Elendil's Choice Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/elendils-choice A podcast exploring the art of living and the real world challenges that make living your best life a real difficulty. A journey as seen through the experiences of a husband, dad, coach, techie, and triathlete. © 2025 Team Elendil dfcb9ae6-532c-5511-9f68-96cd20952862 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:35:10 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:22:49 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/jy_uUFAMsQScxnc_hjJDLgyLMJobE4iIGELI8fNpZ8I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4NjU4LzE3MDUx/MTQ4MTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Elendil's Choice episodic Team Elendil A podcast exploring the art of living and the real world challenges that make living your best life a real difficulty. A journey as seen through the experiences of a husband, dad, coach, techie, and triathlete. A podcast exploring the art of living and the real world challenges that make living your best life a real difficulty. Team Elendil No No A Review of Working Clean 26 26 A Review of Working Clean full 97875a25-5d59-4aa6-b192-dc28dd72ad1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d43ae6b7 In this episode, we review the book "Working Clean" and mainly look at the creation of a zero point for starting all tasks. This zero point will give us a clean slate that we can come back to whenever we're feeling overwhelmed.

]]> In this episode, we review the book "Working Clean" and mainly look at the creation of a zero point for starting all tasks. This zero point will give us a clean slate that we can come back to whenever we're feeling overwhelmed.

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:57:55 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1371 In this episode, we review the book "Working Clean" and mainly look at the creation of a zero point for starting all tasks. This zero point will give us a clean slate that we can come back to whenever we're feeling overwhelmed.

]]> working clean No Cleaning Up As You Go 25 25 Cleaning Up As You Go full 4d24a23b-c8f4-40c4-ba8e-a4fcb73d7d2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c2b130a In this episode, I discuss the benefits of cleaning up as you go, and how I integrate that into my task management system. I also catch up on my travails of coaching soccer.

]]> In this episode, I discuss the benefits of cleaning up as you go, and how I integrate that into my task management system. I also catch up on my travails of coaching soccer.

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:08:35 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1419 In this episode, I discuss the benefits of cleaning up as you go, and how I integrate that into my task management system. I also catch up on my travails of coaching soccer.

]]> task management No Vacation vs Traveling 24 24 Vacation vs Traveling full 7baf5715-255f-4cdf-b1cd-dff36becf8b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cd13dfe We discuss my trip out west and contrast vacationing vs traveling

]]> We discuss my trip out west and contrast vacationing vs traveling

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:09:30 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1489 We discuss my trip out west and contrast vacationing vs traveling

]]> vacation vs travel trip west tetons yellowstone No Stoicism and Externals 23 23 Stoicism and Externals full e1f99e6c-3f1f-4c2b-8729-d958f7e21a72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7da28e16 In this episode, we delve into the Stoic perspective on externals and how we can reduce our attachment to them. You might be surprised at what Stoicism has to say about what is and is not within your control. You might also find some of the strategies for dealing with externals quite practical. You won't want to miss this!

]]> In this episode, we delve into the Stoic perspective on externals and how we can reduce our attachment to them. You might be surprised at what Stoicism has to say about what is and is not within your control. You might also find some of the strategies for dealing with externals quite practical. You won't want to miss this!

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:54:22 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1532 In this episode, we delve into the Stoic perspective on externals and how we can reduce our attachment to them. You might be surprised at what Stoicism has to say about what is and is not within your control. You might also find some of the strategies for dealing with externals quite practical. You won't want to miss this!

]]> stoicism externals No Revisiting The Morning Routine 22 22 Revisiting The Morning Routine full 48a5e504-3f4d-430c-87fd-629071c7781a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fce52232 In this week’s episode, I want to revisit my morning routine. I'll discuss what’s worked, what hasn’t worked, and the tweaks I made so that it fits my lifestyle better. The morning routine I started three weeks ago is designed to wake me up and get me ready for the day ahead, but I’ve noticed that some things are harder to stick to than others. I decided to make a few adjustments, and I'll be going over them in this episode.

]]> In this week’s episode, I want to revisit my morning routine. I'll discuss what’s worked, what hasn’t worked, and the tweaks I made so that it fits my lifestyle better. The morning routine I started three weeks ago is designed to wake me up and get me ready for the day ahead, but I’ve noticed that some things are harder to stick to than others. I decided to make a few adjustments, and I'll be going over them in this episode.

