What are the most essential lessons we've ever learned? Today we're exploring the first half of our 10 most important practices, skills, techniques, and reflections for the long road of life. Today we cover getting on your own side, the impact of childhood, widening your view, slowing down, and taking in the good.

A quick summary of Rick's approach to taking in the good.

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Key Topics:

1:30: Introduction: The view from the porch. 

4:10: Get on your own side. 

7:10: Respect the impact of childhood experiences. 

13:20: Widen your view. 

21:10: Grow the space between stimulus and response.

30:00: Take in the good. 

44:00: Recap and ending.

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