Is there one good idea in this episode? Dara admits he is all over the place at the moment. He is not burnt out, just a bit overwhelmed. Between ageing parents in need of comprehensive care, trying to find work, doing a masters, and just keeping up with the normal day-to-day demands, it feels like a lot. So he sits down at the mic without a plan and decides to see if anything comes to him.

Guess what - it does! He wonders about the power of attitude in identifying things to be grateful for. That same attitudinal lens can be brought to bear on life's endless difficulties and challenges. What about dumping the blame game and concentrating on forward movement? What about valuing your own life and your own 'stuff' to just the right extent, avoiding the pitfalls of self-absorption?

Dara reflects on the power of dreams, defining wisdom, failing to find solutions in others, and the inevitability of bumping into yourself again and again. He also lays out his theory about hardship and love and how that explains why men don't cry.

If only one useful idea comes out of this episode, then it has been a success.

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