Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the most important skill to master. This is Part 1 of 2.
Episode 1149: [Part 1] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Showing Compassion
Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.
The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/one-skill
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1149: [Part 1] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Showing Compassion

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Episode 3172:
Discover the simple yet effective ways to build and sustain daily habits with Anthony Ongaro's insights from BreakTheTwitch.com. Ongaro emphasizes starting small and the importance of consistency over intensity to integrate new routines into your life, offering practical strategies that promise gradual but meaningful change.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/effective-daily-habits/
Quotes to ponder:
"Start smaller. The best way to establish a habit is beginning with something that you can 100% absolutely do every single day."
"Once you drop a habit, it’s actually harder to restart than it is to start out in the first place."
"Forget the goal. Work on establishing a system instead of focusing on a particular goal."
Episode references:
The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
The 4-Hour Body: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Body-Uncommon-Incredible-Superhuman/dp/030746363X
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3172: 7 Strategies for Effective Daily Habits by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Personal Development & Self-Help

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Episode 3171:
Colin Wright explores the ancient philosophical concept of eudaemonia in his article, shedding light on its relevance to modern life and personal development. Through a contrast with hedonism, Wright delves into how striving for eudaemonia involves seeking a deeper, more sustainable form of happiness through virtue and self-improvement, rather than fleeting pleasures.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/eudaemonia/
Quotes to ponder:
"Eudaemonia can be seen as a metric by which one can measure the relative goodness or positivity of their life."
"Hedonism states, in essence, that pleasure and happiness are the main purpose of any person’s life."
"Eudaemonia, in contrast, focuses less on pleasure-related happiness and more on a broad sense of wellness."
Episode references:
Eudaemonia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eudaimonia
Hedonism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonism
Hedonic Treadmill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill
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3171: Eudaemonia by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Development & Self-Improvement

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Episode 3170:
Greg Audino delves into the complex world of emotions in his latest piece, "Feeling. Exposed." He challenges the conventional views on feelings, illustrating how our perceptions shape their impact on our lives. By recognizing the fleeting nature of feelings and choosing how we respond to them, Audino offers insightful strategies for managing emotions constructively.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/feeling-exposed-5a1c24d6d245
Quotes to ponder:
"Tony Robbins illustrates this pretty beautifully. He likes to talk about how nothing in the world or anything that happens in it has any value or meaning aside from what we choose to put on it."
"Feelings are always fleeting and apt to change, which many of us over age 14 inherently know but conveniently choose to forget at times when sulking feels more enjoyable."
"The more we repeat the labels we attach to feelings, the stronger they become, thus turning into personality traits over time."
Episode references:
Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/
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3170: Feeling - Exposed by Greg Audino on Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health

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Episode 3169:
Explore the profound mental health benefits of simply lacing up your trainers and stepping out for a walk in Dr. Jenny Brockis' enlightening article. Dr. Brockis explains how various forms of physical activity not only boost mood and cognitive function but are crucial in managing stress and maintaining overall brain health. Learn how to integrate exercise into your daily routine for significant improvements in your mental and physical wellbeing.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2016/10/17/why-mental-wellbeing-starts-with-putting-your-trainers-on/
Quotes to ponder:
"Exercise, especially in a green space has been shown to help alleviate stress, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and elevate mood."
"Regular exercise over the longer term has the additional benefit of reducing brain shrinkage that normally occurs with age."
"Exercise can be used as a useful way to clear the mind of worrying thoughts and help us to focus on more pleasant things."
Episode references:
Brain Fit!: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fit-Smarter-Thinking-Save/dp/0987147528
Thriving Leaders Retreats: https://www.thrivingleadersretreat.com/
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3169: Why Mental Wellbeing Starts With Putting Your Trainers On by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Mental Health & Wellness

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Episode 3168:
Explore the transformative power of pain in Dr. Kelly Flanagan's thoughtful narrative on how suffering serves as the great equalizer, erasing hierarchies and revealing our shared human vulnerabilities. Discover how embracing our pain can lead us to a sense of home and unity, challenging the isolating competitions of life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/the-one-thing-with-the-power-to-bring-us-all-together/
Quotes to ponder:
"Pain can make little children empty piggy banks for a stranger who doesn’t feel like a stranger anymore because they share the common ground of disappointment and loneliness."
"Can you imagine a world of people equalized by their pain? Can you imagine a world where our sense of home doesn’t end at the front door?"
"Suffering is the great equalizer. From herniated disks to surprising loneliness to shocking divorces to unexpected diagnoses, every single one of us will eventually be equalized by pain and suffering."
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1149: [Part 1] The Most Important Skill to Master by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Showing Compassion

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