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 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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Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
In today's episode, I replay another one of my favourite solo episodes and I share with you all the key elements that make for the perfect recipe for success in any area of your life. I discuss the importance of truly wanting something, the discipline required to get it and how routine is your pathway towards getting closer to it.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:35 You already know what needs to be done
03:16 How bad do you truly want it?
09:25 You need discipline
11:09 The power of a personalized routine
13:17 My personalized routine
22:05 Do hard things first thing in the morning
24:37 Set time aside for what matters to you
28:13 Make time to reflect
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Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
In today’s episode I replay another solo episode about how important productivity is towards the staircase of success and fulfilment. I discuss with you in depth the 6 steps that you can take to become more productive and how you can practically apply those steps into your life immediately. I also reveal to you an exercise that will help you gain understanding of when you are your most productive throughout different times of the day within the different types of tasks being performed.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:58 What is the basis for success?
04:18 Productivity Tip #1 Plan the day of tomorrow, today
07:03 Productivity Tip #2 Break things down
10:08 Productivity Tip #3 Single-tasking is better than multitasking
14:29 Productivity Tip #4 Deep work
19:15 Productivity Tip #5 Remove distractions
21:22 Productivity Tip #6 Understand when you’re most productive
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Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
In today’s episode I replay another solo episode. In this one I present a new way of identifying your true values. This method highlights exactly what you value instead of what you believe you value. I share an exercise which I do live on the podcast to examine some of my values.
00:00 Intro
01:29 What are values?
07:47 Outside of your obligations, where do you spend your time?
09:55 Outside of your obligations, where do you spend your money?
10:54 Outside of your obligations, where do you spend your energy?
12:05 What are things that you notice about yourself?
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Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
In today’s episode I replay another one of my solo favourites. I share with you the 6 mistakes that people make in relationships and how it impacts your relationship’s health negatively. I then discuss ways in which you can avoid, prevent and proactively take action to not make those same mistakes and create a healthier, more successful and more loving relationship.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:25 Why do most relationships fail?
02:51 Relationship Mistake #1 Rushing to get into a relationship
11:03 Relationship Mistake #2 Avoiding talking about important topics
15:06 Relationship Mistake #3 Getting complacent
19:15 Relationship Mistake #4 Not prioritizing the relationship
21:43 Relationship Mistake #5 Losing your individuality because you’ve attached your relationship to your identity
25:00 Relationship Mistake #6 Going with the flow
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Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
In today’s episode, I decided to replay another one of my favourite episodes, focused on highlighting the true powers behind vulnerability. I talk about how vulnerability is a strength and why you should be selectively more vulnerable.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:44 My journey with vulnerability
04:08 Reason for Vulnerability #1 Vulnerability is not a weakness
06:12 Reason for Vulnerability #2 Embracing your truest self
13:08 Reason for Vulnerability #3 Deepen your connections
15:40 What does true vulnerability mean?
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Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
In today’s episode I decided to replay another one of my favourite solo episodes where I spent time dissecting the key elements that make or break any relationship in your life, especially your romantic ones.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
02:06 Differences between relationships and healthy relationships
03:36 Relationship Tip #1 Uncomfortable check-ins
08:38 Relationship Tip #2 Honest, open and transparent communication
11:27 Relationship Tip #3 Understanding each other’s love languages
13:47 Relationship Tip #4 Understanding each other’s fight languages
19:00 Relationship Tip #5 Trying new things for the first time together
20:54 Relationship Tip #6 Growing together
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Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Today, I dedicate this episode to replaying an old favourite of mine, which focuses on highlighting the subtle but yet toxic behaviours and patterns that a lot of us and the people around us sometimes exhibit without realising.
Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
01:30 What does “toxic” actually mean?
03:21 Understanding the importance of recognising toxic behaviours
04:34 Toxic Behaviour #1 Dismissing other people by invalidating them
08:05 Toxic Behaviour #2 Expecting your partner to just know it all
09:38 Toxic Behaviour #3 Arguing to win
11:46 Toxic Behaviour #4 Not showcasing vulnerability
15:10 Toxic Behaviour #5 Not communicating when something is clearly bothering you
17:52 Toxic Behaviour #6 Only understanding things from your perspective
19:26 Toxic Behaviour #7 Refusing to accept personal responsibility or taking accountability
22:27 Reflecting on toxic behaviours
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