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Philocity is a podcast that explores topics like philosophy, psychology, science, business, self improvement, fitness, and more. Experts and thought leaders from various fields discuss big questions that shape our lives. Join me for a thought-provoking conversation that expands your mind and offers insights to understanding our life and the world around us. This podcast is like: Modern Wisdom The School of Greatness Hall of Fame

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Episode thumbnail for #07 - Jim Davies - Happiness Scientist EXPLAINS Why You Are Sad & How To Be Happy

May 8, 2023

#07 - Jim Davies - Happiness Scientist EXPLAINS Why You Are Sad & How To Be Happy

Join me for an insightful talk with Dr. Jim Davies, cognitive scientist and Carleton University professor, as we delve into the science of happiness and sadness. Learn the reasons behind sadness and discover practical steps to nurture happiness in our lives. Link To His Book - (Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/3NLxwti Link to Dr. Jim Davies' Website: https://www.jimdavies.org Follow Dr. Jim Davies on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjimdavies Connect with Dr. Jim Davies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdavies2 Stay in touch with me in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://twitter.com/WqrAhs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wqr.ahs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wqr.ahs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waqar-ahsan-q/

Episode thumbnail for # 06 - Yu-Kai Chou - Unlock Your Potential: Gamify Your Life to SMASH Your Goals | Philocity Podcast

May 1, 2023

# 06 - Yu-Kai Chou - Unlock Your Potential: Gamify Your Life to SMASH Your Goals | Philocity Podcast

<p>Yu-Kai Chou is an author and expert in gamification, specializing in using video game design principles to help individuals and businesses achieve their goals. As the creator of the &quot;Octalysis Framework,&quot; Yu-Kai has revolutionized the way we approach motivation and engagement. His innovative work in gamification and behavioral design has earned him global recognition, making him a sought-after speaker and consultant. He is also a TED Talk speaker and the author of the best-selling book, &quot;Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards.&quot; Link To His Book - (Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/3NpZ9rS Link to his Ted Ted Talk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5Qjuegtiyc&amp;t=345s&amp;ab_channel=TEDxTalks Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwnWnRuXYORRPJ2LW95cB?si=ec73e44ad16b4a20 Extra Stuff: Check out Yu-Kai&#39;s website - https://yukaichou.com/ Follow Yu-Kai on Twitter - https://twitter.com/yukaichou Follow Yu-Kai on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yukaichou/ Yu-Kai&#39;s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yukaichou Get in touch with me in the comments below or head to... https://twitter.com/WqrAhs https://www.instagram.com/wqr.ahs https://www.tiktok.com/@wqr.ahs https://www.linkedin.com/in/waqar-ahsan-q/</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Chapters</strong> 00:00 Intro 00:30 Why Yu Kai got inspired by video games? 01:36 Are video games bad for you? 02:46 Why do we like games? 04:15 Video games Yu-Kai Played 04:35 My Dota 2 obsession 05:08 Difference between single and multiplayer games 06:29 How playing video games with friends can benefit 07:08 Why some multiplayer video games are toxic? 08:29 Why video games are so fun? 12:00 What is meaning in life 13:28 Is there inherent meaning in life 15:51 Chinese three-year-old child dies due to gas leak 16:33 Is life unfair? 18:11 How considering life as unfair can be detrimental 19:28 How comparison can make us miserable 21:19 How comparison can bring positive changes to our lives 22:42 Why video games don&#39;t overpower you at the start 23:47 Framework for finding meaning in life 27:20 Yu-Kai&#39;s lonely journey towards becoming a gamification expert 29:44 How to know if your goal is realistic 35:19 One of the biggest concerns of the video game industry 35:48 How doing something makes you better at other things 36:13 You need to be a lvl 60 Warcraft player to get a job? 37:37 Does solving a problem give you meaning in life? 37:53 Is meaning important for all kinds of goals? 38:54 Next step after figuring out your goal 40:18 How to create opportunities 44:24 The right way to achieve your goals 46:29 How to deal with failure 48:27 Xiang Yu vs Liu Bang motivational story 50:31 How kids fail all the time yet they don&#39;t give up 51:04 Why keep on trying is the best thing you can do 52:59 Why you wouldn&#39;t want an easy life 53:27 Conclusion, where you can find Yu-Kai </p>

