Thriving Nerd
Seth Wilson
The stuff you love can change your life. We take a deep dive into nerd culture through the lens of personal development, and vice versa. Love yourself, learn something, be kind, and have fun!
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Sub-Creation
Thriving Nerd
08/07/23 • 14 min
In this episode, we introduce Tolkien's seminal lecture-turned-essay "On Fairy-Stories", talk about Tolkien's ideas on creation and sub-creation, and explore some ways we.can be more creative in our own lives.
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The Gaiman Success Triangle
Thriving Nerd
08/04/23 • 10 min
In this episode, I share Neil Gaiman's advice for finding success at work, whether you're an employee, a freelancer, or a creative type!
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Know Where Your Towel Is
Thriving Nerd
08/15/23 • 13 min
Today we discuss one of the most enduring images from Douglas Adams's seminal "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy": the idea that a good galactic hitchhiker "really knows where their towel is". What's your metaphorical towel? You know, that thing that heightens the good parts of life, and helps level out the rough patches?
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Magpie
Thriving Nerd
08/21/23 • 10 min
In this episode, I discuss what it means to be a "spiritual magpie" and explore the pros and cons.
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There Is No Spoon
Thriving Nerd
08/02/23 • 10 min
"There is no spoon!" Learn how to hack the Matrix by questioning your mental models, and the assumptions that lie behind them.
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Welcome and Well Met
Thriving Nerd
06/18/23 • 13 min
Welcome and well met! The Thriving Nerd podcast is your one-stop shop for actionable insight and inspiration from nerd culture and beyond.
Links to resources mentioned in this episode:
- Wil Wheaton’s 2013 talk at Calgary Comic Expo: https://youtu.be/H_BtmV4JRSc
Please leave a review to let me know what you think! You can also email me at [email protected].
Until next time, love yourself, learn something, be kind, and have fun!
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No Willpower? No Problem!
Thriving Nerd
08/22/23 • 10 min
In this episode, we recount the tale of Odysseus and the Sirens, and how our willpower just might be a tad overrated in the fight to break bad habits.
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Platform 9¾
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08/24/23 • 12 min
In this episode, I talk about the wisdom of finding Platform 93⁄4 in the Harry Potter universe, as well as Alex Banayan's book "The Third Door" and how we sometimes find success and happiness in unlikely places.
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Laugh It Up, Fuzzball!
Thriving Nerd
08/03/23 • 12 min
In the immortal words of Han Solo to Chewbecca: "Laugh it up, fuzzball!" Whether you're fuzzy or not, you can still approach life's challenges with a sense of humor, which is what today's episode is all about.
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Nature
Thriving Nerd
08/10/23 • 15 min
In this episode, we talk about the role fantasies play in fulfilling our primal desire to commune with nature. We also explore other ways we can get closer to the natural world!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Thriving Nerd have?
Thriving Nerd currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Thriving Nerd cover?
The podcast is about Lord Of The Rings, Career, Nerd, Mindset, Personal Development, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Thriving Nerd?
The episode title 'Escape!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Thriving Nerd?
The average episode length on Thriving Nerd is 12 minutes.
How often are episodes of Thriving Nerd released?
Episodes of Thriving Nerd are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Thriving Nerd?
The first episode of Thriving Nerd was released on Jun 18, 2023.
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