Happiness Simplified

Episode 20 - The Mistake Episode


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Summary:
Welcome to Happiness Simplified, a weekly podcast about the simple things that can make your life awesome. Kayvon and Dai discuss the top of making mistakes. Tune in to find out how mistakes can serve as indicators that we’re trying, can be opportunities for learning, and how embracing our vulnerability as humans and parents is a strength. 
Time Stamped Show Notes:
00:28 – Introduction to the podcast
01:32 – After recording half of this episode, Dai and Kayvon realize the laptop wasn’t recording!
01:44 – The theme of this episode is “Mistakes”
01:53 – “If you are not making mistakes, you are not trying”
02:17 – Mistakes are challenging
02:27 – Kayvon shares about certain changes in his life
03:02 – Learn from your mistakes
03:19 – Dai talks about Crossfit’s importance in our lives
04:04 – A personal commitment to making a change
05:02 – We should try to learn new things every day
05:22 – Kayvon’s motto, “Keep the flow going”
05:50 – A body at rest, stays at rest
06:46 – Kayvon and Dai competed in an athletic competition
07:20 – Dai shares their experience
08:03 – The sport of fitness
08:58 – Be OK with mistakes
11:05 – Everyone goes through moments of learning
11:41 – Be mindful of your mistakes
12:23 – Empower yourself
12:46 – “If you’re not on the right path, find another one”
12:54 – A pleasant part of learning from your mistakes is sharing it with other people
14:20 – The difference between being vulnerable and being weak
14:47 – It takes trust to be able to open up to others
15:39 – Learning from your kids
16:03 – Letting your kids know you are imperfect as a parent and as a human being
17:05 – Dai testifies to Kayvon’s parenting
18:36 – Please subscribe and leave us a review!
19:14 – Connect with Dai and Kayvon on Twitter
3 Key Points:
Mistakes signify that you are TRYING, that is a very good thing.
Mistakes are inevitable—accept them as they come and LEARN from them.
There is strength in our vulnerability; we need to embrace our own vulnerability so that others feel free to be honest and open as well. 
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Happiness SimplifiedBy Dr. Kayvon K and Dai Manuel