Do you ever ask yourself this question? I have asked myself this question for as long as I can remember. In fact, I use this argument as a way to justify complaining. It’s not a habit I am proud of and I’m working on changing it. But I often find…
Tag: Philosophy
KEW Are vs Should Interview Series: Paul Gadola (Part 1)
I told Paul Gadola recently that he had climbed the mountain and returned to share his wisdom with us. In this two part interview series you’ll have a chance to see what I mean. From his background in teaching to his childhood thoughts about becoming a spiritual leader, Paul has…
Preview KEW Episode 75: How Do You Tell the Difference?
I’ll bet you ten bucks that you have had an experience that begs the question, ‘How Can I Tell the Difference?’. A simple and benign example might be whether or not you are being selfish. Your friends ask where everyone wants to eat and you say, ‘Taco Bell’ because (for…
Preview KEW The Are vs Should Interview Series: Paul Gadola (Part 1)
I sat down with my buddy Paul Gadola again, this time in real life! In my first live interview Paul and I talk about his new book (more about the book here), the Are vs Should Problem, and literally everything else. That’s not entirely true, but we did talk for…
FLASHBACK! KEW Episode 56: Domestication
Have you read anything by Don Miguel Ruiz? His most famous book is, ‘The Four Agreements: The Practical Guide to Personal Freedom‘, but he has several more. And both of his sons, Don Miguel, Jr. and Don Jose Ruiz have multiple books about Toltec wisdom. Don Miguel just released a…
KEW Episode 74: Self-Compassion
It’s taken me over a decade of therapy and introspection to arrive at this Episode. I don’t know what took me so long, but ‘getting’ self-compassion has been a real struggle for me. In the past few weeks a few things have clicked. First, some Miriam-Webster informed verbiage: Self: ha….
KEW Are vs Should Interview Series: Paul Levitin
Paul Levitin is an ally. He can help you be better at things. Whether it is your body or your mind, Paul is trained to help improve you. And he won’t try to sell you anything you don’t need. He recommends that you ‘interview’ him by listening to his Podcast,…
Preview KEW Episode 74: Self-Compassion
I recently arrived at the conclusion that I needed more self-compassion. I had heard this so many times I figured it must be true. Only I didn’t really know what self-compassion meant. So I started studying up on it. See, at first I had self-compassion confused with self-PITY. I didn’t…
Preview KEW The Are vs Should Interview Series: Paul Levitin
Like me, Paul Levitin probably roped you in with just the mustache. But he’s not only a good looking dude, he’s well-versed in maximizing our physical AND mental health. And, more importantly, helping YOU do the same. Paul started his career as a personal trainer but has since decided to…
FLASHBACK! KEW Episode 55: The Bully and Your DNA: Part 2
In Part 2 of this series I dig deep into the link between our ‘ares’ and our DNA. I am working on a theory, ‘The Uniqueness Imperative’, that describes a link between who we are and our DNA. I’m starting to look at psychology from an evolutionary biology perspective. I…