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Standard Humans

Aidan and Evan

Two standard issue humans discussing how to be the best human you can be.

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SH50: Do the Statistics Apply to You?

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2021/09/07

Are you the 'average' person?There are lots of statistics out there talking about what the 'average' person does in a day, but do they apply to you?In this episode, the humans discuss how Aidan spends his workday. Analysing the results of his time audit to see how long he spends on email compared to the average worker described in Cal Newport's A World Without Email. Explaining how to figure out how you spend your time. So you don't have to make decisions based on what the 'average' knowledge worker

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SH49: Radical Candour — How to Love Your Work and the...

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2021/08/24

What is Radical Candour?How do you improve the feedback you receive from others?Which countries give the most devastating feedback in the world?In this episode the humans discuss Radical Candor by Kim Scott, a book that shows you don't have to choose between being a pushover and a jerk. By implementing Radical Candor―and avoiding the pitfalls of Obnoxious Aggression, Manipulative Insincerity, and Ruinous Empathy―you can be a kind person and great at your job at the same time.Standard Humans is

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00:29:46

SH48: Practical Strategies to Become 'So Good They...

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2021/08/10

How do you show your values on a resume without just listing words?Is it okay to change your long-term goals?How do you find out exactly what to do to achieve your goals?In this episode, the humans return to So Good They Can’t Ignore you by Cal Newport. Discussing how they’ve implemented the lessons they discussed in SH37: So Good They Can't Ignore You.Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.

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00:42:24

SH47: The Courage to be Disliked

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2021/07/28

Is everyone capable of being happy?Are people able to change?Does trauma exist?In this episode the humans discuss The Courage to be Disliked, a book that shows you how to achieve real happiness and free yourself from your past experiences. Giving you the courage to change and ignore the limitations that we and those around us place on ourselves.Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.

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Episode 46: Stuff that Really Makes Us Happy...

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2021/07/13

Should you talk to strangers on public transit?Does meditation rewire your mind?Is exercise more effective than anti-depressants?In this episode, the humans continueThe Science of Well-Beingby Dr. Laurie Santos, an online course offered by Yale. The class reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind working against your well-being, and what research says you can do to change.Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.

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SH45: Dear 2022

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2021/06/29

What will you be doing in one year?Will you care about the same things?Will you be at the same job?Will you have achieved your goals?One year ago, the humans ‘wrote‘ a letter to their 2021 selves, describing their lives and hopes for the future. In this episode, the humans listen back and respond to that letter. Discussing how far they have come and all that has changed in the last year.Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.

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SH44: Buying Happiness (Well-Being 3)

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2021/06/01

Can money buy you happiness? (Studies show that it can, if used right)Why do people get so much pleasure out of being kind? How does your happiness change over time? How can you shape your environment to make you more happy?In this episode, the humans continueThe Science of Well-Beingby Dr. Laurie Santos, an online course offered by Yale. The class reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind working against your well-being, and what research says you can do to help you

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00:28:39

SH43: A Jarl of Toast (Spring 2021 Yearly Theme...

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2021/05/11

We all know the feeling: You set a goal on New Years' intending to really do it this time, but all of a sudden, the years' gone by, and you completely forgot about your goals. That's why the humans are taking this episode to check in on their yearly themes. Reminding each other of their existence, discussing the progress they've made, and figuring out what they want to do next.Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.

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SH42: Why Our Expectations are So Bad (Well-Being 2)

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2021/04/15

Why is it that no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to be happy? Are there neurological reasons? What can you do to overcome them? Should you fly first-class? These are just a few of the questions the humans are here to answer.In this episode, the humans continue The Science of Well-Being by Dr. Laurie Santos, an online course offered by Yale. This week is all about the annoying features of the mind that prevent you from being happy and strategies you can use to overcome them.Standard Humans

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SH41: The Science of Well-Being (Part 1)

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2021/04/01

Happiness is hard. It seems like the more you try to be happy, the less happy you are. Luckily, science has figured out some tried and true methods to increase your well-being. And you can learn it all in an online course from Yale!In this episode, the humans startThe Science of Well-Beingby Dr. Laurie Santos, an online course offered by Yale. The class reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind working against your well-being, and what research says you can do to help you

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SH40: A World Without Email

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2021/03/18

Do you enjoy email? What about Slack? Any other professional messaging system?Obviously you’re less happy, but have you ever stopped to ask if they actually make you more productive? What if they’re actually making the whole organization worse off?In his latest book, A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload, Cal Newport lays out the problems with email/slack and what you can do to improve the situation.In this episode, the humans discuss the book, the issues with

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SH39: Marcus Aurelius - How to do the Work of a Human...

