Turn That Sh*t Down

#114 Finn McKenty

Aug 24, 2023

Finn McKenty discusses hard work, finding purpose, british culture, putting a donk on it, understanding yourself, life advice and much more including challenging beliefs, regional stereotypes in the UK, and favorite historical quotes

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Finn McKenty

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Quick takeaways

Continually question beliefs to gain self-awareness and challenge biases for personal growth.

Achieving extraordinary things may require sacrificing balance and understanding personal goals and priorities.

Fear-driven actions may not lead to long-term fulfillment; understanding true desires and motivations is crucial for purposeful pursuits.

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Importance of questioning beliefs and assumptions

It is important to continually question our beliefs and assumptions to ensure that they are based on rational thinking and not influenced by external factors. This helps us gain self-awareness and challenge any irrational fears or biases that might hinder personal growth.

Introduction

2min

The Pursuit of Extraordinary Goals

12min

The Pressure of Being the Center of the Universe

20min

Regional Stereotypes and Accents in the UK

10min

Challenging Beliefs and Recognizing Irrational Fears

16min

Favorite Historical Quotes and Brexit

2min

Clever Opening Questions and Boundaries

4min

Discussion on Reality TV Shows and Unexpected Encounters

3min

Finn joins the podcast to discuss hard work, finding purpose, british culture, putting a donk on it, understanding yourself, life advice and much more!

Finn's Artist Pick - Marcel Duchamp

CHAPTERS
0:00 Arms vs Legs
1:50 Balance and Taking Action
14:57 Pitfalls in Moving Forward
20:20 Finding Purpose
27:45 How are you going to change?
33:19 British Culture
42:25 Learning from Others / Self Development
55:34 Dealing with fear
1:00:30 Britain again...
1:02:30 The next guest's question
1:04:48 Finn's Artist Pick
1:05:25 Finishing Up

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Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.

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