In this week’s episode of the Lifelong Learner podcast, Gines welcomes David Aherne, the CEO and founder of Across the Ocean Freight Forwarding. David brings decades of expertise in global logistics and shares valuable insights on the significance of relationships in both business and life. Listeners will discover David’s perspectives on how strong…

Join Gines, Ben, and Matt for another captivating episode of Life Long Learner: Out of Class Edition, where real-world experiences meet personal growth. This week, Matt opens up about a challenge close to his heart—sourcing ethically sustainable wood for his resort. What started as a quest for quality turned into a balancing act between rising cost…

This week Gines is joined by special guest Alina Cahill. Alina is a product genius, especially in the start up tech world. She is a do-er. Her impressive career shows that, if you want to get something done ask Alina. They chat about why certain start-ups and businesses fail, and some succeed. Why slow movers that do not adapt get left behind. Like…

In this episode of the Life Long Learner podcast Ben, Gines, and Matt engage in a casual and humorous conversation, touching on various personal anecdotes, fitness journeys, and motivational strategies. A standout topic is the story of Ben preparing for a bodybuilding competition in four weeks, aiming to compete in the physique category. They discu…

This week's episode of Lifelong Learner podcast we are joined by special guest Derrick McManus.Derrick is a former police officer from the South Australian Star Group Special Operations Division, shares his gripping experiences and lessons learned throughout his career. He recounts a harrowing incident where he was shot 14 times while on duty and t…

In this engaging episode of the Life Long Learner podcast Ben, Gines, and Matt explore various aspects of life, personal growth, and lessons from their hobbies. Matt shares the current challenges of his resort construction project and the importance of maintaining clear communication and managing expectations in such endeavors. Matt shares insights…

This week's episode of Lifelong Learner podcast we are joined by special guest Rebecca Block. Rebecca is an author and teen advocate and expert, educator, amongst a whole array of other things. She delves into her experiences and insights working with young people in education. Rebecca, who has played a significant role in the field as the AVP of I…

This is the global edition, Gines is tuning in from the US, Ben from Australia and Matt from Indonesia. Gines shares that he’s spending time at a lake house in upstate Minnesota, enjoying some family time in nature. Ben finds it interesting, pointing out that such homes are rare in Australia due to building regulations near bodies of water. As the …

Gines and Ben are back together to share updates and delve into a meaningful conversations about life’s challenges and growth opportunities. Ben reflect on the recent passing of a beloved family member, offering a touching tribute and discussing the nuances of familial relationships. Ben provides an intriguing look into his recent journey preparing…

In this deeply insightful episode, Gines, Matt, Ben, and special guest Ryan tackle a range of engaging and vital topics that resonate with anyone committed to personal growth and lifelong learning. They kick things off with a candid discussion about the impact of perimenopause on women's health. Drawing from a recent workshop that unveiled a compre…

Episode 100! We made it! This is our first solo episode with Gines. He shares where it all started and why the podcast exists. He goes on to explain why the podcast is named Life Long Learner. This episode is brought to you by Make It Happen Group performance coaching - makeithappengroup.org For more updates and to subscribe head to -lifelonglearne…

Gines, Matt and Ben bring you another episode of Life Long Learner, Out Of Class edition. Ben shares soon there will be more space in his world and the need for a hobby. The fellas dive into what is a hobby? Why do we have hobbies? What does it bring to you. The topic of Devotion vs Discipline does get brought up and the feeling of a hobby being a …

We need a level of stress in our system for progress? However, chronic stress is not ideal and not healthy. The dose is the poison. Know that things will pass and allow it to happen. Don't swim against the tide, but fight it, as it is going to tire us more. When we push our agenda and it is against the tide, it creates more tension than needed. Wha…

Gines, Ben, and Matt are back together for a more catch-up style episode. Matt shares they are very close to breaking ground in Lombok, however there is a 'gifting' process that needs to happen beforehand. Ben has yet another foot injury, listen to see if he chooses to wear his moon boot or not this time around with a bit more of a serious injury. …

Gines and Ben bring you another Life Long Learner - Out Of Class episode. Ben share the prequel journey of his upcoming hike is Tasmania. Where he is opting to go super light. Will be interesting to see if he takes out anything that he really needs! They look at perspective and the 'cost' of something being good. At times we look at challenges as a…

The first episode back in 2024. Gines, Ben, and Matt bring you another episode of Life Long Learner - Out of Class edition. They dive straight into chatting about people jumping ship and thinking that the grass is greener on the other side. However, they keep having similar challenges. They may put up with it for a little bit, but then in a little …

Gines and Ben bring you another episode of Life Long Learner. Unfortunately, Matt is stuck with his parole office once again. During this episode, Ben and Gines explore how people see time. Left or right or back or forth. They go through an exercise you can do in your own time to work out how you see it. Also, they chat about why certain things as …

