INTRO

Wisdom is often associated with age. But age does not mean wisdom. In this episode, Rob looks at the essential difference between growing older and growing up. Listen to the story of the two hypothetical little boys who take different paths in life and end up in very different places.

TALKING POINTS

• The beauty of watching little kids at play
• Fast-forwarding your life - what will it be like?
• The story of Mikey A vs M Mikey B
• The so-called normal aspects of a modern life
• Exercising choice to pursue a different path
• Conscious living
• 60-year-olds who still seem to act like a 40-year-old
• Growing old but not necessarily growing up
• Choosing awareness, maturity, and wisdom
• Learning about self, others, and the world
• Enjoying life more
• Experiencing less stress
• Being someone others are drawn to
• Non-financial wealth
• Putting time and energy into personal development
• We’re all biased in our thinking - it’s very human
• Gaining useful insight into others 
• Meditation is about increasing your awareness of the present
• Funny YouTube video
• Developing a habit of spending time each day meditation
• Resource: Waking Up app by Sam Harris
• Resource: 10% Happier app by Dan Harris
• Growing up has little to do with core intelligence
• Contact Rob to share your best ideas
• Get a free 30-minute chat with Rob online.

HOW TO WORK THIS INTO YOUR LIFE

Come to terms with all your life experiences

• Spend some time reflecting on your mistakes, wrong-turns, and failures
• Don’t worry about them, simply identify them
• Sit with them for a while - accept them

Spend time learning how you work as human

Learn to meditate - i.e. becoming aware and present

To do this, you’ll need to have the desire and decide what you’ll stop or forsake to free up time and energy for the above.