Who we are is the result of the choices we make in response to each event. Character is the built in the space between the event and the choice. Life is a series of events, and we are made up of the choices we make in response to the events. I had a car crash last week and this episode is made up of the resulting thoughts that I've been having about it all. Great music from Blaise Paisel, Skies, Xander the Great, and Lowercase Noises.

Do you find your actions, your choices and your attitude is driven by a desire for approval? Well that is probably getting in the way of you doing your best work. In this episode I talk about why approval seeking can lead to creative paralysis and ways in which we can let go of the need to gain the attention and appreciation of other people. Music from Catfish and the Bottlemen, Alfred Abel, Elisabeth Pixley-Fink, and Lowercase Noises.

It can be easy to forgive others. What about ourselves? If a friend spoke to you the way you can talk to yourself how long would they remain your friend? We can be slow to forgive ourselves of our own flaws and failures. This can have a detrimental effect on the way we see others. So if you're going to bring value to the world and those around you it is vital that you forgive yourself first. Music from Skeletons, Matt Carter, The Cadbury Sisters, and Lowercase Noises.

There are times in life when we need to allow people to love, help and support us. Not for our sake, but for theirs. Asking for help can do this. Music from New Volunteer, Bela Takes Chase, The Lake Poets, and Lowercase Noises.

It can be easy to allow the labels we give ourselves to justify rather than understand and adjust our behaviour and ideas. This can be dangerous. Music from Aaron Espe, Graffiti6, The B of the Bang, and Lowercase Noises.

No one sets out to be traffic. You become traffic by being traffic. Those cars around you didn't choose to be traffic anymore than you did. Every summer, for two months the carpark to the gym I go to is always uninhabitable. It is attached to a huge municipal park which has paddling pools, play areas, fun fairs, crazy golf, fields, and cafes. The carpark for that is the same as the carpark for the gym I go to. For two months every year it's impossible to find a parking space. In this episode I talk about how important it is to recognise the part you play in creating the very world that leaves you irritated. Music from Ellie Lawson, Strangers, The Soft, and Lowercase Noises

You rely on factors that are out of your control for wellbeing, security and success. How can we spread our eggs for a sustainable and more fulfilling life? Can we make changes to our lives to re-empower ourselves and take back control of our own peace of mind? Music from Happiest Lion, The Grazing Saints, Fruition, and Lowercase Noises.

We are in a war with seriousness. Seriousness threatens what it means to be human. But we have a weapon. It's called laughter. When we laugh at things they lose their power. It's the same with authority. And with anything that wants to convey an illusion of control over us. In this week's show I talk about some of this stuff and discuss why we need to bring laughter into our daily routines. Music from Daughter, The Deer Tracks, The Computers, and Lowercase Noises. Please get in touch with any feedback or to suggest ideas for future episodes of this podcast. Thank you for your continued support.

Are money and wealth mutually exclusive? Maybe. In this episode I talk about whether true wealth is create apart from money and ask whether wealth comes as a gift rather than the creation of monetary value. Would love to hear your thoughts at www.sheedpressedlikewolves.com/050-creating-wealth. Money from Tape the Radio, Lockets, Gina Cimmelli, and Lowercase Noises.

Do you have a lottery mentality? Are you waiting to be picked? Do you believe that someone else holds the key to your success? OK, well listen to this show. Music from The October Game, RY X, Jono Harrison, and Lowercase Noises.