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In this episode, Raffy and Chandra discuss the topic of burnout recovery. They share their personal experiences and strategies for dealing with burnout. They emphasize the importance of recognizing burnout and taking action to address it including the unusual but effective.



Things mentioned in the episode:





Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/product/rings





Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/au/





Kokoon: https://au.kokoon.io/?_fd=0





S03E03 - Burnout, schmurnout!





Links to other Raffy & Chandra projects:




Raffy's newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday Surprise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠





Raffy's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photos x Raffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠





Chandra's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠




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In this mini-sode of the Randint Podcast, Raffy and Chandra discuss the impact of random events on history and medicine. They explore examples such as the discovery of the smallpox vaccine by Edward Jenner, the accidental invention of soft serve ice cream, the introduction of leaded gasoline, the misguided practice of lobotomies, and the accidental discovery of X-rays.


Things mentioned in the episode:


Edward Jenner & Smallpox: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1200696/



Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen & Xrays: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_R%C3%B6ntgen



John Cade and Lithium: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02480-0



The invention of soft serve ice-cream: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_serve



History of the steam engine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_steam_engine



Leaded petrol and violent crime: https://edtimes.in/researched-most-dangerous-man-in-history-who-accidentally-killed-millions-of-people/#google_vignette



Lobotomy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobotomy


Links to other Raffy & Chandra projects:


Raffy's newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday Surprise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠




Raffy's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photos x Raffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



Chandra's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@photosbyraffy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you're read this far, please also leave us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot.
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In this catch-up-sode, Raffy and Chandra discuss the challenges of hiring in a startup, AI memes, boat renovations and Raffy's upcoming sabbatical plans.

They also highlight the challenges of decision-making and the need for efficient systems that don't involve carrier pigeons. The conversation touches on the importance of saying no and rejecting good alternatives in pursuit of better ones.

The episode concludes with a reflection on workload optimization, the importance of finding balance and taking breaks and potatoes in space.

Things mentioned in the episode:

Refillable pen: https://tomsstudio.com/en-au/collections/lumos
Book, Ray Dalio Principles: https://www.principles.com/#get-the-books
Book Derek Sivers, Hell Yeah or No: https://sive.rs/n


Links to other Raffy & Chandra projects:

Raffy's newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday Surprise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Raffy's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photos x Raffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chandra's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@photosbyraffy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you're read this far, please also leave us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot.
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We're back with another interview-sode and this time, we chat to Bryan Quah from Samsung Regional HQ in Singapore!



Raffy first met Bryan during a launch event last year and found out about the twists and turns in his journey to his current role. Bryan shares his journey from being born in the US to growing up in Singapore and studying in Western Australia. He also talks about his passion for gaming and how it led him to his career in marketing and community management.



In addition to his work life, Bryan discusses his journey into competitive Pokemon TCG. He highlights the importance of community management and building relationships in both professional and personal settings. Bryan shares his passion for people and how it drives his work and hobbies. He also explains the complexity and fun of Pokemon TCG and the sense of achievement it brings. He also talks about the role of human connection and the joy of seeing others happy.



Is any randInt chat complete without SOME mention of AI? Bryan shares his thoughts on the limitations of AI in community management and the importance of personal connections.



Things mentioned in the episode:


The Southern Islands Tropical Hour GX podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@thesouthernislands/playlists
Red Frog Crew - https://redfrogs.com.au/
Razer - https://www.razer.com/au-en/
Secret Lab - https://secretlabchairs.com.au/
Pokemon TCG - https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/
Hatsune Miku - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatsune_Miku




Links to other Raffy & Chandra projects

 


Raffy's newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday Surprise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.photosbyraffy.com/sunday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Raffy's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photos x Raffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instragram.com/photosbyraffy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Chandra's Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chandrashan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



 

As always, subscribe for all future episodes. We LOVE feedback so please leave a message at the link below or drop an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@photosbyraffy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leave us a voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you're read this far, please also leave us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where ever you’re listening! It helps a lot.

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We have the first interview-sode for 2024 and boy, is it a good one! We're chatting to Eric Czuleger, who shares his journey from aspiring playwright to joining the Peace Corps in Albania, teaching kids in Iraqi Kurdistan, writing a book and becoming a diplomat. And that's only part of the journey!



This is one of THE most random and diverse chats that we've every had at randInt podcasts and somehow, there is a thread that ties it all together...



If you've ever wondered what a country actually is? Or what does a geopolitical intelligence forecasting involves. Or why you should/shouldn't get into a van that you can't open the door from the inside, listen on.



The conversation explores the themes of seeing the world differently, saying yes to adventure, spontaneous trips, unexpected experiences, traveling with no expectations, disappointing travel experiences, challenges of traveling in the United States, and final thoughts and recommendations.



[ LINKS ]


How to pronounce "Czuleger" - https://youtu.be/H1dB88fZva4?si=A7Hlh5axYxvRFz7R
Eric's book - You Are Not Here - https://amzn.to/3Ut8Qcl
Beau Miles - The Backyard Adventurer - https://amzn.to/3HNJfne
Hegel - The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk. https://www.askphilosophers.org/question/1579
Eric's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eczuleger/

[ TAKEAWAYS ]




What do you ACTUALLY do in the Peace Corps?
The power of storytelling to create real-world impact
Nation-states may change or dissolve, but the nation itself, defined by its people and culture, remains. The Kurds are the largest stateless nation in the world.
Globalization has made the world more interconnected, and events in one part of the world can have far-reaching effects on other regions.
The conversation highlights the importance of embracing new experiences and being open to the unexpected when traveling.
Being open to new experiences and saying yes to adventure can lead to memorable and transformative experiences.



