My name is Eric Jivraj and I’m deeply passionate about learning more about myself and the world. I created this podcast with the focus on self-improvement with hopes that with each conversation, I can help you build momentum in your life, one conversation at a time. Join me on this journey of self-growth whilst we build momentum together!
Episodes
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
In today’s episode I replay another episode where I speak about overthinking and what overthinking is and what it means to me, and more importantly how it’s affected me in both a positive and negative way. I highlight how overthinking can be both good and bad and I share with you 9 ways in which you can take action and use to reduce and stop your overthinking.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:22 Overthinking can be both good and bad
03:37 Stop Overthinking Tip #1 Change the way you talk to yourself
07:14 Stop Overthinking Tip #2 Let go of the past
09:04 Stop Overthinking Tip #3 Live in the moment
10:05 Stop Overthinking Tip #4 Challenge your thoughts
10:57 Stop Overthinking Tip #5 Focus on what you can control
11:52 Stop Overthinking Tip #6 Identify your fears
13:01 Stop Overthinking Tip #7 Write down solutions
14:02 Stop Overthinking Tip #8 Manage your stress
15:26 Stop Overthinking Tip #9 Challenge yourself
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Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
In today's episode I share with you my thoughts on the mental barriers stopping us from succeeding, the excuses that we make for not achieving things and the ways in which we can develop a stronger mindset with a bias towards action based on 1 simple but yet powerful question.
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Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
In today's episode I share with you 5 questions that I believe are incredibly important to help figure out our direction in life when it comes to the things that we truly want to be doing with our life. These powerful questions will leave you thinking more clearly towards your true passions and desires in life.
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Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
In today's episode I decided to just be fully candid, honest, transparent and share my thoughts, feelings and where I'm at right now in my head space in terms of life. I wanted to reflect during the podcast live with you, so today I shared an unfinished reflection that showcases a bit of vulnerability mixed with takeaways.
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Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
In today's episode I spend time talking to you about the observations I've made and the reflections I've taken away from consistently doing sauna sessions which are pretty much uncomfortable due to the extreme heat but that teach us interesting lessons about life.
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Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
In today's episode I speak about my experiences at Global Encounters, an ismaili youth camp programme that has changed, shaped, shifted and transformed my entire life in more ways than I can count and in more ways than I ever imagined that it would. I just had to share with you all what a camp filled with culture, service and leadership can do in terms of positive impact. I'm so grateful for my experiences that I had to share and try my best to articulate how beautiful that programme has been for me.
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Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
In today's episode I speak about the 5 steps I've personally used to this year to set my goals for 2024 and I explain why these 5 steps will help guarantee that you achieve your goals for the year in a quicker and more effective way.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
00:55 It’s okay to do things in your own time
02:16 The wheel of life
08:00 The 12 month goals
11:31 The 3 month goals
12:49 The weekly and daily actions
17:51 The biggest mistake we all make in goal setting
22:17 The importance of reflecting, planning and adapting frequently
26:27 Intention settings and Action settings
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Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
In today's episode I'm back with a fresh episode to kick-off the year. I spend some time giving you a life update and then dedicate the episode towards giving you my 3 stage approach that I've personally used towards reflecting on the year of 2023.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:03 My recent life update
05:45 Am I late or am I on time?
08:11 The future of the podcast in 2024
14:50 Reflecting on 2023 with images and videos
16:41 Reflecting on 2023 with monthly highlights
24:39 Reflecting on 2023 with journalling prompts
25:53 What am I most proud of this year?
26:52 How did I change and grow?
28:18 Who did I feel my best around?
28:54 My favourite moments were…
29:32 Who did I lean on the most?
30:47 What could I have done differently?
31:43 What was the biggest challenge?
33:51 I felt happiest when…
35:05 My biggest lesson was…
35:48 The best advice I received in 2023 was…
37:39 A letter to my 2023 self…
39:10 Summarising the 3 step approach to reflecting
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Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
In today's episode I replay another solo episode where I spend the first half sharing and being vulnerable whilst highlighting the importance of embracing emotions and bad seasons. In the second half I dive deep into the 3 most common traits of highly successful people.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:52 How I’m feeling
10:55 #1 Deep sense of insecurity
15:08 #2 Superiority complex
18:36 #3 Ability to focus
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Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
In today’s episode I replay a solo episode where I share the 7 questions that I personally use in my life to navigate and manage the smallest and biggest decisions of my life.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:29 Why do we need decision-making skills
05:56 #1 - Will I regret not making this decision, in 5 years time or 10 years time?
08:10 #2 - If tomorrow was my last day, would I regret not having made this decision?
10:29 #3 - Am I going to die if I make this decision?
13:03 #4 - Does this decision align with my values and my priorities?
15:34 #5 - What are the long-term consequences of this decision?
18:01 #6 - How will I feel about this decision in a week, a month, a year from now?
19:44 #7 - Does this decision help me get closer to who I am and who I want to become?
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