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We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron weigh in on Donald Trump's win, using the Wisdom Practice Model to assess their own reactions and conclusions. Once the “bubble” has been burst, now what? Is it possible to let uncertainty rule the day? What does it mean to maintain a “learning mindset”? For starters, we need to pause... Core Wisdom Formul...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron explore the elements of wisdom, as expressed in their Wisdom Model. From universal truths to everyday virtues, the team makes the complex simple. Wisdom wants to be applied, whether as a colleague, as a grandpa, or as a spouse offering a wise response. Wisdom is like a box of mints. Enjoy, and be thankful! Refe...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment The Presidential Debate: First Impressions In this episode, Gregg, Ron, and Dave Share their first impressions of the debate. Going deeper than who might have won, the guys use the wisdom models to look at the dynamics of the social psychology behind people’s conclusions. From tribalism to political correctness to the ability to actually change one...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Ron, and Dave use the architecture of the Wisdom Model to dissect their real life stories. Finding wisdom in little kids, in relationship with family members. On another level, how does wisdom survive in a world full of disinformation? It takes adult-level self analysis. Here are a few tools Additional References Core Wisdom...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron give examples using the wisdom models in everyday life. Whether the issue is local or national or global, it helps to have a framework to self-assess our own role in the dialogue. Sometimes we are the facilitator. Sometimes the advocate. Sometimes it’s a success to just survive our own anxiety. And to know the...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment A Reflection On Maturity And Summer’s Politics:  In this episode, Dave, Gregg and Ron offer their wisdom models, especially Dave’s analysis on the four capabilities of maturity. Mature thinking must include empathy and not just confrontation. Are we being emotional in our worldview, but increasing the threat in our politics. We can smarter, wiser. ...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron deepen their understanding of what goes into the wisdom equation. Elements are sometimes a noun, sometimes a verb, and all go into the cauldron of what we call our creative subconscious. Percolating. Wisdom can emerge spontaneously, or later, after careful consideration. In the end, it’s wise actions that speak...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this podcast, Gregg, Dave, and Ron bring together their collective thoughts about Wisdom.  Moving closer to a true formula after a one-year conversation. Experiences. Knowledge. Maturity. Past discussions all adding up to a fuller definition and appreciation of the elements of Wisdom in action.   Reference  What is Noosphere https://humanenergy....

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode,Gregg, Ron, and Dave start to pull together the year-long conversation about “what is wisdom?”. Partly a summary of our previous podcasts on wisdom, this episode also includes some new conclusions. Thoughts about maturity. Just what is an elder. And how wisdom can be seen as both a noun and a verb. Finally, an endearing story showin...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment Wisdom Practice - Understanding Elon Musk, Understanding Ourselves  In this eposide, Gregg, Dave, and Ron use an interview of Elon Musk to see what Elon’s story triggers in them. Why do I react the way that I do? Do I like him? Do I judge him? Am I impressed, why or why not? We unpack our reactions, and become more self-aware. It can be a worthwhil...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Dave, Ron, and Gregg examine the motivation behind our speaking. Is it ego? Is it fear? Is it our generosity of spirit? What is the wise thinking that proceeds wise speaking? We have some ideas. Note: In this podcast we refer to spiral dynamics &  developmental theory here's a link in a summary.  Spiral Dynamics- Clare Gra...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron explore how to aid wisdom to surface in our everyday lives. Dinner parties. Discussions over beer. Meeting an old friend. When discussing serious issues can we be kind and generous? Or is it just about looking smart, being right? We want to grow in wisdom, even if it costs us our certainty. In this episode we r...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron describe what it’s like to stay vigilant in self-analysis. Beliefs, opinions, and positions must be open to periodic assessment. What’s behind our beliefs? How did we get here? Being simply for or against something is simple, but life requires more of us. Join us in looking at what healthy adulthood means. Wisd...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this podcast, Gregg, Ron, and Dave examined the impact of our personal experience with theology. Or not. Pausing for self-analysis bears fruit. Even profound impact. What am I for? Or against? Has that evolved over time? Do my beliefs lead to me being conservative or liberal? What is my story? Wisdom Practice Model Story- Ology’s – Explore Belie...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Dave leads us off sharing his love and experience with the great outdoors. Plus his climate change concerns. Gregg and Ron join in. Beliefs. Concerns. Biases. Activism [or not]. So what? By running their stories and thoughts through the wisdom practice model, each gain something. Is the planet in a better place? We’re sure it is…we...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron examine their study of wisdom as a “personal learning model”. Stories, beliefs, and meaningful reflections on life. Their impact on self and others. Creating space between what happens in our life and our response  to it. At the end of this discussion is a sweet, simple story from Dave about a six-year-old and...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Ron, Gregg, and Dave begin to practice what they preach. Understanding self begins with an understanding of our own stories, our own beliefs. Religion, love, politics, and more. What stories/beliefs have lasted a lifetime? Do we understand them intellectually, emotionally, and relationally? If we do, we grow, into a wisdom that mak...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Ron, and Dave analyze their respective reactions to the war. What’s my story, my perspective, my ability to understand the conflict [or not]? Yes, the conflict is complex. Realities can quickly become emotional. Even if I find myself at a safe distance, there is the risk of escalation. And the media brings the war right into...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg and Ron reintroduce concepts and models concerning the quest for wisdom. Our discussions over several months have surfaced practical steps leading to what we are calling our “wisdom process model”. Our stories lead to beliefs. Our beliefs form the basis for our wisdom. Are you ready for new perspectives? Join the journey… Wis...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Ron tells a story of love and growth, during a profound life changing realization. Gregg and Dave help Ron find the wisdom in his story. How did he arrive at certainty? What were the theological and psychological factors at play? How do we find a solid confidence in our inner voice? Important questions, especially in the afternoon...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron accept the challenge to remember the people and stories that helped shape their lives. From family members to research leaders and influential people from business. Our virtues and values surface out of stories. Our lives hold promise because we’ve been blessed by others. Links  The Science of Everyday Ethics  ...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg provides a philosophical framework, call it the elements of “character". Ron and Dave react and add their impressions including references from their life journeys. Learning and growing is a do-it-yourself project, dictated by our unique life experiences. But we can learn from the masters, the wisdom of the ages. Part 2 ...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg lays down the premise that Philosophy is the logical next exploration in search of Wisdom. Ron and Dave react, and add. How can we make our study personal, but also of benefit to others? We have a growing platter of subjects and studies. Will we keep it simple? Not easy, and this conversation is our Part 1

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment In this episode, Gregg, Dave, and Ron brainstorm "where do we want to take the podcast next?” Philosophy, spirituality, maybe the cardinal virtues? Stoicism? Can we make the complex simple? Can we avoid creating an orthodoxy? Bottom line, “know thyself”. Better yet, “be thy self”.  Links' Fulton Breen- Novarete We've mentioned Fulton...

We’d love to hear from you please leave a comment The Fallout From Negative News Media Starts With Winning Your Attention In this episode, Ron, Dave and Gregg comment on the many faceted “Emissions” article by NYU Professor Scott Galloway. Electronic media. Artificial Intelligence. Polarized cable news. Click-bait. Rage. We’re all in over our heads.  Is there anyway to fight this battle? Start by...