In this freeform audio recording, Norm delves into the topic of gratitude on three different levels - for the planet, for other humans, and for oneself. He shares his reflections on the importance of environmental care, the beauty in human impe

The Child in Me

Jun 7th, 2022 12m 45s

I was prompted by a recent tweet by Joao Mateus on the concept of playfulness and its association with age, in children. The definitions of curiosity are brought up. When we are older, we start to question ourselves, why is it that we Harbor su

1000 Follower Special: Crazy vs Insane, Podcast Prep, Brave Note-Taking and PKM Philosophy

Apr 22nd, 2021 52m 25s

I got 1000 followers on Twitter! Yay! As a celebration, I put out an AMA on Twitter and to record the answers into one episode. And here we go!Questions answered:Podcast-related: How do I prepare for an episode? What's my podcasting setup? (By

3-5-10 Year Reflections

Apr 22nd, 2021 22m 27s

Through @BecomingCritter's tweet, I explored more on how I've changed the most compared to years ago:2011 (10 years ago)2016 (5 years ago)2018 (3 years ago)Enjoy!Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsTheNorm,

Positive Distraction

Jan 4th, 2021 6m 39s

In what environment do you think the best? This is a quick audio snippet of what I think a good 'distraction' is.Transcript here: https://thatsthenorm.com/positive-distractions/Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at

My 12 Problems (Richard Feynman)

Oct 15th, 2020 27m 48s

My 12 Problems turned into questions, from Richard Feynmann.The dozen favorite problems I constantly have in my mindLinks and Inspirationshttps://twitter.com/Roamfu/status/1298976180784095232https://thatsthenorm.com/beyond-the-edge/Full transcr

Making a daily show is hard...here's why!

Apr 20th, 2020 5m 7s

I'm falling behind guys, this is pretty hard. 😅Thanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsTheNorm, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.

Pluralsight is free for April!

Apr 13th, 2020 1m 28s

If you're interested in learning a new technical skill while stuck at home, Pluralsight is here for you! Get access to all the courses this entire month :)Links:https://www.pluralsight.com/https://thatsthenorm.com/Thanks for listening to the sh

The Psychology of a WFH Uniform

Apr 11th, 2020 3m 46s

I have a favourite jacket that I use to do work in. It helps me to focus - what about you?ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsTheNorm, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and m

Trying out Descript for the first time!

Apr 10th, 2020 3m 7s

I'm trying out a new tool to edit my podcasts - Descript! You should check it out: think of it as a Google Docs for podcasts. ;)Thanks Evo Terra for the recommendation!Main LinksDescript websiteLike the show?MORE EPISODES HERECheck out the main

Brand Confusion is a real thing

Apr 9th, 2020 4m 46s

Brand Confusion is a real thing, and here's why.ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsTheNorm, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.

Do you need a Focus Corner?

Apr 8th, 2020 5m 12s

What you need in your Focus Corner:Barriers to protect yourselfClarity of ObstaclesNo phones!ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsTheNorm, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, an

Why Facebook is a Job now

Apr 7th, 2020 6m 19s

I barely go to Facebook for fun anymore. Here's why.ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsTheNorm, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.

I'm now a SuperLearner Certified Coach!

Apr 6th, 2020 3m 54s

Helping out people who want to reach their goals through memory and speedreading techniques, I can now be your professional cheerleader and guide! Let me help you remember things better :)LinksMy Coach PageSuperLearner MasterclassThatsTheNorm.c

Biographies and their advantages

Apr 6th, 2020 5m 11s

Biographies are great to read, there's a ton of advantages. But why do those advantages exist in the first place? I think it's because:Comparison is a source of strengthPerspectives are widened with greatsYour circles are larger, and therefore

The Modern Rules of Email

Apr 4th, 2020 5m 46s

Be informalMake it easyHeadlines, Headlines, headlines.???Profit.ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsTheNorm, where I collect all my notes, conversations, podcasts, and more.

DISCOVERY: Virtual Museum Tours and other Arts resources!

Apr 3rd, 2020 3m 8s

Bored at home? Want to look at some amazing art online? I discovered this Tweet thread of arts resources. Go check out some (virtual) museums, narrative scripts, books, and more!The Tweet ThreadThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You

Why enthusiasm is infectious and opens doors for you

Apr 2nd, 2020 3m 26s

I connected with someone just because I was happy about doing so. That enthusiasm went through the internets. Here's why.ThatsTheNormThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsTheNorm, where I collect all my notes,

Why Malls are Malaysia's bread and butter

Apr 1st, 2020 3m 59s

Did you know that Malaysians love malls? I have a strange theory about that. There are two reasons why: the weather, and our boredom.Here's what I mean.ThatsTheNorm.comThanks for listening to the show! You can find out more about it at ThatsThe

Rebecca Black: Friday is for Anti-Bullying

Mar 31st, 2020 4m 37s

We all know Rebecca Black for her hit song 'Friday' years ago.But did you know that she's gone through a lot since the age of 13, and is now an anti-bullying advocate?Friday doesn't seem as bad now, does it?Main linksEssay: What I Learned from

Ideascale: Packaging ideas into different sizes for everyone

Mar 30th, 2020 5m 52s

With the change in attention economy nowadays, we want to consume information in different ways: shorter. Faster. Impactful and more.Let's talk about scaling your ideas to fit the masses.ThatsTheNorm.Thanks for listening to the show! You can fi

Love Letters from Ronald and Nancy Reagan

Mar 29th, 2020 4m 31s

Write letters to your loved ones, they'll appreciate it. Here's an excerpt from Ronald Reagan to his lovely wife, Nancy.Main linkshttps://hellogiggles.com/love-sex/love-letter-ronald-reagan-nancy/https://heavy.com/news/2016/03/brian-mulroney-na

Stop doing cover letters, here's what we should do instead

Mar 29th, 2020 5m 36s

I'm sick of cover letters. They don't work well, there's plenty of templates out there in the world, and you have many other ways to show how good you are.Here's what you can do.thatsthenorm.comThanks for listening to the show! You can find out

What conversations have you overheard in a language they assumed you don't know?

Mar 27th, 2020 15m 4s

I taught Japanese high school kids to ask me who’s the cutest girl in English class.This is an audio version of an answer I gave on Quora! Hope you enjoy.Original Answer:What conversations have you overheard in a language they assumed you don'

A Strange Theory: Putting a face to a crisis

Mar 26th, 2020 5m 30s

I have a strange theory about reacting to a crises or an enemy. Maybe it might explain the racial attacks surrounding Coronavirus. Otherwise, humans wouldn't be profiling by race so much would they?LinksJiaYang Fan's TweetAs Coronavirus Spreads