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I’m a chemist and I worked in the pharmaceutical industry for close to 25 years, feeling more and more stuck as years went by. When I was 48 I quit my job and went back to college to become a psychologist. I finished a year ago, and now I am doing a masters degree in clinical psychology. Hopefully in a year I will be working as a pysicotherapist

My 89 year old husband is amazing. Love talking to people, great psychologist, loves helping people. Plays 8 instruments. Was football + cricket coach. We talk about everything - my best friend for 35+ years.

Does anyone else enjoy spending time with their thoughts, journaling, contemplating... it's my favorite thing to do and I feel as though I need to do this for hours daily (if possible). It is strange to me that people would rather get electrocuted or that the idea of being with their thoughts sounds like "hell".

54:08 I am an 81 year old professional actor, writer, play write, jazz vocalist. I just recently started writing and performing poetry, and I’ve been creating paying jobs in libraries and little theaters. I have never stopped being creative and I believe that’s my secret to staying young.

Sitting in a room by myself or being alone in the silence with myself is what I absolutely love. Silence is my favorite music. It is the music of Creativity.

Totally agree. I was a lawyer for 15 years and I was definitely not getting closer to my professional and financial goals, and there was really no obvious way that I could make it suck less. So I took the hard path: I quit lawyering and went back to school to become a dentist. 6 years on, I'm so much happier and more fulfilled as a dentist than I ever was as an attorney. The funny thing is that, as a healthcare provider, my legal background now affords me unique opportunities, new doors that can be opened that I couldn't have foreseen before I undertook this journey of professional metamorphosis.

A curious person my whole life. At 75, I have no regrets because I've done various things, had more than one career and feel that reinvention is a normal part of the human process. This is an outstanding show.

I'm so glad I listened til the end. I'm turning 65 in 24 and having experienced a tremendous amount of loss the past few years I find myself drowning in nostalgia. I never thought to appreciate the positive side of that experience... that I am so fortunate to have so much good stuff to remember :-)

Some naturally curious people can’t work for others. Bosses don’t always want people to truly question how things are done.

I run hard and fast away from being pigeon-holed. Pivot and run, dont walk. Pray, meditate, and make moves often to not get stuck. People and things who don't move, get stuck. Keep moving, keep doing.

Getting unstuck sometimes it means finding yourself ,your own space, enjoying solitude. “All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” ― Blaise Pascal

A counselor told me that every ten years a past trauma comes up, and asks, in ways, for you to deal with it. It will show in depression, anxiety and many other ways. I think that is why you see so many people acting out against normalcy, to escape those feelings that they don't want to deal with. If you don't deal with the trauma, it will be back in ten years. The best way I avoided my trauma was by "fixing others" or" blaming others" during that year. Avoidance is so common. Truly understanding our inner self is difficult for most. The human psyche is very interesting.

As someone that has worked for some major businesses and received a private education for half of my life, I feel that most areas do NOT reward people that ask questions and want to dig deeper. I’m not sure if I experienced this as a female more than a male but I saw consistently that most saw it as a threat. They “punished” me for trying to delve deeper and understand the whys.

0:12: 🔑 The career model for how we live our lives professionally is broken, leading to people feeling stuck in their careers, relationships, and various aspects of life. 8:23: 📚 The book explores how to get unstuck in life and asks important questions about personal fulfillment and purpose. 16:08: 🔑 Our names and physical environments have a significant impact on our behavior and experiences. 24:21: 📚 The feeling of being stuck is subjective and can vary from person to person, but it is important to understand that being stuck is not always a negative experience. 32:34: 🔍 Curiosity and asking the right questions are more important than age when it comes to creativity and success. 40:31: 🔑 Maximizers are those who always seek the best option, while satisficers are content with good enough. 48:47: 💡 Symbols play a powerful role in shaping behavior and conveying meaning, often influencing our expectations and actions. 57:17: 🔄 Taking action, even if it's small or not ideal, can help us move forward and get unstuck in times of transition or feeling stuck. 1:05:26: 💡 Taking action and simplifying the problem are key to moving forward and reducing friction in life and relationships. 1:17:21: 🔑 The importance of exploration and exploitation in career hot streaks and the value of keeping a record of ideas and interests over time. 1:22:02: 🔑 The best ideas are often a combination of old ideas or a recombination, and struggling through difficulty is a signal of potential rewards. 1:30:00: 📚 The value of finding meaning in mundane routines and embracing technological changes. Recap by Tammy AI

