Bruce Feiler | Breaking Free from Linear Expectations

12/12/23 • 39 min

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Bruce Feiler is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including Life is in the Transitions, The Secrets of Happy Families, and Council of Dads. His three TED Talks have been viewed more than four million times, and he teaches the TED Course How to Master Life Transitions. His latest book, The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World, is a bold new roadmap for finding meaning and purpose at work, based on insights drawn from hundreds of life stories of all vocations and backgrounds. A native of Savannah, Georgia, Bruce lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Linda Rottenberg, and their identical twin daughters.

In this episode, Matt Lillie sits down with Bruce to discuss the transformative power of life quakes and work quakes. Bruce shares his insights from years of studying and interviewing individuals who have experienced major life transitions, offering valuable lessons on finding meaning, navigating change, and embracing the nonlinear nature of our lives.

Join Matt and Bruce as they delve into the importance of confronting emotions, breaking free from societal expectations, and discovering the agency within yourself to create a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Connect with Bruce Feiler

Website: https://www.brucefeiler.com/

Newsletter: https://brucefeiler.substack.com/

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00:01:33 Life is full of transitions and finding meaning.

00:14:10 Life is full of unexpected twists.

00:21:38 Transitions are nonlinear and emotional.

00:28:11 Life is nonlinear, embrace it.

00:34:45 Break free from linear careers.

00:40:09 Embrace difficult conversations for growth.

00:42:35 Unity and connection in life.

Connect with Bruce Feiler

Website: https://www.brucefeiler.com/

Newsletter: https://brucefeiler.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucefeiler/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BruceFeilerAuthor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bruce+feiler

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brucefeiler

Follow the BriteVibe podcast

Instagram: @britevibesonly

Facebook: @BriteVibe

TikTok: @britevibe

YouTube: @BriteVibe

Imagine, five days from now, you'll have a polished podcast ready to hit the world. No more excuses, no more procrastination. Just the sweet sound of your voice sharing your passion with the world.

Ready to get your launchpad to podcasting success?

Then don't delay! Head to https://mattlillie--allthingspodcasting.thrivecart.com/podcast-launch/ and claim your spot today!

00:01:33 Life is full of transitions and finding meaning.

00:14:10 Life is full of unexpected twists.

00:21:38 Transitions are nonlinear and emotional.

00:28:11 Life is nonlinear, embrace it.

00:34:45 Break free from linear careers.

00:40:09 Embrace difficult conversations for growth.

00:42:35 Unity and connection in life.

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Spencer Delisle | Managing Stress in the Corporate World

In a fast-paced and stressful world, finding inner peace and managing our emotions can seem like an elusive goal. However, the Art of Living Foundation, led by director and facilitator Spencer Delisle, offers transformative techniques to help individuals and organizations achieve a violence-free, stress-free society. Through the practice of breathwork and meditation, the foundation aims to empower individuals to manage their minds and emotions, leading to a more fulfilled and happy life.

Tune in to this episode of the BriteVibe podcast to learn more about the Art of Living Foundation and how breathwork can enhance well-being and productivity.

Connect with Spencer Delisle

Art of Living Website: https://www.artofliving.org/us-en

TLEX Website: https://tlexmindmatters.com/

IAHV Website: https://us.iahv.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerdelisle/

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Imagine, five days from now, you'll have a polished podcast ready to hit the world. No more excuses, no more procrastination. Just the sweet sound of your voice sharing your passion with the world.

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00:01:06 Manage mind and emotions effectively.

00:06:07 Breathwork for mindfulness and balance.

00:16:16 Breathing techniques for mindfulness and presence.

00:20:41 Cultivating peace and serenity.

00:22:06 Celebrating diversity and promoting unity.

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Sue Kennedy | Writing as a Path to Self-Discovery

Sue Kennedy is the owner and founder of Author Academy. She helps people tell their stories through writing books. Sue believes that writing a book can be a healing and empowering process, whether it's a business book or a personal story. She has helped various professionals, including builders, coaches, counselors, and those in the health and well-being industry, write books to establish themselves as experts in their fields.

Through her coaching program, Sue takes clients through a five-step process, helping them outline, write, edit, and publish their books. She also incorporates art therapy into her coaching to facilitate healing and unblocking creative energy. Sue believes that writing a book can elevate a person's credibility and authority in their industry. She encourages anyone who has a story to tell or wants to take their business to the next level to consider writing a book.

Matt welcomes Sue in this episode to discuss the power of storytelling and how writing a book can transform lives. From business owners looking to establish themselves as authorities in their field to individuals seeking healing and personal growth, Sue shares her expertise on helping people tell their stories and become published authors. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that spans continents and explores the incredible connections made through the written word.

Connect with Sue Kennedy

Website: https://www.authoracademy.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthoracademy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theauthoracademy/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authoracademy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authoracademy

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Imagine, five days from now, you'll have a polished podcast ready to hit the world. No more excuses, no more procrastination. Just the sweet sound of your voice sharing your passion with the world.

Ready to get your launchpad to podcasting success?

Then don't delay! Head to https://mattlillie--allthingspodcasting.thrivecart.com/podcast-launch/ and claim your spot today!

00:03:45 Empower people to share stories.

00:08:47 Writing books helps personal and professional growth.

00:13:25 Writing a book brings credibility.

00:16:18 Writing a book can be healing and transformative.

00:24:43 Writing a book can elevate your business.