Richest Men in Town - Episode #4: "Comparison-Thief of Joy"

Episode #4: "Comparison-Thief of Joy"

06/13/20 • 95 min

In this episode...

Tyler and Mike welcome their good friend Quinn Lowry to the program to chat about all kinds of topics. Their discussion attempts to solve all of the world's problems by tackling topics like:

The trap of comparison
Keeping promises/commitments
The hamster wheel chase of "enough"
Authenticity
Creativity
Failure

Listen as the hosts of the program explore Quinn's rich life and the choices that he has made with the hope of applying those lessons to their lives.

Show Notes

Who is...

Paul Harvey (who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005 people!)
Henry B. Eyring-Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
Dieter F. Uchtdorf-Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)

Who said it...

When Robert Kennedy made a tribute speech after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, he said,

“He (J. F. K.) often quoted from Robert Frost – and said it applied to himself – but we could apply it to the Democratic Party and to all of us as individuals: ‘The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.”

New Testament Luke 5:5

"Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net."

Dieter Uchtdorf quote on creating:

"The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds, or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before...Creation brings deep satisfaction and fulfillment. We develop ourselves and others when we take unorganized matter into our hands and mold it into something of beauty..."

Doc Holliday normal life quote:

"There's no 'normal life' Wyatt. It's just life. Get on with it."

Red Hot Chili Peppers "Can't Stop"

"Can't stop the spirits when they need you, This life is more than just a read through."

Henry B. Eyring Career Advice

“You ought to find something that you love so much that when you don’t have to think about anything, that’s what you think about.’”

References...

Psst...

Mike and Tyler are both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you would like to learn more about the Church or their beliefs, we invite you to check out to click here.

The trap of comparison
Keeping promises/commitments
The hamster wheel chase of "enough"
Authenticity
Creativity
Failure

Listen as the hosts of the program explore Quinn's rich life and the choices that he has made with the hope of applying those lessons to their lives.

Show Notes

Who is...

Paul Harvey (who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005 people!)
Henry B. Eyring-Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
Dieter F. Uchtdorf-Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)

Who said it...

When Robert Kennedy made a tribute speech after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, he said,

New Testament Luke 5:5

"Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net."

Dieter Uchtdorf quote on creating:

Doc Holliday normal life quote:

"There's no 'normal life' Wyatt. It's just life. Get on with it."

Red Hot Chili Peppers "Can't Stop"

"Can't stop the spirits when they need you, This life is more than just a read through."

Henry B. Eyring Career Advice

“You ought to find something that you love so much that when you don’t have to think about anything, that’s what you think about.’”

References...

Psst...

Mike and Tyler are both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you would like to learn more about the Church or their beliefs, we invite you to check out to click here.

Previous Episode

Episode #1: RMIT Launch

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In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Mike Freeman and Tyler Goold launch the Richest Men in Town podcast with personal introductions and an overview of what listeners can expect from the program.
Show Notes:
Corrections...

Steve Harvey's (not Steve Perry-of Journey fame) story of his friend's grandmother as shared on Oprah Winfrey Network

Who said it...

Marianne Williamson:

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning quote:

"Don’t aim at success, the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it comes as the unintended side effect on one’s dedication to a cause greater than oneself or as the by-product of one’s surrender to a person other than oneself. Happiness must happen, and same holds for success; you have to let it happen by not caring about it. Listen to what your conscience commands you to do and go on to carry it out the best you can.”
References...

Shawn Achor: The Happy Secret to Better Work
Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability

Psst...

Mike and Tyler are both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you would like to learn more about the Church or their beliefs, we invite you to check out to click here.

Next Episode

Episode #6: "You Just Don't Know"

In this episode...

Tyler and Mike sit down with John Crosby to learn as much as they can about what it takes to live the "richest men in town" life. John opens up and shares some powerful insights on all kinds of topics, including:

Thoughts on social tensions and discrimination
Importance of empathy and compassion
How to avoid judging others
Perspective-what matters most?
Power of remembering
Learning from failure and adversity
Successful parenting as a team
Managing life's transitions
Power of service

Show Notes

Who said it...

"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." -Nelson Mandela
“When you meet someone, treat them as if they were in serious trouble, and you will be right more than half the time.” -Elder Henry B. Eyring from the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
"Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he’s been robbed. Most putts don’t drop. Most beef is tough. Most children grow up to be just people. Most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration. Most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. Life is like an old time rail journey–delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride." -Gordon B. Hinckley

References...

Lawrence of Arabia
This is a Chia Pet (Bob Ross Edition)
Terrence Floyd speaks after the death of his brother
3 Nephi 17:6 "And he said unto them: Behold, my bowels are filled with compassion towards you."
Enos (The Book of Mormon)
Alma Chapter 5 (The Book of Mormon)
Jeff Bezos learning from the failure of Amazon Fire Phone
Parable of the Two Debtors (Matthew 18:23-35)
Savior feeds 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21)

Psst...

Mike and Tyler are both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you would like to learn more about the Church or their beliefs, we invite you to check it out by clicking here.