The excuses people give are often just that - excuses. If someone gives you a weak excuse for not hanging out, they probably just don't want to.
By understanding that no one can change your mood without your consent, you can master your emotional triggers and reactions, ultimately mastering your life.
Mark Metry discusses how playing offense can lead to more creativity and the importance of being a positive influence on others.
In a world where the future can't be predicted, focusing on a specific goal can lead to failure. Instead, a systems way of looking at the world, continually improving your odds in a favorable area, can lead to success and valuable experience.
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.
Wednesday Martin discusses the importance of acknowledgment in our lives and how it can lead to a better life. She talks about how her research and study have helped women and men to learn new and better ways to connect.
In order to make progress and improve as a society, it is important for men to take responsibility in educating other men and hold themselves accountable for their own actions. While the world can be harsh and dismissive towards men trying to better themselves, creating a positive and supportive community can lead to growth and change.
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.
It's important to acknowledge and name your emotions when going through a major life change. However, it's equally important to start taking action towards your goals, no matter how you feel.
The speaker discusses the benefits of challenging oneself and sticking to a skill or hobby, citing the example of a senior citizen learning new puzzles and their own experience with consistently working on a skill with linear progress.
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 importance of being true to oneself and not letting the opinions of others dictate one's actions is emphasized using Andrew Carnegie's famous quote. One's personal sense of pride in oneself should guide their decisions instead of solely relying on external validation.
The hosts discuss a video about a person who practiced running like a horse to the point where they could gallop on all fours at impressive speed. They ponder on the potential health consequences and self-reflection on chasing after a dream too intensely.
The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling like a piece of shit, sad, hateful, and victimized, but eventually learned to overcome these negative thoughts.
In this transcript snippet, the speaker discusses the struggles of people pleasing and how it can hinder success. They share personal anecdotes of how recognizing this habit of saying yes to everything helped them improve.
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 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 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.
Tai Lopez encourages people to focus on learning from others instead of hating them. He encourages people to focus on what they can learn from someone and not on their flaws.
The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.
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 speaker advocates for having a backup plan and a way of earning a living in case the pursuit of a passion doesn't work out. Additionally, the speaker discusses the historical perspective on murder and dying.
A young person reflects on the education they received and feels compelled to use their power to benefit future generations. This is a common theme in one's 20s.
A discussion about how people deal with shame and self-criticism, and how to overcome it by coming to terms with one's actions and motives.
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.
