The Polymath PolyCast with Dustin Miller

Dr. Angela Cotellessa discusses her personal updates and involvement in multiple businesses and projects. She shares her passion for knowledge creation and ideation, defining polymathy as a commitment to lifelong learning. Dr. Cotellessa emphasizes the value of being a polymath and challenges the narrative of specialization. She discusses the importance of broad exposure for young people and the lifelong learning mindset. Dr. Cotellessa expresses her passion for polymathy and the need to unleash human potential. She also highlights the role of polymathy in solving global problems and the potential of polymaths working together. Link to the original interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIJysjDLqsY Check out Polymath's Place! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2015022525200728/ https://www.youtube.com/@PolymathsPlace **Takeaways** - Polymathy is a commitment to lifelong learning and the ability to unlearn and relearn as new information becomes available. - Being a polymath allows for versatility, creativity, and innovation, leading to originality and self-actualization. - Specialization can be limiting, and a polymathic approach enables holistic thinking and a better understanding of complex systems. - Polymathy is essential in the age of AI, as it allows for the effective utilization of artificial intelligence and the ability to ask the right questions. - The collaboration of polymaths can lead to groundbreaking solutions and advancements in various fields, addressing global challenges.

► This time we are talking with Barry James a Transformation Architect, Eco Changemaker, author, and systems thinker. Summary Barry James discusses his background in technology and innovation, including his early exposure to electronics and his involvement in various technological revolutions. He shares his journey from being an innovator to becoming an advocate for humane economics and the need to change our operating system. Barry explains the concept of polymathy and its relationship to ADHD, highlighting the importance of curiosity and the personal and societal impact of polymathy. He also discusses the power of polymaths in problem-solving and the potential of net intelligence. Finally, Barry introduces the Green Streets Project and its aim to achieve energy independence. **Takeaways** - Barry James has a background in technology and innovation, with experience in various technological revolutions. - Polymathy is characterized by curiosity and the ability to integrate knowledge from different domains. - Polymaths can have a significant personal and societal impact, bringing a unique perspective to problem-solving. - Understanding and embracing neurodiversity, such as ADHD, can help leverage strengths and drive innovation. - The Green Streets Project aims to achieve energy independence and empower households to generate income through renewable energy. Links: https://barryejames.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryejames/ https://humane-economics.mn.co/feed https://medium.com/@barry.james https://youtu.be/co2RbwuX-QU https://twitter.com/barryejames https://frontiertechrad.io ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Affiliates: Videos Repurposed with Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=729b77 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►🟥Check out the website for all things POLYINNOVATOR🟥 http://polyinnovator.space/ ► 📰BLOG: http://polyinnovator.space/blog/ ►📹VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CiDSb1peL5f8XD45ErmnQ?sub_confirmation=1 ► 🎙️POLYCASTS: https://pod.co/polycast

This time we are talking with Itamar Bar the global citizen, a strategist, master diver, musician, and Co-founder at Jorny “a movement for lifetime growth.”. Links: https://jorny.com https://about.me/itamarbar https://www.instagram.com/mrbar/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarbar/?originalSubdomain=il https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WvlhCGhZjU

This time we are talking with Jonathan Aberman. A musician, innovation expert, everlasting academic, radio show host, and a Partner for Ruxton Ventures. Links: https://twitter.com/jaberman?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanaberman/ https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanaberman https://federalnewsnetwork.com/shows/whats-working-in-washington-podcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1NoQMd7T5VZWG2hNN741sG https://music.apple.com/us/album/nighttime-and-other-moments-ep/1669423644 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgb5x-DNTso https://twitter.com/whatsworkingDC https://www.ruxtonventures.com https://theentrepreneurethos.com/jonathan-aberman/ https://www.amplifieradvisors.com/?ref=theentrepreneurethos.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:00 His history and schooling 5:00 Live your life for yourself 10:00 Multidisciplinary education 15:00 Everyone should be a polymath 20:00 Finding out he is an introvert 25:00 Being non-traditional 30:00 “What’s happening in Washington” 35:00 It is not about extremes 40:00 How he manages his time 42:20 what is a polymath to you? 45:00 Multidisciplinary Spectrum 50:00 His future music 55:00 Empathy and how you are wired 01:00:00 Entrepreneurship and venture capital 01:10:00 Dealing with concept of death 01:15:00 Outro Jonathan Aberman shares his personal journey of dropping out of high school and the lessons he learned about privilege and the importance of performing. He discusses the challenges of traditional education and the need for a more polymathic approach. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of finding happiness and purpose in life and shares his mindset of living each day to the fullest. He explores the changing landscape of education and the value of empathy in society. Jonathan also discusses the challenges and rewards of being a polymath and the role of leadership in creating a culture of selflessness. This conversation covers various themes related to leadership, teamwork, creativity, entrepreneurship, and finding joy and meaning in life. The importance of collaboration, empathy, and sacrifice in leadership is highlighted. The impact of extraordinary artists and the power of creativity are discussed. The joy of music and singing from the heart is emphasized. The journey of entrepreneurship and the satisfaction of making a difference are explored. The significance of teaching and inspiring others is recognized. The importance of embracing frailty and mortality for a happy life is discussed. The value of living a life of salience and looking outward is emphasized. The impact of partnership and enjoying the journey is acknowledged. The negative effects of social media are also mentioned.