The trio are back together, Gines, Ben and Matt. Ben shares why is hobbling along The fellas talk about a sutdy with Monkeys pulling other monkeys down and how certain behaviour is inherent and they do not question, why they are doing this at all. They compare how this plays out in day to day society. For more updates and to subscribe head to -life…

This episode is back to where is started with Gines and Matt. The fellas chat about the powerful voice in our heads can justify anything we want. Meaning if you slept in instead of going to the gym, you may be saying to yourself, I deserve that sleep in, I work hard and I am tired, etc Talking about is the squeeze worth the juice, and, when do I ca…

Gines Satchi, Ben Carvosso, and Matt Ind bring you another episode of Life Long Learner, Out Of Class. The fellas start with a short little online test that Ben shared. This test explores the notion that positive and negative experiences are not polarised, they are parallel. The results go over which are you more likely to be influenced by. They go…

Gines Satchi, Ben Carvosso and Matt Ind, bring you another episode of Out Of Class. In this episode they start talking about handing over responsibility or being in partnership. Matt shares where he is at with his building project in Indonesia. While Ben compares, the partnership you have with your GP, instead of handing over 100% responsibility ov…

Gines Satchi, Ben and Matt, bring you another episode of Life Long Learner. Matt shares his saga, with his canceled flights and delayed visa in North America. The fellas, chat about the world of automation and lack of human touch becoming more and more common. Is one system leaning towards to introverts. Is the new technology being developed by peo…

Gines Satchi and Ben Carvosso bring you another episode of Life Long Learner. They chat about the majority of society seems to live in an Allostasis state. Which is a state of sublime stress to the body, not too much to notice, but enough to keep the body inflamed constantly and not 'quite' right. The meaning we put to things. For more updates and …

Gines and Ben bring you another episode of Life Long Learner. Ben shares his new journey of transforming his body. He has started new bodybuilding regime with a trainer and a new nutritional plan. The fellas share as coaches we do it for our clients' but, we rarely have someone holding the accountability for us. They look at a research study that i…

Gines Satchi, Ben Carvosso, and Matt Ind bring you all another episode of Life Long Learner. Risk profiles, personalities, massive and immediate action versus vacillate and taking too much time. Does confidence come with experience? how does one have confidence because of experience? Nothing is forever, the notion of impermanence For more updates a…

This week Gines and Ben are at the same location, while Matt tunes in from Indonesia. Matt chats about how his microbiome changed and got a shock to the system this time around coming back to Indonesia. The fellas talk about flat tires. Meaning flat tyres in your body, is something that needs to be addressed, Matt shares his 'old man' flat tyre of …

Gines, Ben and Matt are back again to bring you another episode of Life Long Learner. Ben shares how he has been battling an eye infection over the last couple of weeks. The process of healing is an act of participating not just delegating to the the body to heal itself. The fellas shared that when they were younger the care for the body was not th…

This week Gines to joined my special guest Jason Robinson. Jason co-founded Future Advisory, a boutique accounting and advisory firm that won the 2022 Xero Accounting Firm of the Year. He is a member of Deputy chair of the CPA Public Practice Committee, Co-Host of The Numbers Game Podcast, founder of Coff&Co coffee roasters, and dabbled in a Gin co…

This week we check in on week one for Ben's new addition to his family, Brom, his new Rhodesian Ridgeback. Ben shares how his schedule how as gone out of whack and he is trying to bring order to it. Brom doesn't seem to want to walk on the lead at the moment for Ben, as he hadn't watched a youtube tutorial as of yet! Gines and Matt, challenge the n…

In this episode, Gines shares that he has been a bit flat lately, and Ben acknowledges the value of being honest. This does not mean taking a woe me approach but being aware it is not all sunshine and rainbows. They explore the notion, for there to be light there needs to be a shadow, to have a mountain peak there must be a valley and etc. So often…

The fellas chat about getting too comfortable with things until a crisis occurs. The stories we tell ourselves and the justifications lead to ' its not me'. Lot of people 'get away' with it, In terms of certain lifestyle choices. It is a revolving circle. Kevin Hart - Monsters and How to tame them - https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Monsters-and-How-to…

Connections, Budgy Smugglers and short shorts and minimising Choice and backing yourself in. For more updates and to subscribe head to - lifelonglearnerpodcast.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifelonglearnernow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifelonglearner.podcast/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_HJXIvmwW7HfzhaOM0itQ h…

This week Ben poses a question, "What does healthy, strong beautiful masculinity look like? As they dance round answering the question, the fellas realise that in today's society it is a hard question to answer due to all the nuances. Also they explore the notion of toxic environment, as opposed toxic masculinity or feminity. Also the value of chil…

