Episode 43: The Limits of Technology
Keeping our perspective when ballistic missile warnings are wrong and German Shepherd hair can foil a robot. Sure, technology can do a great many things, but are we stopping often enough to consider its limits?
Episode 42: Negotiating with Time
Time is a priority, not a resource. You can no more negotiate with it than you can with a hurricane. But you can get out of the way of the storm. Many people view time as some sort of enemy or competitor. This might change a few perspectives.
Episode 41: Introspection
Why spending time examining who you really are and what your calling is can ruin your life. Introspection ought to be a good thing, right? Not so much. I explain why in this episode of The Uncomfortable Truth.
Episode 40: The Lobster Principle
How a crustacean can demonstrate positive traits for all of us by being vulnerable. Lobsters are not just for the seafood enthusiast. Pay attention, as they can provide valuable lessons that you need to be in tune with - for business and for life.
Episode 39: Shut It Down
Wherein government might be improved if those making the laws were subject to the consequences of those laws. Remember the recent government shutdown? It means absolutely nothing when the people shutting it down don't face any consequences for doing so, we need our lawmakers to be more accountable.
Episode 38: I Suffer, Therefore I Am
How suffering has become the proof of existence and why we all need to reflect back on Descartes. Why do so many people feel like they're not truly living until they're suffering and exhibiting it out to the world?
Episode 37: A Lifetime of Negative Feedback
How to break out of the martyr role and demand support from those around you. You have to treat yourself well and adopt a healthy selfishness. Whether it's coming from family or clients, don't sit through a lifetime of bad feedback or default to sacrifice.
Episode 36: Eradicating History
How do we deal with cardinal sins and venial sins? Do we take all accusations seriously? There are people today, and you can't make this up, who want to ban Gone with the Wind. They feel as though the movie and the book portray stereotypical and horrible racial traits. But, a lot of art portrays what
Episode 35: Fiji
There is no direct correlation between success and happiness, at least in the Pacific. Many of the residents of Fiji don't have glass in their windows and don't have doors in their doorways. And yet, these are among the happiest people I've ever met. Why?
Episode 34: Damage
Don't default to believing others are damaged or they'll think the same of you. What we need is trust, because we want others to trust us. But, if you start from the position of believing others are damaged, you'll be hard-pressed to establish any meaningful connection.