Mastering Expertise: 80,000 Hours in a Life - 10,000 Hours Per Career "In this polycast episode, we embark on an exploration of the concept of spending "80,000 hours in a life" and the intriguing idea of devoting "10,000 hours per career." Inspired by Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000-Hour Rule, we unravel the significance of this benchmark in the pursuit of mastery across various fields. We delve into the debate surrounding the rule, considering factors like talent and deliberate practice. Throughout the episode, we examine the implications of dedicating a substantial portion of one's working life to a single career and contemplate the value of lifelong learning. By sharing stories of individuals who have navigated diverse career paths, each demanding its own 10,000 hours, we highlight the benefits of embracing versatility and the transferable skills gained through varied experiences. Ultimately, we invite listeners to reflect on their own career journeys, encouraging them to consider the possibility of mastering expertise across multiple domains in our ever-evolving world. Join us on this thought-provoking journey of skill development, continuous learning, and the pursuit of excellence in the span of a lifetime."

►This time we are talking with Shaun Gold from 2x best-selling author to entrepreneurship, being a speaker, and #superconnector. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaungold/ https://www.shaungold.com/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1AP5X7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i2 https://www.instagram.com/iamshaungold/ https://www.matchmaker.fm/show-guest/shaun-gold-8b88c1 https://www.instagram.com/youtopianjourney/ https://twitter.com/IamShaunGold https://www.facebook.com/shaun.gold.1 Shaun Gold, a former nightlife ninja and polymath, discusses the importance of continuous learning and personal growth. He emphasizes the need to evolve one's mindset and embrace new challenges. Shaun shares his strategies for retaining knowledge and recommends reading lesser-known books to think differently. He also highlights the value of self-education and the role of generalists in the AI era. Shaun discusses his various projects, including an animated series and a mental wellness newsletter. He encourages individuals to embrace the journey of success and continuously challenge themselves. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Mindset Five years ago 5:00 Reading and learning 10:00 Constantly growing and evolving 15:00 Pursuing various rabbit holes 17:40 How does he manage his time? 25:25 What is a polymath to you? 30:00 Being a super connector 35:00 Party Polymath and Nightlife Ninja 40:00 Outro ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Affiliates: Interviews Recorded with Riverside: https://riverside.fm/?via=dustin-miller-polyinnovator Videos Repurposed with Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=729b77 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►🟥Check out the website for all things POLYINNOVATOR🟥 http://polyinnovator.space/

The phases are the various niches/focuses of the brand/channel. I spent most of 2023 trying to balance out a few of them. They evolved in their own rights, and this year I think they have a lot of potential ahead. MAIN - Knowledge Management for Polymaths: https://polyinnovator.space/tag/newsletter/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CiDSb1peL5f8XD45ErmnQ SUB - PolyInnovator Gaming/Generalist Gamer: https://www.youtube.com/@polyinnovatorgaming https://paragraph.xyz/@polyinnovator SUB - PolyInContent YT/Digest: https://www.youtube.com/@PolyInContent https://polyinnovator.space/tag/the-polyincontent-digest/

The journey of creating content is a long one, and if you want to accelerate it. A great way is to create content every single day. How do you go about doing that? How can you avoid burnout? I talk about these things today. Here is the PolyInContent Digest newsletter: https://polyinnovator.space/tag/the-polyincontent-digest/

►Welcoming back to the show James Henderson and thank you for coming onto the Round 2 PolyCast! Since the last time he came on he had moved around, worked some interesting jobs, and ever expanded his Hospopreneurs brand. Previous Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT5eThNUG5g ## Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:00 His journey since the last time he was on the show 5:30 Beverage Alcohol Rep life 10:00 Hospopreneurs 15:00 Global supply chains and environment 20:00 Knowledge management tools 25:00 Living a polymathic life 29:00 The Return?… of the City Bush Doof 35:00 Existential Psychotherapy 40:00 Satisficing 45:00 Outro ## Links: https://hospopreneurs.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgregoryhenderson/ https://www.matchmaker.fm/podcast-guest/james-henderson-69cb1f https://podkite.link/hospo https://aych.media/ Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Existential-Psychotherapy-Irvin-D-Yalom-ebook/dp/B085NL27MK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satisficing ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Affiliates: Interviews Recorded with Riverside: https://riverside.fm/?via=dustin-miller-polyinnovator Videos Repurposed with Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=729b77 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►🟥Check out the website for all things POLYINNOVATOR🟥 http://polyinnovator.space/ ► 📰BLOG: http://polyinnovator.space/blog/ ►📹VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CiDSb1peL5f8XD45ErmnQ?sub_confirmation=1 ► 🎙️POLYCASTS: https://pod.co/polycast