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:34:38 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1396 In this week’s episode, I want to revisit my morning routine. I'll discuss what’s worked, what hasn’t worked, and the tweaks I made so that it fits my lifestyle better. The morning routine I started three weeks ago is designed to wake me up and get me ready for the day ahead, but I’ve noticed that some things are harder to stick to than others. I decided to make a few adjustments, and I'll be going over them in this episode.

]]> morning routine self help philosophy No Stoicism and Judgement 21 21 Stoicism and Judgement full 8a321021-bfc3-4870-a7d0-4b5424d17489 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70efe2a6 In this episode, we explore how the Stoics viewed our judgments of the world around us. We discuss how our judgments influence our lives, and how we can use Stoic philosophy to improve our daily lives.

Plus a bonus rant about youth soccer!

]]> In this episode, we explore how the Stoics viewed our judgments of the world around us. We discuss how our judgments influence our lives, and how we can use Stoic philosophy to improve our daily lives.

Plus a bonus rant about youth soccer!

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:12:12 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1307 In this episode, we explore how the Stoics viewed our judgments of the world around us. We discuss how our judgments influence our lives, and how we can use Stoic philosophy to improve our daily lives.

Plus a bonus rant about youth soccer!

]]> philosophy stoicism judgement opinions No Creating a Morning Routine 20 20 Creating a Morning Routine full bddd75db-1d04-4ab9-8fb0-611dff91712a https://share.transistor.fm/s/026567d0 In this episode, we explore the elements that make up a good routine and look at how to construct such a routine. We discuss the importance of having a routine, and how to create one that works for you.

]]> In this episode, we explore the elements that make up a good routine and look at how to construct such a routine. We discuss the importance of having a routine, and how to create one that works for you.

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 08:38:39 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1257 In this episode, we explore the elements that make up a good routine and look at how to construct such a routine. We discuss the importance of having a routine, and how to create one that works for you.

]]> self help morning routine creating No Dealing with Change 19 19 Dealing with Change full f0f1e128-d7e2-437b-b219-b72d562d024e https://share.transistor.fm/s/058afa4e In this episode, we explore the difficulty of dealing with change. We look at some Stoic tools that can help us accept what fate provides.

]]> In this episode, we explore the difficulty of dealing with change. We look at some Stoic tools that can help us accept what fate provides.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 16:10:36 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1260 In this episode, we explore the difficulty of dealing with change. We look at some Stoic tools that can help us accept what fate provides.

]]> philosophy self help dealing with change stoicism No Applying Minimalistic Concepts to Our Daily Lives 18 18 Applying Minimalistic Concepts to Our Daily Lives full 5b11f96c-6907-4c36-8a93-e8c674bd2bb6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/005a526f In this episode, we explore the minimalist lifestyle. We talk about the good and bad of going minimalist in your daily life. We also consider if there are parts of minimalism that we can actually use in our own lives.

]]> In this episode, we explore the minimalist lifestyle. We talk about the good and bad of going minimalist in your daily life. We also consider if there are parts of minimalism that we can actually use in our own lives.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 10:33:38 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1484 In this episode, we explore the minimalist lifestyle. We talk about the good and bad of going minimalist in your daily life. We also consider if there are parts of minimalism that we can actually use in our own lives.

]]> minimalism apply daily lives No Bad Luck Part 2 17 17 Bad Luck Part 2 full 77bd13b3-8aab-490e-8414-699401163e52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89141ea0 In this episode we have some more fun with the day I was almost killed in one of the more random stories you will hear.

]]> In this episode we have some more fun with the day I was almost killed in one of the more random stories you will hear.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1576 In this episode we have some more fun with the day I was almost killed in one of the more random stories you will hear.

]]> No Advice for Parents of Soccer Players 16 16 Advice for Parents of Soccer Players full 61f4b00e-1980-4108-99f8-16ecf75caf66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1230ba1f In this episode I pass on my advice to parents of soccer players as they make their way through the waters of youth soccer

]]> In this episode I pass on my advice to parents of soccer players as they make their way through the waters of youth soccer

]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1397 In this episode I pass on my advice to parents of soccer players as they make their way through the waters of youth soccer

]]> advice parents soccer kids youth No Bad Luck Part 1 15 15 Bad Luck Part 1 full a6556dc2-f01b-41d8-9888-380612d26d59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83fbc114 In this episode we have some fun and take a look at some of my bad luck.

