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Jan 12, 2024 β€’ 2h 11min

Episode 80: Can You Be A People Pleaser And A Narcissist At The Same Time?

Join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation , a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Chapters:00:00:00 - The Role of Therapy in Business00:06:25 - Selling Pain and Victimhood00:13:08 - The "Man Haters" Wing00:19:53 - Taking Responsibility for Words and Emotions00:26:32 - Responsibility for Other People's Feelings00:33:23 - Different Types of Narcissism00:39:59 - Levels of Criticism00:46:26 - Different Levels of Criticism00:53:18 - Losing Control and Handling Criticism00:59:45 - Dealing with Hard Truths01:06:05 - Creating a storytelling app01:13:00 - Dealing with Defensive People01:19:16 - Guilt Tripping and Losing Friends01:25:52 - Not Responsible for Other People's Feelings01:32:59 - The Importance of Speaking Up and Developing Opinions01:39:15 - The Importance of Genuine Curiosity01:45:21 - The Importance of Different Communication Styles01:51:30 - Building Trust and Bonding with Clients01:57:41 - Discussion on Impact Theory and Revolutionary Ideas02:03:53 - The Importance of Attention to Detail in Work02:10:12 - Gaining Perspective through TherapyFollow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/
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Jan 5, 2024 β€’ 3h 14min

Episode 79: At The Highest Level, Every Job Is About Psychology

Join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Chapters:00:00:00 - The Power of Stories in Shaping Our Lives00:09:01 - The Dangers of Overconfidence00:19:18 - Discovering a passion for various activities00:29:13 - The Balance Between Being Present and Focused in Therapy00:38:53 - Beginning the Journey into Spirituality00:49:02 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Impostor Syndrome00:58:59 - Curiosity for Human Behavior01:07:56 - The importance of understanding nuances in music and therapy01:17:01 - The Impact of Body Sensations on Talk Therapy01:26:43 - The Perils of Logical Thinking01:36:24 - Scams, brainwashing, and communism01:45:04 - Getting Stuck in Therapy01:54:59 - Differences in Therapist Approach02:05:16 - The Boredom of Average Ideas02:15:56 - Initial Therapy Sessions02:25:31 - Is therapy seen as a necessity?02:35:46 - Impostor Syndrome and Comparing Oneself to Others02:44:51 - Talking about Therapy and Specialization02:54:17 - The Power of Communication and Adjusting to Clients03:04:11 - Reading Between the Lines03:13:29 - Conclusion and FarewellFollow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/
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Dec 28, 2023 β€’ 3h 20min

Episode 78: How Your Stories Define Who You Are Today

πŸ‘‰ What's myth/truth sandwich? Watch this TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/yeMyFxpbNrE0:00 - Intro.0:16 - Jelena discusses her meeting with her supervisor and the challenges of being self-employed in the counseling field.15:22 - The speaker encounters a mysterious Christmas tree in a dark place and feels hesitant to approach it.30:19 - Differences between men and women and personal preferences, and how people may feel judged for their choices.44:37 - The discussion explores the behavior of conforming and contrarian attitudes in group settings.1:00:16 - The concept of agreeableness and its traits in personality psychology.1:15:01 - The speaker found success freelancing and learned the importance of caring about the quality of their work.1:30:25 - The impact of negative comments and generalizations on the speaker's ego and how it bothers them.1:45:38 - The concept of personality consisting of three parts and the influence of the parent, adult, and child parts on decision-making and behavior.2:00:54 - The behavior of judging and jealousy, and how individuals may try to cover it up.2:16:53 - The experience of working from home and feeling a sense of FOMO when seeing others socializing in the office.2:33:00 - Integrating their pride and emotions, comparing it to how they interact with their employees and children.2:47:57 - The need to approach problems like a scientist and the struggle with emotional fluctuations.3:03:38 - The speaker reflects on their past bravery and wishes to go back to their old self.Join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/
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Dec 22, 2023 β€’ 1h 46min

Episode 77: Why Being Selfless Is A Selfish Act

πŸ‘‰ What's myth/truth sandwich? Watch this TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/yeMyFxpbNrE0:00 - Intro.0:20 - The importance of giving and receiving compliments.8:39 - The concept of natural selection and the survival of kind genes over unkind genes.17:26 - Discussion about the importance of kindness in the success of a dentist.24:44 - The video discusses whether individuals can be more kind and if they should advise others to do the same.32:49 - The video discusses the potential for unintentionally offending others through compliments and the difficulty in knowing what is offensive or not.40:36 - The discussion is about freedom of speech and personal responsibility for what is said.48:39 - The discussion is about the right to use the n-word and freedom of speech on university campuses.56:24 - The video discusses the story of Pinocchio and the role of consciousness in decision-making.1:05:01 - Importance of continuous consent in romantic and sexual activities.1:13:20 - The discussion revolves around the concept of consent in a relationship.1:22:09 - Discussion about the concept of work and consent in the context of BDSM and getting paid to be beaten.1:30:58 - The dynamics of forming emotional connections and the role of physical intimacy in relationships.1:39:27 - Importance of sex and the cultural significance of sex in different societies.Join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://www.threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/
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Dec 15, 2023 β€’ 2h 28min

Episode 76: Discipline vs Accountability, Good vs Smart Content, Theory vs Practice

