When we're failing to do the things that are most important in our lives, the typical diagnosis of the problem is to believe we're simply not working hard enough, and the typical solution to the problem is to put in more effort, apply more discipline, and grind it out.
My guest would say that we're thinking about both the root and the remedy of the issue in ... Show More
Nov 4
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
<p>In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever.</p><p>Dr. Paul T ... Show More
58m 27s
Jan 2021
431: How to Make Trade-offs in Your Life (Before Others Do it For You) with Greg McKeown
Your agent is calling you to show you houses, your boss is emailing you about some work to do, your partner wants to grab dinner, and you want to take a nap. How do you prioritize things in your life when everything seems so important? The key is essentialism.
Joining the podcast ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2021
How To Achieve Your Goals Effortlessly with Greg McKeown #183
We’ve been conditioned to believe that the path to success is paved with relentless work. The more important the goal, the harder we have to grind. That if we aren’t perpetually exhausted, we’re not doing enough. Now, working hard is more exhausting than ever and many of us are s ... Show More
2h 1m
Jan 2024
Don't Stop Until You Get What You Deserve | Motivational Speech
<p>“Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish for more wisdom.” - Jim Rohn</p> <p>In this episode, we delve into the profound wisdom of Jim Rohn, focusing on his impactful statement: "We ... Show More
33m 2s
May 2015
Mini Episode: No Easy Street
Life will always take effortMost of us have a fantasy that we will hit some point where life won't take effort. We will read the right book, learn the right meditation, rub the right crystal and our troubles will vanish.I think this is a fallacy. Life always take effort, and I th ... Show More
8m 12s