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Today’s podcast is an absolute fireball of passionate discourse. It is a topic I care so deeply about, which I hope you can sense in my voice. I posed myself the question - “What should we do to make people happier in society?” I took my best shot at answering it, although I do fully realize it is a daunting question to take on. Nevertheless, I hope that you find my answer to be insightful and tho...

In his autobiography, Gandhi discusses the principle of Ahimsa extensively. It is a principle that holds great power of we can apply it correctly. It is also a principle which has a great deal of importance in a time like this. Tune in to hear what Ahimsa is and the ways in which we can apply it. This is an impassioned dialogue, and I hope you can sense it in my voice. I hope that you find this in...

In one of the greatest moments of uncertainty I’ve observed in the world in my lifetime, I took the time to write this piece, which you can find on my blog (mattbest.net/theplatform). It’s been utterly challenging to make sense of it all, but I hope that the questions I posed here and the subsequent reflection provide some guidance. If you liked the podcast, feel free to give it a comment and a ra...

This podcast is a changeup. It is short in quantity of time, yet profound in its potential meaning if its message is taken seriously. Tune in to hear what it’s all about. Happy Sunday. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Today's podcast is an amalgamation of thoughts and reflections that came out of a conversation I had about the concept of euthanasia / assisted suicide. It is a super touchy topic, as it possesses a great deal of moral / ethical implications and is deeply emotional. However, it's a topic that has been running through my head now and again for some time now. As you will hear, I find a lot of value...

The term “validation” is thrown around quite frequently, especially in the realms of psychology and emotion. But what do the words “valid” and “validation” really mean? Are they precise enough to be used properly as a tool for the improvement of the self? These are questions I contend with in today’s episode, which I hope you find to be thoughtful, intriguing, meaningful, and “valid.” Thanks so mu...

This episode is DENSE... but it is a ride of thoughtfulness and intrigue. The topic of wealth and happiness is a fascinating one to me, and I wanted invest time into discussing it here on the podcast. I start with talking about a fundamental paper by Kahneman and Deaton (2010) on the topic, and then proceed to dive into its many implications. I hope that you enjoy this dialogue and that it provide...

We live in a world with no shortage of stimulation and opportunities to engage in endless activities. This means that we also live in a world with no shortage of distraction from the self. Is this societal structure beneficial for us? Or should we be attempting to return to a world of more boredom for better answers? I discuss this in today’s podcast, which I sincerely hope you enjoy! If you liked...

What can we learn from a former prisoner of war’s experience in isolation during the Vietnam War? Well, the answer is a lot if you ask me. In a time where so many of us may feel or have felt more isolated than ever, there are ways to make the most of it and to come out with a smile on the other side. That’s the focus of today’s podcast. I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening. It means the world...

Today’s podcast is a recording of a recent post I put out on social media about my experiences with love, highlighting my most recent endeavor. Writing this out was particularly meaningful for me, and I hope that comes out in this episode. I hope you enjoy it and can take something from it. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care

Today’s podcast is a return to a format that debuted in episode 222 - Q&A! The questions were pulled from a list of questions to ponder that is housed on my website (mattbest.net/thoughts). I hope you enjoy this format and the reflections that arise from it! If you like the podcast, PLEASE give it a rating and submit a review on whatever podcast platform you use. It would mean the world to me. As...

Well... that was intense. Today’s episode was quite a heavy one, but also an absolutely necessary one. Telling the truth and prioritizing the truth has become a central tenet of my life over the last few years. This was by no means an easy process, but it was so worthwhile. This is the tale of my experiences with lying, how it affected me, and why I’m now so convinced that telling the truth and no...

The topic of improving ourselves is something about which I find myself thinking quite often, yet it is not something I have discussed much recently on the podcast. Yet I think that now more than ever, we need to have these thoughts and actions in the forefront of our minds. This episode is impassioned and strong, and reasonably so. I hope that you can take something from it and take a step to mak...

In today’s episode, I take the hard venture into discussing the current state of the world in which we are living. These thoughts were brief, but I felt they had to be expressed in some way given the magnitude of the situation. If you want to hear more from me about this, please email me at matt@mattbest.net. I’d love to hear from you. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

Today’s podcast is a short one, yet it’s significance should not be underestimated. So often, we find ourselves worrying or getting anxious about an upcoming deadline or a task we want to do. We may even find ourselves questioning how to start or complaining about the task or deadline. But how should we respond to this anxiety? The answer to the question is the focus of this episode. I hope you en...

Today’s podcast is the exploration of a topic I’ve been ruminating on for some time now. The balance between contentment and discontent is a deliberate focus of a number of the most effective people I know who simultaneously live very meaningful lives. It’s a pursuit which I have grown to admire deeply in others. So with that in mind, I tried to articulate the elements of this balance and strategi...

When others do wrong to us, how should we react? Should we let it go? Should we seek revenge? Should we respond with spite and scorn? Should we reciprocate the wrong-doing but to a lesser degree? This is a challenging question with which humans have been grappling for millennia. Nevertheless, it does not cease to be relevant. So in today’s episode, I discuss this question and its implications. I h...

Today’s podcast is an intense one. Throughout the past few weeks, I’ve been having a number of conversations as usual, but I have noticed a common theme arising again and again. And that is this: Doing the right thing is enough. Living virtuously is enough. We heard it millennia ago, and it certainly still holds true, and will continue to hold true. It’s something we all struggle with in one momen...

Today’s podcast was a really fun one to record. I haven’t tackled the topic of relationships all too much on this podcast to date, but I think that this episode does so quite furiously. Tune in to find out why I think that’s the case! I hope you’re staying well and taking exceptionally good care of yourself during this time. If there was ever a time for it, it is certainly now. As always, Much Lov...

Today’s podcast is my reflection on a mantra which Tom Hanks articulated in a podcast I listened to last week. I found it to be particularly powerful and insightful, and for that reason I wanted to share it here with you. I hope you enjoy the thoughts that I brought to the table here through this quote. Thanks for tuning in and for your continued support. It means the world to me. As always, Much...

The way in which we feel emotionally can impact us so much. The moods and states we experience can influence the decisions we make, the way we think, and how we carry ourselves with others. So wouldn’t it be great if we could have more positive moods and states with greater consistency? This question is the focus of today’s podcast, and I hope that you take some tangible learnings away from this....

Today’s episode is about a thought that I’ve consistently come back to over the last 5 years. Why do we take offense? Should we take offense? What’s the best way to go about a situation in which someone is trying to offend you? I take on these questions here in this podcast, and I hope you find the points I make to be useful and thought provoking. As always, Much Love ❤️. And please, take great ca...

Today’s podcast is one of the more personally human episodes that I’ve recorded. In it, I detail a couple of my most recent struggles that I’ve been trying to manage in my work. Recording it had two purposes: (1) to allow me to make more sense of what I’m experiencing and to think through solutions, and (2) to provide some insight with which you may resonate and from which you could potentially re...

This is a topic I’ve been sitting on for some time. It’s an unpopular opinion, I know. However, I hope that you give it a chance and find some value in it by the end of the episode. Thank you for listening and for giving this idea a fair shot. I sincerely hope that it resonates with you in some way. As always, Much Love ❤️. And additionally, please take care during this time. It is paramount.

During a challenging time like this, taking care of ourselves is of critical importance. This self-care comes in many forms, and the psychological one is certainly a big piece. So in today’s podcast, I discuss what true self-care is (and what it isn’t), along with some key areas of focus. I hope this is valuable and practical information for you to put into action during this time. Thanks so much...