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Episode 53 features a great conversation with TJ Beaudette and his quest for being as present and authentic as possible. Axel, Frank, and TJ walk through TJ's experience, process, and tools to build your own present minded practice!

Frank and Axel provide some life updates after what they would consider a brief hiatus. Then they discuss the importance of gratitude.

Frank discusses tools he has discovered for improving his mental health skills. Frank and Axel also both provide updates on their current projects. Mental Health Resources: Alpha Medical: www.helloalpha.com Brightside Health:https://www.brightside.com/ Better Help: www.betterhelp.com

Frank and Axel discuss their favorite moments from the first 49 episodes. Then they talk about the latest updates on Axel's ebook and Frank's blog, franklyteas.com.

Frank and Axel discuss progress on their current side projects. Axel talks about his recent book launch. Frank talks about his large tea order and the beginnings of franklyteas.com.

Frank and Axel discuss Frank's upcoming project to become a master of tea blends. Then, Axel discusses his programming blog and recent book launch. Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Mad Muscles: https://madmuscles.com/

Frank and Axel discuss summer projects and walk-through the mediums and strategies for starting and finishing well.

Frank and.Axel return from another extended break to talk about setting small monthly goals and the plan for upcoming episodes.

Frank and Axel discuss life and the new normal during COVID-19. We hope you are all staying safe and finding ways to stay curious!

Frank and Axel look back at some of the highlights during the 44 episodes of the Noise Canceling Pod, including the "Spiders Will Eat Your Face" documentary ad, the global crier, and how they were able to sustain the slow but steady pace of 11 episodes per year.

Frank and Axel discuss negotiations, drawing on their Contracting & Procurement experience. Axel discusses how negotiations were a large part of a recent course he attended focused on Understanding Industry from a Government Perspective.

Frank and Axel discuss different change management concepts, including how strategies may differ in the corporate world vs the military.

Frank and Axel discuss JB MDL Pitch Day, including where the idea came from, challenges, and the plan for 2020. https://www.jbmdl.jb.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1898557/innovation-challenge-accepted-jb-mdl-hosts-first-ever-base-level-pitch-day-event/

Frank and Axel return from a lengthy sabbatical to discuss current projects and some recommendations. Show Notes: -Recipe:https://40aprons.com/creamy-whole30-bacon-mushroom-chicken-thighs-paleo/ -Magisto-https://www.magisto.com/ *Also, I didn't realize that Magisto just got acquired by Vimeo for $200M+ (https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/15/vimeo-has-acquired-short-form-video-creation-platform-magisto/)

Frank and Axel discuss futurist topics and Frank's plan for a new fiction book. Mapping the Future Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj6suRgTcdc Futurism Manifesto: http://www.mccc.edu/pdf/vpa228/the%20founding%20and%20manifesto%20of%20futurism%20-%20marinetti.pdf Link between Futurism and Fascism: https://www.marxist.com/italian-futurism-fascism.htm TV Shows: Maniac (Frank)

Tom is a school teacher in the Bay Area who started the Science Rap Academy. He combines music (mostly rap) with science to teach his students. Here is his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/tomcfad His most popular video he helped students produce: Fossil Rock Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClJ5lwl_wM0 Here is his most popular that he has made with kids: Rosalind Franklin vs. Watson & Crick: https://youtu.be/35FwmiPE9tI Here is his most popular from when he was TAing at Stanford: https://youtu.be/VCpNk92uswY ScienceFreeStyle (practice freestyle rapping with science words): http://sciencefree.style/ Lastly, his website: http://www.sciencewithtom.com/

Axel’s Links: Keto Recipes: Fathead Dough: https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/fat-head-pizza/ Keto Pancakes: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58712/keto-pancakes-recipe/ Peanut Butter Cups: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-easy-peanut-butter-cups/ Frank’s Recipes: Gin: 750 mL of Vodka 4 tablespoons Juniper berries 2 lemon peels 2 lime peels ½ tsp coriander 1 tsp angelica root 1 tsp grains of paradise Waffles of Insane Greatness: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/waffle-of-insane-greatness-recipe-1943589 Nomato Sauce: https://thecuriouscoconut.com/blog/the-best-no-mato-sauce-autoimmune-paleo-marinara Lettuce Cups: Carrot Slaw: 1tbsp Olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, ½ tsp fish sauce, 3 cups grated carrots, ¼ cup cilantro, 1tsp honey, 1 tsp fresh grated ginger, garnish with green onion Add Bacon and Avocado to lettuce cups, salt and enjoy!

Frank and Axel are back to talk about non-news media. They discuss some blogs Axel follows and then some Vlogs Frank has been following. DC Metro App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dc-metro-app/id1378746305?mt=8 RSS Feed & Blogs Inoreader: https://www.inoreader.com Derek Sivers: https://sivers.org/ Farnam Street: https://fs.blog/best-articles/ Cal Newport: http://calnewport.com/blog/ Seth Godin: https://seths.blog/ Vlogs Tula’s Endless Summer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDm0d65Q9U1epfKM_ZiUJZA Jon Olsson: https://www.youtube.com/user/JonOlssonVideoBlog Dan Mace: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfPrUL62TN74Mmrn-O_pZQ

Axel and Frank catch up on what they've been up to this fall. Then Axel talks about his recent efforts to understand and program cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. AxelPOWToken https://ropsten.etherscan.io/token/0x5e54e1c438abfd83685c35966a05701a0c4a1312 Create a cryptocurrency token: https://ethereum.org/token

Axel and Frank run back their most memorable transitions and talk about the keys to success when you start a new job or career.