Let's start by mentioning a few of the new reveals at CES 2024. New inventions are great BUT...let's question them.
Do you remember the pomegranate phone from 2008? It could  make a cup of coffee and shave your beard!
Let's end today's episode by going some articles tackling FOMO. The fear of missing out. And I have 4 takeaways you don't want to miss.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomegranate_(phone)

https://time.com/5125894/is-reading-news-bad-for-you/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/12/ces-2024-the-weirdest-tech-gadgets-and-ai-claims-from-in-las-vegas/

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/apr/12/news-is-bad-rolf-dobelli

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-fomo-4174664

Welcome to the land where we willingly uncomplicate life and break the matrix of political correctness.
I recorded so many podcasts but none made it to light since I overcomplicated everything.
Simple City is a headspace where we can choose to be free from everyday annoyances.
We keep it casual today and quick touch on an article about assuming the worst in people.
This is the home of dissenting views, inconsequential differences, intentional growth and gripes on humanity.

https://tinybuddha.com/blog/what-happens-when-we-assume-the-worst-of-people-we-love/

"Expectation is the root of all heartache" Shakespeare

Directly unrelated to this episode by here is a podcast featuring Dr Sharon May since I mentioned her
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyh2V7xjBFQ&ab_channel=Dr.JamesDobson%27sFamilyTalk
Another with Dr Sharon May
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4aTCbq_Ebc&ab_channel=AmenClinics

We continue our journey out of the unintentional-matrix to make the effort in rewiring our brains. It's a willing struggle to be consistently positive. Is it possible to be positive about everything? No. Complaining is here to stay. But let's make the effort to do it less and keep our brain healthy. Do what you want. Join us if you'd like.

"Expectation is the root of all heartache" -Shakespeare

https://m1psychology.com/complaining-is-bad-for-your-brain/#:~:text=When%20our%20fight%2Dor%2Dflight,%2C%20diabetes%2C%20obesity%20and%20strokes.

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/how-to-reduce-grumbling-and-increase-gratitude/

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-and-why-stop-complaining-3144882#:~:text=Emotional%20regulation%3A%20Sometimes%20people%20complain,they%20are%20experiencing%20negative%20moods.

Join me in exiting the matrix of ingratitude and victimhood!
We are in the good times. The good times create a weak mindset.
Let's be aware together and be intentional about life.

grat·i·tude (Google definition from Oxford Languages)
"the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness."

https://www.bfi.co.id/en/blog/stoikisme-aliran-filsafat-yang-membuat-hidup-lebih-tenang-dan-bijak#:~:text=Stoicism%20teaches%20us%20to%20accept,happens%20as%20it%20should%20be.%E2%80%9D

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kareanderson/2012/09/28/five-reasons-why-stoicism-matters-today/?sh=15912dc47a64

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/frederick-douglass

Howdy!
Join me in my Gripes on Humanity to break the ice. We'll then jump into a crash course on the Dunning-Kruger Effect. This is such a large topic that can be stretched so I will just be touching the general idea about it. Let's accept our humanity and grow.

https://unijokes.com/joke-2639/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-dunning-kruger-effect-isnt-what-you-think-it-is/

https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/dunning-kruger-effect

Howdy!
My twin brother sits in with me today as we banter about yearbook signatures. Join us in laughing about lame and generic signatures. And laugh with us about our Gripes On Humanity!

https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/things-not-to-sign-in-yearbook-050918

https://www.bustle.com/articles/82257-8-yearbook-messages-everyone-used-to-write-on-the-last-day-of-school-because-theyre

We start with setting our foundation of compassion/sympathy.
We then dive into an article that throws some tips on how to make the most out of small talk. Are you introverted? Stick around. 

https://www.compassion.com/child-development/meaning-of-compassion/

https://www.dictionary.com/e/empathy-vs-sympathy/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinapark/2015/03/30/an-introverts-guide-to-small-talk-eight-painless-tips/?sh=3fffb679574a

Thanks for joining me today! This episode serves as a part 2 of last month's episode.
We touch on following our hearts and the regrets we have when we don't.
If we followed our heart daily, could we eliminate our regrets?
I am grateful that we all get to have our own opinions. Here is mine.
Also, quit jaywalking!


https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/listen-to-your-heart/#:~:text=To%20put%20things%20simply%2C%20following,to%20your%20instincts%20and%20emotions