Well...Adjusting

Our host, Robin, steps into the guest seat to share how her life took an unexpected turn when she lost her paying freelance job, sparking feelings of fear and financial uncertainty. Robin reflects on how her earlier conversation about feeling like a fraud (Part 1, go listen!) helped prepare her for this moment of upheaval. We explore the importance of trusting that things will work out, confronting the negative voices from within, and finding strength in the lessons of vulnerability and self-compassion.

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You can find a copy of "The Great You Plan" HERE, a starter version of the "Financial Notes Doc" HERE and an excel version (for spreadsheet pros) HERE. 

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Introducing Bill Gates: The Untold Story of Who Bill Gates REALLY Is from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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How do you define success beyond money and career?

Do you think wealth should come with a responsibility to give back?

Today,  Jay Shetty sits down with one of the most influential innovators of our time, Bill Gates, to explore the intersection of personal growth, technological innovation, and philanthropy. Bill reflects on his journey from a curious child fascinated by computers to building Microsoft and becoming a global force for change.

Bill shares candid stories about his upbringing, his parents’ profound influence, and the lessons he learned from their high expectations and encouragement. He also talks about his career-long passion for innovation and his views on climate change, the promise of AI, and the Gates Foundation’s life-saving work, such as developing vaccines and tackling malnutrition. His insights are not just about the cutting edge of technology but also about humanity’s moral responsibility to harness it for good.

A deeply reflective portion of the episode focuses on grief, as Gates discusses the loss of close friends like Paul Allen and Kent Evans, and how their influence continues to guide his mission. Jay and Bill share thoughts on how service and philanthropy can redefine success and leave a lasting legacy, with Bill underscoring the importance of giving back and the moral imperative for the wealthy to use their resources to create equity.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Innovate with Purpose and Impact

How to Lead with Empathy and Collaboration

How to Turn Failure into a Learning Opportunity

How to Use AI to Solve Global Challenges

How to Honor the Legacy of Mentors and Loved Ones

How to Find Joy in Lifelong Learning

Whether it’s pushing the boundaries of innovation, building meaningful relationships, or giving back to make the world a better place, we all have the capacity to create positive change.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:27 Early Exposure to Computers

04:18 Different But Exceptional

06:27 Pressure to Live Up to Parents Expectations

08:15 Genuine Parental Support and Connection

14:09 Growing Up with a Supportive Father

22:58 Are Schools Failing Children?

27:33 Motivate Your Kids Right

29:57 Undiagnosed ADHD and ASD

33:18 How Do You Deal with Grief?

40:21 Working with Steve Jobs

45:31 Healthy Competition in Business

49:46 Turning to a Life of Service and Giving Back

56:11 Politics and Humanitarian Effort

59:27 The Importance of AI Policies

01:04:14 Innovation Against Human Limitation

01:09:11 Tough Form of Self Love

01:11:37 Bill on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Bill Gates | Website

Bill Gates | Facebook

Bill Gates | Instagram 

Bill Gates | Youtube

Gates Foundation

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Ever felt like a fraud? Robin has, and she’s not afraid to talk about it—well, maybe a little. In part one of this two-part conversation, Robin opens up about the struggles of giving advice while navigating her own mental health challenges. Feeling blue and debating a return to therapy, she shares her journey with honesty and vulnerability as we explore the ups and downs of mental health and the reality of feeling like a fraud.

Part two picks up six months later when Robin loses her paying job, bringing a whole new layer to the conversation about mental health and resilience. Tune in to see how asking for help plays a pivotal role in navigating life's unexpected challenges.

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Introducing How to Trust and Be Trusted with Rachel Botsman from Revisionist History.

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Rachel Botsman, Oxford University Lecturer and author of the new Pushkin audiobook How to Trust and Be Trusted, joins Malcolm to talk about how to make smart decisions about trust. Then, a preview of How to Trust and Be Trusted, which is available on Spotify, Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks.

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Deanna, host of the Season of Stuck podcast joins to tackle the sticky situations that derail our best intentions. We dive into why we get stuck, how to reset when resolutions start slipping, and tips to move forward.

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Introducing Hack Your Emotions from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.

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Negative emotions like fear or anger are part of being human. These feelings tell us something - perhaps prompting us to take action or bring about change. However, they're powerful and disruptive - and if they hang around too long or are too intense, they can take a huge toll on our happiness and wellbeing. We need to shift them... but how?

Psychologist Ethan Kross knows.

He's the author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You and founder of the Emotion and Self Control Lab at the University of Michigan - and shares his top science-backed tips to rein in feelings like sorrow, disappointment or rage. 

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Tom joins us to explore what happens when you’re crushing it in your career but still feel like a fraud. We dive into imposter syndrome, the struggle to slow down and truly enjoy success, and how to step off the achievement hamster wheel. It’s all about finding the courage to dance, create, and just be

If you're interested in the book "4000 Weeks" you can find it here. 

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Introducing Planning For The New Retirement from A Better Way To Money ™.

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Retirement looks different today than it did 50 years ago. As life expectancy continues to rise, it isn’t unusual for people to spend 20 to 30 years in retirement, which is a long time to live off your savings. In this episode, Maddy Dychtwald, a national best-selling author and co-founder of Age Wave, explains how longer lifespans are changing the way we live in retirement—and how important it is to plan ahead. Andrew Weber, senior director of Planning Philosophy at Northwestern Mutual, also shares tools you can use now to give you financial flexibility in retirement to adapt to unknowns in the future and create income that lasts as long as you do. 

Resources: 

• https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/planning-to-save-for-retirement/ 
• Ageless Aging by Maddy Dychtwald

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Becky is a stand up comedian and a writer who spends a lot of time worrying about if she’s enough. She worries so much that it gets in the way of her taking next steps. We talk about how to believe in yourself and take the next right actions in spite of that unhelpful narrative that lives inside our heads. For more Becky Veduccio comedy check out: beckyveduccio.com and you can follow Becky in Instagram @beckyveduccio 

This is an encore episode, happy holidays!

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Introducing Nuclear Down Under With Will Shackel from Fissionary.

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In a world increasingly focused on clean energy solutions, nuclear power is re-emerging as a critical player in the fight against climate change. Yet, in some places, like Australia, long-standing bans and public misconceptions continue to hold back its potential. In this episode, we meet Will Shackel, the founder of Nuclear for Australia, who has become a leading voice for nuclear advocacy at just 18 years old. From his meetings with global leaders like Emmanuel Macron to his work debunking myths about nuclear power, Will discusses the challenges and triumphs of changing public opinion in a politically charged landscape.

Will Shackel: Nuclear For Australia | LinkedIn 

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Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

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