In this episode, Shane & Ollie discuss what it means to gain a "competitive advantage" (a term that Shane uses quite often) and what changes you can implement today to stand out above the competition. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/013/. Go to https://ikario.com/focusandaction/ to apply for the F&A live class 2021.

In a slight follow-on from the last episode, we dive into the practice of self-love. What do we actually do to achieve a state of acceptance with who we are? What practices, techniques and methods work? In this episode, Shane & Ryan attempt to answer this question by providing helpful, practical tips. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/012/

In this episode, Shane & Ollie attempt to shed light on one of the most persistent problems in the realm of personal development. Self-acceptance. The question is - should we accept ourselves fully even if we want to achieve great things? Wouldn't accepting ourselves ruin our motivation? How can we accept ourselves fully yet still wish to change? We answer all of these and more in one of the most important episodes so far on the ikario podcast. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/011/

Today's episode is a spiritual successor to episode 9. In the previous episode, Shane & Ollie spoke about modern society as being a "Human Zoo" that is sub-optimal for human health, thriving and happiness. In this follow-on episode, they talk about the crucial importance of "opting out" of certain destructive aspects of modern society and exactly how to do it.  Links & Show Notes: https://ikario.com/010/

In this episode, we take a trip right into the heart of what we call, the "Human Zoo." This is a phrase we use at ikario to describe the current state of modern civilisation, which is a system not designed for human thriving. In this conversation, we discuss exactly why this is, what damage the human zoo causes and most importantly, how to break out of it. Links & show notes: https://ikario.com/009/  

This is part 7 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series.   If we wish to steer the ship of our lives in our desired direction, we will need more than just knowledge. We need to become implementers. We need to overcome chronic procrastination and take consistent action. But where do we start? As always, we provide 3 points of advice in order to answer this question. Show notes & links: http://ikario.com/008/

This is part 6 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series. Up to this point, we've helped you optimise your life in multiple dimensions. But what do you do after you've become successful, fit and happy? What comes after we've gotten our shit together?  Most self-development stops short of this question. In this episode, we attempt to provide an answer to that by diving headfirst into the question of meaning, virtue and purpose.  Show notes & links: http://ikario.com/007/

This is part 5 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series.   This time, we provide three strategies for taking control of your finances and making overall better decisions when it comes to how you spend, track & earn your money.  In this episode, we once again answer the question of "where do I even start?" by providing the 3 highest leverage methods for levelling up your financial game.  Links & show notes here: https://ikario.com/006/

This is part 4 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series. This time, we provide three strategies for levelling up your social life. Many people simply accept sub-optimal relationships as being the norm but this doesn't need to be the case. In this episode, we show how you can level up your social connections immediately and in such a way that doesn't rely on other peoples behaviour. In this episode, we once again answer the question of "where do I even start?" by providing the 3 highest leverage methods for improving your social life. Find show notes & links here: http://ikario.com/005/

This is part 3 of the  "How To Get Your Shit Together" series.    This time, we take on the mind. Rather than being a tool that humans use effectively, the mind is mostly the one in charge. This often has chaotic consequences for our own lives, our well-being and society as a whole. The truth is, we can regain perspective and some control over our own minds. In this episode, we once again answer the question of "where do I even start?" by providing the 3 highest leverage methods for improving your mental well-being & effectiveness.   Find show notes & links here: https://ikario.com/004/