In this episode, the host talks about the dangers of putting people on a pedestal and expecting them to be perfect, both in our personal relationships and in the public eye. He also discusses how he deals with toxic behavior on social media.
Mark Metry discusses how playing offense can lead to more creativity and the importance of being a positive influence on others.
The speaker reflects on how she always downplays her accomplishments and life due to her background and emphasizes the need for people who look like her to celebrate their success. She shares her personal experience at a fancy resort where she was the only one who looked like her.
This podcast tackles unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and realities. Guests share their personal stories, the tools they used, and influential people and books that made a difference in their lives.
The Unafraid podcast deals with the daily struggles of life and provides insights on how to handle them. The hosts discuss their own experiences with family, work, and friends in a frank and relatable manner.
The speaker expresses frustration with the overuse of "journey" narratives and the belief in manifestation culture, highlighting the superficiality and privilege often associated with these ideas.
The speaker shares a question to ask yourself when facing a challenge that feels too difficult to handle, which can open up new solutions and ways forward. They also encourage looking to others who have overcome even greater obstacles for inspiration.
The speaker discusses the importance of trusting your gut and following your intuition when making decisions, even if it seems random or odd at first.
The speaker talks about the experience of being mocked, how it feels and how to deal with it.
The speaker discusses how he always feels like there's a battle to win due to the fear of being underrated or underestimated, and how this has helped him in his career.
The speaker discusses the contradictions in self-improvement advice, such as being told to prioritize people in your life while being told to prioritize oneself above all else.
The speaker believes that limiting beliefs can prevent people from pursuing their dreams, but trusting our inner gut can lead to success in surprising ways. She shares her own experiences of success and failure touring the world in the music industry.
The host vocalizes about her own personal experiences with people who have not seen her worth and provides advice on how to protect your peace, value yourself, and not allow people to treat you like crap.
Learn how feeling your best self can improve your life, even when you are feeling overwhelmed or not showing up as your best.
The host discusses how using insensitive language towards others can be hurtful. He also talks about cleaning his closet for charity and feeling guilty about the amount of stuff he has collected over the years.
The hosts discuss self-awareness and how everyone has something they wish they could change about themselves, which becomes apparent during our formative years.
The Podcaster reveals the impact of the biographies he has read on successful individuals such as Steve Jobs, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger. He shares how gaining insight into their perspectives and life challenges has helped him navigate his own path.
The speaker shares their biggest advice to their younger self, which is to not be like the donkey from the fable who stands between two choices and cannot decide. Instead, focus on pursuing one thing at a time in order to make progress and reach goals.
The speaker advises listeners to enjoy indulgences like smoking and drinking in moderation, rather than excessively. They encourage finding like-minded individuals and communities for support.
A woman recounts a tactic used in Kyrgyzstan called an AJ shame circle as a way to shame bad behavior in front of family and community and advocates for calling out toxic behavior in the US.
This podcast discusses how high-fiving yourself in the mirror every morning can create new nerve connections in your brain, leading to positive emotions of celebration, acceptance, and love for yourself.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of doing the work to build trust in one's own judgment based on the life of Henry Singleton, discussing his handwritten memos and how he was exposed to people lying to him.
The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.
After experiencing intense physical pain while hiking and measuring his blood oxygen levels at 50 percent, Brian decided to reconstruct his understanding of reality and go after what he truly wants.
Chase Jarvis shares how to stop caring about others' opinions and start taking action towards your goals, even when others might not understand them
The podcast explores the idea of applying the theming strategy of theme parks to personal and professional skill development.
The speaker talks about how they used to make excuses for other people’s bad behavior and how they have come to realize the importance of not undermining their own moral compass.
The speaker talks about how they used to buy a lot of books but never read them until they stumbled upon a book that contained a powerful principle that changed their life after internalizing it.
This podcast episode explores the topic of personal development and self-improvement as a lifelong journey and encourages the audience to prioritize their well-being.
The loss of his father motivated this actor to become a better person, realizing that he had lost his way and had pigeonholed himself as the villain on his show.
The way we speak to ourselves can change our physiology, actions and ultimately our identity. By practicing positive self-talk, we can shape who we become and achieve personal growth.