Conversations with Kimen

Episode 31 - Redefining Success: The Journey Over the Destination

Redefining Success: The Journey Over the Destination
In this episode of 'Conversation with Kimen,' the focus is on the true meaning of success and happiness. Kimen discusses how success is a journey rather than a destination, emphasizing the importance of the process over the outcome. By exploring various examples, including astronauts and athletes, Kimen illustrates the significance of finding fulfillment in the journey and the impact one can make beyond personal achievements. The episode provides valuable insights into achieving sustainable success through self-belief, consistent effort, and surrounding oneself with supportive individuals.
00:00 Introduction: Thoughts on Success and Happiness
00:10 Redefining Success: The Journey, Not the Destination
01:21 The Process Over the Outcome
03:17 Setting and Achieving Incremental Goals
04:06 Using Your Platform for a Greater Purpose 05:58 The Importance of the Journey and Personal Growth
11:12 Building a Supportive Environment
19:22 Consistency and Overcoming Challenges 25:39 True Success: Making a Difference
26:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode 30 Perspective

Perspective This episode is dedicated to the incredible people the speaker has met over the last decade. The discussion revolves around the concept of perspective, emphasizing that it is subjective and deeply influenced by individual experiences. The speaker explores various scenarios and reflections on how shifting one's perspective can change the way life’s challenges and successes are perceived. 

Episode 29 Transitions

Embracing Transitions and Finding Strength in Change In this heartfelt episode, Kimen dedicates time to discuss the challenging yet transformative nature of transitions. Drawing from personal experiences and Buddhist principles of impermanence, Kimen explores why change often triggers stress and anxiety. The episode highlights the importance of being present, finding comfort in the transient nature of moments, and maintaining faith that every change leads to a better place. Through personal anecdotes, practical advice, and motivational insights, Kimen encourages listeners to embrace change, trust the process, and understand that happiness is an internal choice.
00:00 Introduction to Transitions
00:34 Understanding Impermanence
01:31 Embracing Change and Uncertainty
04:19 Personal Journey Through Transitions
07:26 Facing Fear and Anxiety
08:59 Pursuing Dreams and Goals
10:52 Real-Life Examples of Overcoming Challenges
15:36 The Importance of Purpose
30:44 Final Thoughts on Transitions 32:42 Closing Remarks

So,,, How's That Working Out For You?

In this episode, the speaker shares a personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and embracing dyslexia to achieve academic and personal success. Through storytelling, they illustrate how rigidly defined goals and beliefs can lead to anxiety and stress, and advocate for a more flexible, purpose-driven approach to life. They discuss the importance of small, achievable goals and the value of larger, seemingly impossible ones. The episode emphasizes the significance of focusing on feelings and purpose rather than specific outcomes, encouraging listeners to remain open to unexpected opportunities and to persistently pursue their goals, despite setbacks.
00:00 Introduction: How's That Working Out for You?
00:55 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Dyslexia 02:30 Developing Effective Study Habits
04:09 The Power of Memory and Neural Connections
05:44 Redefining Success and Happiness
06:48 Setting Realistic and Flexible Goals
11:18 Embracing Imperfection and Taking Risks
16:40 Finding Purpose and Letting Go
32:00 Conclusion: Focus on Your Purpose
35:08 Outro: Thank You for Listening

Episode 27 A Guidebook to prepare for and survive tough times

Guidebook to Preparing for and Surviving Tough Times: Tips and Strategies
 
In this episode, Kimen discusses strategies and mindsets for enduring and navigating challenging times, akin to surviving life's storms. Highlighting the inevitability of tough periods, Kimen emphasizes the importance of maintaining mental and physical health, maximizing recovery, exercise, diet, and sleep, and having hobbies outside one's main focus. Kimen also advises leaning on friends, minimizing alcohol and junk food, and adopting a positive outlook. The episode concludes with insights on learning from hardships and preparing to better handle future challenges. Tune in for practical advice and inspiring personal anecdotes on resilience.
00:00 Introduction: Surviving Tough Times
00:46 Embracing the Present
02:07 Maximizing Recovery Like an Athlete
03:29 The Importance of Exercise and Diet
06:39 Finding Balance Outside Your Main Focus
07:51 Prioritizing Rest and Spirituality
09:34 Limiting Harmful Habits
10:44 Leaning on Friends During Tough Times
11:43 Self-Care and Self-Reflection
13:35 The Healing Process
22:03 Post-Storm Reflection and Growth

Purpose

Episode 26: 
Discovering Purpose
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of 'Conversation with Kimen,' the speaker reflects on their early awareness of their life purpose and the journey of overcoming significant personal struggles—including abuse, depression, and addiction—to fulfill it. Through anecdotes, such as racing down the street as a child to help someone in distress and learning empathy through life's hardships, the speaker emphasizes that purpose is about who you are and the impact you have on others. Drawing connections to athletes and other inspirational figures, the episode explores how fulfilling one's purpose brings sustainable joy and an enduring sense of meaning. 00:00 Discovering Purpose from a Young Age 01:53 The Journey of Helping Others 02:55 Overcoming Personal Struggles 05:07 Inspiration Through Sports 07:20 Lessons and Inspirations 10:17 Living a Life on Purpose 13:32 The Impact of Purpose 19:16 Finding Joy in Purpose 31:28 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Patience

One of the hardest things I have achieved in my life and one of the most important things we can develop to help us make it through the tough times.

Change the Way You Look at Things

This episode dives into the power of perspective. Kimen explores how changing your mindset can dramatically alter your reality. Through personal anecdotes and discussions on beliefs, listening, and the impact of looking at things differently, the episode encourages listeners to shift their perspectives for a more fulfilling life.
00:00 Introduction01:15 Creating Possibilities03:20 Economic Downturn Story08:35 Healing Through Perspective12:59 Listening Differently18:05 Beliefs and Their Impact20:01 Changing Limiting Beliefs24:15 Reflecting on Parental Influence30:03 Conclusion32:07 Closing Remarks

Do You Want To Be Right or Do You Want To Be Happy?

In this episode, Kimen delves into the crucial question posed by his wife Patricia: 'Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?' Through personal anecdotes, Kimen explores the impact of stubbornness and holding onto limiting beliefs. He reflects on the power of language and self-perception, sharing how childhood decisions shaped his introversion and self-reliance.
Kimen also discusses overcoming learning disabilities and advocates for setting ambitious goals. He encourages listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and continually strive for personal growth.
The episode concludes with the powerful idea that life's tough times can propel us forward, transforming hardships into empathy and compassion. Kimen urges listeners to lean into happiness and growth, reminding them that changing the way we look at things can change our reality.00:00 Choosing Happiness Over Being Right01:24 The Limitations of Needing to Be Right02:49 The Power of Words and Self-Perception05:10 Overcoming Personal Limitations and Embracing Growth15:54 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Letting Go20:21 Embracing Challenges and Learning from Mistakes25:04 Finding Strength in Vulnerability and Generosity27:29 Conclusion: The Path to True Happiness

From Darkness into Light

Content Warning: Child sexual abuse and suicidal ideations. 
I believe that the greatest, most compassionate and caring people have been through incredibly difficult things and they become who they are because of how they have survived the hardships.
This is my story. In this episode, I share the one big thing that shaped me, the reason I care so much, and why I cannot stand by when someone is suffering.