Rich Conversations

169. New York Trip Recap

In Greenwich Village, Rich sits on a bench and recaps his New York trip.

168. Chris Hall on Baltimore, Photography, and Abandoned Spaces

Urban exploration photographer Chris Hall joins the show. We talk Baltimore and what the area is like, how he got into photography, and his creative process. He takes incredible photos of abandoned spaces. But why abandoned buildings? What’re his favorite kinds of places? What sticks out most? 

Follow him on Instagram @hallchris

167. New York Trip: Walking in Brooklyn

Rich shares his first day back in New York since February 2020. He visits his friend, Joe Anhalt, in Brooklyn.

166. How to See Reality: Sacred Hoops Audiobook Update

Rich discusses how to apply lessons from Sacred Hoops to life. By training our mind and being present, we will objectively experience the world and be able to take action according to it rather than from our own misguided perceptions originating from our ego.

165. Alex Pate on Urban Farming in Chicago

Can a farm exist within a city? Urban farmer Alex Pate joins the podcast. We recorded at one of the three City Farm Chicago locations. He showed us around and shared his experience and knowledge with us about running an urban farm. We talk science, agriculture, community, sustainability, and much more! You can watch the video on our YouTube channel to see the farm yourself!

You can follow Alex on Instagram @gerardpate and @chicagofarm

164. Using Natural History to Improve Business and Quality of Life (At the Field Museum)

Rich visits the Field Museum to relax for a bit. He reflects on how learning about natural history and other broad interests have helped him improve his quality of life. He discusses viewing businesses as ecosystems, especially after reading Jack Ma's biography (Founder of Alibaba).

163. Peace of Mind in the Digital World

In our lifetimes, digital files are and will continue to be a huge component. While we strive for peace of mind in our physical world, we should aim to create the same environment digitally. Before Rich travels to New York next week, he's taken on a project of backing up digital files and making more space to create on his computer.

162. Zol Jargal on Mongolia‘s Culture and People

Zol Jargal joins the podcast from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Rich and Zol talk about Mongolian history, unique culture of nomadic people, and what life is like in the country. Zol is a tour guide and shares her her life experience.

You can follow her on Instagram @zol_adventures

161. Creating a Short Film on the Farm

Rich reflects on the past weekend creating a short film on the farm with Bonelang. The crescendo was a massive bonfire after shooting scenes in the corn fields, silos, and barn. What an experience.

160. Sacred Hoops Audiobook — Chapter 7: Being Aware is More Important than Being Smart

Rich reads chapter 7 of Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. Being Aware is More Important than Being Smart. This recording focuses on Jackson teaching mindfulness and meditation to the Chicago Bulls. On Sunday we honor the Sabbath by reading a chapter of Sacred Hoops.

Subheadings in the chapter:

Venturing Into the Here and Now

Visualization

Intimacy with All Things

Engaging the Mind, Harnessing the Spirit

Putting it Together