Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Being More, Doing Less

Jan 11, 2021

45:37

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The podcast explores the balance between 'doing' and 'being,' emphasizing the importance of finding contentment in the present moment. Topics include overcoming internal resistance, allowing being to enhance doing, and the impact of societal influences on genuine self-expression.

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Balancing 'being' and 'doing' in modern life to enhance overall well-being.

Recognizing and embracing one's authentic self while navigating the busyness of everyday tasks.

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The Contrast Between Being and Doing

In the podcast, the dichotomy between being and doing is explored. The discussion highlights how modern life emphasizes constant doing, often overshadowing the essence of being. This contrast between action-driven tasks and the state of who we truly are is scrutinized to encourage a balance between doing and being, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's authentic self amidst the busyness of everyday life.

Intro

2min

Balancing Doing and Being in Life

22min

Exploring One Skin's Skincare Products and Shopify's Retail Solutions

4min

Striving for Balance: Being vs. Doing

12min

Exploring Personality Typing Systems and Self-Awareness

3min

Exploring the Dynamics of Being and Doing

4min

We’re somehow both more efficient than ever before, and, at the same time, busier than ever before. All of the many ways that we’ve found to optimize our performance has led to much more "doing," and not nearly as much "being." Today Rick and Forrest explore how we can get more in touch with being, and how by focusing more on "being" we might even be able to "do" more than ever before.

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Key Ideas:

1:10: Rick making dad jokes.

2:00: The difference between “doing” and “being.”

6:20: Getting wrapped up in doing that crowds out “being.”

10:15: Craving in the brain.

15:05: How to grow what we want to be.

21:40: Allowing “being” to create friction-less “doing.”

25:45: How to get in touch with the feeling of “being.”

31:50: Internal resistance to being.

35:30: Who are you when you’re not scared?

41:15: Recap

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