In our last episode, we took a look at Stan Wawrinka's junior tennis career and the reputation that he was able to build for himself despite having to compete with Roger Federer, his countrymen who was also reveling in success at the time. Stan

Hanging In There - Episode 16

May 25th, 2022 18m 25s

Even when you know you're succeeding or doing well at something, you may find another person who is consistently performing as well as(if not, better than) you. How important is it to stay confident in your abilities and ensure that you can sta

Musical Resilience - Episode 15

May 16th, 2022 10m 42s

Successful musical artists are able to host performances, be a part of concerts, and perform live on tours almost all times of the year. But how do they get to the point where they are comfortable with showcasing what they are singing? Perhaps

Developing Commitments - Episode 14

Jan 30th, 2022 16m 53s

In February 2021, Abhimanyu Mishra from New Jersey became the youngest ever chess grandmaster in the world at the age of 12 years and 4 months old. Developing such a feat at such a young age requires a commitment to be established very early on

National Spaghetti Day - Episode 13

Jan 5th, 2022 24m 12s

Episode 13 is a special episode featuring National Spaghetti Day! Every year, National Spaghetti Day is celebrated on January 4! However, the origins of this holiday are surprisingly unknown. To celebrate National Spaghetti Day, we look at 50 c

A Spaghetti Special - Episode 12

Dec 25th, 2021 24m 56s

In today's episode, we take a look at and discuss some of the spaghetti facts that we've been posting daily on our Instagram account(@thespaghettipodcast). Follow the Instagram account to stay updated about the podcast and learn about spaghetti

Flexible Foundations - Episode 11

Dec 22nd, 2021 16m 33s

We've talked about the idea of being flexible and open to change while remaining rigid at heart. But if you are expected to deliver something for a client, you must take into account different stakeholders that may affected by your product. Whi

Evaluating Spaghetti - Episode 10

Dec 20th, 2021 20m 5s

Curious to know what types of pasta I enjoy(in addition to spaghetti, of course)? Want a break from the resilience stories that we've been covering continuously? In this episode, I will be sharing some of my favorite sauces with spaghetti and o

Crisis Averted - Episode 9

Dec 20th, 2021 17m 47s

This episode is a continuation of the 2020-21 Texas Power Crisis discussed in Episode 8. How can we best apply what we know about resilience to ensure that we can make the most out of a situation? Especially when so many people are affected by

Coping With Nature - Episode 8

Dec 18th, 2021 24m 24s

I feel that I can speak for a majority when I say I prefer extreme cold over extreme heat. However, I've been fortunate enough not to experience a natural disaster firsthand. There are often consequences of these storms that tend not to cross o

Setting a Standard - Episode 7

Oct 1st, 2021 19m 57s

The Spaghetti Podcast is back! We will be recapping the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games! The Olympics never fail to leave me stunned. I revel at the fact that I can witness athletes move in extraordinary ways. But there is a lot that we don't see or h

Extensive Sacrifices - Episode 6

Aug 2nd, 2021 22m 55s

We often focus on ourselves when it comes to resilience - how we can adjust this way, what can we do better, etc. But what about those that take upon the responsibility of a Patriot? How does it feel to come down with a wound, lose a body part,

Natural Spaghetti - Episode 5

Jul 29th, 2021 12m 24s

How can we take inspiration from what we see in nature to instill the idea of resilience and determination in ourselves? How has nature offered insight into resilience, perseverance, and determination? Listen to this short episode to learn how

Ups and Downs - Episode 4

Jul 20th, 2021 19m 8s

We've emphasized the importance of being resilient, staying determined, and developing the skill of perseverance. That being said, lows occur in life, and it's hard to take in something so severe and unexpected. How do you cope and remain resil

How Much Does Experience Matter? - Episode 3

Jul 11th, 2021 15m 59s

It goes without saying that we are shaped by experience. All of what we have accomplished doesn't necessarily define us, but helps us build up our stepping stone. But how do we make the most of what we have experience in our life to build up re

Opportunity and Perseverance? - Episode 2

Jul 7th, 2021 23m 41s

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, was able to elevate his initial passion for computers and technology to the creation of the largest operating system in the world today. Initially, even Gates felt the pressure of mistakes, and t

What is Resilience? - Episode 1

Jun 27th, 2021 11m 3s

Life is a continuous process of adjustment and adaptation. When faced with new circumstances, how well do individuals exhibit resilience, and why or how often do we end up seeing retaliation? In the pilot episode of Resilience, I introduce and

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