Ricky Rambles

Music from The Purple Planet In this episode, Ricky shares his candid reflections on his creative process, recent projects, and thoughts on money, religion, and social media. It’s a raw, honest look at what goes through the mind of a content creator and curious learner. Key Topics: The challenges and authenticity of rambling in personal content creationThematic overview of Ricky’s latest projects, including his upcoming book Your Money JourneyInsights on the monetization of public domain works like the Egyptian Book of the DeadExamination of the psychological barriers of frugality and personal finance habitsThe influence of cognitive biases like present bias and lifestyle creep on spendingHow automation and environmental design can promote better financial behaviorsThe role of social comparison and self-perception in money managementReflections on the permanence and impact of online recordings and memoriesThe intersection of religion and esoteric philosophies in personal studyThe balance between serious topics and maintaining a fun, goofy show toneTimestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Ricky Rambles and themes of rambling 00:31 - Thematic overview of recent recordings and projects 01:08 - The upcoming book Your Money Journey and working with public domain content 02:28 - The realities of creating monetized content from niche topics 03:14 - The Egyptian Book of the Dead and micro-monetization insights 04:08 - The approach of creating content based solely on personal interest, avoiding trending topics 05:11 - Studying Gnosticism and other esoteric philosophies 06:28 - Comparing Western and Tibetan perspectives on death and spirituality 07:21 - The challenges of tackling serious topics within a goofy show format 08:25 - The concept of lifestyle creep and social comparison in spending habits 09:46 - Cognitive biases like pride in good outcomes and blaming outside factors for bad ones 10:49 - The importance of environment design and systems over sheer knowledge in financial discipline 11:38 - Debunking the "pay yourself first" mentality and thinking about money management differently 13:04 - The idea of trusting historical budgets over strict monthly budgets 13:42 - Closing thoughts and plans to revisit AI-generated insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journey Through the Realms of Manetera: Building, Editing, and Publishing a Fantasy Series In this episode, Ricky shares an insightful update on his ongoing fantasy project, the realms of Manetera, detailing his journey from humorous beginnings to a serious multi-book series. He covers the challenges of editing, the importance of audience building, and lessons learned from his recent publishing experiments, offering practical tips for authors and creators. Main Topics: The origins and evolution of the Manetera seriesChallenges in editing and publishing independent booksStrategies for building an audience and marketing books on AmazonLessons learned from failed experiments with low content and public domain booksInsights into modern writing and publishing processes versus traditional methodsTimestamps: 00:07 - Introduction to Ricky Rambles and project update 00:34 - The humorous genesis of the Manetera universe 01:26 - Development and tone shift across the series 02:06 - Current status of the four novellas and editing process 02:49 - Challenges of editing a pantsed manuscript 03:22 - Upcoming book release strategy: ordering series entry 03:47 - Editing review process with friends and proofreaders 04:17 - The importance of audience in book launches 04:58 - Personal experience with Amazon book sales and promotional efforts 05:33 - Experiments with low content and public domain books (Egyptian Book of the Dead) 06:23 - Lessons learned from these experiments and skill development 07:02 - Progress on the remaining books in the series and their drafting process 07:31 - Reflections on modern versus traditional book writing workflows 08:24 - The changing landscape of discoverability on Amazon 08:49 - The importance of infrastructure for book marketing and support systems 09:16 - Current prospects with LeafBound Review and email list building 09:54 - Challenges of engaging audiences with different genres 10:28 - Reaction to his children's humor and how it’s perceived differently by audiences 10:40 - Final thoughts, rambly project update, and listener engagement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music by the Purple Planet In this episode, Ricky addresses his recent podcast activity, shares insights on productivity, distraction, and the challenges of managing multiple projects. He also experiments with content creation methods, reflecting on how to better serve his audience and stay motivated. The recent irregularity of Ricky Rambles and The Frugal Life episodesChallenges of maintaining podcast rhythm when monetization is lowThe influence of ad rates and motivation on content productionHandling multiple creative projects and focusing effortsUsing distractions, like gaming, as motivation to stay productiveThe importance of setting priorities and finishing projects to progressReflecting on audience engagement and content preferencesExperimenting with new content creation tools (Riverside) for better outputBalancing creative work with day-to-day life activities 00:00 - Ricky introduces the episode as a status update on his podcast projects 00:27 - Discusses recent episode frequency and content overlap between Ricky Rambles and The Frugal Life 00:56 - Challenges of staying motivated due to monetization and ad rates 01:35 - Reflects on the need to restart scripting and recording 02:05 - How low ad rates on Spotify impact motivation, despite the shows not being purely about money 02:35 - Considering refining his process and seeking external input (Jackie) on brand growth 02:55 - Talks about distraction, notably starting and pausing various projects including a memoir 03:43 - The difficulty of juggling multiple projects and the idea of "double dipping" audience interest 04:08 - The importance of focusing on core priorities to stay productive 04:43 - How background thoughts and mental energy constrain creativity more than time 05:08 - Using a new video game as motivation for productivity and focusing on writing 05:38 - Reflection on how gaming has influenced his productivity and writing habits 06:11 - The break from gaming has been inspiring, and he's considering content plans for Ricky Rambles 06:34 - Questions about audience interests: grocery store stories vs. AI and crazy stories 07:12 - Recognizing that some content feels like it disappears into the void, and audience engagement varies 07:44 - Planning to test new content creation tools (Riverside), possibly recording a new episode 08:13 - Teasing upcoming content and encouraging listeners to stay tuned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about my experience going to Adam Conover's Comedy Show in La Jolla. Music by The Purple Planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I go to San Antonio. Music by The Purple Planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky goes to Japan! Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about my Trip to DC. Music by the purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ricky goes on a cruise and reflects on it here. Music by the purple planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky goes to Mexico and Rambles about it! Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about being productive. I also used an AI to help edit this, let me know what you think. Music by the purple planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about Aldi mostly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A guest Rambles, Andrew! Music by The Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I talk about some of the other projects I'm working on. Links below https://leafboundreview.blogspot.com/ https://www.thefruglife.com/ https://btcplus.blogspot.com/ https://mindsalivation.blogspot.com/ https://anotherboringlifestoryblog.blogspot.com/ https://manetera.blogspot.com/ Music by the Purple Planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I record my commute in real time. I ramble about stuff. This is a really strange episode. Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky talks  about his plans for Leaf Bound Review, which includes Getting Indie author’s books in bookstores! Doing affiliate work for service providers  And more!  https://leafboundreview.blogspot.com/ [email protected]   Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky wrote a children's book All The Meat You Will Eat, which is a fun book about all the meat you can eat. Get the paperback here https://www.amazon.com/All-Meat-You-Will-Eat/dp/B0DXFZV5N3 or read it free here https://payhip.com/b/6LQDC Music by the purple planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I ramble about how I miss Reply all Music by the purple planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I visit a Dollar tree converted from a 99 cent only store. Music by the purple planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I ramble about leaf bound review and the state of the project. https://leafboundreview.blogspot.com/ Music by the Purple planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I complain about YT shorts. Music by the purple planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I review The Hero of Ages: Book Three of Mistborn and The Well of Ascension Book two See https://leafboundreview.blogspot.com/ for more reviews. Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about an ad I saw for a Dave Ramsey Cruise Music by the purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music by the purple Planet Welcome to another episode of Ricky Rambles! In this episode, Ricky dives headfirst into the delicious world of takeout food. He explores the struggle of choosing between all the amazing options available these days, from classic comfort food to adventurous new flavors. Key Points: Takeout is a lifesaver, but with so many options, deciding what to order can be overwhelming.Experiment and explore different cuisines to find new favorites.Support local restaurants whenever possible.Be mindful of portion sizes to avoid overindulging.Ricky's Takeout Journey: Ricky shares his experience ordering takeout from a variety of restaurants throughout the week. He discusses the satisfaction of a classic cheeseburger, the refreshing change of Thai food, and the luxuriousness of sushi. Tips for Takeout Ramblers: Be adventurous! Don't be afraid to try something new.Support local! Local restaurants often have better quality and put more love into their food.Portion patrol! Takeout portions can be large, consider splitting a meal or saving some for leftovers.Leave a comment below and share your favorite takeout recommendations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I ramble about some random ideas I have, including a competitor to SpaceX! Music by the purple planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I complain about how everything seems to need an app now. Music Credit, the purple planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaf Bound Review site where you can get a free book review, posted to the platform of your choice. https://leafboundreview.blogspot.com/ Music Credit the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I ramble about Ikea again. I talk about how the world seems more crowded now. Music Credit the purple planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about how I'm doing everything wrong to promote my podcast. Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I rant about tipping culture Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about rules vs Principles Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about my Trip to Nauvoo IL, and I ramble about the early LDS church. Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about Spotify's new requirements for ads. Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I talk about the laptop I bough on Aliexpress and my troubles installing Linux on it. Linus Tech Tips video on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um0l6ZSxfTE Listing to the Laptop https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804566017391.html Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about Jonathan Green's book "Write a Book in Two Hours: How to Write a Book, Novel, or Children’s Book in Far Less than 30 Days (Authorship 1)" https://www.amazon.com/Write-Book-Two-Hours-Authorship-ebook/dp/B07RHKTVQ1 This is mostly a first pass at the book and I share some impressions after reading it. I will have a more thorough discussion hopefully in the future as I actually try to write a book in this manner. I also talk about content creation in general. Music is from the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about owning a home and Ramit Sethi's new show. Music by the purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about an idea to make a podcast network. Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky goes to the store Ikea. Music by the Purple Planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ricky talks about Experimentation Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.