I don’t mind being alone, but seeing how everyone else is always going out with friends makes me feel like a loser… is something wrong with me?

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Video 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@uuhhead/video/7500480893476211998?_t=ZT-8wATBMGq6kF&_r=1

Video 2: https://www.tiktok.com/@krizzmaa/video/7343977705668398338?_r=1&_t=ZT-8wATaodxvpO

Video 3: https://www.tiktok.com/@nrmdls/video/7487290556259896619?_r=1&_t=ZT-8wATLfSMLPP

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I’m in the mood to go nowhere… would you like to come with me?

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Timestamps:

0:00 ¡YO SOY EL QUE SIENTE, YO SOY EL QUE VIVE!

3:52 Showing up at someone’s house unannounced

21:50 Must you have a purpose in life?

41:53 I’m accepting music recommendations (Eng, Esp, Ptg)

47:02 Shoutouts

48:07 How did I get better at socializing? (Coming soon)

55:40 What to expect in the future

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I don’t notice it—until you mention it, bro.

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0:00 Stop apologizing

1:06 It’s fear, not humility

1:41 You’re calling attention to something insignificant

4:14 Self-protection in disguise

8:20 It’s communicating, not performing

Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@parthisdreaming/video/7485770991570799903?_r=1&_t=ZT-8vx8wBQNgMg

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Amazing things can happen when you show up consistently.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

2:00 Greetings

4:09 Explaining the clip

22:44 Key takeaways

29:35 How is this relevant to you?

Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjMT29y2/

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We all know that people are socializing less than ever before, but is it really just that damn smartphone that’s driving us apart? Or could it be something deeper? What if it’s a number of things? And more importantly, what if there was a way to change it? — We’re talking about all of that and more in this episode.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Why can’t I talk to anyone?

0:22 Brief intro

1:33 No more casual convos

2:36 What’s this episode about?

4:49 Digital communication is the standard

8:08 Social anxiety is misunderstood / Not everyone is anti-social

19:07 Your phone is your shield

23:06 Where are the social spaces?

29:40 Summing things up

36:40 The solution

Links to the videos used in this episode👇

Clip 1: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2qAn5PP/

Clip 2: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT27DnnvH/

Clip 3: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2tPGC6n/

Eminem rap battle from 8-mile 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9-hxfcklGs

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The idea of a life of freedom and independence has become increasingly popular in recent years… and for good reason. Less drama, less compromise, fewer sacrifices, no heartbreak… there are (and have always been) tons of reasons not to get involved in a committed relationship. But is it possible that avoiding this commitment could actually be the worst thing for your life in the long run? Perhaps choosing to commit to someone is, on some level, an act of self-preservation. Let’s talk about it.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:02 The end of dating

2:09 Explaining the clip

13:55 Key takeaways

26:56 You don’t have much time

28:53 Key takeaways

45:51 The reason you need a partner

47:37 Key takeaways

1:05:58 Conclusion

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Links to the videos used in this episode👇

Clip 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@characterwaste/video/7420613683128061226?_r=1&_t=8qcyvrHREbe

Clip 2: https://www.tiktok.com/@purposecompass/video/7433063287903816992?_r=1&_t=8rtDvf7wnXi

Clip 3: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkmotivation/video/7441154857811184929?_r=1&_t=8rtE9IPydrC

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Can you really be "just friends" with someone you're romantically attracted to?

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:40 I’m in love with my best friend

1:39 Explaining the clip

16:43 Summary

18:06 Defining romance

19:08 Defining friendship

20:18 Defining polyamory

23:25 Is she just avoiding responsibility?

27:56 Should we blur the lines?

29:42 Effects on friendship

33:55 How would you feel?

36:10 Effects on partnership

39:22 How would you feel?

42:56 Conclusion

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Revisiting the idea that art and politics should never mix, and talking a bit about champions leaugue… and the misery of being a Man Utd fan.

Timestamps:

0:00 Politics in art

9:41 Politics in football

13:56 Marc Guehi loves Jesus

14:39 Politics in football (continued)

26:03 Real Madrid, Man Utd, and football stars

Video about Marc Guehi and the armband 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2VE9NJx/

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