]]> In this episode we have some fun and take a look at some of my bad luck.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:57:12 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1770 In this episode we have some fun and take a look at some of my bad luck.

]]> philosophy life help bad luck funny No Thoughts on the Chimp Paradox 14 14 Thoughts on the Chimp Paradox full 990197dc-9813-4d5d-8b51-73bf35fe512c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b98708be In this episode we look at the Chimp Paradox written by Steve Peters. We discuss how stoic principles can be used to manage the chimp within all of us.

]]> In this episode we look at the Chimp Paradox written by Steve Peters. We discuss how stoic principles can be used to manage the chimp within all of us.

]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1139 In this episode we look at the Chimp Paradox written by Steve Peters. We discuss how stoic principles can be used to manage the chimp within all of us.

]]> philosophy stoicism chimp paradox No Reflection as a Tool for Focus 13 13 Reflection as a Tool for Focus full f86d04c1-60c9-4f3d-89e9-fb7bda709886 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbc8f60f In this episode, we explore the challenges of coaching youth soccer. We also discuss the challenges of staying focused on task during the day and how reflection can be used as a tool to maintain focus throughout the day.

]]> In this episode, we explore the challenges of coaching youth soccer. We also discuss the challenges of staying focused on task during the day and how reflection can be used as a tool to maintain focus throughout the day.

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:52:13 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1470 In this episode, we explore the challenges of coaching youth soccer. We also discuss the challenges of staying focused on task during the day and how reflection can be used as a tool to maintain focus throughout the day.

]]> self help reflection focus soccer coaching No Dealing With Self Doubt 12 12 Dealing With Self Doubt full e047514d-1e77-432e-a3e0-62581df814b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ee2959c In this episode, we explore the nature of self-doubt and how it can lead to procrastination. We also discuss Stoic tools that can help us deal with self-doubt and break free from procrastination. Self-doubt is a common human experience, and it can be a major obstacle to achieving our goals. But it doesn't have to control us. By learning to recognize and challenge our self-doubt, we can take control of our lives and move forward with confidence.

]]> In this episode, we explore the nature of self-doubt and how it can lead to procrastination. We also discuss Stoic tools that can help us deal with self-doubt and break free from procrastination. Self-doubt is a common human experience, and it can be a major obstacle to achieving our goals. But it doesn't have to control us. By learning to recognize and challenge our self-doubt, we can take control of our lives and move forward with confidence.

]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:02:57 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1386 In this episode, we explore the nature of self-doubt and how it can lead to procrastination. We also discuss Stoic tools that can help us deal with self-doubt and break free from procrastination. Self-doubt is a common human experience, and it can be a major obstacle to achieving our goals. But it doesn't have to control us. By learning to recognize and challenge our self-doubt, we can take control of our lives and move forward with confidence.

]]> philosophy self help doubt stoicism No Are Habits A Good Thing? 11 11 Are Habits A Good Thing? full a481364f-31c8-466e-948b-b59e6df63577 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9f1022c This week we're talking about habits. Are they good or bad? How do you tell? What about habits that are somewhere in between productive and unproductive? Do they have a role to play in our lives? Can we make them better?

]]> This week we're talking about habits. Are they good or bad? How do you tell? What about habits that are somewhere in between productive and unproductive? Do they have a role to play in our lives? Can we make them better?

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:57:27 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1274 This week we're talking about habits. Are they good or bad? How do you tell? What about habits that are somewhere in between productive and unproductive? Do they have a role to play in our lives? Can we make them better?

]]> self help life habits managing philosophy No My Daily Task Management System 10 10 My Daily Task Management System full d9ec3351-9420-43f6-95cc-c337f1c28bb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb58de4a I've tried various iterations of a task management system, and I'm sharing my experience in the hopes that it will provide you with ideas for your own system.

]]> I've tried various iterations of a task management system, and I'm sharing my experience in the hopes that it will provide you with ideas for your own system.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:57:54 -0400 Team Elendil Team Elendil 2338 I've tried various iterations of a task management system, and I'm sharing my experience in the hopes that it will provide you with ideas for your own system.

]]> self help life managing tasks daily No Struggling to Manage Day to Day Tasks? 9 9 Struggling to Manage Day to Day Tasks? full 7e940c40-dcc0-4f98-97f9-d88fa4b3e610 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca26235b "Ah, I forgot to do that!" 

Is that a question you find yourself saying frequently? If so this first episode in a two episode series is for you!

We talk about the first steps of taking all of the various projects, paper, and computer systems in your life and creating a single unified and comprehensive catalog for all of you day to day activities.

]]> "Ah, I forgot to do that!" 

Is that a question you find yourself saying frequently? If so this first episode in a two episode series is for you!

We talk about the first steps of taking all of the various projects, paper, and computer systems in your life and creating a single unified and comprehensive catalog for all of you day to day activities.

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:04:41 -0500 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1628 "Ah, I forgot to do that!" 

Is that a question you find yourself saying frequently? If so this first episode in a two episode series is for you!

We talk about the first steps of taking all of the various projects, paper, and computer systems in your life and creating a single unified and comprehensive catalog for all of you day to day activities.

]]> self help philosophy life manage tasks struggling No Reasons for Inconsistency 8 8 Reasons for Inconsistency full 3a2e16c1-3043-4cab-8a4c-7b5abd11f437 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce9a6b6c This episode explores why we can be inconsistent and addresses ways we might be able to overcome those deficiencies.

]]> This episode explores why we can be inconsistent and addresses ways we might be able to overcome those deficiencies.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:13:10 -0500 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1765 This episode explores why we can be inconsistent and addresses ways we might be able to overcome those deficiencies.

]]> self help philosophy life consistency execution No Keys to Consistency in Execution 7 7 Keys to Consistency in Execution full cb813ad1-4b01-4cd0-ad9f-d9fc3cdfbd6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/731e3c6a We take a look at the need for consistency in execution and what factors we need to master in order to gain that consistency

]]> We take a look at the need for consistency in execution and what factors we need to master in order to gain that consistency

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1642 We take a look at the need for consistency in execution and what factors we need to master in order to gain that consistency

]]> self help philosophy life consistency execution No Why Is It So Hard to Change Our Behavior? 6 6 Why Is It So Hard to Change Our Behavior? full 9fb829cd-56bc-4013-923c-df4a670e63db https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e524b2c We take a look at why it is so hard for us to change our behavior. We explore the forces aligned against us in our quest to better ourselves.

]]> We take a look at why it is so hard for us to change our behavior. We explore the forces aligned against us in our quest to better ourselves.

]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Team Elendil Team Elendil 2002 We take a look at why it is so hard for us to change our behavior. We explore the forces aligned against us in our quest to better ourselves.

]]> self help philosophy life No Teaching of Philosophical Ethics Past and Present 5 5 Teaching of Philosophical Ethics Past and Present full 0b1913c7-9d83-4219-966d-35dd6d65175d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fc59120 We talk about the history of teaching ethics from the earliest days of philosophy to today. 

]]> We talk about the history of teaching ethics from the earliest days of philosophy to today. 

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1594 We talk about the history of teaching ethics from the earliest days of philosophy to today. 

]]> ethics past present history stoicism No Introducing Stoicism Part 3 4 4 Introducing Stoicism Part 3 full 9ffb1104-9486-43e3-bbe6-c4677fdec7b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b2c1b2f I finish a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

]]> I finish a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1110 I finish a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

]]> philosophy stoicism self improvement No Introducing Stoicism Part 2 3 3 Introducing Stoicism Part 2 full 8a5ca2b8-7842-4e91-96d1-4dfbaad1881c https://share.transistor.fm/s/150fb586 I continue a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

Story of Nick Saban discovering the process : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSOq3_xTCeI

]]> I continue a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

Story of Nick Saban discovering the process : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSOq3_xTCeI

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1438 I continue a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

Story of Nick Saban discovering the process : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSOq3_xTCeI

]]> philosophy stoicism self improvement No Introducing Stoicism Part 1 2 2 Introducing Stoicism Part 1 full a18e6d02-1393-4ee1-8232-52e37c9362a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60623971 I begin a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

]]> I begin a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:49:42 -0500 Team Elendil Team Elendil 1889 I begin a discussion of stoic philosophy and how the principles of stoicism can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

To learn more about stoicism check out The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber

]]> philosophy, self help, stoicism No Origin Story 1 1 Origin Story full 61aefc78-c51f-4cad-a2d3-578318e75e99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd5d55ea The origin story for this podcast

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]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:58:55 -0500 Team Elendil Team Elendil 2227 The origin story for this podcast

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