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Mere Mortals Conversations

Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

What is Effective Philosophy? Juan and I simplify hard to grasp concepts into pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to every day life (fitness, goal setting, work, parenting, travel, hobbies, finances, etc.,).

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01:08:55

Leadership Lessons 101 | Vision, Managing & Doing!

Mere Mortals Conversations ·

2025/05/11

Can anyone/everyone be a leader?In Episode #483 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the differences between managing/leading/doing, why I'm not a natural leader (& Juan is a doer more than a leader), the ability to inspire others, why great leaders are accountable yet not necessarily good, the rarity of true leadership, anecdotes from our personal lives and observations on well-known leaders like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Churchill and Hitler.Huge thanks to Petar The Slav, Lyceum &

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00:53:18

Meandering Musings On Small Talk | The Transactional...

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2025/05/04

I don't understand Californians!In Episode #482 of 'Musings' Juan & I discuss: the transactional undertone in interactions in Los Angeles (possibly influenced by Hollywood culture), the art of small talk and how it can be improved, Juan's natural inclination towards confrontation and how he navigates small talk in professional settings, appreciating small talk for its own sake and a look ahead to our upcoming travels.Many thanks to The Late Bloomer Actor for the support this

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00:30:53

Monthly Goals | May 2025

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2025/04/26

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series,

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00:51:56

We've Been Busy But We're Back | Finding Equanimity...

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2025/04/21

Juan has moved house and I'm getting ready to go travelling.In Episode #481 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the challenges and transitions of moving homes, the importance of maintaining a balanced state of mind amidst life's chaos, the idea of ataraxia (a state of serene calmness and freedom from emotional disturbance) and the balance between feeling emotions and striving for equanimity.We really appreciate any support you wish to provide to the Mere Mortals :)Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:28)

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00:21:35

Monthly Goals | April 2025

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2025/03/29

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series,

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01:04:22

Lost Friends & Old Times | Travel Plans & Reaching...

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2025/03/23

Here's the kick in the butt you need to reach out to your old friends.In Episode #480 of 'Musings' Juan & I discuss: the complexities of reaching out to people from the past, sharing personal anecdotes about past friendships, maintaining past relationships versus focusing on present/future priorities, our upcoming trips to Europe and why they will be so different, why it's a bad idea to try to recreate periods from your past and thinking about what you can get out of experiences like this.Huge

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00:55:24

Fear & Flee The Brisbane Cyclone | The Power Of Media

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2025/03/16

We survived the media onslaught fine but the real world effects linger.In Episode #479 of Musings, Juan and I discuss: the fear & craziness of the recent Cyclone Alfred here in Brisbane, whether it lived up to it's fearsome reputation (it didn't), the panic buying & actual impact on his property, why hyper local media might be the future, why legacy media has to induce excitement/worry but won't actually show the things we're scared of and how we intend to consume information going

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01:17:11

Working Hard Or Hardly Working | Does A Job Equal...

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2025/03/08

Is work being equated to jobs undergoing a separation?In Episode #478 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: the fundamental definition from a physics perspective, why my handstand training is more about persistence, how external validation can differ from internal satisfaction, future implications of an age of abundance where hard work may become less necessary due to technological advancements, why I value technique and Juan will teach his child how to grind.Huge thanks to Petar for the support, it

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00:47:20

Monthly Goals | March 2025

Mere Mortals Conversations ·

2025/03/02

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series,

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01:05:47

Collecting Cards With VeeFriends | The Business Side...

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2025/02/23

Some special guests (Brodie & Mansheel) are here to do some show and tell!In Episode #477 of Meanderings, we discuss the intricacies of collecting Pokémon cards, the financials of the grading process, factors that influence the value of these collectibles, maintaining excellent card condition (Juan needs to take notes), nostalgia of collecting since children, the thrill of opening VeeFriends packs and the strategies for buying and selling cards.Huge thanks to Cole for supporting this week (and

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01:19:34

The Job Market For 2026 | Dawn Of The Autonomous Robots

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2025/02/16

Will Juan's insanely ambitious predictions come true (likely) and why is he so sure (backed by evidence)?In Episode #476 of Musings, Juan and I discuss: the rapid advancements in AI (drawing from his past experiences in AI sales and chatbot implementations), the slow progress of autonomous Haul Trucks I saw in the mining industry, .Juan's prediction that unemployment rates will more than double by the end of 2026, robotic process automation (RPA) and its potential to replace repetitive tasks

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01:13:56

Let's Gamble In A Cult | Financial Delusions & When...

