Skipping Stones with Seth Roberts

What if the wrinkles and scars we often view as imperfections are actually the most beautiful parts of our story?  Join me, Seth Roberts, on Skipping Stones as we reimagine the very essence of aging, not as a process to be resisted, but as a rich tapestry of life's experiences. Through the lens of the Japanese art of Kintsugi, we explore the notion of embracing the beauty found in our life's imper...

Have you ever wondered if the challenges you face could be the key to unlocking your true potential? Join me, Seth Roberts, on Skipping Stones as I make the case that hardships are not hindrances but stepping stones to self-discovery. Drawing parallels between the resilience of weeds and the human spirit, this episode examines how living intentionally can help us discern what truly deserves our fo...

Have you ever wondered why our 'shoulds' often lead to unnecessary frustration and conflict? Join me, Seth Roberts, as we break down the barriers of rigid expectations and explore the art of meeting people where they are on Skipping Stones. Through stories from both my professional sphere and personal encounters, let's challenge the notion of imposing our beliefs on others and uncover the impracti...

What if our dream homes were less about grandeur and more about reflecting our true values and aspirations? Join me, Seth Roberts, as we explore this intriguing idea through heartfelt conversations with my children and a nostalgic look back at my childhood fantasies. Together, we'll challenge the conventional notion of a dream home and reveal how our desires can evolve from lavish wishes to a deep...

What does it really mean to be brave in the face of fear? On this journey with Skipping Stones, I share my own encounters with fear, from the spine-chilling amusement park rides of my childhood to stepping back into the dating world after a divorce. These personal stories are woven together with experiences from soldiers whose fears have evolved and an EOD specialist whose work defuses more than j...

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...

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 sat...

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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: info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:   info@skippingstonessr.com

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: info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com

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: ...

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:  info@skippingstonessr...

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:  info@skippingstonessr.com