Majors & Minors: When Is It Worth Drawing A Line?
I grew up with a mom who said, “Major on the majors, not on the minors.” Meaning to not make a big deal about small things. I ended up being a profound minimizer who was very conflict averse and didn’...
4 Dec 202411min
Judgement: Who Gets A Penalty & Who Gets A Pass
In the last episode we talked about grace. I want to give focus to judgment, and I mean towards people. The word in today’s culture has a negative connotation. “Who are you to judge!” is often thrown ...
3 Dec 202411min
Grace: Who Deserves It, What About Justice & How Does It Help Us w/ Julia Baird
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. You hit me, I hit you back. You disrespect me, I disrespect you. That would be the opposite of grace. Grace is generally considered offering a kindness, anyways...
2 Dec 20241h 47min
Self-Compassion: What Is The Payoff of Concern vs Indifference For Yourself w/ Dr. Kristin Neff
As a guy, the concept of compassion has little place in my life. Especially as an athlete, there was no value in compassion. You ignore any pain and keep going. It reminds me of the depiction of the a...
30 Nov 20241h 2min
Giving Thanks For Self: What Would Make The Holidays Better For Everyone
Imaging waking tomorrow for Thanksgiving. You are in a jail cell. You look out the one, small window of your cell where you can see a perfect, Norman Rockwell scene of the holidays. Kids outside sledd...
29 Nov 20249min
Positive Programming: How To Properly Program Your Mind For Goodness
My recent show with Upworthy VP Lucia Knell and head of content and innovation Gabriel Reilich about the book they put together called, GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity, has me continual...
27 Nov 202412min
Worldview: How It Controls Your Existence & How To Revise It For Greater Benefit
What is a worldview? AI defines it as a person's or society's fundamental way of thinking about the world, and it's made up of their values, beliefs, and expectations. I take this one step further to ...
26 Nov 202413min
Good News: Are People Actually Bad & Is The World Really A Trashcan Fire. Or Not. w/ Gabriel Reilich & Lucia Knell of Upworthy
You may well have heard of Upworthy. Upworthy is a media brand that focuses on positive storytelling. They have millions of followers on social media and email subscribers, who tune in to hear good ne...
25 Nov 20241h 29min
