

#286 Michael Phillip – Do The Hard Thing
Dec 28, 2023
In this episode, Michael Phillip, host of the Third Eye Drops podcast, discusses the creative shift of Andre 3000, overcoming mental resistance, the power of Memento Mori, the importance of task completion and avoiding procrastination, the significance of pursuing creative activities for the sake of doing them, the hidden purpose of goals and the journey of self-discovery, finding happiness amidst suffering and challenges, the core issue of translation in Eastern wisdom traditions, and understanding messages and unconscious projections.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Authenticity and the Struggle to Create
04:35 • 5min
The Importance of Completing Tasks and Clearing Mental Space
09:34 • 5min
The Importance of Doing Something Creative for the Sake of Doing It
14:07 • 12min
The Hidden Purpose of Goals and the Journey of Self-Discovery
26:00 • 6min
Finding Happiness Amidst Suffering and Challenges
31:50 • 13min
The Core Issue of Translation
44:32 • 23min
Understanding Messages and Unconscious Projections
01:07:12 • 2min