Pure Entropy

Sidd Chauhan

Welcome to Pure Entropy, a podcast presented to you by Entropy Studios. This podcast aims to unlock the mysteries of life and take you on a mind-expanding journey. Get ready to feed your curiosity, broaden your horizons, and explore the fascinating challenges of existence. Together, we'll dive into the realms where knowledge meets enjoyment and complexity finds simplicity. All in time of a break "Tuning into the signals within the noise"

  1. 12/12/2023

    Building Atomic Habits for Long-Term Success by James Clear

    The podcast discusses atomic habits, as advocated in James Clear's bestseller, 'Atomic Habits'. The focus emphasizes the power of small, consistent changes in behaviors, which yield significant impact long term. The analogy of a plane altering its course subtly yet ending up in a dramatically different location was used. The mechanic of habit formation (cue, craving, response, reward) was examined with an elaboration on how to hack this process to introduce new positive habits and phase out negative ones. The podcast also touches on the brain's dopamine system and its implication for habit formation. It highlighted practical tips such as 'temptation bundling', 'two-minute rule', and 'habit tracking'. 0:00 Atomic Habits 00:13 Introduction to the Book Review 00:39 Introduction to Atomic Habits 00:50 The Importance of Small Habits 02:05 The Power of Small Changes 03:35 Understanding the Nature of Habits 08:36 The Role of Dopamine in Habit Formation 10:04 Using Temptation Bundling to Form Habits 11:51 Making Habits Easy and Satisfying 15:25 Tracking Your Habits 16:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts --- Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sidd_z_chau..⁠⁠. LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhant-..⁠⁠. tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sidd_z_chauha..⁠⁠. website: ⁠⁠https://siddhant-chauhan.ghost.io⁠⁠ weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠⁠ podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pure-entropy⁠⁠ - available on all major platforms. we discuss the human condition and life's strange curiosities with my brother and share ideas to help make our daily lives more happier and efficient. read my latest newsletter 👇: ⁠⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠⁠ subscribe 😃 : ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucdos..⁠⁠. building a second brain referral - ⁠⁠https://building-a-second-brain.circl...⁠⁠ artswrk - [⁠⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠⁠) 4ocean - [⁠⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠⁠) enchroma- colorblind test -[⁠⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com/⁠⁠) thanks for watching and hope you join in this journey 🤝

    15 min

  2. 12/04/2023

    Unlocking the Power of Your Mind: Techniques for Happier Life

    This episode focuses on Mo Godwat's book, 'That Little Voice in Your Head'. The discussion delves into understanding and optimizing our inner voice drawing from computer science and neuroscience concepts. The episode offers practical exercises to control thoughts and emotions and gives examples of how to reshape them positively. Godwat’s inspiration from his son’s death, his movement 'One Billion Happy', and his role as a former Google X top executive are highlighted. A guided practical activity is proposed to understand four reasons our brains could impede happiness: conditioning, old patterns, pent-up emotions, and hidden triggers from traumas. It goes on to discuss faulty inputs, defense mechanisms, and brain polarities that might cause unhappiness. The conversation ends with a discussion on rumination being the main cause of unhappiness and the benefit of meditation and giving to improve the state of mind. Timestamps: 00:13 Introduction to the Book and its Author 01:44 Understanding the Power of Your Thoughts 03:06 The Concept of Inputs, Processes, and Outputs 03:50 Reflecting on Your Past Week 04:28 Four Types of Faulty Inputs Causing Unhappiness 05:25 Understanding Defense Mechanisms 06:39 The Role of the Right and Left Brain 07:10 The Impact of Rumination on Happiness 07:41 Using Questioning to Change Your Habits 07:45 Practical Exercises for Mindfulness and Control 09:13 The Power of Meditation and Gratitude 10:04 Conclusion: Optimizing Your Brain for Happiness --- Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sidd_z_chau..⁠⁠. LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhant-..⁠⁠. tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sidd_z_chauha..⁠⁠. website: ⁠⁠https://siddhant-chauhan.ghost.io⁠⁠ weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠⁠ podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pure-entropy⁠⁠ - available on all major platforms. we discuss the human condition and life's strange curiosities with my brother and share ideas to help make our daily lives more happier and efficient. read my latest newsletter 👇: ⁠⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠⁠ subscribe 😃 : ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucdos..⁠⁠. building a second brain referral - ⁠⁠https://building-a-second-brain.circl...⁠⁠ artswrk - [⁠⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠⁠) 4ocean - [⁠⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠⁠) enchroma- colorblind test -[⁠⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com/⁠⁠) thanks for watching and hope you join in this journey 🤝

