In this moment I only have one ask,
Try and tell yourself you love yourself, believe it & mean it.
I hope you enjoy.
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10 Sept 2023
Episode 3 - Imposter syndrome, unlearning & all questions.
This episode is filled with a lot of questions and no answers.
@Sfiso_Matusse tries to find answers to questions hard for him to understand.
There’s a curse word in this episode in case you’re
listening with children.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
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4 Sept 2023
Moment 1 - Visualizing & Attributes of self
Moments are less than 3 min snippets which aim to break down big concepts into chewable chunks of knowledge.
Hope you enjoy.
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22 Aug 2023
Ep 2 - The passion part, ikigai and the sound issue
Record & Uploaded on @Sfiso_Matusse's birthday... in this episode, I look inwards for answers, break down the Ikigai and how listening to other people's stories inspires me.
Hope you enjoy it.
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Links to mentioned content
Ikigai Venn diagram : https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai/#google_vignette
How I build this episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4v9DkCHSI4KtYhabLBvN2g?si=95a0f8214e754b06
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13 Aug 2023
EP 1 - Rattling in my mind
In this episode, Sfiso (@Sfiso_matusse) introduces the Pod and shares some context on some of the topics that will be covered in the coming episodes.
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