President Barack Obama said, “The biggest problem we have in our society and the world right now is a lack of empathy. We are in great need of people being able to stand in somebody else’s shoes and see the world through their eyes.” The gap that President Obama alludes to is only growing more expansive as we continually become a society consumed by self-gratitude instead of focusing on ending the suffering of others. That's why it's so important we work at being empathetic. Luckily, we can. Empathy is a cornerstone for successful relationships, but it is a quality that has to be intentional. Most people like to feel understood, but the mark of maturity is in knowing how to demonstrate understanding. In the end, the knowledge you wish to receive becomes more likely essential adjustments that will help you become a more empathetic person and living life, passion struck. Thank You to Our Sponsors:

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• 0:00 Introducing empathy
• 2:23 Ten Thousand and Green Chef
• 5:31 What does it mean to be empathetic?
• 8:21Empathy definition and meaning.
• 9:24 Is empathy something that can be learned or something that we are born with?
• 11:51 Why is empathy important?
• 12:54 Is empathy a natural habit and what can I do to overcome a lack of empathy?
• 14:50 How is empathy given without getting overwhelmed?
• 15:36 How do you practice empathy?
• 17:00 Synthesis and conclusion

Show Resources

• Bittersweet by Susan Cain
• The Compassionate Instinct by Dacher Keltner, Jason Marsh, and Jeremy Smith
• Be Beautiful, Be You by Lizzie Velasquez
• The Healthy Mind Toolkit by Alice Boyes
• Stress-Free Productivity by Alice Boyes
• Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses where you invest your love; you invest your life in Episode 104
• John explains how your environment influences who you become in episode 102.
• Do you know the science of healthy habits? John explores this in-depth in Episode 108.
• Suppose you missed our interview with Jen Bricker-Bauer on Everything is Possible. Don’t panic! You can catch up by downloading it here.

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