Personal Growth
Improving ourselves improves the world around us. Looking for inspiration? From curated TED Talks to stories of thought leaders providing actionable advice, there’s no better place to start your personal growth journey than right here.
Busting Bubbles: Why Risk Free Environments Stifle Growth
We are naturally predisposed to protect ourselves and those we care about from physical or emotional harm. But it’s important that we factor in the short- and long-term effects of that protection—we gain temporary peace of mind but sacrifice resilience and problem-solving skills in the process. Accepting reality and choosing to focus on what we control are powerful tools for life and important lessons to teach, especially at a young age.
43 min listen
Choosing Happiness Ahead of Time: Kindness in Karate with Jeff Wall Jr. (Episode #94)
On today's episode of the Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast, we're revisiting Episode #33 with Jeff Wall Jr. At the age of 15, Jeff became the founder of Golden Age Karate, a non-profit organization that travels to nursing homes to teach the elderly the art of karate.
The Wonder is in Your Eyes, Not in the Scene!
Could the stories we tell ourselves about our experiences matter more than the experiences themselves? It seems all we need is a little perspective and mindset shift to make the most of life. Here's an incredible story of how one man did exactly that.
Getting What You Need More Often
Rejection is something we have all had to face, but fear not! What if there was a better way to look at rejection and what it really costs us?
66 min listen
How Do-Over Days Give Us Another Chance at Our Best with Jacob Green (Episode #93)
If life seems to be serving you one complexity after another these days, then this conversation will feel like a gift. Jacob Green's experiences, insights and stories transformed my way of thinking about “setbacks” and the opportunities hidden there.
Want to Practice Gratitude? There’s a Jar for That
Write it down. Speak it out loud. Express it through song. Convey it through gifts. Say a little prayer. There’s every which way to cultivate the attitude of gratitude. And for those on the artsy side, there’s a jar for that.
41 min listen
Why Shared Struggle is Awesome: Secrets of the Spartan Races with Marion Abrams (Episode #92)
Marion Abrams sees people turn enormous struggle into personal leaps forward, in almost every aspect of her work with the famous Spartan Races. Turns out, we don’t even have to be going for “super athlete” status to be transformed. In this interview she completely upends what we may think about the Spartan movement and her insights point to how any of us can find the awesomeness in friends, family, co-workers and even strangers by finding a role in a Spartan event.
Today is Enough and You are Enough. Use Your Special Things!
Do you have anything in your home that you're waiting for the perfect moment to use? A bottle of wine, dress, or candle, perhaps? Gillian Dunn has a special trick for how we can stop letting our candles melt in the closet, and instead decide that any moment can be special.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Fear, Doubt, and Procrastination
It's easy to doubt ourselves when we start something new. When that feeling begins to creep in, here is a step-by-step guide to overcome that fear and get you going again.
54 min listen
Raising “Solutionaries” by Teaching Skills Instead of Facts with Zoe Weil and Steve Cochrane (Episode #91)
The biggest challenge for educators is that we need to acknowledge multiple ways of learning, and we need to lean into a new way of teaching that focuses on high level thinking and strategic thinking. That is Zoe and Steve’s mission.
5 min read
The Key to Personal Development with Ted Fells and Eric Twiggs
In our May Happy[ness] Hour we had the pleasure of talking with Ted and Eric, friends, business partners, hosts of the the podcast The 30 Minute Hour, and founders of the "What Now?" movement.
54 min listen
Never Lose Your Childhood Genius: How to Live with Wonder with Jeffrey Davis (Episode #90)
In today’s episode, we have Jeffrey Davis to talk about wonder, and recognizing the interconnectedness of everything and experiencing joy in the face of challenge. Jeffrey will share how we can see the world in a new way, and how we can focus on the things that make us feel connected to the world.
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