Rich Conversations

159. Artist Shikhambri on Osaka, Japan and Using Nature as Inspiration

New Delhi native, Shikhambri, shares her experience of moving to Osaka, Japan and living life as an artist. She describes what she's learned about Japanese culture and discusses her creative process painting. Shikhambri tells Rich what her recent gallery exhibition was like.

158. What‘re You Excited About?

Rich shares his upcoming trip up to Wisconsin to shoot a short film with music duo, Bonelang. He reflects on recent international conversations and how they've expanded his perspective. Rich also shares what he's excited about coming up: a trip to New York. What're you excited about in your life?

157. Sacred Hoops Audiobook — Chapter 6: The Eye of Basketball

Rich reads chapter 6 of Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. The Eye of Basketball. This recording focuses on Jackson weaving Lakota Native American beliefs into his vision for the Chicago Bulls. On Sunday we honor the Sabbath by reading a chapter of Sacred Hoops.

Subheadings in the chapter:

The Eagle's View

Fish Don't Fly

Building Consensus

Empowering the Team

Celluloid Dreams

The Way of the Warrior

The Mystic Warrior

 

 

156. Data Scientist Vlad Yashin on Hamburg, Germany and Technology

Self-taught data scientist Vlad Yashin joins us from Hamburg, Germany. Lately, I’m curious about how we use data in the Information Age we live in. What is data? Can anything be data? And how can we use it to make better decisions in the future for ourselves and the public good? We talk about a number of subjects, including Hamburg, data science, and travel.

You can follow him on Instagram @vladyashin. You can also read his writing on medium. Again, Vlad Yashin.

155. Pursuing Peace of Mind

Rich shares the importance of having peace of mind. Identifying the source of anxiety and addressing it in a proactive manner. Rich discusses his new way of organizing books and how he treated himself to something special.

154. Sindre Kristiansen on Oslo, Norway and Understanding on a Deeper Level

Sindre Kristiansen joins the show from Oslo, Norway. He shares insights about the people and the culture of the European country. Sindre explores his curiosity through photography and studying psychology. Our communities can be stronger with more empathy and compassion.

153. Love and Fear (From Bridgeport, Chicago)

Rich travels down to the neighborhood of Bridgeport in South Side Chicago to pick up a lent book. "Awareness" by Anthony DeMello. It's about Love and Fear in the world. Rich shares thoughts on having expectations of others (especially when lending books).

152. Pulling on Loose Threads to Improve Quality of Life

Rich visits the Field Museum and, in the Sue Ling Gin Garden, reflects on the ability to find loose threads in life to live better. He provides the example a podcast guest mentioning the classical artist, Bach, and diving into their work.

151. Sacred Hoops Audiobook — Chapter 5: Selflessness in Action

Rich reads chapter 5 of Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. Selflessness in Action. This recording focuses on Jackson's experience as an assistant coach of the Chicago Bulls. The staff's biggest problem to solve: How can we open the offense so that more teammates are involved rather than stand around awestruck by Michael Jordan's supreme gifts? Every Sunday we honor the Sabbath by reading a chapter of Sacred Hoops.

Subheadings in the chapter:

The Way of the Bulls

The Jordan Problem

The Tao of Basketball

Surrendering the "Me" for the "We"

Easy Rider

 

150. Juan Diana on Montevideo, Uruguay, Technology, and Hiking Adventures

Juan Diana joins the podcast from Montevideo, Uruguay. He shares what the culture of the city and country is like. Juan tells his experience with technology from the perspective of a software engineer. Rich and Juan talk music and Juan's recent trip to Spain hiking the Camino de Santiago.