Neil Pasricha Talks About Resilience, Happiness, and Living Intentionally

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For this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I’m bringing back a truly impactful discussion with Neil Pasricha, whose work centers on intentional living, resilience, and finding happiness in everyday life. Our original conversation took place in 2019, just after the release of Neil’s book You Are Awesome, which explores resilience, change, and the art of bouncing back when life gets tough.

Neil has since released Our Book of Awesome, a celebration of small joys that unite us, which feels especially timely as we approach the holiday season and prepare for a new year. In our conversation, we explore themes that are more relevant than ever: resilience, happiness, and the importance of taking small steps toward living an intentional, fulfilling life.

Key Discussion Points

• Dave’s journey from co-founding Holstee to launching Reflection.app
• How journaling helps process emotions, build perspective, and foster gratitude
• The evolving role of AI in journaling and its potential benefits and pitfalls
• Practical tips for integrating journaling into your daily routine
• The value of revisiting journal entries to track growth and spot patterns
• Dave’s thoughts on finding personal clarity and how journaling supports human flourishing

Neil’s insights on resilience, intentional living, and the power of gratitude offer timeless wisdom. I hope revisiting this conversation inspires you to find and celebrate the awesome moments in your life. Remember, resilience isn’t about avoiding failure but learning how to get back up... one small step at a time. (Originally released November 2019)

Links Worth Exploring

• Connect with Neil: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
• Get the book we discussed: You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life
• Check out Neil's latest book: Our Book of Awesome: A Celebration of the Small Joys That Bring Us Together
• Day One
• What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful
• The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World
• The Pomodoro Technique
• Check out 3books.co
• Related Conversation: Episode 288: How to Be Awesome at Your Job with Pete Mockaitis
• Related Blog Post: Why Small Wins Can Make Or Break Your Productivity

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