The 2% Solution: 30 Minutes to Transform Your Life

Babies Die without this ONE thing (and it may not be what you think)


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Remember the last time you had a face-to-face conversation with no distractions or screens?

A simple touch, a warm smile, or a heartfelt hello can open up a world of deep human connection and bring a magical shift in our lives.

This week at the 2% Solution podcast, we dive into the heart of human connections and explore the underrated yet crucial role empathy plays in them.

Empathy isn't just an emotion. It's a life skill that can transform situations, relationships, and even the world.

We discuss the magic and motivation that blooms from empathetic interactions and simple acts of kindness.

Drawing from personal experiences, we'll explore how a simple touch, a kind word, or a consoling gesture can lift spirits and empower and foster self-belief. So, tune into this episode, and let's embrace the power of human connection, one interaction at a time.

Let's bring more smiles, hellos, and virtual high-fives into our lives.

Your Monday Motivation is waiting at the 2% Solution podcast!

And for those interested in the study referenced in today's episode:

"In the early 20th century, groundbreaking research by Dr. René Spitz brought to light the devastating impact of emotional and physical neglect on infants in orphanages. Through his observational study, Spitz revealed a harrowing truth: despite receiving adequate nutrition and basic care, many infants in these institutions suffered from a condition he termed "hospitalism." His findings, published in the study “Hospitalism: An Inquiry Into the Genesis of Psychiatric Conditions in Early Childhood” (Psychoanal Study Child 1:53-74, 1945), demonstrated that infants deprived of physical contact, affection, and emotional interaction showed severe developmental delays, emotional distress, and alarmingly, a higher mortality rate. This research was pivotal in changing childcare practices and highlighted the critical importance of human touch and emotional care in early childhood development.

Dr. Spitz's work, along with subsequent research, underscored that human touch and emotional connection are not ju

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The 2% Solution: 30 Minutes to Transform Your LifeBy Dai Manuel