On the 83rd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Tom Morgan. Tom has spent the last 20 years in markets, on both the buy and sell sides. He has worked at several investment banks on Wall Street and his most recent role was with the wealth manager Sapient Capital. He describes himself as a "curiosity sherpa"; he spends his life seeking out the most interesting ideas and thinkers for curious people. He has just co-founded The Leading Edge, a network for curious people focused on their personal evolution, and he is also the writer of The Leading Edge newsletter. He graduated from Oxford University with an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.

In this enlightening conversation, Tom muses on whether we realise that the universe loves us. He shares his experiences of struggling with mental and spiritual health, highlights the significance of experiencing flow in a meaningful way, discusses the importance of being honest with ourselves and the world around us, and explores the relationship between disclosing truth and the synchronicity we experience.

Tom shares many insightful anecdotes and experiences throughout this conversation, making this episode ideal for anyone feeling stuck in life, considering career transitions, facing challenges with their well-being, or struggling to see the signs that the world or universe may be offering.

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00:00 Introduction
02:40 Does the universe love me?

06:10 To what degree are we free?

08:25 Flowing in a meaningful way & synchronicity

12:40 The importance of discernment

16:40 Experiencing highly contrasting states & sensitivity 

23:05 The power of truth in experiencing reality

28:54 The failing of our language and love

30:50 Sharing with the intention of helping others

34:10 Sharing our inner world

37:40 Flow, earnings, and the value of containers

46:20 Navigating career transition

50:10 Not feeling anything 

54:30 Insights from suffering

58:20 What level of suffering is necessary?

1:01:10 What is a good life for Tom?