[ CHAPTERS ]



00:00 Introduction and Guest Interview

03:00 Eric's Background and Early Years

07:00 Producing a Play and Joining the Peace Corps

13:00 Teaching in Albania and Cultural Challenges

21:00 Living in Trapoya and Organized Crime

27:00 Teaching English and Language Challenges

30:00 Using Stories to Make an Impact

30:52 Using Theater to Make a Difference

35:35 From Barista to Intelligence Analyst

38:23 Becoming an Author

46:15 Venturing into the Middle East

56:12 Becoming an Intelligence Analyst

01:01:54 Understanding Geopolitical Imperatives

01:07:32 Stateless Nations and Personal Identity

01:08:48 The Kurds and Kurdistan

01:09:25 Finding Purpose in Travel and Writing

01:10:18 The Irony of Statehood

01:13:41 The Allegory of Statehood

01:14:25 Feeling History Happen

01:15:19 The Interconnectedness of the World

01:17:25 The Fallacy of Technology

01:18:56 The Complexity of Globalization

01:20:37 From Teaching to Writing

01:21:47 Discovering Liberland

01:23:17 The World's First Libertarian Micro Nation

01:26:08 The Fear of Karaoke

01:29:11 The Perverse Incentives of Karaoke

01:30:26 From Liberland to Somaliland

01:41:31 Becoming the Ambassador of Liberland to Somaliland

01:42:01 Establishing Diplomatic Relations

01:43:25 Aid Delivery and Crypto Work

01:46:06 Leaving Liberland and Working in Crypto

01:47:09 Living in Albania and the Book

01:48:18 Summary and Takeaways

02:16:40 Seeing the World Differently

02:17:35 Saying Yes to Adventure

02:18:25 Spontaneous Trips

02:19:48 Unexpected Experiences

02:20:28 Traveling with No Expectations

02:21:10 Disappointing Travel Experiences

02:22:48 Challenges of Traveling in the United States

02:23:36 Final Thoughts and Recommendations




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Welcome back to a new year of randInt! Can you believe it's the 4th year of the podcast?!



This episode is all about resolutions. After a quick catch up about how the holiday season went, we dive into resolutions and a mini book review of Ali Abdaal's "Feel Good Productivity" as a framework for new resolutions that we might ACTUALLY do in 2024!



In this conversation, we discuss goal-setting strategies and resolutions for the new year. We explore the SMART vs NICE goals framework and the importance of creating habits for goal achievement. The power of rest and recharging activities in maintaining productivity is also another discussion.



And of course, we have our resolutions to share so YOU, dear listener, can keep up accountable!



Links


Feel Good Productivity - Ali Abdaal - https://amzn.to/3vPXwNh
Goal setting for 2024 - https://bit.ly/goals-for-2024
XKCD comic - https://xkcd.com/1838/
Wait But Why - Life in Weeks - https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/05/life-weeks.html



Takeaways




Reflecting on the new year and setting resolutions can help prioritize goals and improve productivity.


Finding ways to make mundane tasks more enjoyable can increase motivation and productivity.


Common resolutions include fitness goals, improving mental health, and financial goals.


Setting clear steps and making tasks more fun can help overcome procrastination and increase productivity.


Focus on creating habits that support your goals to increase the likelihood of long-term success.


Prioritize rest and recharging activities to maintain productivity and overall well-being.


Consider maintaining existing goals and incorporating good habits into your routine rather than adding new resolutions.



Chapters



00:00 Introduction and New Year's Reflections

01:14 Chandra's Programming Projects

02:00 Discussion on AI and Coding

03:10 Chandra's Busy Schedule

04:03 Excitement about Apple Vision Pro

05:01 Discussion on Multiple Monitors

06:08 Raffy's Experience with Chandra's VR Headsets

07:05 Chandra's Frustration with Cables

08:08 Discussion on Microphones

09:24 Raffy's Week Off and Houston Trip

11:01 Conference Experience and Learning Opportunities

12:23 Interest in Learning and Nerd Culture

13:21 Discussion on Machine Learning

15:15 Comic Description and Machine Learning Process

16:09 Raffy's Recovery and New Year's Resolutions

17:23 Chandra's Resolution to Avoid Starting New Startups

18:59 Discussion on Common Resolutions

19:51 Takeaways from Resolutions Statistics

20:38 Discussion on Learning Goals

23:38 Duration and Success of Resolutions

25:08 Book Review: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal

32:12 Discussion on Making Mundane Tasks Fun

34:06 Importance of Clear Steps in Productivity

34:47 SMART Goals and the SMARTER Framework

36:12 Creating Habits for Goal Achievement

38:34 The Power of Rest and Recharging Activities

44:26 Setting Resolutions for 2024

49:00 Maintaining Existing Goals

53:03 Tracking Body Fat Percentage

54:18 Building a Team and Delegating

58:44 Avoiding Feature Creep and Focusing on Maintenance

59:31 Curiosity about Listeners' Resolutions

01:00:13 Goal-Setting Template and Call to Action




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