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Saving money is possible in various aspects of life, from theme park tickets to wireless service. At Walt Disney World, undercover tourist sites like Undercover Tourist offer adult tickets at child prices, allowing for significant savings when using authorized sellers and official apps for additional upgrades. Consumer Cellular offers wireless service with the same reliable coverage as leading carriers but at up to half the cost. In the realm of personal growth, being honest with oneself about emotions and feelings can lead to transformative change, as poet and author Young Pueblo discovered through his own journey of self-acceptance and introspection. Whether it's theme park tickets, wireless service, or personal growth, there are opportunities to save and improve, making life more affordable and enriching.
Struggles can lead to self-destructive behaviors, but recovery is an act of service: Struggles can push us towards easy, selfish solutions, but true recovery and growth come from hard work, selflessness, and helping others.
Personal struggles, such as poverty and emotional pain, can lead individuals towards self-destructive behaviors as a means of escape. However, the hard work of recovery and self-reflection is an act of service and selflessness, ultimately allowing individuals to overcome their challenges and help others. The speaker's experience of growing up in poverty and turning to drugs as a means of escape, followed by a transformative meditation retreat, led them to recognize the irony of the easy, selfish solution versus the hard, selfless path to recovery. This realization, along with a renewed sense of selflessness and purpose, helped the speaker overcome their addiction and find meaning in their experiences.
Allow yourself to feel emotions fully: Embrace emotions without judgment, avoid cosmetic spirituality, and focus on the law of cause and effect for positive results.
It's important to allow ourselves to fully experience and feel our emotions, rather than trying to numb them or assign meaning to them unnecessarily. The speaker shares her personal experience of practicing this by sitting with her feelings instead of running away from them. She also warns against what she calls "cosmetic spirituality," which involves using spiritual jargon and practices as a way to appear spiritual, but not truly connecting with the underlying principles. Instead, the speaker advocates for a deeper understanding of the law of cause and effect and the importance of putting good energy out into the world to receive positive results.
Exploring spirituality for personal growth and success: Focusing on inner development, observing reality, and overcoming doubt can lead to personal growth and business success. Upgrading to a powerful cloud platform can help businesses compete in the AI-driven industry.
Embracing spirituality involves being kind, gentle, selfless, and taking care of oneself and family, while also making time for personal growth through practices like meditation. The universe may be vast and mysterious, but focusing on inner development and observing reality as it is can lead to personal growth and success. The stories of successful businesses, like Chobani and Drunk Elephant, show that overcoming doubt and failure is essential for reaching the top. AI technology is revolutionizing industries, but upgrading to a powerful and cost-effective cloud platform like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure can help businesses compete. Ultimately, spirituality is about changing behavior and letting go, leading to a clearer perception of the world.
Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating mindfulness and emotional intelligence helps us respond skillfully instead of reacting impulsively, leading to increased self-awareness, improved relationships, and better decision-making.
Being aware of our emotions and reactions can help us respond skillfully instead of reacting impulsively. This requires cultivating mindfulness and creating space between our emotions and actions. We can learn to manage our reactions by acknowledging our feelings and communicating them to others. This practice can lead to increased self-awareness, improved relationships, and better decision-making. It's not about eliminating emotions or reactions entirely, but rather learning to recognize and respond to them in a healthier and more intentional way. By practicing this mindfulness, we can reduce the negative impact of triggers and take advantage of the space between stimulus and response to make more thoughtful choices.
Communicate emotions effectively: Asking 'how are you feeling today?' and being honest about emotions can decrease arguments, help understand each other's perspectives, and provide support during disagreements.
Effective communication in relationships involves being honest with oneself and others about emotions, and focusing on resolution rather than blame. The simple practice of asking "how are you feeling today?" and being honest about one's own emotions can decrease arguments by a significant amount. It also allows both parties to understand each other's perspectives and provide support accordingly. During disagreements, it's important to remember that both individuals are on the same side and should work together to find a resolution, rather than casting blame. By focusing on feelings and accountability, rather than attribution of fault, arguments can be resolved more efficiently and effectively. This approach helps to foster a deeper connection and understanding between partners.
Shift from winning to understanding: Instead of focusing on winning arguments, aim for understanding. Practice active listening, seek to take in the other person's story, and remember that they're not your enemy. Seek harmony and deeper connection through empathy, and don't forget to care for your social battery.
Instead of focusing on winning during arguments, the goal should be to understand each other's perspectives. This requires active listening and putting in effort to take in the other person's story without projecting or thinking about your own response. This shift towards understanding leads to harmony and a deeper connection, rather than both parties losing. It's important to remember that the person you're arguing with is not your enemy, but a loved one. By seeking understanding, rather than trying to win, you create a more harmonious relationship. Additionally, it's essential to take care of your social battery and find the right balance of socializing and self-care. Online therapy through BetterHelp can help you build a social life that doesn't drain your battery and provide you with the tools to recharge when needed.
