Understanding the Value of Time: The Wisdom of the Stoics w John R. Miles EP 184
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
John R. Miles
4.7 • 779 Ratings
🗓️ 2 September 2022
⏱️ 27 minutes
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Summary
- My interview with Ari Wallach on his new book Longpath and how we unlock our purpose for something greater than ourselves: https://passionstruck.com/ari-wallach-on-unlock-your-purpose-longpath/
- My interview with Ayelet Fishbach, a professor at the Booth School of Business University of Chicago, on how to get it done, the science of motivation: https://passionstruck.com/ayelet-fishbach-get-it-done-find-the-fun-path/
- My interview with Astronaut Wendy Lawrence on why you must permit yourself to dream the dream: https://passionstruck.com/how-to-dream-the-dream-you-want/
- My interview with Katy Milkman, Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/
- My interview with Astronaut Chris Cassidy on the importance of being present in the moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/astronaut-chris-cassidy-on-the-importance-in-life/id1553279283?i=1000521263914
- My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Coming up next on the Passion Struck Podcast, |
| 0:03.0 | Seneca in a beautifully articulated passage said, |
| 0:06.6 | it's not that we have too short a time to live, |
| 0:09.2 | but that we squander a great deal of it. |
| 0:11.7 | Life is long enough, and it's given in sufficient manner |
| 0:15.6 | to do many great things if we spend it well. |
| 0:18.5 | But when it's poured down the drain of luxury and neglect, |
| 0:21.7 | when it's employed to no good end, |
| 0:23.9 | we're finally driven to see that it's passed by |
| 0:27.0 | before we even recognize it's passing. |
| 0:29.9 | And so it is, we don't receive a short life, we make it so. |
| 0:34.5 | Welcome to Passion Struck. |
| 0:36.0 | Hi, I'm your host, John Armyles, and on the show, |
| 0:38.8 | we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance |
| 0:41.8 | of the world's most inspiring people |
| 0:44.0 | and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you |
| 0:47.6 | and those around you. |
| 0:48.7 | Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality |
| 0:53.1 | so that you can become the best version of yourself. |
| 0:56.1 | If you're new to the show, I offer advice |
| 0:58.8 | and answer listener questions on Fridays. |
| 1:01.3 | We have long-form interviews the rest of the week |
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