I have lived under different names in my life and it is profound how differently people perceive/treat me with a different name.

Ever since I was a very young child I loved painting and drawing. As I entered college, my parents strongly discouraged me from pursuing a career in art. Not knowing what else I wanted to focus on, I spent 13 years in college and never got a degree. The rest of my life followed pretty much the same pattern. I did work on my art throughout my life, but not as much as I would have liked. Now I am retired, with all the time I want to do my artwork, but due to nerve damage, I can no longer use my right hand as I used to in doing my art. I feel deeply sad, like I completely misused my whole life.

Very interesting! My dad is retired now, but he was an architect. He enjoyed actually building the designs over just drawing up the blueprints. I have fond memories of, what looked to me as a child, huge pieces of paper that I'd watch him flip back and forth thru fixing things here and there and changing things sometimes completely. It was utterly fascinating to me. However, Dad was the happiest with a tool belt strapped on and making the designs come to life. He is incredibly brilliant but humble...he would just as quickly respond "I'm a carpenter" as he would respond "I'm an architect."

I was a why why kid. Drove my mother crazy. I was terrible academically but I was/am very creative. I would compose music in my dreams or when I was creating jewellery I would see the completed design in a fully formed picture. Just popped into my head.

I am not so bothered sitting alone with my thoughts. I find it quite comforting as I grew up in a big family with little quietness

There’s something that makes you mentally and spiritually gratified about going after one’s passion. That is not to be underestimated.

The naturally curious shrivel in most workplaces. Being told that you are annoying with all the questions, or worse, "not a team player" because you can see the holes in what status quo is, tends to make us just want to fit in. We shut up to get a better review, to keep the job, or to make friends. I am about to leave another company because I questioned something and my life became hell "because who are you to question why we do it this way".

Primary Teacher - gave up after 13 years as it was like working in a straight jacket - became like producing biscuit, factory children - same walls, same approach, same plans anything outside the box was frowned upon and thought strange - I’ve got my art channel now I work alone but use KZfaq for my team - no niche. I try all mediums- your fantastic talk. Explained exactly why I’m where I’m at - I thought I was a misfit, but in actual fact, I’m just a thinker - and funnily enough I used to teach the children. Life is as good as the questions you ask. X ❤ loved your talk.👍👏ps i’m 56 now, and more creative inventive and thinking outside the box than I’ve ever been - I literally have learnt to question everything, so another, thank you for including us & not writing off the oldies that are still young👏 PSS, my dad is 90, and he still has the enquiring mind that you talk of- so just like you said yes, it’s DNA, and a type - I’m writing too much, as the subject is far too interesting

summarized by Viet York from Mollyverse 00:00 Many people are stuck in relationships and jobs, becoming lonelier as a species. 05:22 Getting stuck in life is common due to broken career models and lack of variety. 14:57 Names have a significant impact on our lives 19:30 Physical environments and colors affect behavior 28:04 Hardship is the first step in making something good 32:30 Curiosity and questioning lead to creativity and success at any age. 41:17 Curiosity is key to success 45:31 Maximizers and satisficers have different outlooks on success. 54:40 Expectations can lead to unproductive behavior 00:02 Acceptance is key to transitioning between life seasons. 1:07:43 Simplify complex problems by identifying and removing friction points. 1:12:19 Small unaddressed frictions can compound negatively in relationships and life. 1:21:03 Recombination of old ideas is the best way to come up with creative ideas. 1:25:24 Minimizing change is important in difficult situations 1:34:21 Technology's unintended consequences must be considered

If companies want curious employees, allow them time to think and explore. I feel stuck in my career - couldn't pinpoint the issue, but this episode was a lightbulb moment. It's because the volume of tasks I'm completing coupled with very tight deadlines has eliminated my bandwidth for curiosity. Thank you Adam and Steven! Now to decide if it can be made better, or time to move on.

