The Isaac Morehouse Podcast

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118- How to Motivate People: Talk Less, Do More. Dec 12, 2016

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This week's episodes kicks off with a question: “Hey Isaac, I know somebody who is close to me and has no motivation to do anything valuable and is just sucked into video games. I want nothing more than to help this person find their passion and to unlock some ambition that I know is there, but I’m not sure how to do it. Do you have any advice for helping unlock those doors for people?” How do you motivate others? Should you even try? TK and Isaac discuss challenges and traps involved with attempting to influence people around you before jumping into thoughts on Jesus and politics and self-discipline. Topics Covered: - How do you motivate people in your life - Why are so many people ashamed of their desires - Jesus and politics - Freeing yourself from the myth of political authority - Self-discipline mush be selfish and why you need to stop obey imagined authorities - Figuring out what you really want Show notes featuring all links mentioned can be found at isaacmorehouse.com All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.

117 - How to Create Social Change: Isaac on The Social Change Podcast Dec 05, 2016

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What causes social change? Is it the "right politicians getting elected? Investment in non-profits? Or entrepreneurs creating experiences that change beliefs? Isaac was recently interviewed on The Social Change Podcast about his theory of social change. He covers his intellectual evolution about how social change happens, from politics, to non-profit, to founding Praxis. Learn why politics is not the way to create a better world and how Praxis contributes to Isaac's mission of making people free. Topics Covered: - Why politicians aren't ideological - Public choice theory - The beliefs of the masses are changed through experiences - Uber as an example of social change - Actions are more important than opinions - How Praxis helps create a freer world --------------------- This episode is brought to you by one of the most innovative accounting startups in the country, Ceterus. Ceterus is looking for accountants or finance-minded professionals who want more something more than a standard job. If you have accountants in your network that are interested in empowering entrepreneurs in a growing startup, visit isaac.ceterus.com. ------------------- Show notes and links to all books, articles, and resources mentioned are available at isaacmorehouse.com If you are a fan of the show, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.

116 - The Roundabout Approach to Relationships Nov 28, 2016

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Relationships (or the lack of) cause a lot of stress for a lot of people. Young people especially tend to think that finding the right partner will solve their problems, so they dedicate a massive amount of time, energy, and attention in the attempt to attract members of the opposite sex. And it doesn't work. The desperate approach leaves them with the same problems or worse, spending all their time with people they don't like. What if the solution is to focus on something else entirely? This is the idea we explore today on the podcast. Topics Covered: - Christmas music - How young people respond relationship problems, the victim vs. the desperate player - The antagonistic view of relationships with employers and romantic partners - Why being unimportant is liberating - The paradox of trying to be attractive - Never be desperate - Learning from heartbreak - Promises make relationship fragile - How to stay in your Zone of Power --------------------- This episode is brought to you by one of the most innovative accounting startups in the country, Ceterus. Ceterus is looking for accountants or finance-minded professionals who want more something more than a standard job. If you have accountants in your network that are interested in empowering entrepreneurs in a growing startup, visit isaac.ceterus.com. ------------------- Show notes and links to all books, articles, and resources mentioned are available at isaacmorehouse.com If you are a fan of the show, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.

115 - Abbey Lovett on The Praxis Experience Nov 21, 2016

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Abbey Lovett joins the show to discuss her experience so far with Praxis. Abbey is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and current Praxis participant currently in the third month of the program. She shares her highlights so far, from the support of the Praxis community to the challenges she’s faced in the curriculum. In the second half, TK and Isaac talk about greatness, concretely defining goals, and putting truth above comfort in relationships. Covered this episode: - Abby’s experience since starting Praxis and joining the community - The challenge of blogging for thirty days straight (Praxis month two) - Being a people pleaser, but putting yourself first - Why TK thinks “being great” isn't a great goal - The difference between happy and unhappy people - The Inner Game of Tennis - Self-one vs. self-two, or the balance between conscious and unconscious mind in the pursuit of achievement - Bringing unconscious processes into conscious awareness - Why saying no to people is actually more polite - Commitment to truth over unity - Disagreeing while being respectful --------------------- This episode is brought to you by one of the most innovative accounting startups in the country, Ceterus. Ceterus is looking for accountants or finance-minded professionals who want more something more than a standard job. If you have accountants in your network that are interested in empowering entrepreneurs in a growing startup, visit isaac.ceterus.com. ___________ Show notes and links to all books, articles, and resources mentioned are available at isaacmorehouse.com If you are a fan of the show, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.

