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Taking the time to reflect has been the most helpful thing I've done for myself this past decade. And now more than ever I think we all need a bit of it, so I'm sharing this series of episodes as a guide.This session is intended as a short daily reflection, that takes you through four question in 10 minutes, helping you process the events of the past 24 hours.If you try this and have trouble making it work for yourself, please don't hesitate to reach out to me via WhatsApp on +4523380012 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I share how I reflect using pen and paper, writing with curiosity and without judging. I also share simple rules that make sharing reflections more powerful. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reflection is particularly valuable in times of change in the world. When the world is no longer merely complicated but complex. Read more about the Cynefin framework here. But it also has personal advantages. It has helped me live more closely aligned with my values, and to make changes both in my own attitude and externally in my life circumstances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A quick update on my life and an introduction to this new series of episodes all about reflection. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! In a nutshell: evaluate your wants by stepping into the shoes of other people. Listen to Mathias' story about applying this #reframe on 42 Downing Street in NYC (click here to see the street).---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, share it with your friends or support the show through micro-patronage via Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual companion of the #reframes podcast in the form of captivating doodle drawings.archives // sign up---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---Episode 118 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! How much do you actually care about what others think about you? Try to get a realistic picture over the next few weeks.---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, share it with your friends or support the project via Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual companion of the #reframes podcast in the form of captivating doodle drawings.archives // sign up---Episode 118 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! What do you do if an engine fails during take-off? As the plane accelerates down the runway it will reach a speed where it is not yet fast enough to fly, but going so fast that it can't stop safely either. This speed is called V1, and it varies depending on aircraft and weather conditions. At this speed, the pilot will no longer abort the take-off. Even if an engine explodes, the other engine will keep accelerating the plane until it can lift off.V1 speed is the key for one more reframe in your life. Mathias shares a story from his past and invites you to think about what's the V1 point in your work. How do you know if you've reached it? Is there a similarly counter-intuitive move that helps?You can think of V1 speed in other parts of your life too. For instance, you love your kids but feel trapped in your marriage because of them. You don't want to leave them but a current life with your partner, whom you love too, makes you dead inside sometimes... You've passed the V1 point already, but one day your kids will grow and leave the home. What could you do to make you worthwhile and enjoyable until then? Ponder the fundamental dogma of Stoicism: the difference between what depends on us and what does not depend on us.---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, support the project via Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual podcast's companion in a form of captivating doodle drawings: archives // sign up---Episode 117 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! In this episode, Mathias shares his process of making year-end reflections and creating an annual public report.Download 3-pages guidelines from 2015 annual report here.Browse all previous Mathias' annual reports here.---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, support the project via Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual podcast's companion in a form of captivating doodle drawings: archives // sign up---Episode 116 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! We continue to talk about "worry" and help shift your perspective. In this episode, we invite you to reflect on the external sources of worry in your life.---Please share your thoughts, critique or questions to m@thnkclrly.com---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter is a visual podcast's companion in a form of captivating doodle drawings: archives // sign up---With Love ---If this feeling flows both ways, support the project via Patreon.---Episode 115 was produced in New York City and Minsk.---Mathias and Niki on Twitter and Instagram: @thnkclrly @nikishmikis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! How hard are you with yourself usually?Where are you on a scale from zero (I’m always kind with myself) to six (I’m my worst enemy).If you are not used to be kind with yourself, this episode is a gentle reminder to let go inner dialogue by inner. It keeps your mind occupied with worthless worry.---Additionally: Tweet from Khe Hy and related article "Do you have to beat yourself up to be successful?"---Your thoughts, critique or questions are always welcome.m@thnkclrly.com---With Love ---If this feeling flows both ways, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.