3-Minute Reframe with Cameron Conaway

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Each week, host Cameron Conaway shares a lens that helps him live with more clarity and courage. No noise. Just thoughts from a professor, meditator, and former MMA fighter who believes feedback is the secret to improving in everything. Cameron distills his unique background into sharp, impactful episodes — a reframed perspective on something can change your life, and you might get that in one episode of 3MR.

  1. 23H AGO

    The Feedback Second Arrow

    Don't stab a second arrow into the wound of the first. The Buddha told a story of two arrows: the first is a painful event beyond your control; the second is the self-judgment you inflict afterward. In the workplace, many are paralyzed not by critique, but by the "second-arrow" judgment they pile on themselves. Discover the power of First-Arrow Fluency—learning to recognize the raw language of your nervous system without translating it into a story of inadequacy. Master the art of giving and receiving feedback and explore professional feedback training to build a more resilient team. Show Notes & Resources: Blog: The Feedback Second Arrow--- Every Thursday, host ⁠Cameron Conaway⁠ shares a lens that has helped him live with more clarity and courage. No hacks. Just thoughts from a business school professor, former MMA fighter, and investigative journalist trying to wring every last drop out of this wild and precious life.

    3 min

  2. FEB 26

    What’s Your Joy Yield?

    If your hard work results in high output but zero joy, you might be operating at a loss. Following the devastating loss of his daughter, Audrey Jo, Cameron realized he had been living a life of "grit without joy." This week, we reframe joy not as a reward for hard work, but as the fuel for it. Learn how to calculate your Joy Yield to ensure that your "hard stuff" is actually feeding your soul rather than withering your spirit. Subscribe: 3-Minute Reframe. Show Notes & Resources: Tim Ferriss Show: Martha Beck on JoyBook: The Way of Integrity by Martha BeckMusic: R. Carlos Nakai--- Every Thursday, host ⁠Cameron Conaway⁠ shares a lens that has helped him live with more clarity and courage. No hacks. Just thoughts from a business school professor, former MMA fighter, and investigative journalist trying to wring every last drop out of this wild and precious life.

    3 min

  3. FEB 19

    Pam Bondi and the Courage to Turn Toward

    During the House Judiciary Committee hearing on February 11, 2026, Attorney General Pam Bondi sat just feet away from survivors of Jeffrey Epstein—and refused to turn and look them in the eye. While it is easy to label such behavior as soulless, this episode explores a more difficult question: What does it take for us to find the courage to face the parts of ourselves we’d rather ignore? Cameron Conaway reframes this moment of public cowardice as an invitation to personal growth, examining how we can move past "righteous finger-pointing" to nurture a more conscious and courageous version of ourselves. Show Notes Danielle Bensky Quote: Watch the interviewTeresa Helm Quote: USA Today coverage of the hearingBryan Stevenson: Learn more about his work at the Equal Justice InitiativeThich Nhat Hanh: Read the full poem, "Please Call Me By My True Names"

    3 min

  4. FEB 12

    The Illusion of Separateness

    “We are here to awaken from the illusion of separateness.” — Ram Dass In an individualistic culture that promotes the myth of the "self-made millionaire," it is easy to lose sight of the interconnections of all things. Drawing on the teachings of Ram Dass and Thich Nhat Hanh’s concept of "interbeing," this episode reframes social anxiety and loneliness as a "Comparing Mind" that separates us from the unit. Recognize that what feels like a solo act is actually the result of a thousand helping hands. Show Notes & Resources: Podcast: The Way Out Is InBook: How Can I Help? by Ram Dass and Paul Gorman---Every Thursday, host ⁠Cameron Conaway⁠ shares a lens that has helped him live with more clarity and courage. No hacks. Just thoughts from a business school professor, former MMA fighter, and investigative journalist trying to wring every last drop out of this wild and precious life.

    2 min

  5. FEB 5

    Action Observation as Feedback

    Stop guessing how you're doing and start seeing what you're doing. We usually think of feedback as a verbal exchange, but there is a silent, more flexible path to improvement that bypasses words entirely: Action Observation. By intentionally watching high-level performers, you activate your brain's mirror neuron system—the neurological equivalent of a dress rehearsal. Whether you are a business leader or an athlete, using the "Observational On-Ramp" ensures you aren't starting from zero, but from a place of neurological readiness. Explore more about effective feedback and how feedback training can transform your performance. Show Notes & Resources: Subscribe to the 3-Minute Reframe NewsletterThe Study: Action Observation in AthletesCommunication Expert Mentioned: Vinh Giang---Every Thursday, host ⁠Cameron Conaway⁠ shares a lens that has helped him live with more clarity and courage. No hacks. Just thoughts from a business school professor, former MMA fighter, and investigative journalist trying to wring every last drop out of this wild and precious life.

    3 min

  6. JAN 29

    The Cost of Calendar Conformity

    "The mere consciousness of an engagement will sometimes worry a whole day." — Charles Dickens In 2009, Paul Graham identified the conflict between the "Manager's Schedule" (hourly blocks) and the "Maker's Schedule" (long, uninterrupted runways). In this episode, Cameron explores the concept of "Calendar Conformity"—the dangerous organizational habit of forcing creatives into a grid that destroys their flow. Whether you are a leader or a creator, this episode invites you to protect the spaciousness required for deep work. Resources: Read the original essay: Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule by Paul GrahamSubscribe to the 3-Minute Reframe Newsletter

    3 min

  7. JAN 22

    Finding Your Purple Cow

    "That weirdness? That could be your Purple Cow." Inspired by Seth Godin, this episode challenges the pressure to fit into a box—whether in business school or the corporate world. We explore the radical courage required to embrace the unique, "weird" parts of your story that actually help you stand out. Show notes: Get the book: Purple Cow by Seth GodinSubscribe to the 3-Minute Reframe Newsletter

    2 min

  8. JAN 15

    What's Under Your Rug?

    We sweep things away so quickly, we often forget we even have a rug. It is easier than ever to distract ourselves from grief, discomfort, or tough conversations. But eventually, the rug gets lumpy. This week’s reframe isn't about judging yourself for hiding things—it's an invitation to get curious about what is waiting underneath. Resources: Subscribe to the 3-Minute Reframe Newsletter

    2 min
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Each week, host Cameron Conaway shares a lens that helps him live with more clarity and courage. No noise. Just thoughts from a professor, meditator, and former MMA fighter who believes feedback is the secret to improving in everything. Cameron distills his unique background into sharp, impactful episodes — a reframed perspective on something can change your life, and you might get that in one episode of 3MR.

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