Combining spiritual practices with business ventures: Entrepreneurs can find meaning and purpose by merging spirituality and business, leading to innovative and compassionate ventures.
Entrepreneurs, including those in the spiritual realm like the poet and venture capitalist being discussed, face doubts and failures but can overcome them to achieve success. The podcast "How I Built This" serves as a masterclass in innovation and creativity from those who have done it. The speaker, a poet and venture capitalist, found meaning and purpose in combining his spiritual practices with his business ventures. He started a fund focused on investing in compassionate tech platforms, proving that compassion is good business. This new endeavor allowed him to continue serving and impacting people in a different way. The speaker's journey highlights the importance of openness, collaboration, and finding meaning in unexpected places.
Measuring impact goes beyond numbers: Focus on creating meaningful content, every interaction matters, and let go of the need for instant validation through metrics.
While numbers can be helpful in measuring the reach and impact of one's work, they should not be the sole focus. The creation and sharing of meaningful content, whether it be through writing or other forms of art, is a deeply personal process that requires taking risks and expanding one's voice. Comparing the creation process to having a child, the artist invests everything they have into it, and once it's released into the world, they must let it go and move on to the next project. The true impact of one's work may not always be reflected in numbers, and it's essential to remember that every interaction, no matter how small, can make a significant difference. As the speaker shared, a chance encounter with a general who had read their book at the Pentagon had a much greater impact than giving away 500 copies at an event.
Embrace risks for meaningful creations: Creators should challenge expectations, choose publishers for creative alignment, and prioritize personal satisfaction over initial financial rewards.
Creators should be prepared to take risks and challenge expectations, even if it means disappointing some people or losing potential financial gains. The speaker shares his personal experience of producing a unique book that went against the norms of his publishing company, but ended up becoming one of his proudest works. He emphasizes that the true value of creativity lies not in the initial financial reward, but in the long-term impact and personal satisfaction it brings. He encourages creators to choose publishers based on creative alignment rather than solely on financial offers, and to treat every project with the same level of dedication and care, as if it were their first or last. Ultimately, the risk of disappointing some people is worth taking for the potential of creating something meaningful and enduring.
Bold authenticity leads to profound results: Being true to yourself and your work, even when it goes against expectations, can lead to deeper connections and impactful results.
Creating something meaningful and impactful requires treating it as if it's the first and last thing you'll ever make. For the speaker, this was their book "Clarity and Connection." They believe that being bold and authentic in their work, even if it means going against expectations, can lead to profound results. A specific example is when they included longer essays in the book amidst shorter poems and quotes, despite initial resistance. This decision allowed them to develop their writing style and reach readers in a deeper way. Additionally, the speaker shared a happy childhood memory of wrestling with their brother, which highlighted the importance of intention and not hurting each other, even during play. This early experience may have influenced their approach to creating work that is meaningful yet gentle in its impact.
Embracing challenges for growth and creativity: Engaging with challenges, whether personal or professional, can lead to profound insights and development. Embrace the discomfort and grow.
Growth and creativity often come from engaging with challenges that are bigger than us. This can be seen in personal experiences, such as wrestling with a larger sibling or dealing with addiction, as well as in professional pursuits, like writing or entrepreneurship. These challenges push us to reflect on ourselves and our perspectives, and can lead to profound insights and development. The speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing these wrestling moments, even when they are difficult or uncomfortable, as they ultimately contribute to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Embracing challenges and connecting through them: Life's challenges make it beautiful and help us connect with each other. Prioritize mental health and seek support when needed. Collaborate in business to grow and save on Disney tickets with Undercover Tourist.
Challenges and conflicts in relationships make life beautiful. This was a key theme in our conversation with Diego. Life's true beauty lies in its challenges, and it's through these challenges that we connect with each other. This was a particularly meaningful observation, as it was our first meeting. We both felt a real joy and thrill in connecting with each other. Another important topic we touched on was mental health. Mental health challenges can affect anyone, and it's crucial to have access to support. BetterHelp provides online therapy, making mental health support more accessible and affordable. We also discussed the importance of collaboration in growing businesses. Slack is a platform where work happens, bringing together people, data, and information in one AI-powered place. Lastly, we reminded listeners that they can save money on Walt Disney World tickets by buying from Undercover Tourist. These tickets are priced for children but can be used by adults, making vacations more affordable. In summary, our conversation highlighted the importance of embracing challenges, prioritizing mental health, and collaborating in business.
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Vision, not skill, is the heart of creativity. But when a creative vision gets too big for one person, the key is to ask for help.
