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The Decode Diary Ray Low
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The Decode Diary isn't just a podcast; it's your passport to the untold stories of the average-looking but extraordinary Joes who try their best to make it in life. I first stumbled upon the idea of providing insights and perception of the general public when I had so much to talk about but also had so much to learn from those around me. The Decode Diary is a journey and process to decode and decrypt the everyday actions of these people with whom we can relate so much. If you are interested in learning their behavior and actions, this is for you. Welcome onboard.
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Snippet: Why She Started Giving Her Own Workshop And Her Plans On Coaching
After her career started, she felt she needed to do more. For the money, of course. But also to share and teach while learning. According to her, we resonate on the notion that we learn best when we teach. Belle seems to be confident she will continue to work towards giving her own workshop whenever she has the chance.
I think there is just something about people who talk about their goals and their eyes light up the moment they see their vision come true. I hope this one does for her too.
Listen to the full conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W9fVRmkEyohLYj6f7VAxc?si=DsByOhT1T0SSij4PgFrZjg -
Snippet: The Economics Of The Oil And Gas Industry As She Knows It
When I first heard about her job as a reservoir engineer, I didn't think it was something to do with the oil and gas industry. I thought it was closely related to reservoirs and waste water management. As if I didn't know enough about the field, she shared with me how on a high level overview the oil and gas industry works.
Of course, there is the drilling, then the extraction and filter before the transportation which feeds into the network of energy sources we have today. I take this as a small step towards understanding how other fields work through the real life experiences of others and it is interesting to see the stories coming out of them.
Listen to the full conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W9fVRmkEyohLYj6f7VAxc?si=DsByOhT1T0SSij4PgFrZjg -
Snippet: Chemical Engineering Degree And Her Problem Solving Skills
When asked about her role in her field, her eyes lit up and that is when you know someone is purely interested in what they are doing. Or maybe they are good actors, except I don't think Belle was acting up. From this conversation alone, I got to know the different streams in the oil and gas industry, specifically from her role as a reservoir engineer.
In this snippet, we talked about her problem-solving skills in the field and how she leveraged what she learnt back in university in her job. It is the small detail that she cares about and that I have to observe in order to find out that it is the reason why she is well-versed at her work.
Listen to the full conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W9fVRmkEyohLYj6f7VAxc?si=DsByOhT1T0SSij4PgFrZjg -
[FULL] Belle: “Engineering Makes Things Simpler And Cost-Effective”, And Graduating Into Being A Reservoir Engineer
When I saw Belle’s graduation on her Instagram story, I reached out to her to know her story. Despite being a fresh graduate, she is very well-versed in her field of chemical engineering. To be more exact, she is a reservoir engineer. If you are like me wondering what a reservoir engineer does, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we dive deep into her journey from developing interest in physics and chemistry back in high school to selecting chemical engineering as her major and then being a reservoir engineer. To her, by her own words, science is everything and can explain everything. More importantly, Belle is just like me and you, trying to grasp a foothold of her career.
Timeline:
[00:00] Graduating with a chemical engineering degree
[06:57] The most valuable lesson from university
[12:16] Problem solving skills in chemical engineering
[28:11] The economics of the oil and gas industry
[37:26] The challenges in her role as a reservoir engineer and her long term career goals
[40:04] She gave her own workshop in university
[43:32] On coaching and giving her own workshop in the future
[46:00] Her bad academic history
[53:59] Her big plans on coaching
[58:44] Her advice to university students
[01:02:00] Her short term plans
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Snippet: How To Be Self-Compassion And Self-Critical At The Gym
I haven't really hit the peak of what a good body looks like, but with my workout routine, I always think there's something not done correctly. Not enough reps, not enough sets and not enough weights. There's always something that is not enough and I can only take the blame myself for still being small after months of working out.
Talking to Joshua made me realize how important it is to compare not with others, but with yourself. It's hard not to compare with everyone else in the same gym lifting the same weights, but by being self-compassion allows me to grow comfortably and not develop a trauma towards working out. That has stayed with me ever since.
Listen to the full conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bx2rGLsElpFqbFV8IfaUj?si=JW2Yegi4T-Wk0FkPY5jsKA -
Snippet: How The Gym Culture Has Evolved Over The Years
Although hitting the gym has been a trend for many years, for many reasons, I want to talk about this because I want to find out why people are taking to social media to show a picture of their biceps when things like this wouldn't have happened 50 years ago.
Maybe social media played a part, maybe the idea of sharing the perfect workout routine that leads to the perfect body shape makes sense, maybe it is to promote a healthier lifestyle among the hustle and bustle, whatever it is, I'm here to find out with Joshua.
Listen to the full conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bx2rGLsElpFqbFV8IfaUj?si=HLQGc6jlRI-2pTfxAxs-Ng