Delia Smith, a culinary legend with over 21 million cookbooks to her name and joint majority shareholder of Norwich City FC, shares profound insights into her spiritual journey. She emphasizes the transformative power of silence, revealing how dedicating quiet time has reshaped her perspective on life's challenges. Delia discusses the significance of community and its role in personal growth, reflecting on her experiences with Norwich, overcoming adversity, and the essence of humility in navigating public criticism.
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Value of Stillness
Embrace stillness and silence.
Start with 10 minutes daily, gradually increasing to an hour.
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Transformative Reflection
Reflecting on life's deeper meaning enhances awareness and appreciation.
Delia Smith's daily hour of quiet reflection transformed her perspective on human existence.
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Football's True Value
Football's value lies in human connection and community.
These aspects are vital for personal growth, especially in an increasingly disconnected world.
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In 'You Matter: The Human Solution', Delia Smith invites readers to contemplate the significance of human life and our collective responsibility in the universe. The book encourages a shift in perspective, urging individuals to look beyond the noise and appreciate the grandeur of human existence. It explores themes of unity and building a future together in uncertain times.
What It Takes
Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence
Stephen Schwarzman
In 'What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence', Stephen A. Schwarzman shares his journey to success, offering insights into finance, leadership, and philanthropy. The book provides a behind-the-scenes look at building Blackstone and emphasizes the importance of resilience, decisiveness, and continuous learning in achieving excellence.
DELIA SMITH'S COMPLETE COOKERY COURSE
DELIA SMITH'S COMPLETE COOKERY COURSE
Delia Smith
Delia Smith CH CBE is a culinary icon having sold over 21 million cookery books, and is also joint majority shareholder of Norwich City FC. In this conversation, Delia opens up about her spiritual journey, the transformative power of community and her time at Norwich.
Her spirituality is a central theme of the episode - now at 82 years of age, she describes how her relationship to community, politics and silence has transformed over time. Delia shares with Jake and Damian how dedicating one hour (she started with just 10 minutes) a day to quiet time has reshaped her perspective on life's challenges.
Having been a key member of the Norwich football family for over 27 years, community is central to Delia’s life. Delia discusses how to create, support and maintain communities in a time when everyone feels so disconnected. Her time at Norwich has also brought many challenges, including joining the board when they were days from bankruptcy and dealing with rude fans and cruel chants. She shares what it feels like to find true freedom and how she has come to accept herself and the difficult realities of life.
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