The speaker shares how they helped a young man named Joshua, who was in need of a job but didn't have much construction experience, by offering him work to clean and organize job sites.
The speaker discusses how personal, private sins may hurt not only oneself but also others, and how the pursuit of virtue can help to mitigate this impact.
This podcast episode discusses the influence of the words we use in our lives, how they can affect our thoughts and behaviors, and ultimately impact our successes and failures.
The speaker shares her journey of overcoming drug addiction, going back to school, having a healthy relationship, and finding happiness through her career and new husband, despite bashing men and gender roles in the past.
Author and comedian Sara Benincasa discusses the power of complaining and the benefits it can have on personal growth. She also shares her own experiences with being told not to be a "funny girl".
The host shares his practice of boiling down daily activities into four simple things that help him navigate the complexity of life and gives him assurance for the future.
The speaker shares a personal story about his father's behavior and how it shaped his life decisions.
The host discusses their reaction to people who try to exert power over them and how it makes them feel challenged.
Podcast host encourages listeners to stick with something they like despite initial dislikes or challenges. Too many people give up too quickly rather than seeing it through.
Jay Shetty emphasizes the importance of taking time off to learn and serve, because movies have the power to shift culture and conversation, and spending time with teachers and seeking knowledge can bring wisdom to life.
The host discusses her experience of being bullied in a sorority during her time at the University of Oregon, how it shaped her into the person she is today, and highlights the importance of standing up for oneself.
Embracing challenging activities, such as training hard or learning a difficult skill, can have benefits beyond just physical results. Learning to enjoy the process of hard work can build confidence and provide a sense of fulfillment.
The speaker talks about feeling like they are in a better place after losing their father and reflecting on their personal struggles, while acknowledging that they are not perfect but always striving to improve.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss how self-awareness can help individuals recognize their negative behavior and strive for personal growth. They encourage listeners to ask themselves why they feel a certain way and be curious about themselves.
The hosts have a candid conversation about their upbringing and their different personalities. One describes himself as a realist while the other is more emotional and passionate.
The notion of a midlife crisis is antiquated - in this episode, host discusses why he prefers the idea of a midlife assessment.
The act of criticizing someone's behavior can accidentally turn into an attack on the person themselves. Instead, it's important to separate behavior from the individual and try to understand what led them to act that way.
Reflecting on personal experiences and societal conflicts, the speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel pain as a catalyst for personal growth and social change.
Olivia discusses the idea of correcting someone's story about her while also sharing about her own worst mistake.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of trusting your intuition and continuing to learn and grow in all areas of life. They welcome comments and questions from listeners as they navigate their own paths.
Focusing on personal growth and progress in challenging oneself might lead to measuring happiness over time, weeks, or months to determine fulfillment, success and personal joy. It is a good indication of one's personal growth and improvement.
The speaker makes some personal admissions about his life, including being fired and stealing from an employer, and reflects on the importance of talking with someone he trusts about difficult thoughts and feelings.
In this podcast, the speaker reflects on the evolution of a person's confidence building and empathetic behaviours, after knowing him for 15 years. The speaker admires the level of maturity and willingness to resolve conflicts and grow, while building up their confidence and empathy along the way.
This podcast episode discusses how the need to be liked by everyone can be detrimental and ultimately, how to overcome it. It also touches on how the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the default behavior to staying home.
The speaker reflects on the differences between her 20s and 30s, acknowledging the uncertainty of early 20s and the financial stability that comes with being in your 30s.
The speaker reflects on the positive movement towards self-discovery and personal growth in recent years, acknowledging their tendency to divide themselves and desire to learn from femininity.
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about his approach towards personal growth and development, emphasizing on understanding oneself, perceiving the world and others, and choosing one's desired path in life.
Learn the value of doing the opposite when it comes to lying, negative self-talk, and negative behavior patterns in this episode.
The hosts discuss their personal changes since their first year of college and discuss the idea of tapping into their inner child to understand those changes.
The host plans to share personal stories and struggles in an effort to provide additional content to their listeners.
The speaker talks about how he transformed his personal style and physical appearance over eight years by not taking people seriously when they say you have to worry about what the market wants and to just build what you want.
The speaker talks about the importance of taking a break for personal growth and encourages people to embrace the European way of life which prioritizes travelling and taking time away from work. He also discusses the idea of optimizing towards retirement and how it can hinder personal growth.
The speaker shares how they overcame their fear of people and grew as a person, discussing how they used to avoid situations and people they were scared of but learned to confront their fears.
Bestselling author, speaker and podcast host Jen Hatmaker shares her personal journey of leaving a 26 year marriage, the importance of emotional well-being, vulnerability and personal growth. This episode provides practical tools to help women live authentic and transformative lives.
The speaker acknowledges that although having supportive parents helped her, the world can still dim our light from time to time. She encourages listeners to navigate life's uncertainties and continue to let their light shine.
In this episode, Shankar Vedantam explores the concept of future selves, and how our present selves often make decisions that our future selves may not agree with. He suggests that we should be proactive in crafting the person we want to become in the future.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of who you surround yourself with and shares their excitement about the upcoming birth of their baby, and their openness to different gender possibilities.
The speaker jokes about past controversial comments, while conceding they were not appropriate. He credits his success to the positive influence of those around him.
Moving to Tennessee was the best decision the speaker ever made, as it allowed them to learn who their true friends were and gain a sense of freedom. They recommend it to others as a way to discover who will stand by you in life.
Retreats can empower individuals to make different choices and perspective changes. Even though initially retreats may be viewed as a crazy fantasy, many individuals have been positively impacted by taking part in them.
The speaker discusses the envy of individuals who were able to find their passion early on in life and achieve success, while many others struggle to figure out their path. They also mention the concept of renting out space to other independent operators.
The speaker talks about not accusing someone even when they have reason to, because of the hurt it can cause. They also mention being a good fighter in the past.
In this episode, the host discusses how to level up and make continuous improvements by altering your sense of what is normal and raising your threshold for what you think is acceptable. She gives examples and breaks down the concept to help listeners understand how to implement it in their own lives.
The speaker reflects on their personal growth and the progress they've made in terms of creative pursuits, noting that what once seemed unattainable is now within reach. The speaker also discusses experiencing a sense of calm and satisfaction from completing a significant project.
Jason drops out of high school after realizing his new one is more advanced, and shortly after meets a woman who turns his life around.
The speaker discusses their journey towards self-improvement in terms of appearance and personal issues, using humor as a way to cope. They express gratitude towards their family and friends and thank a guest for joining them.
Investor and entrepreneur, Gary Vaynerchuk, emphasizes the importance of seeking out exposure to different types of people with varying perspectives to enhance personal growth and understanding of the world.
