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Yung Pueblo on How to Measure What Actually Matters in Life

Nov 12, 2022

Yung Pueblo, a New York Times bestselling author and poet, shares insights from his latest book, "Lighter." He emphasizes the value of measuring success not by metrics but by the impact on the common good. The conversation navigates the importance of personal fulfillment over public accolades and the unpredictable nature of meaningful connections. Yung Pueblo explores the wisdom found across different cultures and the transformative power of personal growth through embracing change and letting go of attachments.

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Yung Pueblo

Highlights

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Episode notes

Everything in Life Comes From Change

02:35

Be the Best

00:53

Most of the things that matter in life can't be measured

01:20

The Moment - a poem by Margaret Atwood

00:55

Intro

5min

Navigating Success in the Literary World

10min

Pursuing Personal Excellence

10min

The Unquantifiable Value of Meaningful Connections

4min

The True Measure of Success: Impact Over Metrics

2min

Exploring Wisdom Through Cultures and Time

17min

Evolving as a Writer: From Poetry to Deeper Essays

4min

Embracing Impermanence

10min

Embracing Change: The Path to Personal Growth

3min

Ryan talks to the poet Yung Pueblo about his new book Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future, why servicing the common good is the most valuable metric to measure great work by, the common threads that tie differing philosophies together, and more.

Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 2.7 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. His two books, Inward and Clarity & Connection were both instant bestsellers. Diego's third book, Lighter, debuted as a #1 New York Times best seller.

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