Chapter
Embracing an Ever-Evolving Self
01:32 - 10:10 (08:38)
The conflict between self-acceptance and self-actualization can be resolved by considering oneself as an ever-changing, evolving person. The second half of life can be more fulfilling by serving something bigger and exploring the relationship between the ego and the self.
Clips
The use of nouns as a way of simplifying complex and messy things is a common tactic to reduce them into something manageable, but it's important to unpack them, especially in relationships and partnerships, for accountability and improvement.
01:32 - 03:13 (01:41)
Summary
The use of nouns as a way of simplifying complex and messy things is a common tactic to reduce them into something manageable, but it's important to unpack them, especially in relationships and partnerships, for accountability and improvement.
ChapterEmbracing an Ever-Evolving Self
EpisodeHappying with Derren Brown
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast discusses the idea of life being an ever-changing, evolving mystery that is especially applicable in the second half of one's life.
03:13 - 06:27 (03:14)
Summary
This podcast discusses the idea of life being an ever-changing, evolving mystery that is especially applicable in the second half of one's life. It is suggested that focusing on the relationship between the ego and the self and serving something bigger than oneself can help in finding what one was supposed to be before the demands of the world took over.
ChapterEmbracing an Ever-Evolving Self
EpisodeHappying with Derren Brown
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project", talks about her journey of becoming a writer, her two books on happiness, and the surprising things she discovered while researching her second book, "A Little Happier".
06:27 - 07:07 (00:39)
Summary
Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project", talks about her journey of becoming a writer, her two books on happiness, and the surprising things she discovered while researching her second book, "A Little Happier".
ChapterEmbracing an Ever-Evolving Self
EpisodeHappying with Derren Brown
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker talks about choosing to pay attention to what is within and focusing on present happiness rather than fixating on something in the future that is out of our control.
07:07 - 10:10 (03:02)
Summary
The speaker talks about choosing to pay attention to what is within and focusing on present happiness rather than fixating on something in the future that is out of our control. They share their experience of avoiding the traditional career path and being content with their current life.