Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life

Revisiting My Conversation with Carlos Whittaker on Sharing Life Beyond Our Differences

Jan 1, 2024

Carlos Whittaker, author and podcaster, emphasizes the importance of human connections and deep relationships in creating a fulfilled life. They discuss his latest book, 'How to Human', and the shift from 'me' to 'we' to 'everybody'. They explore the impact of the pandemic, importance of genuine human interaction, and walking with people rather than standing on issues. They also reflect on the power of serving others and invite listeners to participate in the conversation.

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Carlos Whittaker

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Quick takeaways

Being human involves removing distractions and connecting with ourselves and others.

Seeing humans requires stepping out of our comfort zones and seeking to understand those who are different from us.

Freeing humans involves taking action and making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Deep dives

Being human: Embracing our true selves and slowing down

Being human is about fully embracing and accepting who we are as individuals. It involves removing distractions from our lives and slowing down to truly connect with ourselves and others. By being compassionate and serving others, we not only fulfill our own need to be seen, but also create connections and find happiness.

Introduction

6min

How to Human: Reconnecting and Rebuilding Relationships

20min

Exploring the Importance of 'Seeing' and Connecting with Others

5min

Walking with People and Seeing Beyond Opinions

2min

The Porcelain Bunny

6min

Stepping out of Comfort Zones and Changing Perspectives

2min

The Power of Serving Others

13min

Spreading the Word about a Challenging Book

4min

To ring in 2024 I’m excited to revisit an incredibly encouraging and human conversation I had with Carlos Whittaker earlier in 2023. More often than not “productivity minded” people can place too much emphasis on the weeks leading up to and the first few weeks of the New Year. I wanted to reverse that trend and focus on a conversation that reminds us of the importance of human connections and deep relationships in creating a life of contentment and true fulfillment.

In this conversation Carlos and I 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.

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