114 - Stop Arguing For Your Limitations Nov 14, 2016

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TK has transcended Fridays. This is the first edition of the new format of the podcast. Monday discussions with TK, featuring deep dives into all things philosophy, education, tech, and personal development. This week is all about reframing limitations and selling your strengths. Why do so many people argue for their limitations? In the face of opportunities, people start talking about their weakness or why they aren't the person for the job. They don't even get started before they tell you why you might not want to hire them. What motivates people to argue for their limitations and how can you do a better job of selling your strengths? Get the answer plus: - Favorite basketball movies - Cubs win the World Series & Passive aggressive church league softball prayers - Don’t argue for your limitations - Why job posting requirements are always flexible - People want to be sold - People are debating implications, but they think they’re debating facts - The power of turning statements into questions - How TK learned coaching from Columbo - Applying your Socratic method to yourself - Modern day challenges don’t mean life was better in the past - Why we find ourselves fighting for things we don’t actually want - Follow your dreams, but let your dreams follow you - TK’s audition for a Nascar commercial & when will he go back to acting? - How can you get around limitations and unmet requirements during your job search? Recommendations: - Hoosiers - Freedom Without Permission --------------------- This episode is brought to you by one of the most innovative accounting startups in the country, Ceterus. Ceterus is looking for accountants or finance-minded professionals who want more something more than a standard job. If you have accountants in your network that are interested in empowering entrepreneurs in a growing startup, visit isaac.ceterus.com. ___________ Show notes and links to all books, articles, and resources mentioned are available at isaacmorehouse.com If you are a fan of the show, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.

113 - Steve Patterson on Math, Infinity, and the Knowability of Truth Nov 07, 2016

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Steve Patterson is a rationalist philosopher and intellectual entrepreneur working outside of academia. He is the host of Patterson in Pursuit, a podcast featuring deep conversations with top thinkers in logic, philosophy, mathematics, quantum physics and other areas. He is also the author of What’s The Big Deal About Bitcoin and the forthcoming book Square One: The Foundations of Knowledge. Steve has been traveling around the world interviewing experts on everything from quantum physics to Christian theology, searching for answers to the questions most often cited by supporters of mystical, post-modern, and other worldviews that propose truth is ultimately unknowable. We discuss academia, and how math and infinity relate to objective truth. Notes: - Why the pursuit of truth in any area begins with the basics - Why do people contradict the basic laws of logic? - Are most philosophical debates really about language? - The state of academia - The incentives for academics - What the church and academia have in common - Philosophical problems with modern mathematics: Zeno’s paradox and infinity - The metaphysics of numbers - Concepts and Platonism - What are the implications of math’s infinite set? - How math is used to support irrationalism - Why objective truth exists Check out previous episodes with Steve Patterson: - 4 - Steve Patterson on Credentialism, Cryptocurrency, and Creative Power - 10 - Steve Patterson on Physics, Paradoxes, and Patronage ___________ This episode is brought to you by one of the most innovative accounting startups in the country, Ceterus. Ceterus is looking for accountants or finance-minded professionals who want more something more than a standard job. If you have accountants in your network that are interested in empowering entrepreneurs in a growing startup, visit isaac.ceterus.com. ___________ Show notes and links to all books, articles, and resources mentioned are available at isaacmorehouse.com If you are a fan of the show, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.

