Living As You

How often have you heard people quantify patience as a fixed trait? Something you either "have" or "don't have." In today's "Living as You" episode, PQ lays out the framework for cultivating this virtue, arguing that in order to enhance patience, we must undertake "intentional practice" and learn to recognize when these opportunities arise. In a slowed-down and socially distanced world, what better time to practice cultivating our patience than right now?

In a time of great uncertainty and doubt, adversity strikes every day. The world is changing. Decisions are happening. How can we best approach each moment? Keep it simple - Trust Yourself. Today's "Living As You" episode explores the power of self-trust and the "fake it till you make it" mindset. No matter the difficulty, we can overcome any challenge by trusting our hearts & attacking adversity with an attitude of swagger... 

The world is at war with something many of us have never experienced. Now, more than ever, we must come together. During this period of uncertainty amidst quarantine, what is your purpose? It's human nature to close up and simply "get by" in a time like this. However, how can we still find purpose and fulfillment every day? It's time to look within and figure out how we can not just "survive" but actually become a greater servant to our neighbors and fellow human beings. Let's do this. 

Of the 35,000 decisions you make on a daily basis, how many do you consciously think about? Why are some decisions seemingly so much harder to make than others? Today's episode shares insight on the constancy of decision making, the human struggle with decision paralysis, and the reality that only when we "make" decisions based on personal values do we achieve incredible peace of mind. 

Life poses the hardest and most strenuous challenges to each of us every day. We all face challenges, especially at this moment in time. But... how are we going to react? How do we cope with these struggles? In this week's episode, PQ discusses our inability to control adversity but capacity to control our actions in response to the challenges. How do you react to adversity? And how can you make your default coping mechanisms more positive actions?

What is success? Power, money, or fame? Happiness or fulfillment? What about the achievement of a goal? The world gives us countless messages and definitions of success that seemingly contradict themselves. What does success mean to you? Today’s "Living As You" episode explores the multiple definitions of success and the notion that in the end, no one truly defines your success but YOU. It's your definition that matters... 

How often have you heard individuals emphasize the importance of "giving" of yourself - taking the selfless approach to life in order to benefit others? But what about "receiving" the gifts of life? Accepting the generosity of other human beings? Today's "Living as You" talk breaks down the balance of "giving vs. receiving" and shares the importance of receiving the gifts of life with grace & acceptance. Many times, accepting another person's selflessness, kindness and generosity can be more difficult than giving it. 

Have you ever felt stuck in a period of life dissatisfaction? These plateaus can easily give rise to the belief that the light is gone... that we'll exist in this state forever. However, the light never truly vanishes. In this "Living As You" episode, PQ paints a picture of such stagnant life stages and details the importance of retaining hope and believing that in the end, this stagnancy shall pass... that it's going to be ok. 

What do the greatest leaders, pioneers, and shapers of this world share? The perseverance, tenacity, and “no quit” attitude when adversity strikes. But where does this will come from? Who has this ability? This week’s "Living As You" episode explores the concept of tenacity, highlighting the fact that we all have the ability to attack each challenge with this “no quit” attitude. Getting knocked down doesn’t define you… it's instead about how you respond...

If you knew that you were going to experience a challenge tomorrow, how would you feel? Would you look forward to this difficulty? Or would you try and avoid it? Life is full of challenges… However, we choose the lens in which to view these difficulties, the very experiences that some might call opportunities. This "Living As You" episode highlights the remarkable gifts that occur amidst challenges and the extraordinary effects of viewing them as opportunities rather than problems...