"We've got to find the freedom in ourselves before we can free anybody else," he says. "I think all of them probably felt like they had a lot more freedom because, you know, suddenly I gave them money and they could buy cars." The freeing piece is going to take more work from me than just giving them money; it's about finding truths that counteract the lies that you believe.
This week I was encouraged to welcome Carlos Whittaker to the show for an honest and compassionate talk about his latest book, How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us. Carlos is an author, podcaster, and global speaker who I’ve had the privilege of learning from in live settings and through his podcast Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker.
In How to Human, Carlos offers a fresh vision for becoming the best versions of ourselves. We can refuse to let disagreements define us. We can say no to becoming upset, rage-filled humans and say yes to fuller, happier lives. It begins as we make the shift from “me” to “we” to “everybody” in a three-part journey to be human, see fellow humans, and free those around us.
This conversation was a real inspiration for me as Carlos and I unpacked the themes and messages of his book. Carlos reminds listeners that it's more powerful to not stand on issues, but to walk with people. That journey of discovering the true value of relationships and the beauty and hope that bind us together rather than focusing on the polarizing divisions is a message I'm so excited for listeners to explore further in this episode.
Connect With Carlos:
Website: https://www.carloswhittaker.com
Podcast: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loswhit/
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