πŸ‘‰ What's myth/truth sandwich? Watch this TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/yeMyFxpbNrE0:00 - Intro.0:16 - The issue of people not believing in advice and the reluctance to post on social media.6:42 - Setting a specific date or time for tasks or events creates pressure and increases the likelihood of them actually happening.11:44 - The video discusses the need for accountability even for activities that people enjoy, using the example of video games as a comparison.18:04 - Discussion about the need for group study sessions and support for those with ADHD in today's dopamine-rich environment.24:08 - The impact of ego on people's willingness to improve and take advice.30:09 - The difference between popular and critically acclaimed movies, and the concept of creating content for oneself vs. for others.35:59 - The importance of consuming both smart and good content for intellectual growth.42:27 - The importance of having a strong foundation and core idea for content creation, rather than relying on fancy words.48:25 - The speaker compares teaching skiing to teaching coding, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience.53:38- The importance of genuine interest and inquiry when approaching a client in psychotherapy.59:37 - The conversation is about trying to remember a specific technique related to client therapy.1:05:34 - Theory without practical experience can be ineffective in teaching.1:10:59 - The importance of creating good content based on real-life experiences and making meaningful connections. 1:15:41 - Continue watching the full episode 76.Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Follow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/
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Dec 8, 2023 β€’ 2h 58min

Episode 75: How To Turn A Side Hustle Into A Full Time Business

πŸ‘‰ What's myth/truth sandwich? Watch this TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/yeMyFxpbNrE0:00 - The podcast features a discussion on freelancing and entrepreneurship with Yelena and her boyfriend Marco.6:00 - Discussion about language barriers in a work setting.11:23 - The speaker reflects on their initial doubts and fears about starting a new session or project, but gains confidence through experience.16:43 - How as a business grows, it attracts clients with higher budgets and more experience, leading to fewer demanding clients.21:45 - The video discusses the importance of knowing one's role early on and the potential challenges of trying to do both design work and client management.26:49 - The role of a business consultant and addresses concerns about the design not being pretty.32:43 - Project payment structure and breaking projects into phases.37:12 - Discussion about dealing with difficult clients and building a portfolio in the freelance industry.42:40 - Acquiring clients as a freelancer and the importance of referrals in building a client base.48:23 - The importance of specialized expertise in various industries, including design and healthcare.53:27 - The importance of staying calm and confident when dealing with potential clients, even if they are not famous or well-known.57:53 - Continue watching the full episode 75.Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Follow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/
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Dec 1, 2023 β€’ 3h 24min

Episode 74: 90% of My Ideas Come From The Process of Writing

πŸ‘‰ What's myth/truth sandwich? Watch this TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/yeMyFxpbNrEFollow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Follow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/
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Nov 24, 2023 β€’ 2h 31min

Episode 73: If You Have Time To Watch This, You Have Time To Make Content

Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Follow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/
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Nov 22, 2023 β€’ 1h 53min

Epidose 71: Ideas For Creating An Instagram Carousel

πŸ‘‰ What's myth/truth sandwich? Watch this TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/yeMyFxpbNrE0:00 - Intro.00:22 - The podcast discusses ideas for creating a carousel.9:48 - Sun & Jelena talk about their opinions and how they may differ from the general public's views.18:15 - Meeting successful and famous people gave the speaker confidence to strive for success and speak up.27:08 - Criticizes a person for being hypocritical and not genuinely caring about spreading their message.35:50 - Sun & Jelena talk about the philosophical question of whether the ends justify the means.44:29 - Values can change over time and can vary in strength, but some values, like not killing innocent people, are generally believed.53:00 - Sun & Jelena talk about the misconception that disagreeing with someone automatically makes them bad, using the example of illegal immigration in the United States.01:01:34 - Beliefs are shaped by our environment and experiences, not by ourselves.01:11:19 - Sun & Jelena talk about the idea of mental flexibility and how it relates to happiness and activism.01:19:05 - Sun & Jelena talk about inner beliefs and values that influence our actions, particularly in relationships and activism.01:28:05 - Sun & Jelena talk about their mood swings and how they are triggered by worries, but they do not last long and are not a clinical symptom.01:36:40 - Sun & Jelena talk about the importance of self-awareness and finding ways to calm yourself down during stressful situations.01:46:34 - Sun & Jelena talk about their past behavior of intentionally hurting others and expresses regret for it.01:52:50 - Outro.Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Follow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/
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Nov 22, 2023 β€’ 2h 58min

Episode 70: My Process Of Storytelling Through Reflecting & Critical Thinking

πŸ‘‰ What's myth/truth sandwich? Watch this TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/yeMyFxpbNrE0:00 - Intro.04:50 - Self-care.14:30 - Reflect on lessons already learned instead of constantly seeking new ones.28:50 - Sun & Jelena discusses the belief that one should change themselves to please others, using the example of speeding up when honked at from behind.42:05 - Building relationships often happens through small talks and situations over time.56:42 - Sun & Jelena reflects on their black and white personality and how it affects their belief in experience being the best teacher.1:08:23 - Sun & Jelena discusses the issue of intellectual laziness and how to encourage intellectual curiosity.1:21:56 - Young freelancers who have read Tim Ferris' books think they are experts and are hesitant to take on new opportunities.1:34:59 - Recognizing struggles in others is easier when you have experienced them yourself.1:48:10 - AWS is the largest hosting company in the world, even bigger than Google, and many big businesses started from AWS.2:01:54 - History is often written by the winners, leading to the misrepresentation of the true inventors and contributors.2:16:50 - Sun & Jelena finds the idea of being the vice president cool and discusses the concept of number two versus number one.2:29:34 - Google tracks links to determine website reputation based on other sources and the number of people who validate its content.2:44:29 - The conflict between the protagonist and the antagonist is what makes a story interesting.Follow me:Website: http://sunyi.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Follow Jelena:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jelena.spremo/

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