The Greatness Machine

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What if the secret to a fulfilled life was as simple as following a set of care instructions — not for a product, but for yourself? In this solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh shares powerful reflections on what it means to care for yourself and live wholeheartedly. Inspired by a simple yet profound list of "care instructions for humans," Darius dives into the importance of self-love, growth, and surrounding yourself with people who bring joy and inspiration. From embracing vulnerability and trusting yourself to dancing like no one's watching, this episode is a heartfelt reminder to nurture your well-being.


In this episode, Darius will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction and Personal Reflections

(02:49) Care Instructions for Self-Care

(06:01) The Importance of Love and Connection

(08:53) Growth Through Environment and Relationships

(11:48) Emotional Expression and Self-Trust


Care Instructions:


  1. Sit in the sunlight. 
  2. Keep hydrated.
  3. Move. Walk. Run. Stretch. Raise the beat of your heart. Rattle your lungs. Gasp for breath.
  4. Love yourself and others. Love hard and soft.
  5. Kiss your family. Hold your best friend’s hand.
  6. Make sure to place yourself in an environment that will stimulate growth.
  7. If broken or badly damaged, put your pieces back together in a different way. Some pieces will no longer fit where or how they used to. Pain changes the mold of who we once were, but this change can be good. We will be less likely to break apart again at the hands of the same people. We will be less likely to allow the same things to deeply damage us again.
  8. Listen to music that will lift your soul. Dance in front of the mirror. Dance with others.
  9. Surround yourself with people who will make you laugh from your stomach and smile from your heart.
  10. Allow yourself to feel everything. Cry. Be angry. Scream. Smash things. Tell people how you feel. Tell people how they have made you feel. Take responsibility of how you are feeling. Do not stay in these feelings. Speak it, don’t store it.
  11. Stop doubting yourself. Set your goals and conquer them.

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    Connect with Darius:

    Website: https://therealdarius.com/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine 

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