In today's episode, I discuss a new perspective on legacy. Rather than viewing our legacy as one built by certain defining moments, I share the idea of viewing it as a daily endeavor, one in which the small, seemingly insignificant actions are equally important. I share examples of people in my life who have left an honorable legacy, and how they have influenced me for the better. Finally, I share my own experience of leaving a legacy I regret, and how this new perspective has acted as a beacon of hope and reassurance for me moving forward.

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-TJ

On today's episode of Life Slowed Down, I make a case for viewing the path to success as one paved by contribution rather than competition. I share a personal experience that helped shape my view of success and apply this idea in both relational and professional contexts. Finally, I make a case that, despite the free-market focus on competition, contribution is a more sustainable, effective, and rewarding path for lasting success.

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-TJ

Join me as I tackle the struggle of finding and creating meaning in our lives. The grapple with meaning and purpose is a difficult, but necessary one, and although I still don't have all the answers, I have uncovered some things through this wrestle that have worked for me. I'll share my personal experience of desperately wishing I was part of a classic hero story, and how I've taken that desire and allowed it to shape the way I view the challenges I face in life.

I hope you find these tips helpful, and would love to hear from you! Leave a comment on this episode about what gives your life meaning, or reach out on Instagram @life_sloweddown

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-TJ

In this episode, I have the privilege of sharing my conversation with my friend and mentor, Adam Treadwell. He proposes the idea that viewing solutions as simple, "right or wrong," is not only unhelpful, but unrealistic, and that we should instead be viewing the solutions to our problems as trade-offs. Adam relates this idea to the way we should try to understand others, and we break down a personal experience where I've struggled to understand someone in my life. Finally, Adam shares a story of his own where he was forced to view the trade-offs to a problem he faced, and how that changed the way he chose to solve it. I really enjoyed our conversation and hope you do too.

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-TJ

In this episode, I discuss the inherent risk of being passionate about something. I discuss the pain of rejection and the fear it instills against further pursuit. I share the personal story of a friend who experienced this pain firsthand, but who has chosen to continue pursuing her passion despite that fear. I touch on the impact that you can make in someone's life by supporting and encouraging them in their passionate pursuit and share my personal experience of how this support can change the trajectory of someone's life.

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-TJ

On today's episode, I discuss what it looks like when we try to "be like someone else." I share stories of characters who chase these visages and the price they pay to get there, and offer a new perspective on the price of their pursuit. Finally, I share some personal examples of how some of my personal pursuits to "be like someone else" have managed to bless my life despite growing to understand that such pursuits will only lead to pain if taken too far.

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-TJ

In this episode, I discuss the claim that religion doesn't inherently make someone a good person. I provide two different ways I've seen religiosity hurt those involved, and offer personal examples from people close to me who have experienced the pain of religious beliefs being used against them or their loved ones. Finally, I discuss how these experiences have influenced the way I choose to interact with others who have been hurt by religiosity, and offer a hopeful challenge to those with strong religious beliefs to make a more positive impact on those who have been left with sour taste for religion.

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-TJ

In today's episode, I tackle a topic that is becoming increasingly controversial: what it means to judge someone. I use teachings from the Bible and A Christmas Carol to discuss the difference between judging someone and condemning them, and make a case in favor of being a righteous judge.

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- TJ

In part two of my conversation with Jonah Cannon, we discuss what it means to live without an audience. Jonah shares his personal experience of craving an audience and finding it through dance, and how that negatively impacted his performative focus. We discuss the difficulty of expressing yourself, how others' understanding can become a drug, and the difference between living for, and sacrificing for someone else.

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-TJ

In this episode, Jonah and I discuss a different, more positive perspective on hypocrisy. We share personal examples of our own hypocritical behavior and the positive growth we experienced as a result.

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-TJ