Optimal Philosophy For Art & Living

Welcome to "Optimal Philosophy For Art and Living: Discussion How to get to where you want to go from where you are now". This podcast combines artistic and practical life philosophies from Michael and John about how you can be happy, produce art, and effect others in a more powerful way. Hosts Michael Amidei: Teacher, author, musician, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. (www.michaelamidei.com) John Foster: Zen student, practical philosopher, & Optimal Living Coach. (www.lifewarriorcoaching.com)

Ep. 09 - Living A Creative Life

In this episode, Michael and John discuss what it takes to live life creatively, whether you consider yourself an artist or not!

02-17
01:32:08

Ep. 08 - Goals

In this episode, John and Michael discuss setting and achieving goals through daily intentional practice, giving you practical methods and concepts to help integrate the ideas into your own life.

02-10
01:17:14

Episode 07: Beliefs

In this episode, John and Michael discuss the power of your beliefs over you life, both positive and negative. They share insights, stories, and tools that you can use to identify your beliefs (both empowering and disempowering), and how to change them.

01-27
01:35:47

Ep. 06 - Habits (The Process Of Getting There)

In this episode, John and Michael discuss one of their favorite topics: habits and process. They tell stories, give perspectives, and give you practical tips and a strategies you can apply to your own life.

01-19
59:58

Ep. 05 - Purpose (or Getting Back Up Again)

In this episode, John and Michael discuss the ever present topic of "purpose" in our lives, offering stories, insights, and techniques to help you define and/or refine your sense of mission. Then, we dive into looking activating your purpose starting from where you are now, including the importance of, at the inevitable moment of adversity and obstacle, getting back up again.

01-13
01:00:48

Ep. 04 - Blowing The Lid Off Of Mindfulness

In this episode, John and Michael discuss mindfulness and why it matters in our lives. Paradoxically, we also dig into the fallacies of the modern mindfulness revolution and orthodoxy. Then, John reveals techniques on how to get started in or deepen a meditation practice. 

01-06
01:24:52

Ep. 03 - Becoming Anti-Fragile

In Episode 3 "Becoming AntiFragile", John and Michael discuss the concept of flipping obstacles and resistance into an powerful opportunity to grow in strength and skill that we can apply to our lives.  Mentioned by Michael "The Tools" by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels.

01-05
50:23

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