The Virtue of Delayed Gratification

There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy. 

Setting goals points us in the right direction and helps us clarify our values. But hanging on to goals when they no longer serve us is a recipe for misery. 

Social media is the latest scapegoat to be blamed for all our social ills. Not only are these claims overblown, they're just wrong. 

In today’s episode, we're talking about sacrifice. We are exploring why balance and growth at the same time isn't possible, about accepting sacrifice, and how that that will move you forward faster than anything else. We also talk about why you should be consciously choosing what ... Show More

In today’s world, we expect everything in an instant, including accomplishing our New Year’s resolutions. We’re so used to immediate gratification that practicing patience can feel uneasy. Don’t be afraid to let things unfold in their own time.  Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

Would you like to get more done in a day?  How would it feel to accomplish all of your biggest goals before everyone else has had a chance to down their morning coffee?  I’ve got a simple secret to smashing through distractions, making the most of your energy, avoiding “decision ... Show More

<p>Why is patience an act that is rewarded beyond measure? Learn about the virtue of patience and how we can practice this beautiful quality in our daily lives. </p> 

It's Thanksgiving week in the USA but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the things we're grateful for all over the world.   Explore how to find gratitude in the smallest things and why you want to make this a daily practice.   Host: Rebecca Hintze Guest Speaker: Teresa Linder 

<p>Why do some activities tire your brain more than others? How exhausting is poverty? And could most of the world’s problems be solved with a sandwich?</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information ... Show More

How do you reward yourself for putting in hard work? Is it with a glass of wine, a new pair of shoes, perhaps binge-watching your guilty pleasure show on Netflix? You definitely deserve to treat yourself, but today I’m sharing why I believe that the best reward of all is an inter ... Show More

<p>Why does modern technology promise efficiency, but leave us constantly feeling pressed for time? Anthropologist Kathryn Bouskill explores the paradoxes of living in a fast-paced society and explains why we need to reconsider the importance of slowing down in a world that deman ... Show More

scarcity vs abundance mindset (love, money, time) I briefly touch on un-integrated shadow of money - limiting beliefs you have (I will do a seoerste live on this another day) why does it still hurt when i have done so much work on healing how hope is keeping you stuck and full ac ... Show More

<p>Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented?</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com< ... Show More