This week it is just Ben and Gines. Ben shares his journey on his recent long hike. It was a little bit more than he expected! Unexpected heat, a sore foot, new shoes, and not doing much walking all seemed to add up. The fellas this week chat about long hard things versus short hard things. There is so much value in what you can learn about yoursel…

This week we are joined by Steve Grace from the Nudge Group and Balance the Gring. Steve is the CEO and founder of The Nudge Group, which is anything and everything from raising money to creating PR, to creating buzz, to hiring, to launching into new countries, to creating stock plans, and pretty much anything to do with the start up phase. Balance…

The fellas chat about the start of a new year buzz and the energy that comes with a new beginning. They share what some of their aspirations are for the new year. Ben shares a new purchase he made, he bought himself and Michelle a pair of motorbikes. He shares the notion of if you are not growing together you are growing apart. While the bikes offe…

Welcome to 2023! The fellas start the year with chatted about staff and how they show up. They explore the notion of the current feedback culture. Which is you can not give feedback or criticise someone, without them taking offence or going to HR. We have the lawnmower and the helicopter parent that cotton wrap students these days and when they go …

The last episode for the year, fellas reflect about the this time of year. They chat about their love languages and what they need and how majority of people don't communicate what their love language is and not aware of others around them. They also chat about the notion that Christmas is for everyone. How creativity is born from boredomFor more u…

This time of year is usually a sense of 'busyness' with a lot of functions, Xmas parties, and obligations. At the same time depending on what you do, there is a lot to finish up before the end of the year. The fellas share the recent lessons for they have learned from life ranging from, appreciation for manual labour and physical activity, the impo…

Coffee culture or coffee addiction? The fellas chat about the dying breed of mastery, Seasonal Depression. Mastering your craft and always be bothered. Quote to ponder - One the last day on Earth, wonder How much could I have done? For more updates and to subscribe head to - lifelonglearnerpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Youtube hello@lifelonglearne…

The fellas this week chat about being under the weather. Ben shares about being under the weather brings a bit of darkness and the tendacy to be a bit more pessimistic. The question is are your Optimus Prime or Pessimis Prime The ideology of a non drinker gifting alcohol because that is what is socially acceptable. For more updates and to subscribe…

Great episode, where the fellas chat about a spontaneous trip to Texas. Icebergs and attention we give to projects and arenas to our life. Also we chat about the sense of entitlement how today's society strays away from doing hard things so when in times of chaos, they are not sure what to do? For more updates and to subscribe head to - lifelonglea…

The three amigos are back together, Gines from rural Victoria, Matt from Byron Bay, and Ben from Thailand. Ben shares that his ay got better after leaving his laptop and iPad in a taxi to arriving at the airport a day early for their flight. The one who you would expect to love the uncertainty, share his desire for uncertainty has slightly changed …

Yet again, Matt is preoccupied with his parole office while Ben and Gines chat about an array of topics. They chat about the time it takes to wind down, but also talk about the time to wind up. Which led to being present not worrying or getting excited about what it coming up. Ben shares he is excited to get back and finding it a bit hard to stay p…

This week Ben and Gines have a great conversation as Gines just gets back from Bali and Ben is about head off. They chat about the power of ritual and in today's society, daily constructive rituals are rare. Gines shares his morning ritual is easier in the warmer and brighter months and maybe that is why holiday rituals are easier. They bridge the …

Ep. 65 Out Of Class - Kilts, Escaping Physc Wards and Adventure For more updates and to subscribe head to - lifelonglearnerpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Youtube hello@lifelonglearnerpodcast.com

The fellas tune in from all over again this week. Matt is back in Lombok, Indonesia. In contrast, Ben and Gines are in cold snap Victoria. Matt shares how Indonesia is slowly coming back alive with tourists and the general vibe of the whole place. Also, Matt explains as he gets older he is still trying to skate like a young buck. They debate the cu…

The fellas come together for another chat. This Week Matt share how losing his phone on kayak adventure has somewhat liberated him. Gines, Ben and Matt explore why society uses their phone as a social crutch. Why is that when we go to dinner and when some stops talking or gets up to go to the bathroom, we pick up our phone? Hence why the question i…

Join us for another fruitful chat where Ben gives us an epic disclaimer to start the episode off. The fellas this week are all around the country, ranging from Sydney to north Western Australia to Melbourne. For more updates and to subscribe head to - lifelonglearnerpodcast.com Facebook Instagram Youtube hello@lifelonglearnerpodcast.com…

This week on Out Of Class, Matt is sleeping in, away surfing or lost in a jungle, Ben and Gines have a great chat about a range of things. Ben shares his change in his lifestyle. He is currently not drinking any alcohol. They chat about making changes in life and signs you receive. They slowly get louder and louder in your world so you can take not…