Creating your plan for life is more than just writing it down. It is bringing back to your values, understanding how you spend your time, and keeping track of multiple focuses. https://polyinnovator.space/a-generalist-productivity-system/

This time we are talking with Martin Hristov a holistic well-being expert, private bliss coach, biohacker, philosopher, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Being able to connect the dots 5:00 Organizing your life 10:00 The mind is constantly updating 15:00 What was it like growing up in Bulgaria 20:00 Being a self-learner and being a bliss coach 25:00 Life is dribbling inbetween 30:00 Life is not certain, stepping into the unknown 35:00 You are not what you do 40:00 Going to the farmers market 45:37 What is a polymath to you? 50:00 Modular Degree 55:00 What does he offer? 01:00:00 Outro Links: https://martinhristov.com/ https://www.matchmaker.fm/podcast-guest/martin-hristov-5d97a7 https://flowmighty.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bliss-coach/ https://www.instagram.com/martosays/ https://www.youtube.com/@martosays/videos https://open.spotify.com/show/7dSeaFBsNCqd3t6rgsPVTG?si=b05d77f44a5c4806&nd=1

Going forward I'm changing how I market PolyInnovator. Yes, it is my personal brand, but the meta-niche has always solely been polymathy. However the main topics have been other, such as the DIY Modegree. It was a form of knowledge management, and then I started my content creation/repurposing newsletter. Which employed my content production system as its main base. Both ended up being part of this holistic PolyInnovation Operating System or PIOS. The niche going forward will be Knowledge Management for Polymaths. It is more marketable, and gives a reason for me to have such templates like the Modegree. Plus it stills gives me a reason to talk about polymathy!

Using the PIOS framework, regardless of tool, for multidisciplinary/polymathic people!

I've been on the move from Obsidian to Capacities.io , after already moving from Notion. It also has come to my attention that perhaps I need to end the PolyInContent series. It comes with a heavy heart, as I really wanted to make it work. Maybe one day it will. For now I'll stick with just blog posts, videos, and podcasts as separate pillars. With some crossover when needed.

“A Polymathic Sun in the Night Owls” This time we are talking with Sun Yi the Founder at Night Owls and Night Owl Nation, entrepreneur, prolific content creator, TEDx Speaker, personal branding expert, Forbes Councils member, and storyteller! The Polymath PolyCast is powered by Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=7bdce5 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 5:00 Mindset five years ago 10:00 Coaching, learning through hurdles, and intrinsic motivation 15:00 What Sun loves about Coaching 20:00 Podmovement, and having deep connecting meetings 24:00 How Sun makes his Instagram Posts #contentrepurposing 30:00 Being multipassionate/multidisciplinary 38:20 What is a polymath to you? 42:00 Multidisciplinary Spectrum 46:00 Sun is All In 50:00 Sun’s Existential crisis 55:00 Sun is NOT a Night Owl lol 01:00:00 His freelance start, and following opportunities 01:05:00 Learn from the Giants 01:10:00 How awesome Gigi is 01:15:00 The Sun Polymath 01:20:00 Outro Links: https://www.instagram.com/sun.yi/ https://zaap.bio/sunyi Here's a sizzle reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6v7bhxaT1A&t=9s Website  https://sunyi.co Night Owls  https://nightowlinteractive.com Night Owl Nation  https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation https://zaap.bio/sunyi https://www.youtube.com/@SunYiCo Art of Storytelling https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyi TedX Talk  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeMyFxpbNrE&t=1s https://www.tiktok.com/@_sun.yi https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/ https://www.facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowls/ https://speakerhub.com/speaker/sun-yi https://sunyi.co/aaf-podcast/?fbclid=IwAR0JfrCJ2yP1OPCdOfX6J8_uON6ILbgpOqDfwbOtVhLbJl1VnqNBCqX0i0g Featured In: https://storytellingschool.com/how-to-rethink-storytelling/ https://www.ankitsherke.design/podcast/storytelling-creativity-ai-ft-sun-yi-ep-020 https://music.amazon.com/es-ar/podcasts/09734d40-6b55-4549-b58a-21503a6bc5d8/episodes/7db6dc9a-81f0-4148-92db-596f77895f78/creatives-journey-ep-14-perfection-is-ego-so-just-start-messy-with-sun-yi-of-night-owl-nation