At 1:04:31, I like what you said about the writer who just wrote something down , even all the bad ideas. Once I thought I had ruined a painting I was working on. I thought, “oh well I guess I can mess it up any worse.” So I just kept painting it and trying different stuff, which I really didn’t think would work, but this painting has turned out to be one of the best ones I’ve created.

I worked in a high street bank in the U.K. for 15 years and it was killing me. I kept hearing how I need to “prove myself” even though I was more educated and experienced than the new kids. I changed my career to accounting at the age of 43 and I love it. I’ve also always been interested in psychology so I hope I still have time to do that ♥️

I would be happy to sit on my own, not just because I like my own space. Away from responsibilities and chores that keep calling ... to have that time, like bedtime, when nothing and no one needs you, is the time to get into those thoughts that you're too often pulled away from. Deep joy, thank you ❤️

I've thought my whole life that my curious nature was a huge problem in a world that bullies it out of you. I'm in my 40's and feel so questioning of everything around me. If I lived in the UK, I would have loved to work for you Steven, as a creative. Glad I didn't click off this video. Great insights. Makes me feel sane. Thanks guys xx

Interesting point on maximisers. I was the "smart gifted child" but was masking adhd, autism and maths dyslexia. So I was constantly being compared to a high standard that was never good enough for teachers and parents.. resulting in people pleasing and perfectionism as an adult.

How to get unstuck in life in general: self-accountability, courage to acknowledge the truth and total acceptance of the current situation while taking massive action towards changing it. Change via accumulation of little increments on a daily basis over a loooong period of time.

So interesting. I have friends who get annoyed with me because I ask so many questions and can't just accept things at face value. I'm also an art director, designer and illustrator and consider myself to be very creative. I've never thought about the link between the two!

There was a NEW YORK Times experiment done years ago. Hundreds of identical resumes were sent out to the same companies, the ONLY difference was in the first names of the candidates. They found that the resumes with culturally Americanized names were the ones most picked!!! Parents are often short-sighted when they pick names for their children; not realizing they are often DISADVANTAGING them from the BEGINNING!!! Stay blessed, Everyone. Robert-

As an artist I’m often looking at something and asking, “how else can I do it?”, or “what ELSE might work?”… That went into my parenting style, suggesting to my kids to ask themselves, “what’s next?”, “what else can I do?”. It’s AMAZING to see, as adults, how they use it!

I feel stuck when I have accomplished a goal that took time but then become bored. I realized that when I still young so I decided I should start thinking of the next project ahead of time. I must always have a new goal, " projects " is what I call them, always learning and moving forward.

I'm one of those naturally curious people and I have to say, in all the jobs I've had I've been mainly discouraged from standing out, asking questions, or coming up with new ways to do things. Supervisors often feel annoyed or threatened and almost everyone thinks I'm either showing off or trying to make them look bad. So, I learned to just shut up and do what I'm told.

He is spot on about the color red. I have had more interactions (negative and positive) with males when I wear red in public. It's quite an interesting phenomenon.

