We're guiding you today through our experience of doing the Blue Lotus Cafe podcast. After year and a half, we want to share our process, the reason why we started recording and the results. Our workflow is consistent because of the pre-set format and our intention is always clear - we love learning and teaching. Because of that we want to share with you as much as we can and help you in your self-development process. 

If you grew up thinking it doesn't make sense to figure out what you want to do in your life and stick to it forever, then this is an episode for you.  We are on a mission to prove that people can not only have multiple passions in life, but can be good at balancing them all. Even more than that - if they realize it's a strength, they can thrive in bringing them together. Are you a multi-passionate person? We definitely are. 

Do you have a creative crew? A team of people who have different set of skills, but together you have all you need? If not yet, this episode is perfect for you. We hope to inspire you to find your crew so together you can find your tribe - fans and ambassadors of your company. In this episode we share what you can do to find them or to let them find you. Enjoy!

There is more than enough research that shows our bodies are synced with a Solar cycle. From when we get up to when we go to sleep, and even during our sleep - functions in our body are following the Circadian Rhythm. Every cell in our body actually has its own Circadian Clock. Today we are going through what happens at different times of the day and why it is so important to follow it. Nature has its own terms and the best thing we can do for our health is to sync with it.

Covid-19 has changed a lot, no doubt about it. Restaurants are searching for new ways to serve the customers and keep themselves alive. Many of them took a direction in home delivery, but is this the only way? When will people go back to restaurants and what can restaurants do to stay true to their mission and passion? 

In the second part of becoming an independent knowledge worker we are getting some very practical advice from Naval and Christophe. Tune in to hear more about playing a long-term iteration game and where to stop compromising. Should we invest time in Networking and how not to damage your health in the race for wealth. What does wealth mean to you and how to find success and happiness? 

We're back at sharing wisdom of Naval Ravikant. This week we are covering all the steps you should focus on to build necessary skills to create a business, design a lifestyle you want and play the long-term game. Find how you can be unique and remarkable, and find ways to build it into your brand. Join us also next week where we will take this topic into more details and share with you the insights about becoming an independent knowledge worker. As always, Christophe and Ivor are with you to guide you through the topic.

We believe in Active resorts. Not only we believe in them, but it is our mission to help develop them and give people a chance to find something that could transform their lives. Active resorts are based around great instructors, trainers and coaches who guide people through an experience where they can grow, learn more and become better in what they love. We are talking about transformation through practice and lifestyle changes. And active resorts can provide a safe environment exactly for that. 

In the time of the pandemic, it is crucial to understand and build a strong immune system. This week we are covering what an immune system is and what habits you can develop to make it more resistant. When we were kids our bodies became stronger and more intelligent after every contact with microbes and viruses. In the older age this can sometimes be more challenging, so it's important to know how to approach and prepare for any future contact with different kinds of microbes.

More and more research papers on Microbiome are coming out every day. It's a hot topic with some intriguing science behind it and we are here to join the conversation. Today we are discussing what is a microbiome, how to achieve the right balance with diversity, and what the lab tests are telling us about the bacteria in our body. How many problems can we solve by feeding our gut right?

Ok, we have to talk about this. We have seen, been a part of and enjoyed the craze, but it's time to talk about what is behind it. Today we go into what's happening on the market and how is the food industry taking advantage of the movement. But also we want to discuss the vegan milks, cheeses, burgers and egg replacers. Let us know what you think about the vegan movement so far and where do you want it to take us. 

We have seen a big shift in the restaurant industry. Restaurants doing food delivery over external apps, people opening catering businesses, buffets disappearing... What is the next right move for anybody wanting to work with food? Are big restaurants going to come back or will we all keep ordering food to our house? How can we use this situation to our advantage and connect with our customers more?

Today you can hear us talk about Self-management.  From remote work to being a freelancer or doing deep work for yourself - knowing how to organize yourself and deliver in time is an essential skill to have.  We often hear from people that they struggle with staying focused and on track, even when their business depends on it. Why is it so and how to easily change the mindset and our habits?

Are you in for our 90-day Instagram challenge? If so, in this podcast you will get all the information you need to develop your content, create a long-term strategy and find your true fans. We decided to do this challenge to test if organic growth is possible and to increase engagement with our followers through high quality content. The task is not easy, but the journey will be fun! Follow our IGTV and our Live videos to see the progress every month :) 

Philosophy of First Principles was popularized by Elon Musk, but its roots are deep in essentialism and science. This approach can help you find solutions to existing problems and make the start easier. Have you tried it yet?

How difficult is it for you to exit your comfort zone? Is it worth the risk to see what awaits on the other side? What to do if you have to close your company in which you invested all your money and energy? Today we're challenging two mindsets to  see how to become stronger and more confident person, how to take and apply constructive feedback, and how to turn failures into new opportunities. Tune in to hear more about it...

Time to change the perspective of Personal Branding! If you're trying to build a strong and sustainable business, you will need to start from yourself. Knowing yourself and aligning personal goals with the goals of your business can help you understand and better communicate your message. But there's more...

We know you don't like to think about it - but for every project there should be an exit rule. It doesn't matter how great the idea for your start-up is, if you don't know when to give it up, you could waste so much more time and money. But, there are also things you can do before even starting a project which could help you to know how sustainable it could be... This is for us one of the most important topics when it comes to turning your idea into business.

One thing no one teaches us in school is how to manage our money. For most people it seems intuitive, but in the end of the month there are unexpected losses, no savings and no safety. Today Christophe gives us two perspectives for being smart with our finance - in the first part of the podcast we are discussing the context and the environment we find or put ourselves in, and in the second part we talk about layers that will help us prioritize and invest our money in a smart way. Enjoy!

Let's talk about stress. Although it seems to be our constant enemy, there are a lot of situations when stress is good for us. This is why we want make a distinction between the acute and the chronic stress today. In this episode we are defining each of those and discussing what are the best ways to avoid the chronic stress altogether.