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2025/02/09

Why is investing in Game Stop going to cause the collapse of the financial system?In episode #475 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: Tom Bilyeu's perspective that all financial actions are a form of gambling, James Jani's videos on GameStop and Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), how the irrational belief of "mother of all short squeezes" (MOASS) will lead to the financial system's collapse, our past financial delusions in stocks/properties/NFT's, the aftermath of bubbles bursting and Juan's

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00:59:33

They're Coming For Your Money!! | Scams, Scammers &...

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2025/02/07

They're always around so how do you pick them out?In episode #474 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the definition of trickery for accruing value, personal anecdotes of being scammed, learnings from Edward Chancellor's book 'Devil Take The Hindmost', recognising red flags such as offers that seem too good to be true, whether certain societal structures like the education system or the 9-to-5 work model could be seen as scams and whether scams that lead to positive outcomes are actually

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00:38:19

Monthly Goals | February 2025

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2025/02/02

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series,

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01:18:26

Financial Bubbles & The Crypto/AI Industry |...

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2025/01/26

This is a solo episode heavily influenced by the book 'Devil Take The Hindmost'.In Episode #473 of 'Musings' it is just myself Kyrin and I'm discussing: the beginnings, growth and eventual popping of financial bubbles across history (with examples like the Tulip Mania and the South Sea Bubble), why these criteria are all subjective and not numbers based, the reasons I believe there is a crypto/AI bubble that is midway through it's cycle and some predictions for what I think could happen in the next

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01:15:11

Our New Podcast Ventures | Expanding The MM Brand

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2025/01/19

We're no longer the Mere Mortals Podcast ...... we're now Mere Mortals Podcasts!In Episode #472 of 'Meanderings, Juan and I discuss: the two new podcasts around AI and fitness that we are doing independently, why we will be experimenting with other monetisation models for the new shows (and tweaking existing), why people have black marks on their brand when they get sloppy with their collaborators/advertisers, community building and what more we can do for engagement and some personal updates,

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00:22:21

2025 Fitness Vision: Passion, Goals, and Olympic Dreams

Mere Mortals Conversations ·

2025/01/14

In this introductory episode of a new fitness-focused conversation, I talk about my passion for health and fitness, reflecting on 15 years of training experience.(00:00) - Welcome to 2025: Setting the Tone(00:30) - Why Fitness Matters: Personal and Professional Passion(01:10) - Reflecting on 15 Years of Health and Training(02:00) - 2032 Olympic Aspirations: Inspiring Conversations(03:00) - Deep Dives: Targeted Fitness Discussions(04:10) - Practical Knowledge from Years of Supplementation

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00:56:25

The Evolution Of Our Stretching | From Optimal...

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2025/01/12

We're revisiting an old topic .... with some updates.In Episode #471 of 'Musings' we discuss: a previous episode from mid 2020 (#49) noting the changes in our perspectives, more on static/dynamic stretching, the specialised techniques of PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) & ballistic stretching, why anyone can achieve a reasonable level of flexibility, how we injured ourselves by not following our own advice and how Juan likes to clean and jerk babies.Very sad puppy this week, we

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00:21:34

2025 Calories in one go: A Challenge Worth Trying?

Mere Mortals Conversations ·

2025/01/09

This chat’s all about tackling a unique 2025-calorie challenge. I dive into why I gave it a go, how it panned out (spoiler: not as planned), and the lessons I walked away with. It’s a mix of fitness, mindset, and how to frame challenges in life.(00:00) - Kicking Off the Challenge(00:40) - What is the 2025-Calorie Challenge?(01:22) - Why I Decided to Try It(02:38) - Planning the Challenge(05:19) - Did I Actually Do It?(08:30) - Lessons Learned from Failing(12:02) - The Power of Focusing on

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01:21:18

You Can Determine Your Outlook! | A Revision Of 2024...

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2025/01/08

A sucky year doesn't have to be the worst of your life.In Episode #470 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: our reflections on 2024, my sad year that despite the challenges ended with clarity and optimism towards the end, Juan's balancing of family life and spending as much time with his daughter as possible, predictions for 2025 with emphasis on the advancements of AI, a positive economic wave coming and why hardware might be more interesting than software.Huge support from Petar the Slav

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