On the 13th episode of the “What is a Good Life?” podcast, I am joined by David McQueen. David is an Executive Coach, a Keynote Speaker, and an executive and non-executive director for several businesses.

In this episode David takes us through the role compassion plays in his life - for himself, for others, in reconnecting with nature, in building community, and in contributing to others. While we also discuss anything from the supernatural, imposter syndrome, the importance of knowing when enough is enough materially and to ultimately following your own path.

This conversation resonated with me a lot, and David provides a great example of someone who is consciously carving out his own version of a good life. The episode is filled with insights and reflections that will give you plenty to ponder in terms of experiencing more compassion for yourself and those around you.

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Running Order: 

01:15 Podcast begins

02:18 What would it take for us to have more compassion?

05:32 Convenience over compassion?

12:20 Humans are selfish

15:18 Community and self-connection

18:45 We are all connected

22:50 The void of religion

26:58 Wrestling in my mind between the skeptic & the spiritual

29:30 Reconnecting with Nature

34:10 Switching off

38:15 Moving from surviving to thriving

40:15 Regrets of the dying

42:38 Giving back

45:45 What really brings us happiness

49:00 Time alone & balance

50:40 Seeing life as an adventure

54:45 What is a good life for David?

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- David's website: https://www.davidmcqueen.co.uk/