112 - Matt Needham Talks Social Change Oct 31, 2016

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Matt Needham is the host of the Social Change Podcast and Senior Director of Leadership Development at Students For Liberty. Matt’s passion is advancing individual liberty. His search for ways to make the world a freer place led him to his work at Students For Liberty and also led to his interest in deeply understanding social change. The Social Change Podcast was born the desire to learn more about how people are changing the world. Matt digs deep into theories of social change with actual practitioners; the people taking action to reshape the world. The episode cover a wide range of topics: - Why did Matt start his podcast? - How to use a podcast as a learning tool - Why non-profits need a clear theory of social change - What are the best ways for non-profits to balance the activities that are good for fundraising and the activities that are good for achieving the desired outcomes - Discovering libertarian ideas - Building a career advancing liberty - Why Matt chose to not go to law school - Lessons learned from starting a podcast - Hayekian theory of social change - Entrepreneurial opportunities from social issues - Practical tips for starting a podcast —————————— This episode is brought to you by one of the most innovative accounting startups in the country, Ceterus. Ceterus is looking for accountants or finance-minded professionals who want more something more than a standard job. If you have accountants in your network that are interested in empowering entrepreneurs in a growing startup, visit isaac.ceterus.com. ___________ Show notes and links to all books, articles, and resources mentioned are available at isaacmorehouse.com If you are a fan of the show, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.

111 - FwTK: How to Be More Skeptical, Reprogram Your Mind, and More (Cubs win!) Oct 28, 2016

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Harry Caray has his say and we jump into simplicity, radicalism, The Cubs, discontentment, B.S., affirmations, NLP, hypnotherapy, changing modalities, long showers, Chuck Norris, and killing Buddha. This was a great show. Recommendations: A Hitcher's Guide to the Galaxy, Winning the Inner Game, Essentials of NLP: with 150 Techniques This episode is brought to you by one of the most innovative accounting startups in the country, Ceterus. Ceterus is looking for accountants or finance-minded professionals who want more something more than a standard job. If you have accountants in your network that are interested in empowering entrepreneurs in a growing startup, visit isaac.ceterus.com. If you are a fan of the show, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.

110 - Isaac Talks C.S. Lewis And Liberty On The Free Cities Podcast Oct 24, 2016

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C.S. Lewis is most well known as the author of the Chronicles of Narnia, but with 74 books and numerous essays, he has covered a massive spectrum of topics. His influence extends through a number of disciplines including political philosophy. Isaac recently joined Anthony Caprio on the Free Cities Podcast to discuss Lewis and how his ideas fit with classical liberalism. The conversation covers C.S. Lewis’ background, his major intellectual influences, how his ideas fit well into classical liberal thought, and a lot more. Topics covered: - C.S. Lewis’ biography - Why Lewis’ ideas fit into the liberty movement - How C.S. Lewis can prime you for the ideas of Ludwig Von Mises - Lewis’ intellectual influences - How Lewis showed a skepticism of power and central planning - "If Ayn Rand was a Christian she would be C.S. Lewis" - How Lewis was an unknowing practitioner of Rational Choice Theory - The connection between Murray Rothbard and C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis Book Recommendations: - The Great Divorce - Screwtape Proposes a Toast - Till We Have Faces - The Chronicles of Narnia - The Space Trilogy (That Hideous Strength) --------------- This episode is brought to you by one of the most innovative accounting startups in the country, Ceterus. Ceterus is looking for accountants or finance-minded professionals who want more something more than a standard job. If you have accountants in your network that are interested in empowering entrepreneurs in a growing startup, visit isaac.ceterus.com. ---------------- Show notes and links to all books, articles, and resources mentioned are available at isaacmorehouse.com If you are a fan of the show, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher

109 - FwTK: Listener Questions on Tons of Stuff Oct 21, 2016

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After a little rap by TK, we hit this week's "Facebook Warriors" segment hard, covering the weird smugness of aversion to learning on the job for free instead of paying to not learn in a classroom. Then we take questions. Tons of questions. The NBA, hip hop, books, Neil deGrasse Tyson, movies, impostor syndrome, homeschooling, logical consistency, and lots more. Recommendations: The X Files, The Lost Room, Stranger Things. If you are a fan of the show, make sure to leave a review on iTunes. All episodes of the Isaac Morehouse Podcast are available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher.

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