Steven this is so true!! My name was given to Me from My Dad who was born & raised in Nigeria.... I love My name & it is powerful.... it means the purpose of God..... but it has been a source of difficulty throughout My life.... I grew up in an all black area of Queens New York.... believe it or not I used to get bullied bcuz kids would say "she thinks she's better than us bcuz her name & family is from Africa" or they would mis pronounce My name on purpose, & call it stupid or ugly & I had to fight often to protect Myself.... I guess we can call that cultural dissonance.... when I would see family or meet someone from 🇳🇬 Nigeria... I was too light skinned to be African & I have naturally curly hair from My Mom.... & you definitely can't have naturally curly hair! So I have the name that allienates Me from most groups including blood relatives.... they were worse.... I live in a town by the beach in Southern Cali .... they don't give Me a hard time with My name 😊 My name is beautiful & unique 😘

“Good is knowing when to stop.” -Toni Morrison in “Beloved”

This has gotta be my favorite DOAC episode of all time. Adam is smart, articulate and an amazing conversationalist. I could listen to him all day. Thanks for having him on. I'm gonna revisit this one a few more times.

In the hospital network I worked with - the doctors, nurses and admin have daily huddles - and we ask .. 'what are our barriers to success today?' - relevant to the chat at around 1 hour 11 mins in this talk. This question works for very immediate checking in - makes sense that this occurs in hospitals where its critical that understanding everyone's conditions and circumstances are refreshed everyday.

The part of the discussion about taking action as a means to getting unstuck and managing rejection reminds me of the Rocky quote: 'it isn't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and KEEP MOVING FORWARD, that's how winning is done!' 😀🥊...

My experience in the corporate environment has been that a person is penalized for being curious or questioning why things are done a certain way.

I am definitely a naturally curious and experimental person. I questioned so much as a child and young adult, and never wanted to live my life the way I was told; and of course, I was shut down often, allowing other's opinions to be my own. Now in my 40s, I've realized how much I've allowed my creative potential to be smashed and and have slowly started to revert back to my questioning of everything and thinking outside of the box. Incidentally, I realized all of this by being by myself and thinking and feeling for long stretches of time. I've lately been wondering what job/career I would like to explore, which is a heavy question because I'm interested and good at many different things. Hearing Adam elucidate on the ways naturally curious and creative people go about that same dilemma, I'm feeling so encouraged to let loose and experiment with different things, quitting when I need to, persevering when I need to. This was fantastic!

I’m a happy 80-year-old who taught all my life. I knew when I was 15 what I would do. I look back on very happy teaching years.

Hey great video! I didn't read all 290 comments, but in case anyone wants to know the 60:1 rule; it's for every 1 degree you're off course, you will miss your target by 1 mile for every 60 miles you travel. This is true for any straight-line navigation.

I've learned from living alone for a few years and being single and without close friends for the majority of that time, that first of all, it is hell. Second, it makes a person quite unstable, because there's a searching for meaning without any guardrails and there's a lot of bouncing around and changing course. Finally, there is an element to it that is positive, and that is the forced introspection. I've matured and learned a lot of self-control and learned more about what motivates me and what I should spend my time doing. I would never advise anyone to do what I did because trust me it's terribly painful even when you think you've gotten through it, but I will say that there benefit to doing it from time to time. My advice is to get comfortable being alone, but not very often and not for any prolonged time. (no more than a few days)

“When should you let life lead you and when should you be a little bit more purposeful.” I turn 40 this year and have always allowed life to lead me. I’m at a point where I believe I should be advocating for myself a bit more to pivot to that next level and it’s been gut wrenching, but I’m pushing through the unsettling feeling.

I am in a difficult life situation and the words of the Buddha regarding suffering have been most helpful. Meditation has helped me more than any analytical or talking therapy! But that is my personal experience hope it helps others.

In our community we share our struggles. Together we are stronger, being vulnerable removes shame, guilt and more. Being stuck is a state of mind and a beautiful starting point, awareness is key.

Often I have gotten through the tough times in my life by remembering that there are few constants in life, but one of them is change. Even when it gets bad and keeps getting worse, eventually it will have to get better.

I’m glad you brought up the point that names that are hard to pronounce may cause prejudice and discrimination.

Pay attention folks! This is one of the BEST EVER interviews! On life, love our careers and basicly everything important to humans! Absolutely loved it. Wow! Watch it and watch it again!!!!!!

