28 episodes

A podcast where we discuss the human condition.

It's Only Up From Here Aaron and Abel

    • Society & Culture

A podcast where we discuss the human condition.

    28. Updates and Direction

    28. Updates and Direction

    It's been a while! Here's an update on life since our last recording, and look ahead to the direction of the show is headed!

    • 49 min
    27. How much is Enough?

    27. How much is Enough?

    It’s been a while 😅. This episode was recorded a couple of months ago. More coming soon we promise!Today we talk about how much is enough in life, and why that’s the case.Links and resources MentionedJames Webb Space TelescopeStream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmMRMIE3MGw&t=2161sThe Fermi Paradox by KurzgesagtListen to all our episodes and see additional content and resources at itsonlyupfromhere.com, and send your comments and questions to hi@itsonlyupfromhere.com

    • 50 min
    26. How we make decisions? Good or bad…

    26. How we make decisions? Good or bad…

    We’re bad at making decisions. What can we do to try and be better?Links and Resources MentionedRevisionist history episode- Malcolm vs golfThinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanHabit books The Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggAtomic Habits by James ClearA serious Game Podcast Episode by Revisionist History about War GamesListen to all our episodes and see additional content and resources at itsonlyupfromhere.com, and send your comments and questions to hi@itsonlyupfromhere.com

    • 1 hr
    25. Survivorship bias

    25. Survivorship bias

    Links and Resources MentionedSurvivorship Bias Example VideoGraph of the PlaneThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoWhy Luck Matters More Than You Might Think by Roberh H. Frank of The AtlanticModern Wisdom: The Science of Creating Good LuckBlue Zones by Dan BuettnerOf dollars and data by Nick MaggiulliJust Keep Buying by Nick MaggiulliListen to all our episodes and see additional content and resources at itsonlyupfromhere.com, and send your comments and questions to hi@itsonlyupfromhere.com

    • 41 min
    24. What Do We Regret in Life?

    24. What Do We Regret in Life?

    Aaron holds the position that we should talk about regret more. So here we go! What do we regret? What types of regrets are there, and which ones do we think we're most susceptible to? Links and resources MentionedThink Again by Adam GrantModern Wisdom Podcast: 4 types of regrets Boldness Regrets: From not embracing more risk and therefore giving up the potential rewardsFoundation Regrets: From putting short term pleasure/comfort over long term /well-beingMoral Regrets: from doing immora...

    • 43 min
    23. Our Plan to Not Die Alone (Part 2)

    23. Our Plan to Not Die Alone (Part 2)

    A continuation of our Valentine's Day Special on the book "How to Not Die Alone" by Logan Ury- rerecorded after the tragic loss of the first file of this episode. Links MentionedEp. 21: Our plan to not die alone (Part 1)How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love by Logan UryGottman's Research and the Love Lab

    • 59 min

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