Our culture is marked by both comparison and overconsumption, and we are constantly urged to hustle for something bigger, better, or more expensive because (supposedly) happiness lies within the next purchase or achievement. But what if the key to living a more satisfied life is to simply slow down and listen to your intuition?
On today's show: A conversation with best-selling author Stephanie O'Dea about breaking free from hustle culture for increased fulfillment, reduced stress, and a stronger sense of purpose.
Here's a preview:
[8:00] Doing things out of guilt, obligation, or acceptance versus Simply Looking Only Within (SLOW!)
[12:00] It's a lot easier to sell to people who are unhappy. Enter our preponderance for fast living
[20:00] Is conventional 'success' possible when we are living slow?
[25:00] What to do when you can't hear the voice within because daily life is too fast and too noisy
[27:00] The more social media scrolling, the more disenchantment. And yet we are creatures of comparison ...
Resources mentioned:
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- Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World
- The Slow Living Podcast
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