---Episode 114 was recorded in New York City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!In this anniversary episode, Mathias shares four top learnings from one year of #reframes:(1) on the technical side of things(2) about background sounds(3) developing a point of view(4) audience building---Additionally:- Article about #reframes podcast setup on Medium- iOs app that allows monitoring the sound: Ferrite Recording Studio---Your thoughts, critique or questions are always welcome.m@thnkclrly.com---With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.---Episode 113 was recorded in New York City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!This episode of #reframes is an invitation to think where reevaluation of commitment level is needed.With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.---Episode 112 was recorded in New York City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!What's the point of the new typeface created at the RMIT University in Australia? Purpose on the surface sounds like a smart idea, but if we zoom out...http://sansforgetica.rmit/With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.---Episode 111 was recorded in New York City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!In the last two episodes, you've heard Mathias talk on what it means to be alive and to be free beyond reasonable. This episode (option A - recorded on an airplane) invites you to ponder why do we want life to be easy.In case it's a timely reframe for you consider listening to the other recording from a park too.Which option did you prefer or like most? We'd love to hear your feedback on the background noise in #reframes. Share it via e-mail to m@thnkclrly.comWith Love---Episode 110A was recorded on an airplane to Brazil.---If you love the show, join the crowd of supporters on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life. Sign up here, check archives here.--- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!In the last two episodes, you've heard about what it means to be alive and to be free beyond reasonable. This episode invites you to ponder why do we want life to be easy.In case it's a timely reframe for you consider listening to the other recording from an airplane too.Which option did you prefer or like most? We'd love to hear your feedback on the background noise in #reframes. Share it via e-mail to m@thnkclrly.comWith Love---Episode 110B was recorded in the Ibirapuera Park of São Paulo, Brazil.---If you love the show, join our virtual village on Patreon.---The Think Clearly handwritten newsletter gives you little reflection exercises to help you in your daily life.Sign up here, check archives here.--- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingThis episode is for you if your default choice is far too often to be reasonable. Explore with Mathias what could be on the other side of being reasonable.---“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” ― George Bernard Shaw, Maxims for Revolutionists (source)---Episode 109 was recorded in São Paulo, Brazil.---Do you know about the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter? Sign up here, check archives here.---If you love the show, join the crowd of supporters on Patreon.--- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing!When did you last think about death and when was the last time you had to explain to anyone what it means to die? When raising kids you are sometimes asked such questions.While Mathias shares a story about the gift of being a parent, a takeaway for you is to ponder what does it mean to be alive. How to not regret the time spent between birth and death?Whether you are afraid of dying or consider death as a way out from the hardships of life, this is a #reframe for you, amazing.Life is to live."Because we simply cheated ourselves a whole way down the line. We thought of life by analogy with a journey with a pilgrimage which had a serious purpose at the end the thing was to get to that end success or whatever it is or maybe heaven after you’re there. But we missed the point the whole way along it was a musical thing and you were supposed to sing or dance while the music was being played." - Alan WattsListen to the whole talk on Why life is not a Journey by Alan Watts. The background video was made from a stunning documentary movie "Voyage of Time" by Terrence Malick.With Love---If this feeling flows both ways, join other fans of Think Clearly project on Patreon. The crowd is still small, please don't be shy.---Episode 108 of the #reframes, a podcast where we invite you to consider a different perspective on life, was recorded in Oct.018 by Mathias Jakobsen, in São Paulo, Brazil.---If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter. Sign up here, check archives here.--- See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Amazing! Enjoy a sound meditation from Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingIn this episode Mathias shares about a recent life situation when he became aware that instead of giving a gift, he actually burdens that recipient with a debt. Check out a corresponding handwritten note here.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello AmazingThis episode is about that what you might do if it bothers you that people always ask you the same questions and you don't feel that you have a good answer. If you have a question or topic that you would like Mathias' unique perspective on, then send it by e-mail to m@thnkclrly.com. Who knows where it leads you and us.With love---If this feeling flows both ways, consider supporting Think Clearly project via Patreon.If you're enjoying the show chances are high that you'll love the Think Clearly handwritten newsletter.Sign up here, check archives here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.