I think the reason we're nostalgic about things that were mundane, or even not pleasant at the time, is we know we survived it (unlike the present where we may be unsure or anxious about the future). As each experience is unique, back then we didn't know how it would end up/what the outcome would be, now we do. Looking back, the discomfort, insecurities and risks are no longer a threat or worry, so we look back fondly and wish we could do it again. We even feel a rush of excitement when reflecting on a situation or activity was particularly risky. I also believe there's some type of subconscious inner pride attached, eg: "I did that!" / "we did that!" /"I survived that" - so we assume we could do the same again :). At 50yrs old, I can honestly say I do this on a daily basis lol. LOVE THIS ONE, STEVEN!!!

French philosopher Deleuze was talking/writing about Repetition and Difference which help us have something new. He also developed a concept about "Lines of Flight" i.e., how new ideas develop, how to spot them, etc... There are also modern techniques how to discover new things which derive, among other things, from this philosophy. It's called sense-making...

Hi, my name is Márcia and I'm part of that group of super curious people but this is not very recognized here in Portugal. We are part of a minority that is often left aside because we defy the "we've always done it this way" and that for many, is a lot of work. Thanks for the content 🙏😊

I understand the points he made about isolation, However, I'm going through this right now actually. I've felt the call to literally totally isolate myself. As someone who has always been in the "spotlight" so to speak, as an author, speaker, top numerologist in the world (moved to Los Angeles from Canada on the 0-1Visa for Extraordinary Individuals in 2013), this is the complete opposite of my life prior. Yet, this isolation period has been incredibly transformative. I've been able to take leaps and bounds in healing my trauma wounds, ridding myself of many of the old patterns were never my own patterns to begin with...it is the most incredibly rewarding period of my life.

My experience about being curious is that people are not interested in putting the time into looking at the question far fewer possible answers. When teaching, I always welcomed questions because it was an opportunity to discuss possibilities with the student and the class. It's really easy to shut down that space and watch the light fade from their eyes. Usually, the reason is lack of time. Also, some people like certainty. When you're holding potential alternatives in the air, you initially have to suspend judgement while those possibilities are being revealed or teased out. Some people find this uncertainty very very uncomfortable.

The curiosity section 🔥 culture is also worth mentioning as a huge impact on killing that ‘odd one out’ natural inclination by alienation and punishment. It’s special to find out you never really lose it, you just lock it in in a box in your brain and so you can find your way back to it when life is safe.

As an autistic person, I will give you 2 things. 1. I saw your framework and said "he's missing something right there. Can I afford to keep doing this?" So yes. The challenge may be worth the reward, but if you can't afford to keep failing at something or even working towards something, it's time to consider quitting. To do otherwise would be to court disaster. 2. Autistic people are some of the most curious and analytical people. You want to see something a truly different way, fine an autistic person to look at it. They will challenge every assumption you hold. I am autistic and my early childhood saw me through schools that made me stop doing it and a set of parents who told me not to change such a wonderful facet of my mind. Look for the person who had somebody who encouraged them. There you will find genius.

I love your podcasts, the way you speak, the way you ask questions very straight to the point and clear and your genuine energy and respect is reflected at least in my perception! Thank you 🙏

I sit alone with myself very well and seek out change in life just to pursue absolute joy. I put myself in some challenging situations, but I absolutely love the personal growth I have experienced. I have the happiest life I ever “planned”.😊

1:02:00 - why do we need to see a season of change with fear? Why not excitement? As humans, we’re negatively wired, but by observing our thoughts we can create new patterns and choose excitement over fear. I’m in the middle of a major change, and yes my primary tendency is to see all things that can possibly go wrong, but as I have that thought, I cancel it and say instead “ imagine what it’ll be like when everything goes right?” I’ve trained my mind to imagine the best scenarios instead of fearing the worst.

I love how articulate and easy going this guest is. I have really enjoyed really the conversation. My take home is the regular ask on what are the 3 things that we can fix in our relationships. Thank you Steve.

