Lions, Owls, and Elephants Podcast

Hosts

• Mike Rasheed
• Guest: 19 Keys

Key Topics Covered

Mike Rasheed's Wedding

• Wedding described as cinematic and exemplary.
• Discussed overcoming obstacles to achieve an ideal event.
• Priest was late; Mike almost officiated.

Importance of Marriage for Men

• Institution of marriage fosters discipline and self-control.
• Commitment helps refine and develop self-mastery.
• Discussed the power in restraint and commitment.

Honesty and Courage

• Being honest leads to personal growth and development.
• Honesty releases fears and insecurities.
• Courage is required to remain honest.

Bullying in Modern Society

• Bullying is seen as less about fighting back now.
• Addressing issues directly to stop being bullied.
• Discussed personal experiences with bullies and the importance of standing up to them.
• Fighting as a rite of passage, but emphasized avoiding violence.

Experiences with the Education System

• Discussed an incident of the host's son getting suspended for defending himself under 'zero tolerance' policies.
• Criticized policies that penalize self-defense.

Social Injustice and Race Discussed

• Experiences of police brutality and racial inequality.
• Haitians' historical struggle for freedom and punishment for their revolution.
• Systematic oppression and its continuing impact on disadvantaged communities.

Historical Context

• Western colonialism and the manipulation of history.
• Systematic oppression of Haiti following its revolution to prevent it becoming a symbol of black empowerment.
• United States and its foundational roles in systematic oppression of black communities.

Minister Farrakhan's Legacy

• Positive influence of Nation of Islam (NOI) in uplifting African-American communities.
• Perception and criticisms of Minister Farrakhan.
• Shared person experiences with members of NOI.

Unity and Overcoming Division

• Importance of unity among oppressed groups to combat systemic issues.
• Historical examples of inter-group alliances like Black Panthers collaborating with other marginalized groups.

Importance of Self-Improvement and Accountability

• Both hosts emphasize the importance of accountability for self-betterment.
• Key aspects of improvement: financial literacy, health, and self-discipline.

Role of Environment and Information

• Influence of environment in shaping habits and knowledge.
• Striving for access to better information and environments to unlock potential.

Making Informed Choices

• The role of marketing and corporations in influencing decisions.
• Importance of self-awareness and informed decision making.

Final Thoughts

• Encouragement for continual self-improvement and rejecting average standards.