Navigating the River of Time - How to decide what matters

Navigating the River of Time - How to decide what matters

There is no better time to contemplate the meaning of your existence than a Tuesday. Tackle the meaty questions of life, using philosophical tools and some lessons from the school of Positive Psychology. We curiously dive through the principles of physics and the lessons of history to contemplate the effect of time on our lives. Opposingly we examine the effects of our life on everything else and why we even do things. Along the way, we'll take on ideas from Ghengis Kahn and Julius Caesar to songwriting and dancing. Some questions answered" What makes something worth doing? What is the point of Legacy? How can I be consistently happier? Why does no one want to be a mummy (Egyptian style) these days? What is the coolest saying ever? This is one of our more 'out there' episodes and Sam would like you to know he has not been taking drugs and that he is always like this. Sponsors: ManScaped: Men's grooming at its best. 20% Off + Free Shipping - code 'GROWTH' - ManScaped.com/Growth ShortForm: Summaries of the world's best books. Free trial + 20% off - code 'PSYCHOLOGY' - ShortForm.com/Psychology SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. 20% discount - code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk Related Episodes Thinking Fast and Slow: How to make better decisions - July 12th, 2024 Make Time Your Friend - May 26th, 2024 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 How Time Creates Existence 01:06 Exploring the Philosophy of Time 02:49 Why the Concept of Winning Doesn't Exist 05:42 Patterns in the River of Time 06:52 Julius Caesar and the power of words 08:02 Patterns in Music and Art 09:54 Fighting Entropy with Patterns 12:23 The Temporary Nature of Existence 13:12 Creating Patterns for Others vs. Self 14:12 The Concept of Legacy 16:06 Optimizing for the Experiencing Self 19:01 Final Thoughts and Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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