Qué tristeza: el país con más pasión por el futbol, sin pasión por mejorar.
No nos falta talento, nos falta carácter, visión y humildad.
México será sede por tercera vez… pero sigue lejos de ser potencia.
Urge cambiar la mentalidad y el modelo
This is a powerful piece from @SahilBloom's Curiosity Chronicle.
The lesson: Action doesn't have to be perfect for it to be right. https://t.co/eRGE1X5Va7
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win." — Sun Tzu
Always remember: The seeds of victory and defeat are sown well before the war is ever waged.
- @SahilBloom
My Anti-To-Do List
(15 things I want to avoid on a daily basis)
1. Do not complain about anything.
If the thing is within your control, then go do something about it. If the thing is out of your control, then it's just a waste of energy to complain about it.
9 ideas from a weekend with legends.
Thought-provoking set of reflections from @SahilBloom following Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting. https://t.co/WMHyA3hg5L
I spent an afternoon with the director of the longest running study on happiness.
5 learnings (that may change your life):
Dr. Robert Waldinger is the fourth director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which has studied the lives of its 700+ original participants and their 1,300+ direct descendants for over 85 years.
It is considered the longest-running longitudinal study on adult life, health, and happiness.
Here are 5 insights from our conversation:
1. Relationship Satisfaction Impacts Health
I asked Dr. Waldinger about the most shocking finding of the Harvard Study.
His response:"Relationship satisfaction at age 50 was the single greatest predictor of physical health at age 80."
Relationship satisfaction was a more effective predictor of health at age 80 than cholesterol, blood pressure, or any other health marker tracked by the study.
The strength and quality of your relationships has a direct and powerful impact on your physical health as you age.
2. Loneliness Kills (& It's More Prevalent Than Ever)
Loneliness is on the rise.
60% of adults say they don't feel very connected to others. The amount of time teenagers are spending in person with their friends is down 70% over the last two decades.
And unfortunately, loneliness has consequences.
A number of studies—including Dr. Waldinger's Harvard Study—have found that the health impact of loneliness is quite dire.
Chronic loneliness has been found to increase dementia risk by up to 50%.
Lack of social connection is worse for your health than tobacco and alcohol abuse, obesity, and more.
3. Make "Social Fitness" a Priority
Dr. Waldinger says our social health should be thought of in the same manner as our physical health—that it's the result of tiny daily actions that compound over long periods of time.
Make your social health a part of your daily routines: When you think something nice about someone, let them know right then, tell your partner one thing you appreciate about them every single day, reach out to that friend and catch up, plan that dinner.
Your daily social health actions compound. Build your Social Fitness.
4. Check Your Energy to Improve Your Life
Check your energy level after spending time with someone. Do you feel energized or drained?
Spend more time with your energy creators and less time with your energy drainers. Your life will improve.
5. Ambivalent Relationships are the Most Toxic
Ambivalent relationships—those that are sometimes supportive and sometimes demeaning—are actually worse for your health than purely demeaning relationships.
A variety of studies on humans and animals have shown that ambivalent relationships have sharper negative health consequences than purely toxic ones.
Audit your relationships. It may be time to reduce the energy given to these people.
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The full recording of the entire conversation is here.
Some helpful time stamps to help you navigate:
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Key Insights from the Study
04:50 - Primary Factors for Health
07:04 - The Loneliness Epidemic
08:43 - Study of Vacations in Sweden
10:13 - Measuring Loneliness
11:30 - The Pursuit of Money
13:20 - Which Age Group is the Loneliest?
14:33 - Navigating Social Media
20:14 - The Importance of Gratitude
21:18 - Essential Advice for Relationships
24:06 - Surround Yourself with Positive
25:31 - A Stark Reality on Relationships
27:38 - How Our Minds Shape Reality
28:24 - The Hidden Risks of Smartphones
33:12 - Marital Challenges of Parenthood
34:30 - Common Communication Errors
36:31 - The Value of Personal Space
39:11 - Toxic Relationships
42:43 - Constructive vs. Demeaning
45:48 - Love and Sadness
49:08 - The Value of Empathy
50:43 - Habits of Healthy Relationships
52:41 - Social Wellness for Introverts
54:51 - Making Social Wellness a Priority
57:09 - Conclusion & Takeaways
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P.S. I don't want to do a formal "podcast" and turn something fun into a business, but I will organically start recording and sharing my conversations with amazing experts so that everyone can benefit from them in the way that I have. If you're interested in seeing me do more of in the future, comment YES below!