    10 min

  3. 11/26/2023

    Harnessing the Power of Psycho-Cybernetics: Shaping Success and Overcoming Failure

    The podcast discusses the power of subconscious beliefs in shaping our identities based on the book 'Psycho-Cybernetics' by Maxwell Maltz. The host explores the concept of how our minds create our reality and that changing our perceptions can lead to significant changes in our lives. The podcast emphasizes the impact of negative beliefs on our behavior and introduces the theory of Psycho cybernetics, which explains how our brain and nervous system respond to negative feedback. The podcast concludes with a discussion of success and failure personality traits and how we can train ourselves to avoid failure traits and enhance success traits. It touches upon the significance of emotional regulation and finally provides two techniques to help deal with distractions in our everyday lives. Intro Soundtrack 00:01 Introduction to Psycho-Cybernetics 00:22 Understanding the Power of Subconscious Beliefs 02:59 The Impact of Negative Beliefs 04:08 The Power of Rational Thinking 04:12 The Role of Hypnosis in Shaping Beliefs 08:17 The Power of Visualization 09:34 Stimulating Creativity and Happiness 11:13 The Role of Habits in Shaping Personality 11:55 The Seven Elements of a Successful Personality 14:47 The Seven Traits of a Failure Personality 17:42 Understanding Emotional Regulation 18:23 Overcoming Emotional Scars 19:12 Unlocking Creative Personality 19:29 Techniques to Find Focus in a World of Distractions 20:57 Conclusion and Farewell --- Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sidd_z_chau..⁠⁠. LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhant-..⁠⁠. tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sidd_z_chauha..⁠⁠. website: ⁠⁠https://siddchauhan.com weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠⁠ podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pure-entropy⁠⁠ - available on all major platforms. we discuss the human condition and life's strange curiosities with my brother and share ideas to help make our daily lives more happier and efficient. read my latest newsletter 👇: ⁠⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠⁠ subscribe 😃 : ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucdos..⁠⁠. building a second brain referral - ⁠⁠https://building-a-second-brain.circl...⁠⁠ artswrk - [⁠⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠⁠) 4ocean - [⁠⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠⁠) enchroma- colorblind test -[⁠⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com/⁠⁠) thanks for watching and hope you join in this journey 🤝

    20 min

  4. 11/19/2023

    Battling Resistance: Insights from 'War of Art' by Steven Pressfield

    This episode discusses key insights from Steven Pressfield's 'War of Art', focusing on the concept of 'resistance' – a destructive force within us that prevents us from doing meaningful work and pursuing our passions. It explores how 'resistance' manifests through fear, self-doubt, and procrastination, and provides strategies for combating it. The discussion also delves into the importance of self-discipline, commitment, resilience, and recognizing one's strengths and limits. The episode illustrates these concepts with examples from various successful individuals like Quentin Tarantino, Oprah, Steve Jobs, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. 0:00 War of Art Summary Podcast 00:14 Introduction to the Book 'War of Art' 00:30 Understanding the Concept of Resistance 02:34 Examples of Resistance in Everyday Life 03:38 The Universality of Resistance 04:05 Using Resistance to Your Advantage 04:34 The Role of Fear and Self-Doubt in Resistance 06:04 The Professional Approach to Overcoming Resistance 07:33 The Power of Persistence and Resilience 08:56 Understanding Your Limits and Delegating 12:11 The Positive Force: Muses 13:29 Battling Hierarchies and Staying True to Your Craft 14:44 Conclusion: The Importance of Persistence --- Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sidd_z_chau..⁠⁠. LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhant-..⁠⁠. tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sidd_z_chauha..⁠⁠. website: ⁠⁠https://siddhant-chauhan.ghost.io⁠⁠ weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠⁠ podcast: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/pure-entropy⁠⁠ - available on all major platforms. we discuss the human condition and life's strange curiosities with my brother and share ideas to help make our daily lives more happier and efficient. read my latest newsletter 👇: ⁠⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠⁠ subscribe 😃 : ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucdos..⁠⁠. building a second brain referral - ⁠⁠https://building-a-second-brain.circl...⁠⁠ artswrk - [⁠⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠⁠) 4ocean - [⁠⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠⁠) enchroma- colorblind test -[⁠⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com⁠⁠](⁠⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com/⁠⁠) thanks for watching and hope you join in this journey 🤝

