Episodes
-
Can you imagine a world where waiting for perfection keeps us from achieving greatness?
On this episode of Skipping Stones, I, Seth Roberts, share insights from my journey with excavation teams and how sometimes we overlook the power of simplicity—a trusted shovel—while waiting for an elusive excavator. My reflections extend beyond dirt and machinery, delving into the essence of intentional living and the importance of using the resources at hand to foster personal and professional growth. By embracing the tools we have, we can navigate life's challenges more effectively and meaningfully.
Join me as we tackle the paradox of knowledge versus action, and the slow yet steady path to mastery. Through a mix of personal anecdotes and broader observations, I explore the tensions between rapid expansion and incremental progress, highlighting the value of consistent effort. Whether in the realm of sales, business, or creative endeavors, this episode serves as a reminder that the journey often matters as much as the destination.
Let's find inspiration in the ordinary and discover how small steps can lead to significant transformations. -
What if living a more fulfilled life was simply a matter of changing your perspective? Join me, Seth Roberts, in this episode of Skipping Stones as we explore the transformative art of finding joy in the journey rather than just the destination. Inspired by insights from an Andrew Huberman video, we uncover how embracing the effort, not just the reward, can lead to greater success and personal satisfaction. From Olympic swimmers who revel in the rigor of training to children who lose their passion for drawing when incentives are introduced, we delve into the power of intrinsic motivation. By shifting our focus to appreciate everyday tasks, much like the optimistic Pollyanna, we can turn mundane routines into moments of joy and growth.
Let's embark on a conversation about finding happiness from within and recognizing the value in the process. Discover how enjoying the small things and savoring the present moment can enrich your life. Through personal reflections and engaging analogies, we reveal that happiness isn't just about reaching future milestones; it's about embracing what you do right now. Learn from stories of those who love their work beyond mere financial gain, and hear how a positive mindset can enhance daily life. Whether it's a trip to the gym or tackling chores, discover how to cultivate a mindset that finds joy in every moment, turning every day into a rewarding experience. -
Missing episodes?
-
Maybe it isn’t always a bad thing that we can be a little crazy at times. Straddling reality and fantasy is where people can make amazing things happen.
Influences: Taylor Swift, Time Travel, and Malcolm Gladwell
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
The people we think we know usually have much more to them than we may ever realize. We like to hide behind walls that conceal who we are from others, but those same walls can become a prison.
Influences: Shrek, Fortresses, and Friendship
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
It is better to do a good job than to strive to do a perfect job. Reaching for perfection is like flying too close to the sun.
Influences: Icarus, Mother Teresa, and Pottery
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
Are our efforts to leave a mark on this planet in vain? Is it even possible to leave a lasting legacy? If we want to make a lasting impact on the world, where will our efforts make the biggest impact?
Influences: Presidents of the United States, Industrial Tycoons, and Big Fancy Buildings
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
At what point does it become the right decision to let something go? Is there a person, belief, idea, dream or fear that we need to let go of? Sometimes, in order to hang on to these we stop ourselves from growing in a healthier way.
Influences: Frozen, Weightlifting, and Pretzels
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
Journaling is possibly the best pathway we have to truly understand ourselves, as well as our own thoughts. It is so much more than simply recording the details of your day.
Influences: Podcasting, Anxiety, and Depression
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
How do we want to be admired, and what things do we do in pursuit of that admiration? It is easy to rely on symbols and associations to promote our individuality and worth, but the best strategy has always been, and always will be, to actually be admirable, independent of those things.
Influences: Elephants, Rap Music, Ambition
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
Standards, apathy, joy, happiness, freedom, religion, and nautical metaphors. What would we be willing to die for and why should we even bother caring about anything?
Influences: Star Wars, Ukraine, Trees, Boat Anchors, and Unanchored People
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
How can a person stay connected to reality when they have no one around them but worshippers and opportunists? Are these the right people for us to be placing on pedestals?
Influences: The “Me Too” Movement, Tabloids
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
What things do you spend your time and attention on that are not moving you closer to where you want to be? The cost is high when we fail to properly estimate the value of things in our lives.
Influences: Benjamin Franklin
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
Are we trying to convince ourselves of our own importance by pursuing status? Is it even possible to give up status? Maybe, in the end, the only status that matters is that which is associated with having lived a good life.
Influences: Hair Salons, Money, Jesus
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
Simple kindness begins with a hello. We take the simplest greeting for granted, but it exists because it has value. Consider giving a stranger the gift of acknowledging their existence.
Influences: Small Towns, High School, and The South
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
Arguing is a performance, not a way to bring your someone to your side.
Arguing, persuading, competition, 2-Year-Olds and more. What is the key to bringing a person to your side and to finally get someone to listen to what you have been saying??
Influences: A lifetime of fighting with people and a 2-year-old
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
How much "stuff" do we actuall need in our lives?
How much of what we want comes from what we see other people wanting, and what possessions are actually making us happy? It is worth evaluating what in our life is worth keeping.
Influences: Robinson Crusoe, Keeping up with the Joneses, RVs, and Funerals
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
All girls are princesses, even if they live in dirty old attics!
Little girls deserve to be cherished deeply by their fathers, so when it is time for another man to enter their life as an adult, they know what it feels like to be cherished by a man.
Influences: The Little Princess, My Daughter, Jesus, and Fathers
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
Coming to recognize the truth about ourselves is a never-ending process.
Whatever we may want to believe about a situation will never overrule what is actually true about it. It is easy for us to participate in self-deceiving behavior that will ultimately cost us more than if we can just accept the truth.
Influences: Buckaroo Bonzai, Windows, and American Idol
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
Sometimes, we need to step outside of ourselves.
Inspiration seems to prefer to find us instead of us finding inspiration. Our ability to think is an incredible gift, yet it also has the ability to keep us in endless negative loops. Learning to not think is key to learning to think better.
Influences: Eckhart Tolle, Long Walks, and Nature
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
-
There is no escaping time yet we allow ourselves to worry over it anyways.
Mortality, youth, old age, wasted time, milestones, funerals, and ghosts! Why do we let ourselves worry so much over getting old?
Influences: Flowers, My Birthday, and Athletes
Website: skippingstonessr.com
Email: [email protected]
- Show more
