The Tyler Dickerhoof Show EP158 - The Power of Thinking: Finding Time to Reflect in a Busy World with Tom Morris
Join host Tyler Dickerhoof as he chats with renowned philosopher Tom Morris about turning life's challenges into opportunities. In this episode, Tom shares insights from his book "Plato's Lemonade Stand" and explores how ancient philosophy can guide modern leadership.
Learn about the transformative power of deep thinking and reading, and discover practical advice for building successful partnerships and fostering unity. Tom also discusses his book "The Everyday Patriot" and offers tips on how to create positive change in our communities.
Tune in for valuable wisdom that can enhance your leadership and everyday life.
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What Was Discussed:
00:00 Intro
00:53 Plato’s Lemonade Stand
02:03 The gift of time to think
04:03 Allowing ourselves time to think and reflect
06:06 Think like Marcus Aurelius
11:26 Parallels between ancient empires and modern times
15:54 Learning from the past
17:41 The “Corkscrew Effect”
20:27 Leadership lessons from classic literature
24:21 When leadership becomes self-centered
27:29 Ego and leadership
31:08 How power corrupts leadership
34:26 Read and think
38:42 Role of companionship in personal development
43:20 The Everyday Patriot
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