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Building Tribes: A Journey from Military to Entrepreneurship with Jason Skeesick

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CLICK HERE!       Building Tribes: A Journey from Military to Entrepreneurship with Jason Skeesick Are you struggling to connect meaningfully with others and build a supportive community in an increasingly technology-dominated world? In a recent episode of the Organic Matrix podcast, I had the privilege of talking with someone who has traversed this challenging landscape and emerged with profound insights and practical solutions - Jason Skeesick. Jason, a US Army veteran turned coach, entrepreneur, and owner of Spear and Clover, has navigated through diverse life experiences – from the disciplined realm of the military to the intense arena of sports, and into the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. Each journey teaches him an indispensable lesson about the power of community and the critical importance of setting aside one's ego to build it. His journey is not just compelling, but incredibly relevant. In a world where our screens often overshadow face-to-face interac...

Is Altruism an evolutionary trait?

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Is Altruism an evolutionary trait?   Altruism is a concept that has been debated for centuries, but it's only in recent years that we've started to understand its true nature. What is Altruism?  Altruism is the willingness to act in another person's best interest, even if it means putting your interests aside. It is a social behavior that can be observed in both humans and animals. Where does Altruism come from? Altruistic behavior appears universal across cultures and species, suggesting that it is an evolved trait rather than something learned from culture or upbringing.  The question then becomes: How did Altruism evolve?  One theory suggests that altruistic behavior developed as an evolutionary advantage because it helps individuals form strong social bonds with others they can rely on during times of need (Baron-Cohen).  In this view, altruism evolved because individuals who behaved altruistically were more likely to survive and reproduce than those w...