Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman

The Habits That Are Robbing Your Peace (Without You Knowing It)

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Dec 30, 2025
Join T.K. Coleman, an author and co-host of The Minimalists podcast, as he discusses how habits can quietly rob you of your peace. He defines emotional clutter and emphasizes the importance of recognizing your feelings as signals. T.K. highlights the value of noble boredom, slow inputs, and the practice of saying no to protect your mental space. He encourages active waiting to build skills during uncertain times and addresses the need for open-minded conversations over tribalism. Discover actionable tips to cultivate depth and freedom in life!
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ANECDOTE

From Mall Pitch To TV Trivia

  • T.K. Coleman recounts being recruited at a mall to appear on Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?.
  • He accepted and faced a trivia question about the poem on the Statue of Liberty (Emma Lazarus).
INSIGHT

Self‑Knowledge Is The Foundation Of Freedom

  • Lack of self-knowledge and self-respect fuels modern anxiety and exhaustion.
  • T.K. Coleman says outsourcing your value leads to misplaced trust and chronic angst.
ADVICE

Sit With Feelings To Learn Values

  • Sit with uncomfortable emotions to learn what they reveal about your values.
  • Ask what the feeling is signaling instead of demonizing the emotion, says T.K. Coleman.
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