785 Jason Silva: Break the Cycle of Fear and Doubt

Apr 17, 2019

Jason Silva, an Emmy-nominated storyteller and futurist known for National Geographic's Brain Games, shares his insights on embracing the present. He discusses the balance between routine and novelty, encouraging listeners to break free from fear and self-doubt through new experiences like travel. Silva emphasizes crafting a fulfilling life beyond financial success, exploring existential questions and the role of creativity. He also highlights the importance of empathy and genuine human connections, especially in relationships, to sustain joy and personal growth.

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INSIGHT

The Human Condition

Humans possess expanded awareness and self-consciousness, contemplating the infinite.
Yet, we're also finite, bound by mortal bodies, creating an existential tension.

ADVICE

Finding Daily Purpose

Commit to daily activities that offer freedom from self-consciousness.
Find a purpose that makes you feel driven and excited to tackle each day.

ANECDOTE

The Flaneur's Dream

Jason Silva's initial dream was to be a "flaneur," a wandering philosopher capturing reflections on video.
However, he got caught up in the pursuit of success in Hollywood and television.

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SHAKE THE SNOWGLOBE.
So often, we talk about the importance of discipline in order to reach our goals.
But doing the same thing all the time can keep us from living in the present.
We have to find a balance.
We’ve got to dance with routine and freedom.
So how can you keep your mind in the now?
Every night, do something unexpected. Travel. And constantly put yourselves in situations where you don’t know the outcome.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the importance of new experiences with a talented futurist and artist: Jason Silva.
Jason Silva is an Emmy-nominated and world-renowned TV personality, storyteller, filmmaker, and sought-after keynote speaker and futurist. Jason is known for hosting 5 seasons of the Emmy-nominated, global hit TV series Brain Games on the National Geographic Channel, which is broadcasted in over 171 countries.
Jason says that we need to ask each other the questions we’ve been asking ourselves. Let’s talk about why we’re here, and how to find meaning.
So get ready to learn more about the biggest questions on everyone’s mind on Episode 785.
Some Questions I Ask:
What question have you been asking yourself? (7:00)
How can we eliminate self-doubt? (40:30)
How do we stop comparing ourselves? (54:00)
What holds us back the most? (57:00)
How do you find fulfillment in a committed relationship? (1:08:00)
What’s a question you think you’ll never get answered? (1:14:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Tools to help you stay in the present (24:00)
How to balance routine and excitement (28:00)
About the “Entropic Brain Theory,” and how psychedelics help depression (32:00)
How helping other people directly can help with feeling directionless (48:00)
About the “Terror Management Theory” and how when you remind people of their mortality they become more judgemental (57:30)

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