Episode
Learning to Love with Tim Shriver
32:25
Published: Tue Jun 01 2021
Description
Most people know him as a disability rights activist, chairman of Special Olympics or for his book The Call to Unite. But when we talked, our conversation took a turn. We ended up talking about what it means to learn to love. And it was wonderful. This is ... A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Tim and his work, check out :Timothyshriver.comwww.specialolympics.orgwww.amazon.com/Call-Unite-Voices-Hope-Awakening/dp/B08M8DY4XC
Chapters
In this podcast, a group of people discuss the importance of understanding love and parenting.
00:00 - 04:18 (04:18)
Summary
In this podcast, a group of people discuss the importance of understanding love and parenting. They talk about their experiences and how they have learned to make those around them feel completely loved.
EpisodeLearning to Love with Tim Shriver
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast highlights how division exists because we are looking only at ourselves, leading to increased anxiety levels.
04:18 - 10:01 (05:43)
Summary
This podcast highlights how division exists because we are looking only at ourselves, leading to increased anxiety levels. Additionally, the lack of ability to authentically apologize and forgive is argued to be the most missing component in our culture.
EpisodeLearning to Love with Tim Shriver
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In a world where finding common purpose often requires a common enemy, we must learn to create it without one.
10:01 - 13:27 (03:26)
Summary
In a world where finding common purpose often requires a common enemy, we must learn to create it without one. As JFK once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
EpisodeLearning to Love with Tim Shriver
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The idea of a common enemy appears to be essential for groups to be cohesive, but finding one is becoming more of a struggle in the modern world.
13:27 - 17:46 (04:18)
Summary
The idea of a common enemy appears to be essential for groups to be cohesive, but finding one is becoming more of a struggle in the modern world. Research shows that infants are more likely to learn from speech patterns when trying to learn an unfamiliar language if it is taught by a non-native speaker.
EpisodeLearning to Love with Tim Shriver
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Putting in extra effort and learning the skill of relationships can help combat loneliness and anxiety.
17:46 - 24:16 (06:30)
Summary
Putting in extra effort and learning the skill of relationships can help combat loneliness and anxiety. The law of diffusion explains how ideas spread and how to make things sticky.
EpisodeLearning to Love with Tim Shriver
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker shares his experience of taking a chance on people despite having every reason to close himself off from the world.
24:16 - 26:48 (02:31)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of taking a chance on people despite having every reason to close himself off from the world. He emphasizes the importance of earning the right to complain in life.
EpisodeLearning to Love with Tim Shriver
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Learning empathy and listening requires constant practice, much like flexing a muscle, according to this speaker.
26:48 - 32:16 (05:28)
Summary
Learning empathy and listening requires constant practice, much like flexing a muscle, according to this speaker. Committing to this work and being willing to do it will lead to help surrounding us and a positive shift in education, business, and politics.