Podville - Podville #17 We discuss Tom Bilyeu's conversation with former CIA operative business consultant, and bestselling author Andrew Bustamante

Podville #17 We discuss Tom Bilyeu's conversation with former CIA operative business consultant, and bestselling author Andrew Bustamante

06/25/24 • 64 min

The difference between doing something vs. trying to do something — Why taking sides in a quarrel makes the quarrel worse — Problems caused by lack of clarity — Why we should always be asking, “what are we trying to do here?” and “What do I want” — How is it possible to know what is true? — Society is destabilized by 1. validating an injustice, 2. creating an aggressor and 3. telling people that they've been unjustly treated (if no one validates the injustice you think you were just angry about nothing) — Gossip and backbiting are ways of validating injustice — Victims tend to pull other victims into the same condition: “we’re all victims together” — Is America stable or unstable? — It’s hard to destabilize a country that has transparency in information — The human brain likes to jump to conclusions; so when destabilizing, present facts in a way that makes it easy for the person to jump to conclusions — Simplification can be used to create confusion: Germans are Nazis, Palestinians are Hamas — Will AI kill us all? — I should think and act in the way that I believe everyone should think and act — What is freedom? Can government protect my freedom? — Gaining power by listening — Concentric circles of relationships, from distant to immediate, and how to relate to people in the various circles — Is it possible for one to know for certain what's going on inside another? — Dealing with each situation fresh vs. using techniques and strategies — The value of fully understanding what the other person actually said and communicating it to the other person —When you offend someone, then confess your fault to them and ask them to forgive you, is it OK to demand a yes or no answer? — Coming into harmony with others from a place of strength — Again, how do you know what is true?

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Podville #16 Jay Shetty's podcast with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic on the inner life of a champion

Using Djokovic as an example, we inquire into “What is true humility?” — some benefits of real humility — how to channel rage and ambition away from self importance into one’s purpose — the inner attitude of a champion — the difference between trying and doing — the blessing of having a father who supports you in whatever you decide to do (not ‘try to do’) Djokovic’s greatest achievement: “an open mind” — ego is comparing yourself to others — having nothing to defend as a way of disarming your opponent — the power of having nothing to lose — and knowing one’s center of balance.

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Podville #18 We talk about Tom Bilyeu's episode with former CIA agent Andrew Bustamante about Truth, Clarity, and Stability

This episode examines the contrast between what people do and what they intend to do, the risks of aligning with one side in disputes, and the problems that arise from unclear situations. We will talk about how societal instability can occur when injustices are acknowledged, the risks associated with spreading rumors, and how openness can lead to stability. Learn about the significance of straightforward communication, sincere apologies, and the effectiveness of active listening. We also address essential questions about freedom, truth, and the influences of AI. Listen in for thoughts that help you handle today's complex issues.

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