Maxim EQ
At a time when the profound is too often reduced to cheap memes and goofy bumper stickers Maxim EQ heads in the opposite direction—digging deeper to examine the commonalities and differences in our perceptions around a particular adage. In each episode we’ll discuss our guests’ take on a thought provoking phrase or maxim that encourages self-reflection and personal growth—for us, but hopefully for you as well.
If you’re looking for a podcast that blends philosophy, psychology, and everyday wisdom into engaging conversations, Maxim EQ is the perfect companion for your commute, workout, or daily walk.
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
Maxim EQ
Latest Episodes
Season 1 Bonus: A Listener Joins the Conversation
In this special season 1 finale of Maxim EQ, we turn the conversation outward by inviting a listener to join the show.From the beginning, Maxim EQ was created with the hope that the ideas we explored wouldn’t just be interesting — but wo...
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Season 1
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52:51
Depth Over Frequency
In this episode, Sam and I are joined by Jarmal Arnold to explore the idea of Depth Over Frequency—a reflection on what we stand to gain when we slow down, go deeper, and resist the constant pull of surface-level engagement.In a world op...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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52:43
Don’t Let What You Can’t Do Interfere With What You Can Do
In this episode, we explore our first listener-suggested maxim: “Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you can do.” The saying is primarily attributed to legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, and its message is as practical as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:20
We Often Suffer More in Our Imagination Than We Do in Reality
While this episode is far from a high-falutin academic deep dive into Seneca’s maxim, we do unpack the very real—and largely unhelpful—habit of catastrophizing: how a relatively small setback can snowball into a full-blown worst-case scenario, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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51:30
Welcome the Noise, It Might Carry the Signal
We’ve all heard the advice: tune out the noise. But what if that noise is where the valuable signal lives? In this episode, Sam, Lysa, and I dive into the power of paying attention to what may be tempting to ignore. Perhaps we’re actually being...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:16
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