145 - The Quest For Answers

In this episode, I explore the concept of skillful effort, also known as right effort, which is the sixth aspect of the Eightfold Path. I explain that skillful effort isn't about "trying harder" but rather about applying energy wisely, much like a gardener tends to their plants. ... Show More

In this episode, I talk to Andy Chaleff about his book Dying to Live, which explores our societal discomfort with death and how confronting mortality can lead to a more meaningful life. We discuss the "3 AM panic" of existential dread, the concept of "little deaths" as moments of ... Show More

In this episode, I celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Secular Buddhism podcast by announcing a new AI-powered website, EightfoldPath.com, which serves as a modern application of the Buddhist concept of skillful means. Skillful means, or upaya, is the idea that teachings sho ... Show More

What questions are you asking yourself? In this episode, Grant discusses how to change your entire perspective by thinking bigger and asking yourself the questions that will ultimately lead to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Why asking questions is better than having answers. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 

<p>A lot of people ask me questions that are hard to answer because I normally don’t have the time to fully understand the context on what is being asked. During my first live stream of 2019, I took the time get to the heart of some of the questions I am most frequently asked and ... Show More

We live in a world in love with the form of words that is an opinion, and the way with words that is an argument. Yet it is a deep truth in life — as in science — that each of us is shaped as much by the quality of the questions we are asking as by the answers we have it in us to ... Show More

Les gives perspective to those major questions we ask ourselves. What are the answers to a fulfilling life? What are you going to do to get it? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/les-brown-greatness-radio--3467851/support. 

I’m answering work and self-worth related questions today, and I’ve seen a link across almost all the questions I’ve received. You might think these questions don’t relate to your specific circumstance if it’s not something you’re dealing with, but I’m sure you’ll find a common t ... Show More

<p>This episode is for you, my intermediate level listeners. There will be a lot of structure and syntax twisting and a basic command of the French grammar is needed. Hold on tight and stay focused because it won't be a walk in the park. However as the saying goes "no pain no gai ... Show More

The Answer for Only one question , Why ? 

There is no such thing as a stupid question. Start asking yourself why things are why they are. Be prepared to get illogical answers. Be prepared for answers that make no sense.