How far did Juan walk down the rabbit hole?In Episode #451 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: a walk that filled his head with ideas, getting back into yoga again, reflecting in a negative way, whether I should eat a meal before working out, remembering when we used to live together, why I think Juan will inevitably run an ultra-marathon and why it's good not to overthink training.Huge thanks to Petar & Cole McCormick for supporting the show. We really appreciate your contribution!Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:32) Where do people listen?(00:1:34) Juan has a transcendental walk(00:08:01) Looking up for reflection(00:11:05) Getting stuck in your own head(00:18:00) Big brain old Juan(00:22:15) Boostagram Lounge(00:34:35) Does eating before a workout helps recovery?(00:43:23) Performance & muscles(00:48:44) Nostalgia and dissapointing friends(00:53:12) Recent implementations(00:58:47) The inevitable goal of running(01:04:24) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure(01:06:02) Jack PGM Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:54) Juan's June 2024 Recap(00:05:32) Kyrin's June 2024 Recap(00:15:22) Support Overview(00:18:09) Juan's July 2024 Goals(00:21:23) Kyrin's July 2024 Goals(00:31:34) Fitness(00:37:38) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Yew, CEO of Monochrome, about the journey to creating Australia's first true spot Bitcoin ETF. Jeff delves into the complexities of the Bitcoin market, the regulatory landscape, and the unique features of Monochrome's ETF that allow investors to directly hold and withdraw Bitcoin. We also discuss the broader implications of Bitcoin as an asset class and its potential for future generational wealth.(00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:30) - Bitcoin and Motorsport Analogy(00:04:30) - The Journey to Creating Australia's First Spot Bitcoin ETF(00:08:30) - Ideology and Bitcoin(00:12:30) - Early Bitcoin Evangelists(00:17:00) - Regulatory Challenges with ASX and Cboe(00:22:00) - Personal Experiences and Social Media Issues(00:28:00) - Licensing and Regulatory Frameworks(00:34:00) - Addressing the Australian Market's Unique Issues(00:40:00) - Investor Risk and Protections(00:46:00) - Receiving Bitcoin from Monochrome ETF(00:52:00) - Bitcoin and Superannuation(00:58:00) - Bitcoin as a Future Asset for Generational Wealth(01:02:00) - Final Thoughts and TakeawaysConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Lessons from a week spent doing nothing but handstands and not using technologyIn Episode #450 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the handstand retreat of Miguel Sant'ana, seeing toucans & capybaras, learning my weaknesses and strengths all over again, being free of the constant negative news, the huac tuah girl meme, taking time off to recuperate/rejuvenate and why Juan is actually a running Wolverine.Huge thanks to Petar, McIntosh, myself & Cole McCormick for supporting the show. We really appreciate your contribution!Chat with Miguel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJLfH5t58v8Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:23) The Travel(00:07:51) The People(00:12:28) The Training Routine(00:18:58) The Experience(00:31:01) The Learnings(00:44:04) Taking time off(00:49:27) Boostagram Lounge(00:59:41) Mike Mentzer(01:01:12) Retreating from bad news(01:08:12) Deliberately not checking your phone(01:18:35) Squawkers & wolverine(01:21:21) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Juan's learnings from May. Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Time to travel again but with a new perspective.In Episode #449 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: doing a handstand retreat with Lucas Branco & Miguel Sant'ana, why Juan and I are struggling to stick to our yearly goals, playing with dogs and babies, crazy people who run super long distances, the nitty gritty of trying out Venice.ai, why I think AI will have an impact and be useful, the importance of fundamental human values but also being pragmatic in how technology is implemented.Huge thanks to Petar & Cole McCormick for supporting the show. We really appreciate your contribution!Chat with Miguel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJLfH5t58v8Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:43) I'm doing a technology cleanse(00:05:17) NOT Planning 3-4 months out(00:12:16) No goals but living in the moment(00:17:30) Eminent human beings don't need goals(00:21:34) DownUnder135 Ultramarathon(00:29:33) Boostagram Lounge(00:35:31) Creating images with AI(00:40:32) Leveraging AI to improve itself(00:48:30) I'm glad it is stealing our unproductive jobs(00:57:06) Degenerate AI & human fundamentals(01:06:01) This could get me censored(01:10:34) The value 4 value frosty plateau(01:18:08) Miles Morales pain(01:19:43) A condensed spiel(01:25:48) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Juan's back from the land of the rising sun.In Episode #448 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: economic reasons for wanting to travel, Juan's impression after returning 5 years later, my recent thoughts on taking a break, focusing upon things that are easy and bring me joy, why living in a dog house is not as bad as it could be & the solitary appeal of cats.Huge thanks to Petar, Nick Malster & Cole McCormick for supporting the show. We really appreciate your contribution!Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:32) Japan is cheap at the moment(00:03:42) And close/kid friendly(00:07:33) 8 good chicken wings out of 10(00:11:55) Questioning the podcast frequency(00:17:03) Optimising for long term ease(00:24:23) Boostagram Lounge(00:36:02) Living the life of a dog person(00:39:50) Cats vs Dogs(00:44:20) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:37) Juan's May 2024 Recap(00:06:47) Kyrin's May 2024 Recap(00:12:23) Support Overview(00:17:42) Juan's June 2024 Goals(00:24:19) Kyrin's June 2024 Goals(00:27:47) Fitness(00:30:29) V4V: Share the podcast Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

It's time to have a goodbye party for Juan and family.In Episode #447 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the bad karma coming Juan's way, secrets behind airline booking systems, the need for a holiday, what it's been like living without a solid routine, why I threw my brother's shoe on the roof, finding secret spiderman underwear and what I should hide in my parents old home.Huge thanks to Petar & McIntosh for supporting the show. We really appreciate your contribution!Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:41) A 1yr old on a 9hr flight(00:06:13) How seat arrangements work(00:13:55) Plans for Japan(00:20:17) Why are they going?(00:22:11) Boostagram Lounge(00:25:17) Just in time living(00:30:42) Routine keeps the fires at bay(00:36:17) Erratic decision making(00:38:52) Juan's haunted house(00:45:04) Creepy parting gifts(00:50:07) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Ask those questions you always wanted to know and tell your loved ones that you love them.In Episode #446 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: getting to say goodbye to my mother, the terrible experience of flying into Australia, why it's hard to really know a person, improvements we are thinking of making for the podcast, why I'm tempted to go all in on handstands, Juan's new hobby of racing sims and my experiment of treating my home town like a new place.No boostagram this week, very sad puppy :'(Timeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:33) Mum passed away(00:01:48) Bitching about flying/airports(00:10:32) Regrets and laments(00:20:06) What would she have wanted?(00:29:06) Boostagram Lounge(00:33:01) Chris Williamson & Tim Ferriss(00:37:47) More focus on fitness?(00:45:13) Becoming expert at a niche(00:57:47) Racing simulators & breakdancing(01:08:29) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast