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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan broadcasts from a spaceship to talk about a risky experiment with EU food safety negotiators—and why the world needs more A+ attempts instead of guaranteed C+ outcomes.</p><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong></p><p>Ryan takes you to space (sort of) to talk about a trip to Brussels, where he ran communication sessions for 60+ food standards negotiators—despite knowing nothing about food standards. Instead of playing it safe, he designed a custom negotiation game called Space Race Quest: personas with conflicting priorities, made-up planets, and real practice in listening, clarifying, and finding compromise. It could have flopped. It didn't.</p><p>This episode is about the case for trying the risky thing—the work that only you can offer—instead of settling for lukewarm.</p>]]>
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      <title>Setting Sail</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Remote Pep Talks with Ryan Millar</strong><br> <strong>Episode: Setting Sail on New Ventures</strong></p><p><br><strong>Episode Summary</strong><br> Ryan once dismissed sailing as an elitist pastime. But after stepping aboard tall ships at SAIL Amsterdam, he discovered something else entirely: sailing is rebellion, discipline, and freedom all at once. In this episode, Ryan unpacks how the craft of sailing offers powerful lessons for launching new ventures — including his own with Dashwell, a company helping people communicate with clarity, presence, and impact.</p><p><br><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Why real freedom is built on discipline, competence, and teamwork.</li><li>How to “put miles beneath the keel” when starting something new.</li><li>What sailing can teach us about leading, adapting, and showing up fully.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Quotes</strong></p><ul><li><em>“Sailing is the ultimate ‘forget convention’ move — it’s freedom earned through skill.”</em></li><li><em>“Even in calm waters, you’re always working your ship. Progress never happens on autopilot.”</em></li><li><em>“Launching something new means casting off — even if the horizon feels uncertain.”</em></li></ul><p><strong>Your Pep Talk</strong><br> Whether you’re sitting on an idea, halfway through a project, or ready for a new chapter, this is your invitation: cast off, adjust your sails, and set your course. The discipline and craft you bring will carry you further than you think.</p><p><br><strong>Ryan’s New Venture</strong><br> This episode is also the beginning of Dashwell — Ryan’s new coaching and training company that blends improvisation, storytelling, and presence to help professionals thrive when it matters most.<br> 👉 Learn more at <a href="http://www.dashwell.org">www.dashwell.org</a></p><p><strong>Credits</strong><br> Sailboat sounds: Studio Nowhere<br> Music: Josh “Bone 40”</p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is not just about turtles, it's about memorization, persistence and meaning making.</p><p>Also, here's the poem Turtle, by Kay Ryan</p><p>Who would be a turtle who could help it?</p><p>A barely mobile hard roll, a four-oared helmet,</p><p>she can ill afford the chances she must take</p><p>in rowing toward the grasses that she eats.</p><p>Her track is graceless, like dragging</p><p>a packing-case places, and almost any slope</p><p>defeats her modest hopes. Even being practical,</p><p>she's often stuck up to the axle on her way</p><p>to something edible. With everything optimal,</p><p>she skirts the ditch which would convert</p><p>her shell into a serving dish. She lives</p><p>below luck-level, never imagining some lottery</p><p>will change her load of pottery to wings.</p><p>Her only levity is patience,</p><p>the sport of truly chastened things.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is not just about turtles, it's about memorization, persistence and meaning making.</p><p>Also, here's the poem Turtle, by Kay Ryan</p><p>Who would be a turtle who could help it?</p><p>A barely mobile hard roll, a four-oared helmet,</p><p>she can ill afford the chances she must take</p><p>in rowing toward the grasses that she eats.</p><p>Her track is graceless, like dragging</p><p>a packing-case places, and almost any slope</p><p>defeats her modest hopes. Even being practical,</p><p>she's often stuck up to the axle on her way</p><p>to something edible. With everything optimal,</p><p>she skirts the ditch which would convert</p><p>her shell into a serving dish. She lives</p><p>below luck-level, never imagining some lottery</p><p>will change her load of pottery to wings.</p><p>Her only levity is patience,</p><p>the sport of truly chastened things.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Sometimes events can bum us out, big things out of our control. In that case, let's focus on what we can manage. In this episode, which happens to take place on the sidelines of a community football match, Ryan lays out three things that you can focus on to help you power through. </p>]]>
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      <title>Taking footsteps</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan takes a walk in the woods and discusses the importance of taking steps, both physical and figurative.</p><p>Topics covered include podcasting, push-ups, housework and parenting. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan takes a walk in the woods and discusses the importance of taking steps, both physical and figurative.</p><p>Topics covered include podcasting, push-ups, housework and parenting. </p>]]>
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      <title>Dusting off the Rust (PPP with Jillian Vorce)</title>
      <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A delightful, wide-ranging and in-depth chat with the fascinating and delightful Jillian Vorce of the Jillian Group. </p><p>In addition to being an exceptionally good hang, Jillian is a B-Corp consultant, podcaster, and speaker with a heart for sustainability. In this episode we look back at how she started her agency, grew it so rapidly, and how and why she ended up changing directions in her personal and professional life, and what all of that has taught her. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A delightful, wide-ranging and in-depth chat with the fascinating and delightful Jillian Vorce of the Jillian Group. </p><p>In addition to being an exceptionally good hang, Jillian is a B-Corp consultant, podcaster, and speaker with a heart for sustainability. In this episode we look back at how she started her agency, grew it so rapidly, and how and why she ended up changing directions in her personal and professional life, and what all of that has taught her. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 09:36:50 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3198</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A delightful, wide-ranging and in-depth chat with the fascinating and delightful Jillian Vorce of the Jillian Group. </p><p>In addition to being an exceptionally good hang, Jillian is a B-Corp consultant, podcaster, and speaker with a heart for sustainability. In this episode we look back at how she started her agency, grew it so rapidly, and how and why she ended up changing directions in her personal and professional life, and what all of that has taught her. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Podfade</title>
      <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Podfade</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode Ryan sits around the campfire and discusses sticking with projects even during the time when they start to get tricky, and the initial enthusiasm wanes. It's short and sweet with lots of useful reinforcing ideas about the value of sticktoitiveness, which is incidentally a great word.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode Ryan sits around the campfire and discusses sticking with projects even during the time when they start to get tricky, and the initial enthusiasm wanes. It's short and sweet with lots of useful reinforcing ideas about the value of sticktoitiveness, which is incidentally a great word.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:28:58 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:author>Ryan Millar</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>716</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode Ryan sits around the campfire and discusses sticking with projects even during the time when they start to get tricky, and the initial enthusiasm wanes. It's short and sweet with lots of useful reinforcing ideas about the value of sticktoitiveness, which is incidentally a great word.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Words, Wonderful Words</title>
      <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Words, Wonderful Words</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Let's head to the library and talk about words. Ryan loves words, and he loves using them and talking about them. He's also celebrating the publication of a new book "Daft Poems &amp; Twisted Tongues: An Assortment of Wonderful Words", hence today's topic. The discussion covers Speak and Spell, tongue twisters and the reasons for putting together a kids' book of poetry and using a nom de plume. Here's an Amazon link to check it out: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/9082771438">https://www.amazon.com/dp/9082771438</a></p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Let's head to the library and talk about words. Ryan loves words, and he loves using them and talking about them. He's also celebrating the publication of a new book "Daft Poems &amp; Twisted Tongues: An Assortment of Wonderful Words", hence today's topic. The discussion covers Speak and Spell, tongue twisters and the reasons for putting together a kids' book of poetry and using a nom de plume. Here's an Amazon link to check it out: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/9082771438">https://www.amazon.com/dp/9082771438</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:53:10 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:author>Ryan Millar</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>984</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Let's head to the library and talk about words. Ryan loves words, and he loves using them and talking about them. He's also celebrating the publication of a new book "Daft Poems &amp; Twisted Tongues: An Assortment of Wonderful Words", hence today's topic. The discussion covers Speak and Spell, tongue twisters and the reasons for putting together a kids' book of poetry and using a nom de plume. Here's an Amazon link to check it out: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/9082771438">https://www.amazon.com/dp/9082771438</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Bob's Your Oyster (PPP with Mike Brown)</title>
      <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Bob's Your Oyster (PPP with Mike Brown)</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/65ca1669</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode Ryan sits with Mike Brown of New York's Pineapple Improv (https://www.pineappleimprov.com/). This discussion falls under the heading of a "Project Pitch Polish" episode, as Ryan and Mike dive into the mechanics and specifics of how Mike talks about his improv baby, and also they talk about the value of using the gift of pineapple as conversation fodder. They also get into Mike's love of collectibles, dinner party etiquette, and film buffery. Mike is an ebullient, engaging and passionate guy who also happens to be a seasoned improviser and all-around good human. Enjoy! </p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode Ryan sits with Mike Brown of New York's Pineapple Improv (https://www.pineappleimprov.com/). This discussion falls under the heading of a "Project Pitch Polish" episode, as Ryan and Mike dive into the mechanics and specifics of how Mike talks about his improv baby, and also they talk about the value of using the gift of pineapple as conversation fodder. They also get into Mike's love of collectibles, dinner party etiquette, and film buffery. Mike is an ebullient, engaging and passionate guy who also happens to be a seasoned improviser and all-around good human. Enjoy! </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:44:22 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:author>Ryan Millar</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3094</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode Ryan sits with Mike Brown of New York's Pineapple Improv (https://www.pineappleimprov.com/). This discussion falls under the heading of a "Project Pitch Polish" episode, as Ryan and Mike dive into the mechanics and specifics of how Mike talks about his improv baby, and also they talk about the value of using the gift of pineapple as conversation fodder. They also get into Mike's love of collectibles, dinner party etiquette, and film buffery. Mike is an ebullient, engaging and passionate guy who also happens to be a seasoned improviser and all-around good human. Enjoy! </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Take it easy (Yoga edition)</title>
      <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Take it easy (Yoga edition)</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan's back from yoga, and it's put him into a new perspective, which is: the importance of taking it easy. So don't forget to relax, and enjoy that. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan's back from yoga, and it's put him into a new perspective, which is: the importance of taking it easy. So don't forget to relax, and enjoy that. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:11:13 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/649fd652/77588053.mp3" length="10762374" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Millar</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>670</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan's back from yoga, and it's put him into a new perspective, which is: the importance of taking it easy. So don't forget to relax, and enjoy that. </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Artistic Evolution</title>
      <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Artistic Evolution</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/594c701d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>How can we continue to develop as people and as practitioners of whatever it is that we're working on? Ryan visits the Straat Museum in Amsterdam Noord and reflects on the importance of artistic evolution to keep us stimulated and engaged. From bucking your own system to keeping your identity small, Ryan explores how continued evolution is necessary for continued fulfillment.   </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>How can we continue to develop as people and as practitioners of whatever it is that we're working on? Ryan visits the Straat Museum in Amsterdam Noord and reflects on the importance of artistic evolution to keep us stimulated and engaged. From bucking your own system to keeping your identity small, Ryan explores how continued evolution is necessary for continued fulfillment.   </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:50:29 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/594c701d/d2091b06.mp3" length="20832801" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Ryan Millar</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1298</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>How can we continue to develop as people and as practitioners of whatever it is that we're working on? Ryan visits the Straat Museum in Amsterdam Noord and reflects on the importance of artistic evolution to keep us stimulated and engaged. From bucking your own system to keeping your identity small, Ryan explores how continued evolution is necessary for continued fulfillment.   </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Season 3: Kick-off &amp; Intro</title>
      <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Season 3: Kick-off &amp; Intro</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/b819a24b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this ultra-short episode, I start warming up the feed for Season Three, after a long hiatus. A quick check-in, just to get us back to square zero. More episodes coming soon.   </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this ultra-short episode, I start warming up the feed for Season Three, after a long hiatus. A quick check-in, just to get us back to square zero. More episodes coming soon.   </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:53:02 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:author>Ryan Millar</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>158</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this ultra-short episode, I start warming up the feed for Season Three, after a long hiatus. A quick check-in, just to get us back to square zero. More episodes coming soon.   </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Speaking with Confidence (Season Finale)</title>
      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Speaking with Confidence (Season Finale)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the difference between speaking confidently and speaking loudly. It also breaks down the bookwriting process and Ryan's own history helping people learn to speak with confidence. As this episode is related to Ryan's upcoming book release, he runs through the different sections of "The Confident Presenter" and why the book is organized that way. </p><p>Oh, and this is the final ep of season two. Enjoy!</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>This episode discusses the difference between speaking confidently and speaking loudly. It also breaks down the bookwriting process and Ryan's own history helping people learn to speak with confidence. As this episode is related to Ryan's upcoming book release, he runs through the different sections of "The Confident Presenter" and why the book is organized that way. </p><p>Oh, and this is the final ep of season two. Enjoy!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>964</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Idling in a bookstore, Ryan talks about the importance of learning to speak with confidence, in the context of his upcoming book "The Confident Presenter".</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Idling in a bookstore, Ryan talks about the importance of learning to speak with confidence, in the context of his upcoming book "The Confident Presenter".</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>The Big Project Blues</title>
      <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Big Project Blues</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/91b139b0</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan's writing a book, and that project is BIIIIIG. And then he just stopped. For like, a month. Now, as he gets back to it, he reflects on the project, the stop, and how seasons and rhythms affect our work. This RPT takes place in a lush quiet winter forest. Enjoy! </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan's writing a book, and that project is BIIIIIG. And then he just stopped. For like, a month. Now, as he gets back to it, he reflects on the project, the stop, and how seasons and rhythms affect our work. This RPT takes place in a lush quiet winter forest. Enjoy! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:07:30 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>816</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Sometimes you bite off more than you can chew, or it feels that way. Here's how to keep perspective and keep going when that happens. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Sometimes you bite off more than you can chew, or it feels that way. Here's how to keep perspective and keep going when that happens. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Aiming for fame</title>
      <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Aiming for fame</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>There's a quote from Albert Einstein in this episode. And that guy was very smart!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There's a quote from Albert Einstein in this episode. And that guy was very smart!</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:27:56 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1045</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Listener Sam has some inquiry into the world of fame, and how success can be measured, and felt.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Listener Sam has some inquiry into the world of fame, and how success can be measured, and felt.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Kids can be so frustrating!!</title>
      <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Kids can be so frustrating!!</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7a38183</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Kids can be soooooo frustrating! Obviously, this topic will be a familiar one for anyone who's a parent or who has been a kid. </p><p>It's all about dealing with frustrations, but especially about dealing with the frustrations of having kids. And needing to get those kids to school. Spurred on by a listener inquiry, Ryan tackles the topic head-on, and draws on some timeless wisdom, including a quote about halving a burden, as well as one about stepping in the same river twice. There's also a pretty decent off-the-cuff gold panning metaphor that is alone worth the price of admission. Visit the playground, bathe in the sounds, and enjoy some peppy wisdom.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Kids can be soooooo frustrating! Obviously, this topic will be a familiar one for anyone who's a parent or who has been a kid. </p><p>It's all about dealing with frustrations, but especially about dealing with the frustrations of having kids. And needing to get those kids to school. Spurred on by a listener inquiry, Ryan tackles the topic head-on, and draws on some timeless wisdom, including a quote about halving a burden, as well as one about stepping in the same river twice. There's also a pretty decent off-the-cuff gold panning metaphor that is alone worth the price of admission. Visit the playground, bathe in the sounds, and enjoy some peppy wisdom.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:33:42 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1002</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Ryan hits the playground to talk to another dad about the joys and many frustrations of child rearing, especially little kids. Good peppy content for anyone who has kids or was a kid.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Ryan hits the playground to talk to another dad about the joys and many frustrations of child rearing, especially little kids. Good peppy content for anyone who has kids or was a kid.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Going deep</title>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Going deep</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/97f9f350</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Exploring depth means to dive beneath the surface. Too often, we can skirt the surface of things, without giving their full space our full attention. There are a few different ways we can reckon more completely with things in their depth, including ourselves. <br>Some of the concepts, ideas and media mentioned in this episode include the notion of a "depth year", Stephen King's "On Writing", Natasha Lyonne's "Russian Doll" (and a piece of wisdom Ryan picked up from her) and more. </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Exploring depth means to dive beneath the surface. Too often, we can skirt the surface of things, without giving their full space our full attention. There are a few different ways we can reckon more completely with things in their depth, including ourselves. <br>Some of the concepts, ideas and media mentioned in this episode include the notion of a "depth year", Stephen King's "On Writing", Natasha Lyonne's "Russian Doll" (and a piece of wisdom Ryan picked up from her) and more. </p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>771</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>In this rainy episode, Ryan reflects (deeply?) on the value of looking at depth and layers.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this rainy episode, Ryan reflects (deeply?) on the value of looking at depth and layers.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Networking</title>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Networking</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/38ae2cdc</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this summertime easy listening episode, Ryan visits a foosball-filled house party to discuss the value of networking, the mindset shift that can support it, and some tactics for improving our networking experiences.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this summertime easy listening episode, Ryan visits a foosball-filled house party to discuss the value of networking, the mindset shift that can support it, and some tactics for improving our networking experiences.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:42:14 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>638</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Ryan heads to a party in Marseille and talks about the importance of connecting and reconnecting with others. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Ryan heads to a party in Marseille and talks about the importance of connecting and reconnecting with others. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Positivity Power</title>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Positivity Power</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Ryan discusses shitty first drafts, the Losada line, sustaining our craft, bringing your best self to the office and a myriad of other ways that positivity can and does have an effect on our work and happiness.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Ryan discusses shitty first drafts, the Losada line, sustaining our craft, bringing your best self to the office and a myriad of other ways that positivity can and does have an effect on our work and happiness.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:44:57 +0200</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>What role does positivity play in our life and success? Great question! Let's hop a train and discuss.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The importance of perspective</title>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The importance of perspective</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How important is perspective? Well, it's kinda the only thing. This episode starts with Hamlet before opening up into a world of thoughts on what thoughts can do, and how important it is to get up again, once you've been knocked down.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How important is perspective? Well, it's kinda the only thing. This episode starts with Hamlet before opening up into a world of thoughts on what thoughts can do, and how important it is to get up again, once you've been knocked down.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2022 22:09:28 +0200</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>533</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>How important is perspective? Well, it's kinda the only thing. This episode opens with a quote from Hamlet before drifting into everything from Chumbawamba to a Pete Holmes joke.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Action vs Inaction (season two!)</title>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Action vs Inaction (season two!)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan's back after taking a long-ass (and well-deserved?) break. Time to discuss the value of taking action. Topics discussed include Greg McKeown's book Essentialism, James Clear's Atomic Habits and being the busiest person, all while by a quaint Dutch harbor town in the early morning.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan's back after taking a long-ass (and well-deserved?) break. Time to discuss the value of taking action. Topics discussed include Greg McKeown's book Essentialism, James Clear's Atomic Habits and being the busiest person, all while by a quaint Dutch harbor town in the early morning.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 22:01:14 +0200</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>589</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>It's season two! Time to look at the value of taking action (especially after a long period of lying fallow). Ryan mentions Essentialism, Atomic Habits and being the busiest person, all while by a quaint Dutch harbor town in the early morning.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>It's season two! Time to look at the value of taking action (especially after a long period of lying fallow). Ryan mentions Essentialism, Atomic Habits and being the busiest person, all while by a quaint Dutch harbor town in the early morning.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Taking it easy (season one finale)</title>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Taking it easy (season one finale)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is it, your chance to enjoy a relaxing rowboat ride while being reminded of the importance in doing things like... taking a relaxing rowboat ride with a friend, or otherwise just unplugging and taking a break. </p><p>Ryan also discusses his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Easy-More-Dedicated-Improviser-ebook/dp/B07FL66R81">TAKE IT EASY</a>, and the value in approaching your work with a sense of calm readiness. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is it, your chance to enjoy a relaxing rowboat ride while being reminded of the importance in doing things like... taking a relaxing rowboat ride with a friend, or otherwise just unplugging and taking a break. </p><p>Ryan also discusses his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Easy-More-Dedicated-Improviser-ebook/dp/B07FL66R81">TAKE IT EASY</a>, and the value in approaching your work with a sense of calm readiness. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>495</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>"Season finale" suggests a big cliffhanging finish, but in this short episode Ryan brings the first season of the podcast gently to a close. He heads out on a rowboat to explore the importance of relaxation and not stressing, say while at work or in a job interview. But he also discusses the value in unplugging completely.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>"Season finale" suggests a big cliffhanging finish, but in this short episode Ryan brings the first season of the podcast gently to a close. He heads out on a rowboat to explore the importance of relaxation and not stressing, say while at work or in a job</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Finding the Joy</title>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Finding the Joy</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Some of the things discussed in this episode include Ferris Bueller's life philosophy, mining your life for meaning using storyteller Matthew Dicks' Homework for Life model, Father's Day, and the value of being tired at the end of the day. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Some of the things discussed in this episode include Ferris Bueller's life philosophy, mining your life for meaning using storyteller Matthew Dicks' Homework for Life model, Father's Day, and the value of being tired at the end of the day. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:00:33 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this episode, Ryan sits in the backyard on a summer evening and opens up about relaxation and the role of passion and hard work in our lives.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Opening Up</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From making tentative post-COVID social and activity plans to strategies for creating space for deeper connections in your relationships, Ryan opens up on opening up. Subjects that come up along the way include: what was the deal with dinosaurs, and how the Dunbar number can frame your need for connected relationships. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From making tentative post-COVID social and activity plans to strategies for creating space for deeper connections in your relationships, Ryan opens up on opening up. Subjects that come up along the way include: what was the deal with dinosaurs, and how the Dunbar number can frame your need for connected relationships. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:11:26 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1106</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Ryan is fascinated by the concept of opening up, on two fronts, and both of them involve the making and taking of space, and how to bring more authenticity to relationships. For this pep talk, Ryan heads to Taiwan and listens to the song of the cicadas.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Ryan is fascinated by the concept of opening up, on two fronts, and both of them involve the making and taking of space, and how to bring more authenticity to relationships. For this pep talk, Ryan heads to Taiwan and listens to the song of the cicadas.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Career Transitions</title>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Well well well, someone has several questions about career path and direction, and Ryan is quite ready to talk about this, and in fact, has recently been doing a whole bunch of thinking on this very subject. </p><p>As you'll hear, the idea of career transitions is <em>very</em> relevant to what's going on in Ryan's life at this moment. From assessing and appreciating the destabilizing effects of kids and pandemics on our careers, to thinking how to restart and pivot so that your work is more closely aligned with who you are and what you care about, this episode gets right into a few key principles to keep in mind when life throws you a curveball. </p><p>It's a good talk, this one. Ryan even speaks a little bit of Japanese and Dutch -- insofar as he is able to.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Well well well, someone has several questions about career path and direction, and Ryan is quite ready to talk about this, and in fact, has recently been doing a whole bunch of thinking on this very subject. </p><p>As you'll hear, the idea of career transitions is <em>very</em> relevant to what's going on in Ryan's life at this moment. From assessing and appreciating the destabilizing effects of kids and pandemics on our careers, to thinking how to restart and pivot so that your work is more closely aligned with who you are and what you care about, this episode gets right into a few key principles to keep in mind when life throws you a curveball. </p><p>It's a good talk, this one. Ryan even speaks a little bit of Japanese and Dutch -- insofar as he is able to.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:30:06 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1117</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Ryan heads to a delightfully (and safely) crowded bar to talk career transitions, the power of words, the value of education and why clarity matters. Grab a drink and listen in. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Ryan heads to a delightfully (and safely) crowded bar to talk career transitions, the power of words, the value of education and why clarity matters. Grab a drink and listen in. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Tackling disinformation</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Tackling disinformation</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Misinformation and disinformation are all around us. How do we deal with it, and its effects on friends and family, asks Guil. Ryan heads off to a library in Gothenburg, Sweden to address, or at least attempt to address the rampant online misinformation and how it can warp friends and family. From Q Drops to the theme song from 'The Facts of Life', and everything in between, this very thorny and broad issue requires quite some unpacking. There aren't really answers, of course, but maybe we can discover a few strategies to counteract the deluge of confusion.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Misinformation and disinformation are all around us. How do we deal with it, and its effects on friends and family, asks Guil. Ryan heads off to a library in Gothenburg, Sweden to address, or at least attempt to address the rampant online misinformation and how it can warp friends and family. From Q Drops to the theme song from 'The Facts of Life', and everything in between, this very thorny and broad issue requires quite some unpacking. There aren't really answers, of course, but maybe we can discover a few strategies to counteract the deluge of confusion.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 12:10:54 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1337</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Misinformation and disinformation are all around us. Ryan heads to a library in Gothenburg Sweden to be surrounded by books and talk about separating fact from fiction, avoiding confrontation and the value of secondary research.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Leading by example</title>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Leading by example</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan heads out to bask in some early morning bird calls to discuss standing firm in your convictions, the value of marginal gains, and a little reflection on the power of DFBs (Deep Fucking Breaths). </p><p>This episode is soundtracked by the International Dawn Chorus. "The dawn chorus occurs when birds sing at the start of a new day. In temperate countries, this is most noticeable in spring when the birds are either defending a breeding territory, trying to attract a mate, or calling in the flock."</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan heads out to bask in some early morning bird calls to discuss standing firm in your convictions, the value of marginal gains, and a little reflection on the power of DFBs (Deep Fucking Breaths). </p><p>This episode is soundtracked by the International Dawn Chorus. "The dawn chorus occurs when birds sing at the start of a new day. In temperate countries, this is most noticeable in spring when the birds are either defending a breeding territory, trying to attract a mate, or calling in the flock."</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>1005</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Ryan heads out to bask in some early morning bird calls to discuss standing firm in your convictions, the value of marginal gains, and a little reflection on the power of DFBs (Deep Fucking Breaths). </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Death be not proud</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Death be not proud</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Death comes for us all, and the question for this episode is about that hard stop at the end of life. Luckily, Ryan is able to use this as an opportunity to say thanks to his high school drama teacher for the mentorship and fostering his love of the performing arts. And, thanks to a quote from Keanu Reeves and a Redditor, there's a pretty successful attempt to glean some sense from thinking about death. There's also a little bit of reminiscing about high school drama which, if you were a high school drama nerd, you'll find extremely relatable. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Death comes for us all, and the question for this episode is about that hard stop at the end of life. Luckily, Ryan is able to use this as an opportunity to say thanks to his high school drama teacher for the mentorship and fostering his love of the performing arts. And, thanks to a quote from Keanu Reeves and a Redditor, there's a pretty successful attempt to glean some sense from thinking about death. There's also a little bit of reminiscing about high school drama which, if you were a high school drama nerd, you'll find extremely relatable. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:53:25 +0200</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode Ryan heads to the theatre to talk the meaning of one's life, community impact, and death and grief. It's legitimately a fun episode, even if it centers on a difficult topic. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Craftsmanship</title>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan is bad at making things, from a broken clock radio as a kid to a model he tried to make recently. But how does that square with his self-perception as a 'creative'? In this episode Ryan explore the ideas of skill, flexibility, resourcefulness and making ideas into realities.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan is bad at making things, from a broken clock radio as a kid to a model he tried to make recently. But how does that square with his self-perception as a 'creative'? In this episode Ryan explore the ideas of skill, flexibility, resourcefulness and making ideas into realities.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:59:22 +0200</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Creativity and craftsmanship are closely linked. How does the execution of our ideas, in real tangible materials, connect to the idea of being creative. Ryan heads to a workshop in Romania and tries to find out.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Second kid?</title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Second kid?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is a playground-based discussions about kids, only children, siblings, growing older with a sibling, parenting one, two or many kids and the imagined future Sicilian holiday that led Ryan to really get behind the idea of having a second child. If you're a parent and thinking about having a second kid (or in the process of having a second kid), this is ideal content. If you're not in either of those categories, you might enjoy it anyway.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is a playground-based discussions about kids, only children, siblings, growing older with a sibling, parenting one, two or many kids and the imagined future Sicilian holiday that led Ryan to really get behind the idea of having a second child. If you're a parent and thinking about having a second kid (or in the process of having a second kid), this is ideal content. If you're not in either of those categories, you might enjoy it anyway.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:48:49 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Ryan goes with his friend Ben (and their kids) to a playground, and talk about the possibility of growing a family from one kid to two. Ryan's in favor, but there are some cautions.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Getting advice</title>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Getting advice</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode takes place on a beach in Hawaii, which is a pretty great place to be. The topic is "Where do I start with making life choices and changes? And what advice can I trust? (not just you, but generally). It seems to me everybody has an agenda and advice to match to suit THEIR needs (even if it's just financial gain), and not mine.<br>How can you trust someone with something that important as my life, my sanity, my happiness?"</p><p>It's quite a lot to dig into, and we do, touching on books such as Design Your Life and Second Mountain, and ideas like five friends and two wolves.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>It's beach time, where Ryan talks about knowing which advice to listen to, and how to arrange your friend circle for maximum success, among other things.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>While in a gentle breeze on a sailboat, Ryan examines a question from Julie, about getting a heating and cooking system for her sailboat. Topics covered include: how awesome sailing is, decision fatigue, the Pareto Principle, weighing the pros, and a couple of sailing terms. Useful content for sailors and landlubbers, because we all need to make decisions. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:10:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>All aboard this nautical episode, where Ryan discusses decision-making while at sea. Useful also for making decisions while you're on dry land.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From revisiting life as a tour guide in Rome and Vatican City, to looking at where we've ended up in our life and how to shake out of our routines and take steps toward realizing our potential or finding our life's purpose, this episode covers, in brief, a number of big topics. To underscore the need to push yourself, Ryan even speaks a little unvarnished Italian at the end. Benissimo!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From revisiting life as a tour guide in Rome and Vatican City, to looking at where we've ended up in our life and how to shake out of our routines and take steps toward realizing our potential or finding our life's purpose, this episode covers, in brief, a number of big topics. To underscore the need to push yourself, Ryan even speaks a little unvarnished Italian at the end. Benissimo!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:59:56 +0100</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Ryan heads to the Spanish Steps in Rome to talk with an old friend who's feeling a bit stuck. This topic might resonate with anyone who finds themselves wondering how (and whether) to shake themselves into action.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Out at a cafe, enjoying a warm beverage and good company, just reflecting on what it takes to keep making work you care about, when it seems like nobody is that bothered about it. Or, for that matter, to <em>start</em> making creative work. Do it for yourself.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Out at a cafe, enjoying a warm beverage and good company, just reflecting on what it takes to keep making work you care about, when it seems like nobody is that bothered about it. Or, for that matter, to <em>start</em> making creative work. Do it for yourself.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:02:41 +0100</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Ryan heads out to a cafe to talk about being a good creative collaborator for other people -- and how to support yourself in doing work you care about.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Work Work Work</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Do we like work? Not generally. Do we need to work. Yes, normally. How do we manage that tension. Well, that's the topic of this episode.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Do we like work? Not generally. Do we need to work. Yes, normally. How do we manage that tension. Well, that's the topic of this episode.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:37:12 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Ryan heads to a field at dawn, full of bird sounds and other assorted nature-in-the-morning auditory accompaniment, to talk about work, and its place in our lives. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Imposter Syndrome</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Imposter Syndrome, that bastard. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Imposter Syndrome, that bastard. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:23:55 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Have you ever had imposter syndrome? Of course you have! We all have. In this episode, Ryan discusses imposter syndrome, where it comes from, and how to cope.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Have you ever had imposter syndrome? Of course you have! We all have. In this episode, Ryan discusses imposter syndrome, where it comes from, and how to cope.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Introducing Remote Pep Talks, with Ryan Millar (Trailer) </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is a trailer for Remote Pep Talks, with Ryan Millar. It should give you a sense of what this podcast is all about, and why you should add it to your listening pile. Because who doesn't need a little warmth and positive advice, coming to your ears from somewhere cool?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This is a trailer for Remote Pep Talks, with Ryan Millar. It should give you a sense of what this podcast is all about, and why you should add it to your listening pile. Because who doesn't need a little warmth and positive advice, coming to your ears from somewhere cool?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:15:14 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>Ryan Millar</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Introducing Remote Pep Talks, with Ryan Millar. In this podcast, designed specifically for this time, host Ryan Millar tackles a submitted question and gives input, context, and perspective useful to that specific circumstance, but probably also more broadly applicable. Each episode takes place in an inspiring locale, offering your ears a pleasing soundscape.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Introducing Remote Pep Talks, with Ryan Millar. In this podcast, designed specifically for this time, host Ryan Millar tackles a submitted question and gives input, context, and perspective useful to that specific circumstance, but probably also more broa</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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