695: Die Angst vor der Angst
Summary
Kari and Manuel discuss the Easy German Summer School and answer a listener's question about staying optimistic in Germany despite the rise of the AfD. They emphasize the importance of maintaining hope and engaging in local activism rather than resigning. The hosts also share personal strategies for managing anxiety through empathy and detail their systems for daily, weekly, and yearly life organization using recurring lists.
Topics discussed
Intro: Easy German Summer School and low energy
Personal update: Fatigue, yoga, and recent events
Listener question: Moving to Germany amid AfD rise
Discussion: Staying optimistic and engaging in politics
Promo: GLS language school and Berlin courses
Live event recap: Overcoming stage fright with empathy
Topic: The magic of recurring lists and routines
Daily and weekly recurring tasks and reminders
Monthly maintenance and organizational habits
Annual reviews: Finance, health, and goals
Outro: Teaser for the 7-year cycle aftershow
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