wisdom

What is the value of curiosity? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with William Shatner to explore the nature of spacetime, Star Trek, human curiosity, loneliness, and more. How would warp drive work? 

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SHAKE THE SNOWGLOBE.
So often, we talk about the importance of discipline in order to reach our goals.
But doing the same thing all the time can keep us from living in the present.
We have to find a balance.
We’ve got to dance with routine and freedom.
So how can you keep your mind in the now?
Every night, do something unexpected. Travel. And constantly put yourselves in situations where you don’t know the outcome.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the importance of new experiences with a talented futurist and artist: Jason Silva.
Jason Silva is an Emmy-nominated and world-renowned TV personality, storyteller, filmmaker, and sought-after keynote speaker and futurist. Jason is known for hosting 5 seasons of the Emmy-nominated, global hit TV series Brain Games on the National Geographic Channel, which is broadcasted in over 171 countries.
Jason says that we need to ask each other the questions we’ve been asking ourselves. Let’s talk about why we’re here, and how to find meaning.
So get ready to learn more about the biggest questions on everyone’s mind on Episode 785.
Some Questions I Ask:
What question have you been asking yourself? (7:00)
How can we eliminate self-doubt? (40:30)
How do we stop comparing ourselves? (54:00)
What holds us back the most? (57:00)
How do you find fulfillment in a committed relationship? (1:08:00)
What’s a question you think you’ll never get answered? (1:14:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Tools to help you stay in the present (24:00)
How to balance routine and excitement (28:00)
About the “Entropic Brain Theory,” and how psychedelics help depression (32:00)
How helping other people directly can help with feeling directionless (48:00)
About the “Terror Management Theory” and how when you remind people of their mortality they become more judgemental (57:30)

SWEAT MORE IN TRAINING SO YOU'LL BLEED LESS IN WAR.
The nineties were a difficult time for me.
But I believe that I experienced that to give me the motivation to do what I’m doing today.
A rich life greatly lived is one that is also filled with challenges.
I want you to know that no matter what you’re going through, there is richness on the other side.
Take your wounds and turn them into wisdom.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk with an incredible human who inspires leaders around the world: Robin Sharma.
Robin Sharma is a former lawyer who is now a top leadership expert. His work is embraced by rock stars, royalty, billionaires and many celebrity CEOs. He has sold over 15,000,000 books, and his clients include Starbucks, Nike, GE, The Coca-Cola Company, NASA and Microsoft.
Robin says that the most important relationship you have is the one with yourself. Awareness is the key to transformation.
You not only need to have the right mindset, you have to have the right heartset, healthset, and soulset, too.
So get ready to learn all about the Four Interior Empires on Episode 754.
Some Questions I Ask:
What has been your biggest test as you grow? (9:00)
How do you deal with self-doubt? (16:30)
What internal conversation do you have daily? (35:00)
When do you feel the most loved? (44:30)
What are you most proud of? (47:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
A philosophy for leadership (8:00)
The Four Interior Empires (14:00)
The 20/20/20 Formula (18:00)
Why your critics are actually your spiritual friends (25:00)
How providing “10x Value” could be the key to your success (43:00)
Learn about Day Stacking and the Ten Rituals of Daily Genius (58:00)

“THE MOST IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP YOU CAN HAVE IS WITH YOURSELF."
Sometimes, we repeatedly attract the same kind of person into our life who does more harm than good.
When we see this type of harmful pattern, we have to ask ourselves, “What is it about about me that is attracting someone like that?”
You can continue to blame others for your relationship woes, or you can start to look within yourself.
On this episode of Five Minute Friday, I wanted to revisit a conversation I had with Tracy McMillan where she explains the importance of loving yourself.
Tracy has a fascinating history and background, including 16 years in a TV newsroom, writing the 4th most viewed article on Huffington Post, and being a dating coach on a TV Show.
But beyond that, Tracy came from a really tough background and has used her life experiences as the base for all of her perspectives and wisdom.
No matter what your relationships look like right now, I’m excited for you to hear Tracy’s wisdom on Episode 684.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How loving yourself can change your life (1:10)
The thing men need more of (2:34)
What’s Tracy thinks is wrong with the show The Bachelor (3:50)
Why you’re attracted to the wrong person (4:07)
Tracy’s definition of love (4:50)

