genXup with Grant Porter Grant Porter

In this genXup episode, we delve into the world of change, artificial intelligence (AI), and the impact of these elements on our lives. Our guest, Pi, a conversational AI, shares insights on navigating these changes, particularly for the Gen X generation. 
 
Key Takeaways  
Embracing Change: Change is a constant in life, whether sudden or gradual. Host Grant Porter introduces us to Kurt Lewin's "Three Stages of Change" framework: unfreezing, changing, and refreezing. This simple yet powerful model helps us understand how to adapt to change, from letting go of the familiar to learning new ways of doing things and finally settling into a new normal. 
 
AI in the Entertainment Industry: We discuss the SAG-AFTRA strike and the role of AI in the entertainment industry. The conversation highlights AI's potential benefits and challenges, such as job loss versus new opportunities and lower production costs. 
 
Bertrand Russell's Perspective on War: We explore the philosophical views of Bertrand Russell, a renowned philosopher and writer, on the moral implications of war. Russell argued that the actual cost of war extends beyond immediate suffering and death, affecting the potential for human happiness. 
 
Gen X and AI: For Gen X, the rapid evolution of technology, including AI, presents both opportunities and challenges. Pi advises Gen X listeners to approach AI with an open mind, viewing it as a tool to augment human abilities rather than a threat. 
 
Learn More  
Haystack: Revolutionize your hiring process with Haystack's video hiring platform. Haystack provides a more engaging interaction in the early hiring stages, helping you form stronger bonds with applicants. website
 
Kurt Lewin's Change Model: To understand more about how we adapt to change, delve into Kurt Lewin's "Three Stages of Change" model. website
 
SAG-AFTRA Strike and AI: For more on the impact of AI in the entertainment industry, check out this Variety article discussed in the podcast. website
 
Bertrand Russell: Interested in exploring Russell's philosophical views? Consider reading his works such as "The Ethics of War," "Principles of Social Reconstruction," "The Problems of Philosophy," or "A History of Western Philosophy." website
 
AI Tech to explore:  
Pi AI can carry on discussions with you entirely naturally. website
 
Inflection AI enables users to speak to a computer program called Pi conversationally. website
 
Midjourney is a text-to-image AI. website
 
D-ID is a web app that uses real-time face animation and advanced text-to-speech to create an immersive and human-like conversational AI experience. website
 
ChatGPT is an AI language model developed by OpenAI. It can generate human-like text based on the input it's given. website
 
DALL-E is another AI model developed by OpenAI. It generates unique images from textual descriptions, providing a creative tool for artists and designers. website
 
ElevenLabs can generate high-quality spoken audio in any voice, style, and language. website
 
The AI Exchange platform allows AI enthusiasts to share and collaborate on AI projects. website
 
Stable Diffusion is a text-to-image diffusion model capable of generating photo-realistic images. website
 
Runway ML is an applied AI research company shaping the next era of art, entertainment, and human creativity. website
 
Bard is a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) developed by Google. website
 
Claude AI is a versatile AI assistant that brings a new level of interaction, understanding, and adaptability. website
 
Hugging Face is a community-driven platform for developing, training, and using machine learning models. website

Are you feeling weighed down by past hurts, regrets, and disappointments? Do you want to move forward but feel stuck in the past? In this episode of genXup, host Grant Porter explores the concept of letting go and how it can help us release what no longer serves us and create a better future.
Grant delves into why it's essential to let go of the things that hold us back and how it can help us live in the present moment and make room for positive experiences. He discusses the process of letting go and provides techniques to help us achieve this, including mindfulness meditation, gratitude practice, cognitive reframing, and writing therapy. Through these techniques, we can learn to be more self-aware, self-compassionate, and willing to change, essential skills for letting go. 
We can release negative emotions, gain clarity and perspective, and ultimately create a happier and more fulfilling life.
So if you're ready to let go of what no longer serves you and move forward towards a better future, tune in to this episode of genXup with Grant and learn how to release the past and create a brighter tomorrow.

In episode eight, Grant discusses that a person's life is like an embroidery patch with a front side (the visible and presentable part) and a back side (the messy and hidden part) and it's something we all have.
He shares a recent tragedy in his circle of friends where one of his close friends was found dead, resulting from the backside of his life (problems with drinking) getting unraveled.
Grant reflects on the situation and urges people who may find themselves in a similar situation not to let their life spiral out of control. Encouraging listeners to consider what they want their life to be like and not let themselves end up in a dark place by seeking help and support.

This podcast is an introduction to a sailboat I'm currently in contract for and planning to use as my tiny space living environment to work remotely and travel the world. 
The idea for this change came after a personal setback, and I worked through my three-year vision for my life, including working and creating content from a sailboat. I invite you to join me as we inspect the boat, meet the original owner, and hear about his sailing experiences aboard Ariel.
He tells me about how he purchased the boat in 1981 and how he always liked the cabin arrangement but wanted the larger windows available in the older version of the boat. Eventually, he had larger windows installed and he explains that it allows for more cross ventilation and more light and openness. He also shares his sailing trips experiences, including a trip as far south as Manzanillo, Mexico, and up into the Sea of Cortez, and a trip as far north as British Columbia.

In this episode of Gen X Up, host Grant Porter discusses the importance of having a growth mindset when it comes to learning new things and breaking out of one's comfort zone. He mentions the rapid advancements in technology over the past few decades and how embracing change and growing is key to success.
The host brings up examples of successful individuals who started pursuing their passions later in life, such as a pickleball player who started in his fifties and a surfer who is still competitive in his late fifties. The host encourages listeners to adopt a growth mindset and not let fear hold them back from learning new things and reaching their full potential.

Welcome to the latest episode of GenXup; today we're talking about taking responsibility for our lives. 
Before diving in, I want you to repeat this statement: "The moment I accept responsibility for everything in my life is the moment I have the power to change anything in my life." Say it loud; say it proud! Because taking responsibility for our lives can be tough. But trust me, it's worth it. 
You know, sometimes we blame others for our circumstances instead of owning up to our actions and decisions. But here's the thing, you have the power to change your life, but it starts with taking responsibility. 
Think about it, when you're in control of your life, you're in control of your happiness, success, and future. But it's not always easy. Sometimes it feels like the universe is conspiring against us. But it's not. It's just a test of our resolve, determination, and willingness to take responsibility. 
So, I want to challenge you to take a step back and take a good hard look at your life. Are you taking responsibility for your actions and decisions? Do you own up to your mistakes? Are you taking control of your life? 
Because, the moment you do, is the moment you'll have the power to change anything. So, go out there, take responsibility, and change your life for the better. And, as always, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Thanks for tuning in!