Laying the Foundation w/ Matt Xian

For episode 11 of Season 6 Robert is joined by Chief Creative Officer of SHEATH, Matt 'Xian' Humble. Matt is also the founder of TIMEWHEEL, a mission based organization that supports artists into the new era of digital media. During the conversation the two discuss a wide variety of topics such as their latest project, the TIMEWHEEL Foundation, which Robert is Treasurer of, and the different philosophies that Matt has been learning about through his podcast, Xian Archive.

Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive

 

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Show Notes:

1:11- Patton suggests using a Peloton to improve your fitness level.

 

3:15- Xian reflects on the inaction of the ‘Island Boys’ in releasing an official track. 

 

5:04- Patton and Xian recently formed the Timewheel Foundation to help support artists in the digital era. 

 

8:44- “We’ve been going down this succession rabbit hole recently.” (Xian)

 

10:57- There have been some studies that indicate you don’t accrue more happiness once you begin making more than $70-80,000 annually. 

 

13:19- Alex Becker is an example of someone who is frugal with managing their money and doesn’t rely on material items for happiness. 

 

16:50- One of the materials that Xian and Patton don’t wear is the watch. 

 

17:35- “I can’t imagine having nine and they’re all made out of diamonds and three times as heavy.” (Xian)

 

21:57- Xian views visionary artist Peyson Jones as the next Alex Grey or Picasso. 

 

23:30- Many people have good ideas and form businesses but end up not wanting to put in the groundwork. 

 

26:25- It is important to treat each and everyday as a success. 

 

29:34- “I think you should celebrate the little victories and that’s how you find happiness in everyday.” (Xian)

 

33:42- Xian explains the process of finding beats, selecting something that is aligned with where you are internally. 

 

37:30- ‘Lilypad’ by Steven Samadhi is one of Patton’s favorite songs. 

 

42:05- Our analytical mind can be powerful because it helps ensure our survival, but it needs to be regulated. 

 

48:30- Regulating anger can become easier when you remember to come back to your center, zen state. 

 

50:40- Xian recently watched “Tree of Life”, a film about why kids test the limits on reality. 

 

54:26- The therapeutic model of reparenting is discussed. 

 

56:05- Xian describes one of the first times he ever felt lonely and scared as a child. 

 

1:01:45- The mind helps the body navigate through life with less difficulty. 

 

1:04:44- Being able to coach yourself through tough moments is a big life skill. 

 

1:06:37- Xian was recently director of photography for a documentary directed by Ben Stewart and starring Aubrey Marcus. 

 

1:10:35- Psychedelics have been beneficial for building creativity and remembering to be open to receive the information from the cosmos. 

 

1:12:22- The Sony A73 is the newest camera that Xian will be using to film SHEATH content. 

 

1:13:53- “We’re going to make some fun.” (Patton)