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Navigating life in my ‘late 20s’. Learning through others’ experiences. Business, 9-5, Health (mental and physical).

  1. 12/28/2025

    EP 12 : Default Settings: The 2 Questions That Reset Everything

    I just got back from Mozambique, and honestly? It was the reset I didn’t know I needed. Being out there, away from the usual noise, made me realize how much "material clutter" I’ve been carrying around—and how far I’ve drifted from my own default settings. In this episode @sfiso_matusse shares some questions his trying to find answers to as he sets perspective into the new year. Listen to the full episode of Mo Gawdat and Simon Sinek chat about Happiness : https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/a-bit-of-optimism/id1515385282?i=1000742433492

    10 min

  2. 11/04/2025

    A Random Yap

    just a random yap, as try get my grove back into rabbit holes

    10 min

  3. 12/30/2024

    EP 11 - Rattling in my mind, again.

    Saying ‘Hi’ to a new year as I reflect on the past . Hope you enjoy this catch up session

    15 min

  4. 11/13/2024 ·  Bonus

    Interlude to Season 2

    A random chat w/ Iba on what Season 2 might look like

    19 min

  5. 04/01/2024

    EP 10 - The kitchen sink approach

    1st quarter of the year is upon us and this seems a good time to reflect. (Side note: first quarter of the year is actually not the first 4 months of the year) On this episode I just check in on you and myself on what our goals for the year look like and how to revisit them using the Kitchen Sink approach. I also set another target which I Hope I’ll kill during this month. I hope you enjoy this episode of the pod.

    13 min

  6. 02/12/2024

    Ep 9 - Hobby Collecting & The body type /workout ratio

    The short Pod, In this episode @sfiso_matusse tries to breakdown the process of collecting hobbies; its' importance and relevance. In the midst of his 'running journey' he makes a bold commitment and speaks about the body type-workout relationship. We hope you enjoy this episode of the pod. Read further : https://blog.nasm.org/body-types-mesomorph-ectomorphs-endomorphs-explained

    11 min

  7. 01/08/2024

    Ep 8 : Quitters Day, Resolutions 24 and ‘emotional self actualisation’

    Joined by Vibes With Lindiie https://open.spotify.com/show/5C9xIztz7wJIiBTpoDtPa0?si=dUOWiCL2RouWvO3VFV_J-g We chop up how long the new year motivation lasts, how to go about setting up resolutions and in the midst of it all We coin up a term ‘emotional self actualisation‘ which we’re convinced needs a thesis dissertation. We hope you enjoyed this episode … Some of the feedback From our listeners : -making decisions based on emotions can derail the goal -feelings aren’t facts -Not to create/enter relationships from internal lack -Don’t give people more than what they already don’t appreciate -I’ve learnt the importance of protecting my energy -some people have insecurities of their own don’t be mad when they can’t accept an apology -boundaries are important its okay to let people know the boundaries you’ve established regardless of the fact that it might rub them the wrong way…

    23 min

  8. 11/29/2023

    Ep 7 - Cold plunge, Not Waving But Drowning during the holiday season.

    This episode starts with a disclaimer Because it makes reference to Anxiety, depression & mental well being. Contact a trained professional If you or any of your loved ones experience such feelings. Have you ever tried a cold plunge / ice bath ? @Sfiso_matusse shares some insights on the process & what some research suggests. He also takes a deep dive into ‘pretence’ state of mind we might face during silly season. We hope you enjoy this episode of the pod. . . . Some content to read: NPR research: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/08/1204411415/cold-plunge-health-benefits-how-to Not waving but drowning Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6pmbqukeG0WgphcHbAoLzj?si=Fs7Hj9LPQFCcsMioi4lg0A Not waving but drowning poem : https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46479/not-waving-but-drowning

    9 min
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Navigating life in my ‘late 20s’. Learning through others’ experiences. Business, 9-5, Health (mental and physical).

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    Dan
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
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