Episode 580 - Pain is inevitable in this life, we will all go through it some day. Suffering, on the other hand, is an option. You create your own suffering. The problem with that is that most people are constantly putting themselves through suffering by reliving terrible moments of their past or wishing the would have done something differently. In this epi ... Show More
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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Why do you feel like you're falling behind after just ten minutes of scrolling, even when your life felt great before you opened the app? In this episode, I break down the neuroscience of social comparison, how it triggers cortisol in your brain, and why you're really comparing y ... Show More
17m 46s
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How to Become a High Performer
What separates high performers from everyone else, and how can you develop the mindset to create the life you truly want? In this episode, I’m breaking down the mental shifts that will help you take radical ownership, upgrade your self-talk, build powerful habits, and push beyond ... Show More
17m 13s
Feb 2024
#470 Pain Is Inevitable, But Suffering Is Optional
<p>Pain is <strong>inevitable</strong> because it's a natural part of being human. We experience challenges, losses, and setbacks, leading to unavoidable emotional and sometimes physical pain.</p> <p><strong>Suffering</strong>, however, is not just the pain itself. It's the <stro ... Show More
14m 42s
Jul 2021
Pain Is Inevitable—Here's How to Make Suffering Optional
Pain and suffering aren't the same. You can ease suffering by gently peeling back layers of worry, regret, complaint, and unhelpful story-telling to get to the pain inside.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular upd ... Show More
15m 12s
Apr 2025
RE-RELEASE: How To Stop Suffering
Today, John explores the concept of suffering and emphasizes that it’s often tied to resistance, attachment, and a lack of self-awareness. He also discusses how to shift from suffering to a more fulfilling life, highlighting the importance of self-discovery, pursuing dreams, and ... Show More
21m 7s
Dec 2024
2425: Pain Is Inevitable; Suffering Is Optional by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich on How To Transform Adversity Into Growth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2425: This thought-provoking piece explores the distinction between pain and suffering, emphasizing that while pain is a na ... Show More
10m 29s