#InternetGrandpa

#InternetGrandpa

By #InternetGrandpa (aka Braden Bell)Health & FitnessEducationSelf-Improvement
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#InternetGrandpa episodes

  • Learning to take feedback/criticism is hard, but it's a huge part of growing and, therefore, happiness. Especially when we keep hearing similar things over and over (11-13-24)

    Over the years, I have seen a lot of people react to getting feedback and correction. This isn’t something anyone finds pleasant, but the way we respond to this can have a huge impact on our growth and ultimate happiness. It’s especially sad when people hear similar things over and over from many different sources, but push it all away. Sending you so much love, Your #InternetGrandpa



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradenbell.substack.com
    6 min
  • It's easy to make yourself think you're being heroic when you're just being ornery.

    It’s really easy to take your own preferences and justify them, coming up with some sort of lofty moral reason that you are right. When I’m annoyed at someone, I can easily come up with a narrative that makes me feel like I’m standing up for something important, when I’m just being grumpy.

    This is easy to fall into. I think it’s just human nature. But it can really lead us astray easily and keep us from important growth and meaningful relationships. It’s hard to resist, but the best way I know how is to try to be able to laugh at myself.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradenbell.substack.com
    5 min
  • When you want to be better than you actually can manage at the moment

    If you are growing, learning, and trying to do and be better in any area of your life, you will inevitably run up against times when the gap between your aspirations and your ability will be big. This gap can be painful and frustrating. It may even bring guilt.

    Hang in there!

    This means you are actually making progress and eventually, you will bridge that gap!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradenbell.substack.com
    5 min
  • When you do something really embarrassing, here's how to cope

    I did something so incredibly embarrassing the other night. It still pains me to think about. But it happens to us all. Here’s the one thing I have found that actually helps me when I am so mortified that I just want to have a mountain fall on me.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradenbell.substack.com
    5 min
  • A few thoughts on not letting other people control our lives

    It is incredibly disempowering to let other people’s actions define and dictate our response. It’s also very natural and easy to slip into!

    Power comes from making our choices based on our own ideals and values, and then acting accordingly. It’s not easy but it’s worth the struggle.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradenbell.substack.com
    5 min
  • The joy and value of showing mercy

    Being merciful is just one of the most empowering, liberating, cheering things I can do.

    It’s one of those things that may seem about doing something for someone else, but it ends up really helping me. The giver is blessed more than the recipient.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradenbell.substack.com
    6 min
  • Mentally balancing our strengths and weaknesses

    If we are to be truly self-actualized and happy, it is critical that we are at least as clear-eyed about our strengths, virtues, and good efforts as we are about our flaws, failings, and weaknesses. I suggest that our good efforts should actually count for more than our flaws—but they should get at least equal credit in our mental calculus and self-concept.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradenbell.substack.com
    10 min

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