Life Slowed Down

In this episode I talk about Oprah's wisdom on gratitude and the positive impact it can have on our lives. I share some personal experiences about the importance of gratitude in the material, relational, and spiritual contexts, and issue a challenge to focus on the things you have rather than the things you lack. Thanks for listening, it really does mean the world. - TJ

In this episode, I share a quote that inspires us to look reflectively at our lives and the passions we aren't pursuing. I talk about the fear of taking risks and suggest a different way to view those risks. Thanks for listening, it means the world - TJ

In this episode, I discuss a quote on love from Fyodor Dostoevsky. I address the growing trend of extreme self-acceptance and how it can affect our relationships, and share some of my own thoughts on what it means to make sacrifices for the ones we love. I hope you find these ideas as valuable as I have! Thanks for listening, it truly means the world. - TJ

In the first interview of Life Slowed Down, I have the opportunity to share my conversation with Joe about his experience with a familiar quote from Rocky Balboa. He speaks plainly about the effects of going through a divorce, and how he moved forward after the tragic loss of his daughter. His stories are moving, his pain is relatable, and the way he has chosen to move forward in spite of it all i...

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In this episode, I discuss wisdom from The Bible and its lesson on the proverbial wells of life: what they are, and what it means to draw from them. I share examples of how we can create these wells for others, and how the process is much simpler than it may seem. Thank you so much for listening, it really does mean the world. - TJ

In this episode, I discuss the wisdom imparted by the beloved Winnie the Pooh. I share an experience of what it means to be stuck in our own "corner of the forest" and how much better life can be when we choose to leave that corner and meet others in theirs. Thank you so much for listening, it really does mean the world. - TJ

On this episode I discuss what makes a moment "great," and how we often fall into the trap of expecting joy and fulfillment to come from these "great" moments. I suggest an alternative way of viewing life that focuses on the small and simple things that make it beautiful and share an experience of mine that taught me this principle. Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy! - TJ

In this episode, I discuss the role that failure plays in our journey towards success, and how my mindset on failure has shifted. I break down one of my own failed experiments and the valuable lessons I learned because of it. Finally, I dive into some more recognizable examples of how failure is crucial to success. Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy!

In this episode I echo the wise words of a dragon and discuss the importance of acknowledging our evil nature. I also make the case that effort is crucial in overcoming that nature and developing goodness. Thanks for taking the time to listen, I hope you enjoy!

In this episode I discuss the difficulty of facing change in our lives and the importance of embracing, rather than running from it.

In this episode I discuss habits: how they work for and against you and I give some pointers from a man wiser than me on how to build habits that will lead to the future you want rather than a future that just "happens."

In this episode I echo the wise words of Albus Dumbledore and discuss the importance of choosing what's right over what's easy. I offer real world examples of this idea and how those simple decisions can shape someone's life. I hope you enjoy!