Chapter
Creating a Vivid Future
53:50 - 1:02:05 (08:15)
In this episode, the importance of picturing a vivid future, the role of decision making, and the shortness of life is discussed. A mantra or insight to remind oneself of the importance of making the most out of life is also explored.
Clips
The guest shares his insight and approach to making decisions, designing the future, and the importance of being in control of your own destiny.
53:50 - 55:35 (01:45)
Summary
The guest shares his insight and approach to making decisions, designing the future, and the importance of being in control of your own destiny. He talks about using the vividness of the future that you want, and only doing the thing you would do if you weren't getting paid for it.
ChapterCreating a Vivid Future
Episode#568 - Dean Rickles - How To Deal With The Shortness Of Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of having utopian conditions without any constraints or obstacles leads to a dystopian nightmare.
55:35 - 59:41 (04:05)
Summary
The idea of having utopian conditions without any constraints or obstacles leads to a dystopian nightmare. Striving towards a goal is part of being alive, achieving the ultimate goal means losing a component of meaning that was leading towards it.
ChapterCreating a Vivid Future
Episode#568 - Dean Rickles - How To Deal With The Shortness Of Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the topic of using a stoic approach to deal with daily frustrations such as being stuck in traffic or facing daily issues is discussed.
59:41 - 1:02:05 (02:24)
Summary
In this episode, the topic of using a stoic approach to deal with daily frustrations such as being stuck in traffic or facing daily issues is discussed. However, it is acknowledged that this approach may not be applicable in situations of extreme pain or suffering.