People need to balance being grateful for their achievements with taking risks to continue growing and avoid becoming complacent. This delicate balance requires effort and self-awareness.
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 discusses the importance of tuning into what really matters to you and prioritizing personal values over societal expectations, even if it means not achieving the highest status job. This leads to a fulfilling life and better personal relationships.
The "Do cool sh*t budget" is the allocation of both time and money towards things that may not have a clear ROI, but are fun, interesting, and worth pursuing for personal growth and fun. This idea stems from Google's 20% time, where they could spend a fifth of their time on anything they wanted to make Google better.
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.
In times of uncertainty, telling the truth is the best single maxim to always go back to. By increasing the amount of truth one tells to a higher degree, even if it makes others uncomfortable, it can be a powerful tool towards personal growth and ultimately setting one free.
The desire for our lives to be an interesting movie leads us to create drama in our own lives. By listening to other people's stories and questioning our own contributions, we can avoid playing the victim role in our narratives.
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 host shares her hopes for the impact of her podcast and asks for feedback from her listeners. She also reflects on the challenges of building and maintaining relationships through social media, and how being ghosted can be hurtful for anyone.
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 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.
In this podcast, unusual questions about life and reality are tackled in order to better understand the human experience. Real-life stories and tools are shared to inspire listeners to make a difference in their lives.
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.
Taking time to explore creativity through activities such as drawing, playing an instrument, or knitting can lead to personal growth and a fuller sense of self. This can teach us to be more uninhibited, less judgmental, and less focused on specific goals.
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.
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 shares a personal experience of hitting rock bottom and the struggles they faced while trying to get back up.
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.
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 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 shares advice on how to support a friend going through personal changes. It's important to approach the situation with support and guidance, rather than scolding or pressure.
A discussion about the doubts of success of individuals and how they can overcome it through hard work and dedication.
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 discusses the adoption of morning exercise routines during lockdown and her experience as a perfectionist teacher's pet in high school.
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 podcast has won an AMBI award for best health and wellness podcasts and now has two Webby awards, but it is up to the listeners to vote for the upcoming award. Despite having bad habits, it is vital to realize one's potential and choose to be good.
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.
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.
Personal growth and the ability to move beyond challenges and stress require effective reflection and asking empowering questions about the experience. Recovery and distilling emotions around the experience can help with reflection and proactive growth.
A speaker reflects on the importance of being ready to jump on opportunities, even if it means interrupting plans with family, and the high adrenaline rush that comes with it.
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.
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 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.
The speaker expresses regret over their negative thoughts and actions in the past and discusses their transition from regular band to Marching Band, along with the pressure of performing on stage.
Learn the value of doing the opposite when it comes to lying, negative self-talk, and negative behavior patterns in this episode.
The speaker shares their approach to gossiping and differentiates between sharing personal information and receiving potentially harmful information.
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, 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 describes how watching a documentary and taking a dance class helped him turn his life around, going from a life of crime to improving his emotional intelligence and vulnerability.
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.
This podcast discusses the idea of starting over and the reasons one may want to begin anew.