"YOU HAVE TO TRY BEFORE YOU CAN QUIT."
When Leslie started, his only dream was to be in Rent. When he made it, he was left to find a new dream. He struggled for a long time not finding any work.
One day his eyes were opened by a mentor as to what he was doing wrong. He wasn’t respecting his industry.
He had to show the universe what he wanted. He started taking beginner acting classes, and really researching every brand, role, producer, writer, etc before going out for an audition.
The moment he made this mind shift, the universe responded and he was booked non stop for six years.
Amazing.
You really need to learn from his wisdom on this one.
So, learn how to combat your fear of failure, mentally prepare for huge opportunity, and how to be an advocate for yourself, on Episode 677.
Some Questions I Ask:
There was a time you thought you’d end your acting career, is that right? (8:22)
What do you think is the biggest lesson you learned from your mentors? (10:59)
Were you proactively calling people at the time? (20:43)
What did you see when you watched your audition playback? (28:32)
How do you show up with the same passion and drive when you have so much to lose? (30:06)
What did you say to yourself right before the mic turned on? (34:23)
What was your dream growing up? (40:02)
What happens if we dream too small? (42:33)
How long did you think before you made your decision not to take the money? (48:04)
How did you keep your belief? (53:43)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The importance of mentors (9:39)
What made Leslie take action (17:06)
Why you need to respect your industry (24:26)
How he lost his fire in his twenties (29:46)
What Leslie says to himself before a big performance like the Super Bowl (31:34)
How you can be a stronger advocate for yourself (36:53)
How Leslies deals with finding a new dream (41:38)
Leslie’s struggle between Hamilton and a big TV deal (44:54)
Why it’s good to be the worst in your class (52:34)
The song Leslie most loves to sing (54:43)

"You have to have some kind of practice of stillness in your life." - Danielle LaPorte
Have you ever wondered what the truth is about why we're here and how to make sense of life?
I think we all have.
It's a question I often ask guests on my podcast who have a spiritual background. I'm fascinated by all the different ideas on our purpose in life and how to find it.
We've had some amazing spiritual leaders on the show, from all different backgrounds, so I thought it would be cool to do a Masters mashup episode on spiritual truths.
The response to these mashup episodes from the archives has been so great, I'm going to keep them coming.
This one features 4 clips from some of the wisest spiritual minds I've ever met.
First we hear from John Gray about how we can see our biggest mistakes and challenges being used for good in our lives.
Then we hear from Marianne Williamson about the difference between pain and suffering (and that we have a choice about how to respond to them).
Next there's a great nugget from Danielle LaPorte about why it's so important to be your own guru when it comes to walking your spiritual path.
And lastly we end with Rob Bell talking about why he believes God has put paradox into every truth (and why that is a good thing).
I loved each of these episodes, and I think you'll get as much value as I did by revisiting them in Episode 641.
In this episode you will learn:
The importance of seeing each other's struggles (5:42)
The difference between pain and suffering (9:16)
How to create space to listen to your own wisdom (12:38)
Why paradox is baked into truth (19:04)
Plus much more...

"I am not my past, I am not my future. This is the only place I am able to express my will.”
Do you ever have those moments when you replay a certain event in your mind over and over?
It becomes so real, it’s almost like you are there.
You start thinking, “What could I have done differently? Does this make me a bad person? Could I have handled things better?”
I know when this happens I start judging myself. I become my worst critic, obsessing over how I lost my temper here or the person I hurt there.
Ultimately, these moments don’t define us. What does define us is right now.
What we do at this moment is who we are, and as long as we learned from our mistakes we shouldn’t judge ourselves.
We need to forgive ourselves and stop the emotional punishment.
To go more into this I wanted to bring you a clip from Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. for this episode of 5 Minute Friday.
Don Miguel is a master of transformation, and he shares so much wisdom about forgiveness and moving forward with life on Episode 630.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why people judge themselves so harshly (00:47)
What it means to forgive yourself (1:23)
How we reward and punish ourselves (1:40)
The illusion of our expectations (2:38)
How to forgive yourself (3:28)