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2021/03/02

How should you live as a human being? How do you deal with other people? How do you get out of bed in the morning instead of staying in your blankets? When did corn come to Europe? People have been asking these questions for millennia, and a few have come up with some good answers.Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180 AD) was a Stoic Philosopher and Emperor of Rome. He wrote down his thoughts on the big questions in his journal. He never intended it to be published, the book was his reminder to live life

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Episode 38: One Habit that Changes Everything

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2021/02/16

What if you could find one habit that could magically unlock all the other good habits you’ve been trying to get? One habit to rule them all.There isn’t one habit that will do this for every person, but you can find a habit that will work for you. This is what’s known as a keystone habit: A small change or habit that people introduce into their lives that helps other habits flourish and, over time, transforms everything.A keystone habit is at work when people suddenly starting eating and sleeping

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Episode 37: So Good They Can't Ignore You

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2021/02/02

Has anyone ever told you that if you want to truly be happy, you should follow your passions? How would you feel if I told you that following your passions is a terrible idea? What does it even mean to have a ‘Good Job‘? How do you actually earn a ‘Good Job‘?In this episode the humans discuss Cal Newport’s So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love. Touching on how to find a job you actually enjoy, how to actually get said job, and the mindsets you’ll need

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Episode 36: How to Prepare for a New Semester

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2021/01/19

The way you start your semester sets the tone for the rest of the term. Are you ready for the next one?In this episode the humans figure out the best tricks for starting a semester strong. Covering how to set up your schedule, how to get your health in order, when you should buy the textbooks (Or if you should ever buy them), how to get your productivity systems in order, and much more.Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.

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Episode 35: 2021 Yearly Themes

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2020/12/31

A yearly theme is a guiding principle that you use to help you make decisions throughout the year. Allowing you to intentionally move your life in the direction you want it to go. Last year the humans both set themes to follow (Aidan’s was Year of the Portfolio and Evan’s was languages) and now it is time to review how they went and set new themes for the next year. It might not shock you to learn that 2020 through a few curve balls at the humans that they weren’t expecting, so make sure you listen

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Episode 34: Taking Stock of 2020

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2020/12/22

At the end of every year, it’s good to review what happened before you start making decisions about what you want the next year to look like. In this episode, the humans go back through every episode of the podcast they published in 2020 and talk about what has happened since and how they feel about the topics months later. They end by discussing the future of the podcast and what they want to talk about over the next year.

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Episode 33: The 5am Club

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2020/12/08

How do you make time in the day for exercise, self-renewal, and personal growth? How do you wake up feeling inspired, focused, and ready to go? Is it even possible to wake up at 5am?The this episode of Standard Humans, the humans tackle these and questions and more from Robin Sharma’s The 5am Club. Aidan followed the guidelines for almost 3 month and has a lot to say on the matter.

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Episode 32: Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social...

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2020/11/26

How does Social Media affect you? Does it take away your ability to empathize with others? Does it make you unhappy? What effect does it have on politics? How does it impact your soul?All these questions and more are tackled in the humans’ second episode on Jaron Lanier’s Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now.Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.Shownotes:The Social Dilemma on NetflixTen Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron

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Episode 31: Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social...

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2020/11/10

What exactly is the problem with the social media companies? Does it have something to do with data? Where is all this fake news coming from? Why is there so much hate online? A lot of people get the feeling that Big Tech is doing something wrong, but can’t quite put their finger on what it is. In the book, Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now, Jaron Lanier explicitly spelled out 10 fundamental issues with the social media companies and what you can do to help. In this

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