Logic is a platinum-selling rapper who’s made waves in the hip hop world. After a troubled childhood, he started making music with a positive, introspective message, eventually receiving nominations for two Grammy Awards. But after achieving massive popular success, he decided to branch out into something different. Today, he writes science fiction novels, makes movies, and is the only rapper to also have a New York Times bestseller.
I sat down with Logic, whose real name is Bobby Hall, for a deep dive into bringing creative visions to life — especially when you have no idea what you’re doing.
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Wealth Is Togetherness with community organizer Kennedy Odede
The slums of Kenya are a tough place to grow up. Stealing a mango could get you killed.
Kennedy Odede grew up in Kibera, Africa's largest urban slum. A street kid at age 10, he dreamed of factory work for 10 cents a day. But after stealing a mango out of hunger, a stranger's single act of kindness changed the course of his life.
Today, Kennedy is the CEO and founder of Shining Hope for Communities, or SHOFCO. For 20 years, SHOFCO has empowered Kenya's poorest neighborhoods, helping over 4 million people access clean water, education, and Internet. In 2024, TIME Magazine named Kennedy one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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Landing Moonshots with Google's Innovation Chief Dr. Astro Teller
Before Elon Musk rebranded Twitter, X was already in use — at Google. Google X was Google's secret research lab, where Google's most imaginative ideas came to life.
As CEO and co-founder, Astro Teller's job is to harness X's wildest, most futuristic technology to solve the world's hardest problems. The same "moonshot factory" that created Google Brain and Waymo self-driving cars is also working on carbon capture, laser-beam Internet, delivery drones, and more.
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Creativity Is Connection with poet IN-Q
Business and poetry usually don't mix. But vulnerability has the power to bring teams together.
Poet IN-Q has found an unlikely audience in business. A slam poetry veteran and accomplished songwriter, companies invite IN-Q to help strengthen their cultures. He works with teams to connect on a deeper level, using poetry to share something human. As he'll tell you, winning over crowds of skeptical businesspeople is an art.
In this conversation, IN-Q takes me through a powerful exercise in vulnerability. He shares some deeply personal poems and walks me through writing my own, and I learn that to truly connect with someone else, you must offer something of yourself first.
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The Smell of Memory with scent designer Dawn Goldworm
Our sense of smell has the deepest tie to emotion and memory. But it's also the most overlooked. In business, that's a giant missed opportunity.
Dawn Goldworm knows how to use scent to evoke emotion and create loyalty. From Lady Gaga to Ferrari to books, Dawn designs signature fragrances that allow customers to connect with brands in a more meaningful way. A perfumer turned entrepreneur, her company 12.29 works with some of the biggest names in hospitality, fashion, automotive, and beyond.
Many years ago, Dawn helped me create the Scent of Optimism. I was excited to talk with her about what it takes to compose a new smell from scratch and why smell has the unique ability to make a brand instantly memorable.
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Mastery is an Infinite Game with performance psychologist Mike Gervais
Fierce competition can lead to burnout. How do we train ourselves to maintain excellence without giving in to the pressure to perform?
High-performance psychologist Mike Gervais has a solution. He calls it mastery. Mike's approach to mastering our thoughts and emotions has helped Olympians win gold medals, the Seattle Seahawks win the Superbowl, and CEOs take their companies to the next level.
Mike and I sat down to discuss the psychological tools to fine-tune our inner voices and why focusing on purpose instead of outcome empowers us to accomplish difficult things.
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Breaking Tradition with cellist Anastasia Kobekina
Classical music could use a little disruption. For Anastasia Kobekina, that means playing outside of its rigid forms.
An accomplished soloist, Anastasia has played with prestigious orchestras all over the world. She also bangs on her cello, improvises with Vivaldi, and sings.
I was thrilled to sit down with Anastasia to discuss her musical experimentations and to hear her play some pieces from her remarkable new album Venice.
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How to Breathe Out Fear with freediver Li Karlsen
Courage isn't about bravado. It's about staying calm.
Li Karlsen knows a lot about staying calm under the most inhospitable conditions. One of the most accomplished freedivers in the world, Li is a record-holding champion at holding her breath and diving hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface.
I wanted to ask Li what freediving has taught her about managing stress and fear. It turns out the lessons she's learned in the ocean work just as well above the water. Something as simple as changing the way we breathe can have a huge impact on our own fear and stress.
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More Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two
In Part 2 of our conversation, Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and I continue our journey of out loud self-reflection.
We discuss identifying our values, the two types of narcissists, explanation-based parenting, and exercising judgment over our own judgment.
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Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part One
To become more self-aware, sometimes you need a friend. Two friends is even better.
Brené Brown and Adam Grant swing by the podcast for one of our trademark conversations with no plan. It turns into a deep dive about knowing our selves and how self-reflection is sometimes best done with others. What's a little metacognition between friends?
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