Episode thumbnail for #05 - Mark Bowden - Body Language Expert Gives a Master Class on Body Language

March 17, 2023

#05 - Mark Bowden - Body Language Expert Gives a Master Class on Body Language

<p>Mark Bowden is an author who specializes in body language and human behavior. He is known for his pioneering work in nonverbal analysis of human behavior, particularly in influence and persuasion. &nbsp;His GesturePlane System, which involves using open palm hand gestures on the "TruthPlane" to establish trust and credibility, is a notable contribution to the field. Bowden's approach is influenced by evolutionary psychology, behavioral psychology, and embodied cognition. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>He is also the President of The National Communication Coach Association of Canada and his techniques have been utilized by influential figures, including Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. &nbsp;</p> <p>Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify -</p> <p>Extra Stuff:&nbsp;</p> <p>Subscribe to Mark Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MarkBowden1<br> Check out Mark's website - https://truthplane.com/<br> Follow Mark on Twitter - https://twitter.com/truthplane<br> Follow Mark on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truthplane/Mark's <br> LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/markbowden1 <br> <br> Get in touch with me head to... <br> https://twitter.com/WqrAhs <br> https://www.instagram.com/wqr.ahs <br> https://www.tiktok.com/@wqr.ahs<br> <br> Chapters:<br> 00:00:00 Introduction <br> 00:02:21 Difference between Body language &amp; Non Verbals <br> 00:04:45 The definition of Non verbal communication <br> 00:07:11 How Non verbal communication influences our daily interactions <br> 00:09:21 How to control our Non verbal behavior <br> 00:11:34 Improving ones personality &amp; feelings of being fake <br> 00:14:07 Difference between being fake and authentic <br> 00:16:54 Taking people's advice that you disagree with <br> 00:19:24 Advice for shy people of Estonia to communicate better <br> 00:22:48 Reasons for Estonians being shy &amp; Soviet Union past <br> 00:25:20 Non verbals' comparison between Estonia &amp; Pakistan <br> 00:26:06 Why different societies have different kind of Non verbal behaviors <br> 00:26:56 Universal body language signs <br> 00:31:38 Non verbals &amp; battle against gravity <br> 00:33:00 People who lie show these signs <br> 00:34:18 How interpret non verbal signals accurately <br> 00:36:39 Culture difference and its effect on non verbal communication <br> 00:39:11 People act reserved because they have not accepted you yet <br> 00:40:56 How to adjust in a new culture <br> 00:42:37 How people greet in Pakistan <br> 00:45:54 Can you judge someone from their clothes <br> 00:49:30 How close you are when greeting tells about the culture <br> 00:54:29 How to build relationships using non verbals <br> 00:58:19 How to make our body language inviting <br> 00:59:26 Perfect business person for successful business <br> 01:02:43 What body language is appropriate to build relationship <br> 01:06:38 Common mistakes in terms of building relationships <br> 01:09:25 What is charisma? <br> 01:10:54 Secret of Ryan Reynolds' Charisma <br> 01:12:42 How to know why someone is charismatic <br> 01:13:36 How to be a leader? <br> 01:16:08 Outro</p> <p><br></p>

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Philocity is a podcast that explores topics like philosophy, psychology, science, business, self improvement, fitness, and more.

Experts and thought leaders from various fields discuss big questions that shape our lives. Join me for a thought-provoking conversation that expands your mind and offers insights to understanding our life and the world around us.

This podcast is like: Modern Wisdom The School of Greatness Hall of Fame

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This podcast updates daily.

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