Venture capitalist, Rick Elias, shares his experience of being on the US Airways Airbus that landed on the Hudson River and how it transformed him.
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.
Joe Polish discusses his strategy for understanding people beyond their surface-level desires and reaching their core needs.
In order to progress and grow, one must learn to embrace discomfort and choose challenges that push them out of their comfort zone.
This podcast discusses time management and personal growth, offering solutions to the most important challenges we face while trying to balance our work and personal lives.
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 host shares three assessments to determine why someone may not be achieving their goals, emphasizing the importance of action over just thinking positive thoughts.
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.
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".
Hear the personal stories and tools of successful people on their journey to making a difference in the world.
The feeling of discovering something that not everyone else knows generates excitement. This insight can be found in a book or conversation and elevates one's sense of self-importance.
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 hearing new ideas and perspectives can slow down one's thought process, and result in personal growth. They also encourage their audience to persevere through tough times because success may be just within reach.
The speaker discusses the importance of letting go of one's ego to embrace new phases of life, such as retirement. They also mention the practice of changing one's physiology to eliminate negative thoughts.
A personal recounting of how testimony meetings in church helped the speaker understand who they wanted to be and gave them clarity on their thoughts, actions, and feelings.
The host plans to share personal stories and struggles in an effort to provide additional content to their listeners.
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.
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.
The speaker shares a personal story about his father's behavior and how it shaped his life decisions.
The host reflects on the benefit of sharing her own negative experiences, believing that people can learn from them and avoid similar mistakes in the future. She compares it to having a beautiful child from a previous abusive relationship, as the good comes from the bad.
The speaker grew out their hair as a means of sparking change and self-exploration. They describe feeling a sense of electric energy after coming out of the experience.
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.
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 shares how stepping out of her comfort zone helped her achieve bigger things in her life, such as starting her own business and connecting with successful people in her industry.
The speaker talks about finding fun in midlife as well as the ability to effortlessly memorize lines as one gets more experienced as an actor.
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 speaker discusses their shift in mindset regarding having life plans, and how their goals are more flexible and focused on personal boundaries.
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.
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 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.
The notion of a midlife crisis is antiquated - in this episode, host discusses why he prefers the idea of a midlife assessment.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
The speaker shares about her experience attending a graduate student mixer and her realization that the deeper the root of her struggles, the harder it is to overcome them.
The speaker emphasizes the need to fully commit to one's pursuits in life in order to experience the exhilaration of achievement and true self-determination.
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.
Learn the value of doing the opposite when it comes to lying, negative self-talk, and negative behavior patterns in this episode.
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.
The speaker discusses a difficult individual named Betty who won't stop giving unwarranted advice and shares a personal experience of how she dealt with the situation.
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.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of striving for a purpose in life, despite personal flaws and struggles, as part of breaking the cycle of negativity.
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.