This time we are talking with Madeleine “Mac” Gagné a Computer Science PhD Student, writer, and inter-connective bridge between mathematical modeling and storytelling. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Her mindset 5 years ago 5:00 Her Created Degree 10:00 Human Stories and Conversational Tree 15:00 Computation Narratology 20:00 Daily Routines 25:00 Sleep Cycles 29:00 A-disciplinary and multiple disciplines 35:25 What is a polymath to you? 40:00 Narratives are optimal forms of human communication 45:00 Solving Major Communication problems 49:39 Freshly Squeezed Pulp 55:00 Organizing Information 01:00:00 Anthropology 01:05:00 Outro Links: https://adventuresandalgorithms.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4WVeHrrScQ https://www.instagram.com/mac_gagne/ https://www.dukevertices.org/blog/a-game-theory-model-for-behavioral-revolutions-in-varecia-rubra Featured: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntS3o9eZHyQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4WVeHrrScQ https://agsfellows.weebly.com/mac-gagne https://ags.duke.edu/2020/06/08/mac-gagne-2020-summer-fellow/ http://www.brookeowensfellowship.org/mac-gagne https://pulpfest.com/2022/04/34192/ https://www.or.ncsu.edu/people/mmgagne/

►Welcoming back to the show Junaid Ahmed aka SuperJunaid, host of the hacks and hobbies podcast, and more! Links: Original Interview: https://youtu.be/AQLz3WV0gQ0 IRL Interview: https://youtu.be/fBinCti56PE https://superjunaid.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM5rF_6sHHW9PiYqxBpZ8RQ https://www.tiktok.com/@superjunaid?lang=en https://twitter.com/superjunaid?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/superjunaid/?hl=en Mentioned: https://superjunaid.com/ecamm https://superjunaid.com/AtemMiniProISO https://riverside.fm/?via=7bdce5 https://www.opus.pro/?via=729b77 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Entrepreneurship 6:00 What has Junaid been doing? 10:00 Niches, Meta-Niches, and his podcast 16:00 His Tech Setup 20:00 Teaching his kids how to make content 25:00 Structuring Podcasts and Seasons 30:00 Different Types of Audio Shows 35:00 ChatGPT, AI Tools, and Repurposing Tools 43:00 Podcast Movement 50:00 His Content Journey 55:00 Outro

I know the plan going forward, it is just simply putting in the work and the execution of it. I don't need any more ideas, I already have too many, that is part of the problem. They need to go out in the world.

In this episode I do my 1st ever in person interview. I happened to be able to do it with a friend from the podcast world. Whom I have at least chatted with on the show before, and went on his show #hacksandhobbiespodcast We talked about GoBox Studio, an endeavor he joined up on.A little bit on his own studio.About AI technology.And just simply riffed off each other's energy! haha https://www.youtube.com/@hacksandhobbies/featured https://superjunaid.com/ I'm excited to share this with you, and I do encourage you to check out the video version. Also he will be on the show for a full Round 2 PolyCast episode soon! I want to thank YAP Media for supplying the booth, and sponsoring the Podcast Movement. https://yapmedia.io/ As well as, thank Hala Taha @yapwithhala!

I'm actually making some changes to my #Polycast / #Podcast after attending Podcast Movement While I certainly believe that you don't have to necessarily have a niche to be successful, your array of "sub-niches" DOES need to have an organized theme/meta-niche. For example I wanted to start creating my Gaming content arm for PolyInnovator, and I always believed in having everything funnel onto the main YT channel. However the plans I had for gaming content were vast on their own, very generalist in nature, and so by creating a separate channel. I was not going against my philosophy. Rather just giving viewers a better experience to enjoy that type of content. Even if it too is pretty vast like the main channel. I realized that perhaps #thePolymathPolyCast has something similar to do as well. I do (well was doing) a weekly #PolyInContent episode, which is my "Main" series above all else. However due to me moving from Notion, that had stalled a bit. I digress. That series was more about me making a blog post, video, and podcast all in one for each episode. Although when it shows up in the PolyCast feed it looks out of place, despite me explaining it everywhere. I may do random medium length episodes, but they are literally just longer versions of my "Fireside Micro-PolyCast". Meaning I had three things going on, the fireside micro stuff, the medium length polyincontent, and the interviews. While that is okay in my opinion, it seems that it may be wiser to move the PolyinContent into its own stream using a new host (so I can try out someone new too). While just rebranding any short to medium length to ALL be #Firesidemicropolycast episodes, and all long form are interviews anyway.