Episode
929 Esther Perel: The Quality of Your Relationships Determines the Quality of Your Life
1:06:15
Published: Wed Mar 18 2020
Description
“You learn to love yourself in the context of relationships with others.”QUESTIONSCan we choose to be in suffering or not? (0:30)Can you learn to suffer less over time? (4:24)When was the last time you suffered the deepest? (5:32)Why are relationships seemingly the most hard for people when they are what we need most? (8:32)How many relationships are thriving after decades of existing? (17:47)How many values do you need to have in common with your life partner? (27:35)YOU WILL LEARNWhat helps us in times of suffering (14:30)The 3 ways to make your relationship successful (22:18)What to focus on if you are single and looking to be in a relationship (24:40)What determines the success of a relationship day to day (36:01)Why it’s important to acknowledge the good in your co-workers (41:46)Why you must deal with your own past in order to deal with your relationship problems at work (50:10)If you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/929 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes
Chapters
In this episode, Lewis Howes interviews Esther Perel, a world-renowned relationship therapist, about how suffering is an inevitable part of life and the importance of facing it and finding meaning in it.
00:00 - 12:39 (12:39)
Summary
In this episode, Lewis Howes interviews Esther Perel, a world-renowned relationship therapist, about how suffering is an inevitable part of life and the importance of facing it and finding meaning in it. They also discuss how suffering can be a tool for growth and how it can lead to more fulfilling relationships.
Episode929 Esther Perel: The Quality of Your Relationships Determines the Quality of Your Life
PodcastThe School of Greatness
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12:39 - 27:13 (14:34)
Summary
Work and relationships have taken on greater significance in modern society, with people expecting more from them than ever before. Soft skills like emotional and relational intelligence have become highly valued in the workplace and identities are increasingly tied to one's job.
Episode929 Esther Perel: The Quality of Your Relationships Determines the Quality of Your Life
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Picking a partner is about finding someone that shares similar values, life goals, and is a good complement to your personality.
27:13 - 38:37 (11:24)
Summary
Picking a partner is about finding someone that shares similar values, life goals, and is a good complement to your personality. Disappointment is part of any relationship, so finding a partner who you trust and communicate well with is crucial.
Episode929 Esther Perel: The Quality of Your Relationships Determines the Quality of Your Life
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their experience of overcoming resentment in a business partnership by coming from a place of gratitude and basic reality testing.
38:37 - 58:12 (19:34)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of overcoming resentment in a business partnership by coming from a place of gratitude and basic reality testing. Acknowledging the other's contribution first can help avoid defensiveness and lead to a positive resolution.
Episode929 Esther Perel: The Quality of Your Relationships Determines the Quality of Your Life
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.
58:12 - 1:05:37 (07:25)
Summary
The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life. Invest in your relationships and drop your expectations a little bit because you can't have everything from one person.