Chapter
The Relationship Between Being Helpful and Financial Compensation
30:40 - 45:33 (14:53)
Pursuing meaningful things and being helpful draws attention to us and people tend to notice. However, when chasing fame or money becomes the goal, we tend to sacrifice being helpful for more people which takes away the meaning of our work.
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Pursuing fame, money, or possessions can detract from being helpful to others.
30:40 - 36:26 (05:46)
Summary
Pursuing fame, money, or possessions can detract from being helpful to others. Living a meaningful life means pursuing meaningful things that can draw attention from those around us and help us be helpful even in small ways.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Being Helpful and Financial Compensation
Episode#262: Joshua Becker – Minimalism, Wisdom, Fame, & Jealousy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The way to overcome envy is by focusing on pursuing the things that are most important to us with the life that we have.
36:26 - 41:28 (05:02)
Summary
The way to overcome envy is by focusing on pursuing the things that are most important to us with the life that we have. By knowing that our money is going towards what's important to us, we become less jealous when we see others with their possessions or success.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Being Helpful and Financial Compensation
Episode#262: Joshua Becker – Minimalism, Wisdom, Fame, & Jealousy
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on the unhealthy motivations that led to the accumulation of material possessions and the realization of living unintentionally.
41:28 - 45:33 (04:04)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the unhealthy motivations that led to the accumulation of material possessions and the realization of living unintentionally. This sparked introspection and intentionality in possessions, schedule and habits to align with personal values.