Julia Baird, an Australian journalist and author known for her work with the New York Times and Sydney Morning Herald, joins the discussion on the lost art of grace. They explore the tension between justice and kindness in a society rife with conflict and negativity. Julia shares personal stories of forgiveness, the complexities of parenting with grace, and how community can bridge divides. The conversation also addresses the impact of isolation on grace, especially during the pandemic, emphasizing the power of altruism in fostering connections.

Dr. Kristin Neff, an expert on self-compassion and author, shares her insights on how embracing self-kindness can transform personal growth. She clarifies misconceptions, showing that self-compassion isn't self-pity but a powerful tool for resilience. The conversation highlights the contrast between self-compassion and the pitfalls of performance-based self-esteem. Kristin emphasizes the importance of recognizing our shared imperfections and fostering emotional resilience, especially in competitive environments.

Imagine celebrating Thanksgiving from behind a jail cell, witnessing the joyful holiday scene outside. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-thankfulness as a prerequisite for genuinely giving thanks to others. It highlights how recognizing one’s own value can improve relationships and emotional health, steering clear of narcissism. The episode also touches on enhancing business through effective checkout solutions, like Shopify, to improve the holiday shopping experience. It's a captivating blend of personal growth and practical advice for the season!

Delve into the impact of positive programming on mental well-being. Discover how intentional consumption of uplifting messages can counteract the negativity often presented in media. Explore the effects of negative news on mental health and the importance of seeking out stories of human goodness. Understand the vital role uplifting content plays in personal growth and improving overall outlook on life.

What is a worldview? AI defines it as a person's or society's fundamental way of thinking about the world, and it's made up of their values, beliefs, and expectations. I take this one step further to say your worldview ends up being your experience of life. People by far and large think reality makes up their life experience. A reality would be the latest presidential election, but as we all know, the experience people had of it is vastly different. I submit their experience of it is their worldview, as it can’t be reality. And people will debate this based upon two things - Faith & Prediction. Let’s break it down. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to sign up for your FREE 60-day trialGet 20% off your first probiotic membership order at pendulumlife.com/drivesyouGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may well have heard of Upworthy. Upworthy is a media brand that focuses on positive storytelling. They have millions of followers on social media and email subscribers, who tune in to hear good news. Upworthy recently came out with a book, that focused on key areas of human goodness, and it is just stories. Just incredible stories of the best of humanity that people share with them each and every day, at a great amount. The book is called Good People and I was really curious as to what led the authors to sift through the stories and land on certain categories, such as chapter one which is, "The Kindness of Strangers." They shared how many stories came in of what we generally call, random acts of kindness. Following is my conversation with the authors, Lucia Knell who is Vice President of Upworthy, and Gabriel Reilich who is head of content and innovation. I think you'll find a really uplifting, inspiring and honestly, equipping discussion here. It really bolstered my faith, which bolsters...everything.Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to sign up for your FREE 60-day trialGet 20% off your first probiotic membership order at pendulumlife.com/drivesyouGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The topic of expectations continues to come up as I talk with people in the human potential movement. As an aspiring person who would be listening to a podcast like this, of course you have some positive expectations for yourself. And yet I’d say the enemy of expectations is disappointment. So how do we have high expectations but not set ourselves up for disappointment? I’m bringing back a podcast from when I did The Ziglar Show, with Christine Hassler. Christine made expectations a focus and wrote a book called, Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want. Right off the bat you’ll hear Christine say, “Managing your expectations is not about lowering your standards.” Christine Hassler is the best-selling author of multiple books. She left her successful job as a Hollywood agent to pursue a life she could be passionate about. She is a keynote speaker, retreat facilitator, spiritual psychologist and life coach, and host of the top-rated podcast “Over it and On With It”, www.christinehassler.comSign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to sign up for your FREE 60-day trialGet 20% off your first probiotic membership order at pendulumlife.com/drivesyouGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrapping up this series on productivity that started with my conversation with Israa Nasir about the message in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, I’m looking at un-productive activities. But it’s not just idle time and entertainment. Think of it more like play, which may be a foreign term for you at this point in life. I want to look at activities that aren’t necessarily producing anything, you are just doing them to do them and for the joy and energy they give you. And looking at how they can fuel to be actually be more productive overall.Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to Kajabi.com/kevinGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discountJoin thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply in minutes at meetfabric.com/WHATDRIVESYOU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I continue to ponder the message from Israa Nasir in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. And I’m thinking about the people in and around my life and what attracts me to some and not others. And I’m realizing that the really busy people, even if they might seem important, don’t inspire me to pursue them. And the people that are more available, I innately have more respect and desire for. Which has me looking at myself and considering how I come off to others and how I’m probably limiting my opportunities for relationships and connection.Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to Kajabi.com/kevinGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discountJoin thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply in minutes at meetfabric.com/WHATDRIVESYOU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my previous episode with Israa Nasir we talked about the message in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. Looking at being addicted to productivity and busyness, I want to look at our motives. To a degree, I feel we are often trying to prove ourselves. Prove our worth. Why? Well, our self-worth must be in question. And who are we trying to prove it to? Others, or ultimately, ourselves? Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to Kajabi.com/kevinGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discountJoin thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply in minutes at meetfabric.com/WHATDRIVESYOU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices