• Nassim Nicholas Taleb has a new book called Skin In The Game
• it highlights the importance of being invested in what you talk about
• you should be feeling the bad or good consequences of your actions
• long ago we had more emotional connection to our life decisions
• separately, listening is a key aspect to connecting with others
• talking is fine sometimes, but listening is not done much these days

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• lately I have been making pictures with words or screen names on them
• it combines the real with the verbal or internet-type material
• everyone has things they can make or choose to post
• used to play Starcraft with a crew, and it was a great cooperative game
• we would battle against enemies, but worked together as a unit

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• this life allows us to organize things we do as we choose to
• doing less can be much more than trying to do all
• especially in Los Angeles or other big cities, organization is key
• you can only manage your framework if you manage your use of time
• expand what you do for a period, and then consolidate into main points
• keep what you choose to, and then your world is well-chosen

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• the Vegan Street Fair happened today in North Hollywood
• it is an event of people who don’t eat meat or anything not from plants
• saw some people I recognized, which is a nice part of building connection
• there were a bit too many lines next to each other, which doesn’t make for connecting with people as much as it does for sales
• mentioned some other topics related to advice-giving and recent events
• take part in events that suit you in some way or another

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• bringing it live on episode 144, 12 squared, about social media trust
• users have lately mentioned their concern, and are deleting profiles
• there is a challenge regarding what will be used in the next decade
• apps and services use the user as a product, but it isn’t transparent
• people exiting the social media platforms can save all their data

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• brought back my theme from Snapchat of Q/A through LA
• one person asks a question and the next person answers it
• meet some great people through the process, and connect others
• it’s great to reach out to see who is out there and more
• your people are somewhere, and likely will gravitate to you
• the compilation clip might end up on Youtube
• I tag people along the way so they can watch if they like

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• I made a lot of Snapchat/Instagram/Youtube clips with various people around the county of Los Angeles
• some of them involved themes or messages that came to be videos
• looking to not only get the vlog going in place, but also add new clips
• snippets with various people would be included, with tags of all
• look out for upcoming videos to supplement the podcast
• they will be on The Armen Show channel on Youtube

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• there is no room for waiting in this fast-moving life
• when you are waiting for something, you could be doing more
• preparation is something that can be done at all times, with repetition in place
• we have moments to make special presentations, and those moments pass quickly

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• I usually communicate in a meta manner that leaves out details
• those details can be of interest to most listeners
• it’s worth adjusting mode of communication for those around you
• looking at the audience is a worthwhile effort
• lastly, do things your way and the world can come to you

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• you have to keep your energy flowing regardless of outside circumstances
• the rain has been rolling solid in Los Angeles on and off for the past month
• storytelling is done well by Jamie Foxx when he builds up a notable name
• Los Angeles Fashion Week went well and was a smooth creation
• variety is necessary at times to alter the way things are looked at

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• fruits and plants have evolved over thousands of years to keep going
• lemons/apples have seeds that are their continuity, but zero value to others
• they provide value in terms of the sugary and fibrous parts of their fruit
• the value proposition of sellers should include value for both sides
• podcasts may have 80% informative/entertaining content, but 20% ads
• the freemium model for services also follows the rules of seller/sellee value

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• joined in on the first day of the fashion event happening at the MacArthur
• saw and ran into some cool singers and dancers I have gotten to know and made videos with before
• saw the runway walking happen, and had not been there live before
• met painter Crystal who may be on a later episode of this show, and saw some of her paintings that she did
• take part in events or activities that suit some form of your energy or interests
• don’t stop moving~

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• Daniel Kahneman wrote the book Thinking, Fast and Slow
• when I reached out for an interview, he wasn’t inclined to take part
• today’s episode of Hidden Brain podcast included him in on their 100th
• people are too busy to work with you mainly if you don’t bring enough value
• find out how you can bring more, or if the situation fits you
• included some tangential messages about life and understanding

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• Steven Pinker has a recent book called Enlightenment Now about progress
• it includes descriptions of humanity’s growth in wealth/health/life quality
• here I discussed some of the charts in it and what they represent
• includes content on global GDP changes and child mortality rates
• message of the book is that the baseline of the world population has risen
• recommended by Bill Gates as one of top 2 books of 2018 so far

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