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- #9 - Spend less time making decisions
In this episode, we'll discuss the following:
Navigating the unknown: Learn how embracing fear and uncertainty can lead to growth, inspired by Lisa Olivera's reflections on trusting yourself through life's changes.
Mastering memory with genuine care: Discover Asi Wind's approach to remembering names by focusing on genuine interest, as shared on the Huberman Lab podcast.
Streamlining decisions for better outcomes: Explore practical tips from Gurwinder on how to spend less time making trivial decisions and more time making them work for you.
Resilience on tough days: Understand why how you handle bad days matters more than good ones, inspired by insights from Shane Parrish.
Linked to original sources:
- The Tenderness of Emergence
- Huberman Lab Podcast: Asi Wind on Memory
- Overchoice and How to Avoid It
- Brain Food: Discipline vs. Motivation
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In this episode, we'll discuss the following:
A constant in the chaos of change: We explore the comforting truth that, despite the changes life brings, the core essence of who you are remains constant, guiding you through every transformation.
Shaping your future self: choice or discovery: Examine the tension between actively choosing our future selves and discovering new aspects as we grow, inspired by Benjamin Hardy's perspective.
The game of yes: Learn about the value of embracing new experiences and how saying "yes" to novelty can lead to personal growth and unexpected insights.
Growth through humility: Understand the importance of maintaining an open mind, overcoming biases, and embracing humility as cornerstones for personal growth and the pursuit of truth.
Linked to sources:
- The Tenderness of Emergence
- Take Ownership of Your Future Self
- Formative
- Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuit.communitySubstack: https://www.pursuit.community/8 min - #7 - Escape the endless checklist
In this episode, we'll discuss the following:
Escape the Endless Checklist: Discover how shifting from goal-oriented (TELIC) activities to process-oriented (ATELIC) activities can provide ongoing satisfaction and meaning in life. Inspired by Kieran Setiya's insights on midlife malaise.
The Tenderness of Emergence: Reflect on the natural pace of personal growth and the permission to fail, forget, and adjust. Lisa Olivera's writing reminds us that emergence doesn't require perfection but a willingness to keep going.
Stepping Away to Appreciate More: Learn how emotional habituation dulls our responses to life's pleasures and how taking breaks can respark joy and appreciation. Insights from Tali Sharot and economist Tiber Skitowski.
Seeing with Cosmic Eyes: Alan Watts' perspective on the true self and the universe’s boundless energy. Explore how the essence of being goes deeper than the ego.
Link to original resources:
How to Shift Out of The Midlife Malaise: https://share.snipd.com/episode/a40836f8-1884-4b62-801e-d2b798e4b527
The Tenderness of Emergence: https://lisaolivera.substack.com/p/the-tenderness-of-emergence
LOOK AGAIN: How to See Your Life With Fresh Eyes: https://share.snipd.com/episode/c6d15fca-dcaf-4a41-a23f-796ae8926523
This Will Give You Goosebumps - Alan Watts on Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QLsEjdogqU
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In this episode, we'll discuss the following:
Take Ownership of Your Future Self: Learn how distinguishing between our past, present, and future selves can foster personal growth. Insights from Benjamin Hardy's article highlight the importance of recognizing our evolving personality, skills, and desires.
Books or Articles?: Dive into Shane Parrish's thought-provoking idea about the value of reading books versus articles. Explore how engaging with books can be a transformative experience, changing us in ways that shorter formats might not.
Don’t Wait for the Next Bookmark in Life: Reflect on Nat Eliason's perspective on living life fully through simple, joyful moments rather than waiting for significant events. Understand how focusing on everyday joys can make life more meaningful.
What Will Your Verse Be?: Inspired by a famous scene in "Dead Poets Society," we discuss the importance of contributing to the "powerful play" of life. Explore the idea that our passions and pursuits, like poetry, beauty, romance, and love, are what make life worth living.
Link to original resources:
Take Ownership of Your Future Self: https://hbr.org/2020/08/take-ownership-of-your-future-self
Brain Food: Unspoken Expectations: https://readwise.io/reader/shared/01hsqxb0a60eez4dy9tdv9xtx9
This Moment is Your Life: https://blog.nateliason.com/p/this-moment
What will your verse be? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7OE6bDfM2M
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuit.communitySubstack: https://www.pursuit.community/8 min - #5 - Growth lies in discomfort
In this episode, we'll discuss the following:
Growth lies in discomfort: Michael Ashcroft explores the discomfort that often accompanies transformation, emphasizing the value of embracing the unknown and resisting the temptation to retreat into comfort zones.
