In this book, Bronnie Ware shares her experiences from working in palliative care, where she identified the five most common regrets of the dying. These regrets include: 'I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me,' 'I wish I hadn’t worked so hard,' 'I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings,' 'I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends,' and 'I wish that I had let myself be happier.' The book provides a heartfelt and inspiring account of how these regrets can be addressed while there is still time, promoting a life of greater compassion, honesty, and happiness.
In this episode of the True Freedom Podcast, Bodhi and Richard explore the topic of why some men are hesitant to do personal growth/development work on themselves and to get some support. The discussion covers...
- the impact of male culture in Australia and the UK vs the USA, including tall poppy syndrome.
- the connection between values, behaviour, and self-awareness, and the importance of shifting values to bring about behaviour change
- the importance of personal growth and development for men, especially in the context of marriage, parenthood, and business
- the importance of being honest with oneself and acknowledging the fears and unfulfillment that many men feel, despite their privilege
- the importance of seeking help, whether it be through a coach, therapy, or men's groups
- the importance of building community and connection.
The True Freedom podcast is for male householders as they navigate the journey of what it means to be a man with worldy responsibilities – marriage, mortgage, business and kids. The podcast will explore our relationships with the external world… including the primary relationship with our beloved; our relationships with our children as a parent; with our career and purpose; with money; with leadership; with others and, most importantly, the relationship we have with ourselves.
MORE INFORMATION:
The book Bodhi references is 'Regrets of the Dying' by Bronnie Ware:
https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/
To access Bodhi’s FREE Mini Course, ‘5 Steps to Freedom & Flow’ and get on Bodhi’s email list go to: https://bodhialdridge.com/freedomandflow/
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