The ending in 9-year idea is so ACCURATE. I'm 29 and will be 30 in a month. I have been reflecting so hard and changing so much lol. Hunting for meaning is so true.

I don't usually comment but I'm genuinely in shock. I genuinely have a natural curiosity and have always been known as the "questions girl" or the "spokesperson" and to be honest I've tried to suppress it. People tend to get angry with you and when working in groups I feel I'm the only one who cares to know or everyone is me the "spokesperson" to ask the question they aren't willing too just incase it's seen as a stupid question. It's also frustrating when you can't find the answer to a lot of things. Never have I heard that curiosity is sought after 😳. Every answer I get spawns an algorithm of even more questions. I need a new path

I spent 5 years as a technical advisor (guru) atmy old job. Loved it. Loved the people, loved the learning, got such a kick out of work. Became an assistant manager, left within 7 months. A shame in hindsight, but I'm happy now

All the guests and topics on this podcast are the best, so interesting I always listen to the end. Your interviewing style is great too, very authentic and fun. keep ‘em comin Steven!!! 💟

This episode was very informative and the best one so far! I must save it and listen to it again and again to make sure I did not miss anything.

The name analysis is so spot on. I have an unusual name and most people I meet have never heard this name before. And I always have so much anxiety when I have to introduce myself because I know they are gonna ask me to repeat

I’m a questioner and always wondered why when asking for people to subscribe you say small favour? To you it’s a big thing to gain subscribers so a big favour? And maybe people feel more satisfied doing a big favour for you? Worth a try maybe. Love the podcast. I listen and learn daily. Thank you

Dec 28, 11:50. This is for me, the best interview..he absolutely has wisdom and understanding to share. I will now read his books. Thank you. And with that, you are so qualified to do these interviews. You are very skilled. So real and relaxed, human..

i don’t have these issues but ive also been studying the alexander technique and singing privately since i was 15! in addition to my regular academic studies/ jobs/ interests/ life etc plus my work healing others is constantly evolving but i think it’s the AT and Singing there’s never an end or a ‘ stuck ‘ you are literally always having break throughs any art form and serious study addresses this

This is something that I excel at. I’m a Cancerian, I do ALONE exceptionally well

This guy is soooo brilliant , genuine, over intelligent, amazing guest Steven, thank u for bringing him

One of the best ever interviews, thank you so much.

What I find interesting about the ‘curiosity’ section, from my experience of being someone who is naturally curious yet has often gotten an eye roll for asking too many ‘whys’ in different companies, is that management’s attitude towards questions of curiosity and whether or not they’re taken on board/allowed to experiment further has a huge impact on the individuals potential for growth and fulfilment in the role and also company success. Too often I have seen resistance to experimentation and curiosity in junior staff that could really help business success… how to approach this?

Almost brought tears to my eyes when Adam was talking about nostalgia. Love this episode ❤

Best episode by far. Insightful, helpful and informative. Lots of light bulb moments. I was engrossed and will listen again.

I believe, due to life experience, we can become stuck in our own trauma and sorrow. Moving through our lives as though enveloped in a shroud that keeps us from really facing the world that has left such an indelible mark on our souls. If we try hard enough, we don't have to remember the hurt or the trauma at all. Almost.

One of the most life changing videos I listened on youtube! Answering the questions you said has just propulsed me in life like nothing in a long time. Thank you so much Adam and Steven for this wonderful interview!

Great guest to interview, as always my thanks to you Steven for allowing your guest to answer the question without interruption. My husband is one of those with an ever inquiring mind, even at 80! He is a lap swimmer and is always searching for videos on better ways to swim, breathe, stroke etc. He is also an avid vegetable gardener, transformed into an hydroponic grower from necessity of unit living. Endless hours of research go into finding new ways of growing in this manner and experiments are always in production. His work life was incredibly varied, he got bored easily when he reached a pinnacle and would change direction to follow another path. I also had many changes, some better than others but am very glad for the variety of lived experience against doing the same thing for decades.