The living presence of justice: Inspired by the Emerald podcast, we discuss the concept of justice as a living presence, especially in times of global upheaval, and how reconnecting with this vision can provide a somatic anchor and a way forward.
Break the boredom-stimuli cycle: Dr. Cal Newport suggests introducing daily periods of distraction-free time to disrupt the automatic response to boredom, improving focus and creating a cognitive environment conducive to deep, meaningful work.
What I’m sitting with: Lisa Olivera reflects on finding balance between productivity and authenticity, embracing imperfection, and cherishing non-immediacy, highlighting the importance of understanding and appreciating life’s experiences.
Link to original resources:
Why Real Change Feels Weird, Unfamiliar and Wrong: https://newsletter.michaelashcroft.com/p/why-real-change-feels-weird-unfamiliar?publication_id=10424&post_id=142614621&isFreemail=true&r=1x7moa&triedRedirect=true
Oh Justice: https://share.snipd.com/episode/9ee8fbaf-3152-47ca-93bd-4111299eca70
Dr. Cal Newport: How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity: https://share.snipd.com/episode/28276012-d459-489e-b10d-b9c0b76496d7
What I'm sitting with: https://lisaolivera.substack.com/p/what-im-sitting-with-24a
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuit.communitySubstack: https://www.pursuit.community/8 min - #4 - The illusion of time management
In this episode, we'll discuss the following:
- How Forgotten Experiences Shape Inner Wisdom: Delve into the idea that every forgotten experience or read material leaves a lasting impact on your worldview, shaping your inner wisdom like a compiled program without source code.
- The Merits of Choosing Simplicity: Inspired by Yvon Chouinard, we explore the path to mastery through simplicity, emphasizing how knowledge can replace complex technology, leading to a richer, more meaningful life.
- The Cycles of Satisfaction: Understand how life satisfaction fluctuates with our expectations, particularly as we transition from overly optimistic young adults to more pessimistic older individuals, and how social isolation in middle age can impact our happiness.
- The Illusion of Time Management: Examine the pitfalls of treating time as a resource to be allocated, and learn why stopping the judgment of how time is spent can lead to a more present and enjoyable life.
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7 min - #3 - The race we can't escape
In this episode, we'll discuss the following:
- Slow Productivity and Doing Less to Achieve More: Explore the concept of slow productivity, which focuses on doing fewer tasks at a natural pace and emphasizing quality over quantity. Learn how reducing the number of tasks can paradoxically increase productivity and lead to a more sustainable work environment.
- The Joy in the Grind: Dive into why the best work often comes from enjoying the process rather than fixating on the outcome. Discover how having fun in your craft can make repetition a beautiful thing.
- Controlling Conflict with Looping for Understanding: Uncover a powerful technique called "looping for understanding" to navigate high-stakes conversations. Learn how focusing on elements you can control together can turn conflict into cooperation.
- The Race We Can't Escape: Reflect on the paradox of work-life balance and why the race for productivity often leads to more racing rather than more living. Understand how climbing the mountain of life requires balancing restlessness and exhaustion.
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7 min - #2 - Trust yourself for success
In this episode, we'll discuss the following:
- Power of Deep Questions: Discover how asking deep questions, focused on feelings and experiences rather than facts, can transform your conversations and provide insights into a person's values and the significance they attribute to their experiences.
- Trust Yourself for Success: Learn the importance of trusting oneself, not just in terms of self-confidence but in having a deeper belief in one's judgment and decision-making abilities. This segment emphasizes the value of trusting your perceptions and intellect, even in the face of self-doubt and external influences.
- Embracing the Temporary Nature of Order: Explore the concept of entropy and how understanding the temporary nature of order can radically change your worldview. This discussion prompts you to reflect on what’s working for you that you'd be crazy to change, and what's not working that you'd be crazy not to change.
- Letting Your Aliveness Guide You: Delve into the thoughts of Lisa Olivera on compassion, honesty, being of service, and letting your aliveness guide you. This segment encourages you to stay rooted to what’s possible and to believe in your own desires and needs.
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6 min - #1 - Do literally anything
In this episode, we'll discuss the following:
- Midlife Transformation: Explore how shifting our mindset about midlife crises can transform this stage of life into a period of profound personal growth and increased happiness.
- Deep Questions for Authentic Connections: Learn the art of asking deep questions that touch on values, beliefs, and personal experiences, fostering genuine connections.
- Motivating Power of Action: Understand how taking any action can overcome emotional paralysis and spark further progress, demonstrating that motion leads to more motion.
- Two Poles of Kindness: Delve into the two poles of kindness: spreading compassion and protecting oneself, and how to navigate these in different situations.
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