I don’t often find myself in such a frustrated state of mind. I tend to be somewhat fragile when it comes to how the world works. Especially when I feel it is completely broken. At each turn of the wheel I find one more system in place to keep the masses in check. And around each corner is yet another trick up the marketing sleeve to ensure we part with our cash for the things we do not truly need.
There has to be a moment in our history where it all made sense to set this all up the way that it is. Right? It had to make sense to the human race to fight for and divide up our planet so that groups of people at the top could horde all the wealth. Right? So they could say they own a thing and then tax you. And then tell you that you need a thing they own so they could take the money they pay you to work, back and then charge you tax for the effort counting their money. Right? There must have been a moment in our history where this all made sense.
So far the moment in our history where this all made sense has eluded me. I have not put a historians effort to figure it all out, but I am trying. I will also concede that a lot of good also happened as a result of the argument I am placing before you. However I believe that the system in place no longer fits in the world we live in. That the simple fact that a select few can horde the wealth, and I’m talking more money that large parts of the planets collective wealth, seems more like a perversion of an antiquated system than by someone being able to innovate in todays age. Yes, there is macro-innovation, where by someone invents a thing that generates wealth. Or starts a business that makes them wealthy etc but is off the back of the system that is rigged to do so.
So why all this complaining. Well, it is becoming more and more evident to me that our collective knowledge is sinking. Our copy cat culture keeps us from questions. The fear based media outlets keep us buying what the big businesses or governments need us to buy. That our lack of time to learn is fleeting and that the effort required to have an opinion these days comes in headlines with no fact checking or actual conviction. So in a weird way, this podcast is a call to action. A challenge to all who listen to be better. Do more and act in a responsible way. Don’t be a zombie, be a better human.
Thanks everyone for listening! I am keen to get questions from you so that I can adjust and do more with the show. So you can reach out to me via email (podcast@unplugyourself.net) Instagram (@unplug_your_self) or twitter (@unplugyour_self). I’d really like to hear what you think, topics you want covered and if that’s not your bag, just some general feedback. Also make sure you go to iTunes and give the show some stars and feedback. It all helps.
Just remember, by leveraging your self awareness, managing your mindset, having mindfulness and building your emotional intelligence you can unlock your negativity and be the person you want to be!
Unplug Your Self S02E07 - Stuck in the Middle: Coping with Career Plateaus and Frustration
Unplug Your Self S02E06 - The High Price of Climbing: Sacrifices and Trade-offs on the Corporate Ladder
Unplug Your Self S02E05 - Wealth as a Measure of Happiness: Debunking the Myth
Unplug Your Self S02E04 - The Psychology of Success: Understanding the Drive for Wealth
Unplug Your Self S02E03 - The Allure of the Corporate Ladder: Aspirations and Motivations
Unplug Your Self S02E02 - The Paradox of Wealth: An Introduction to the One Percent Problem
Unplug Your Self S02E01 - Wealth and Well-being: A Deep Dive into the Human Condition
Ep #25 - You need to teach cars human aggression. Or they will never merge.
Ep #24 - I’m not doomsday prepping! You are!!
Ep 23 - Our work is not simply working. It’s putting in the effort to know the humans that are part of it.
Ep 22 - Alex Peck, One of the Godfathers of Parking.
Food for Thought #21 - The new life we all live. Covid-19 #flattenthecurve
Ep 21 - International’s Womens Day. Inspiring moments from some of the female guests on the podcast.
Ep 20 - Goals are one thing. Commitment is another thing. Being accountable to yourself gets it done!
Food for Thought #19 - Denial is not a river in Egypt.
Ep 19 - Mindset is not just about decisions. It’s about your impact and how you move through life!
Food for Thought #18 - Why don’t we say what we mean?
Ep 18 - How much do we really know about our selves? Unpacking your emotional bags is tough.
Food for Thought #17 - Sometimes starting is the hardest part.
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