I really appreciate and value your podcasts. Thank you Steven, for being awesome!

Thank you... I find myself so frustrated at work, I see a sea possibilities and hundred ways we could improve and do things differently. Soul breaking when I get hit with the 'we have always done it this way' wall. You get to the point where you give in, and you just show up at work to do what you are told and get a pay check. I like to leave my creative side to my hobbies and enjoy those, experimenting, creating and moving forward. Would be good if in general other people realised that creativity and curiosity is not age bound.

Another amazing episode! Thanks,Steven!

This was honestly one of the most profound interviews I have heard in a long time! I just ordered the book. I just had to 😊

Great interview! My dad always answered my many questions when I was growing up, and never made me feel like he was annoyed with me. I still ask a lot of questions even into my 50s. I’ve found it easier to remember things if I know why, and helps me to figure out if there’s a better way or not.

Really enjoy the guests and the conversations- thank you

Hi Steven and Adam, my name is Bruno and I was very thrilled to watch and learn from this episode. Tks and congrats for both of you!

This is so true about the names! I’m from Ukraine but my mother is Russian and my father is ethnic German, so I have a typical Russian name and my last name is German. Wherever I go people remember me! That’s insane. Even when I went to our version of MRI or DMV (the atmosphere there is tense worldwide😅) people would remember me and be more lenient. The part about symbols was fascinating and I’ve never noticed it. I think if you bear this information in mind it can significantly help you through life. Even in the way you decorate your home/office etc. Thank you for the podcast!

Some of the most successful people I know of are named: Anne, Joan, Mary, Rachel, Margaret, Jackie, Catherine, Trina, Kat, Mark, Steven, Jack, Pete, Mike, Robert, Tony, Ron, Sam, Don, Tom, Ted, Charles. These are more common and easier to remember names.

When an individual is not worried about time limits, one could come up with limitless variations on a theme. Even with time limits, being able to enjoy the process of discovery is crucial. Unfortunately, most schools and learning institutions focus on end results and speed.

Yep, I certainly am, I know why, yet cannot push past the solution. It's AFTER the solution, when I cut permanent marital ties, I need to move on down the road to a new life. My anxiety just shot through the roof. Triggered too easily.

Finding your True Identity is key. Understanding who You are and what you want instead of what your parents/society says you are. It is a crime to lose your True Identity. This is your life, your story. You are in charge.

What Steven says @ 1:01:07 is so PROFOUND!

What he said about nostalgia was very accurate. It is the small things in life that will make the best memories to look back on😊! Happiness comes in moments..live in the present!

37:42. Yes! Education isn't memorizing the answers. It's knowing what the right questions are. I'm amazed at how few people seem to be asking the important questions.

You literally just made my whole year I was beginning to doubt myself because I am the person who asks❤ why is it done this way how is it done this way could it be done better and even if it's only a 1% different way, I like to have those conversations and not everybody is receptive to those conversations. I'm an inventor a think out-of-the-box person I dropped out of high school at 15 because I didn't think School made any sense with Antiquated booksIand boring teachers I wanted to go and first-hand experience life I was also very hungry figuratively and physically. I've had the fortune to start several of my own businesses even ended up on Oprah. Not understanding marketing but looking at how to possibly get free advertisement through articles which I think have much more impact than advertising. Also the one thing that shuts down people like me about asking questions and getting to the bottom of things as to why is because other people feel so threatened and want to throw you under the bus like you're less than because that's not your department, therefore we keep silent about our observations. This comment is unfortunately coming under my Sillyside versus my serious side that being said I love your podcast thank you so much for the diversity and deep thinking!

Steven! I just love your podcast. This interview, along with Busta Rhymes' is one of my favorites. I love your vulnerability, curiosity, and relentless pursuit of always becoming (better) as a human. I'd love to interview YOU! Your insights are golden.

Even when I short in time, i di always find time to watch Steven's podcast. Such a value every time.