    14 min

  5. 10/18/2023

    What's it like moving to Austin first throughts (2-4 weeks) with Shawn George

    In this episode, Shawn and I talk about our first few weeks after moving to Austin. Experiences so far and activities we are trying to get a better feel for the city and our must-do activities. --- b.a / m.d. -- ⁠https://med.umkc.edu/bamd/⁠ learn new skills and start creating content via Skillshare join today: ⁠https://skl.sh/3ivdzjz⁠ find great music for your videos on epidemic sound. join today for a free trial: ⁠https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra..⁠. let's connect: twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/sidd_z_chauhan⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sidd_z_chau..⁠. LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhant-..⁠. tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sidd_z_chauha..⁠. website: ⁠https://siddhant-chauhan.ghost.io⁠ weekly newsletter: ⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠ podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/pure-entropy⁠ - available on all major platforms. we discuss the human condition and life's strange curiosities with my brother and share ideas to help make our daily lives more happier and efficient. read my latest newsletter 👇: ⁠https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com⁠ subscribe 😃 : ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucdos..⁠. building a second brain referral - ⁠https://building-a-second-brain.circl...⁠ artswrk - [⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠](⁠https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan⁠) 4ocean - [⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠](⁠https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/⁠) enchroma- colorblind test -[⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com⁠](⁠https://affiliates.enchroma.com/⁠) thanks for watching and hope you join in this journey 🤝

    18 min

  6. 09/30/2023

    Lessons from 1st year at UMKC in the 6 year medical program | Shlok Chauhan

    In this episode, Shlok shares lessons from his 1st year at UMKC (University of Missouri Kansas City) program. --- b.a / m.d. -- https://med.umkc.edu/bamd/ learn new skills and start creating content via Skillshare join today: https://skl.sh/3ivdzjz find great music for your videos on epidemic sound. join today for a free trial: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... let's connect: twitter: https://twitter.com/sidd_z_chauhan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidd_z_chau... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhant-... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sidd_z_chauha... website: https://siddhant-chauhan.ghost.io weekly newsletter: https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com podcast: https://anchor.fm/pure-entropy - available on all major platforms. we discuss the human condition and life's strange curiosities with my brother and share ideas to help make our daily lives more happier and efficient. read my latest newsletter 👇: https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com subscribe 😃 : https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucdos... building a second brain referral - https://building-a-second-brain.circl... artswrk - [https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan](https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan) 4ocean - [https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/](https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/) enchroma- colorblind test -[https://affiliates.enchroma.com](https://affiliates.enchroma.com/) thanks for watching and hope you join in this journey 🤝

    36 min

  7. 09/24/2023

    Creative Soul Manushi Shah on Photography, Books, and Accepting Differences

    Join us as we talk with creative souls like photographer and business Owner Manushi Shah. Learn how she blends her diverse passions, from travel to reading and running a family restaurant business, into a fulfilling life. Gain inspiration to find your interests, open your mind to new experiences, and make the most of your own journey. Learn new skills and start creating content via Skillshare join today: https://skl.sh/3ivdzjz find great music for your videos on epidemic sound. join today for a free trial: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... let's connect: twitter: https://twitter.com/sidd_z_chauhan instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidd_z_chau... linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhant-... tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sidd_z_chauha... website: https://siddhant-chauhan.ghost.io weekly newsletter: https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com podcast: https://anchor.fm/pure-entropy - available on all major platforms. we discuss the human condition and life's strange curiosities with my brother and share ideas to help make our daily lives more happier and efficient. read my latest newsletter 👇: https://siddhantchauhan.substack.com subscribe 😃 : https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucdos... building a second brain referral - https://building-a-second-brain.circl... artswrk - [https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan](https://artswrk.com/join/siddhantchauhan) 4ocean - [https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/](https://4ocean.refersion.com/affiliate/) enchroma- colorblind test -[https://affiliates.enchroma.com](https://affiliates.enchroma.com/) thanks for watching and hope you join in this journey 🤝

    41 min

  8. 09/07/2023

    Weekly Planning using the Focus Mind Method

    Shortcast: How to focus and realize if your weeks are successful in making progress towards your goals. This episode is inspired by the Focus Course from Shawn Blanc https://thefocuscourse.com/

    7 min
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Welcome to Pure Entropy, a podcast presented to you by Entropy Studios. This podcast aims to unlock the mysteries of life and take you on a mind-expanding journey. Get ready to feed your curiosity, broaden your horizons, and explore the fascinating challenges of existence. Together, we'll dive into the realms where knowledge meets enjoyment and complexity finds simplicity. All in time of a break "Tuning into the signals within the noise"

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  • Creator
    Sidd Chauhan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sidd Chauhan
  • Show Website
    Pure Entropy