Contemplations
By Brave New Matt
ContemplationsJan 10, 2022
14 Embracing the Journey
In this episode of Contemplations, Matt dives deep into the realm of personal development, exploring the often conflicting philosophies of embracing our present selves and striving for an idealized future. Join us as we navigate this nuanced journey, shedding light on the advantages and disadvantages of these contrasting perspectives, and illustrating the magic that lies in balancing self-acceptance and self-improvement. Discover practical strategies and tips to cultivate this balance and enhance your personal growth, all while cherishing the wisdom of "Journey before Destination".
13: To Live Your Dream Life; Build More Courage, Not More Experience.
Living your dream life doesn’t require you to have more experience, it requires you to have more courage.
12: Failing Forward
A reflection on perseverance, and what I learned about life while sucking at surfing.
11: The Oil, The Spoon, and The Secret to Happiness in Life
A personal reflection on a story from the Alchemist, which may point to the secret to happiness in life.
10: Accepting The Transitory Nature of Life
The life lesson I learned while having to say goodbye to my favorite place on Earth.
9: The Importance Of Choosing Your Battles
This week's reflection is on why focusing your energy and time on one battle in life, instead of scattering them across a multitude, will give you a higher potential for success.
Want to change the world? Start by choose your battles wisely.
8: Why You Should Stop Idolizing Other People
This week's reflection is on how Idolizing the uniqueness of your own journey could be key to a happier life.
7: How I Found Love During Lockdown
This week, Matt talks about the new relationship that he started during quarantine and the life lesson that he had to learn in order to make that relationship possible.
6: Want To Achieve Your Goals? Stop Talking About Them.
This week, Matt discusses how humility is your greatest tool for achieving your personal goals.
5: How To Find Your Life's Purpose
In this episode, Matt shares a story from when he was stuck in a job that did not make him feel purposeful. He shares what he did to transition into a more purpose-driven life, and lays out a 4-step action guide on how you can do the same.
4: Why I Desire Followers, But Not Fame
In this episode, Matt discusses why one should pursue a following not for fame and riches, but instead for usefulness and purpose.
3: Delusional Responsibility: An Antidote To Suffering, Maybe.
In this episode, Matt discusses the idea that we may be able to prevent the pains of suffering by adopting a (potentially) delusional level of responsibility for everything in our life.
2: I Quit The News, And Here Is What Happened
SPOILERS: The World Didn't End
Join bravenewmatt as he reflects on how quitting his habit of listening to the news improved his life.
1: Five Life Lessons for a Fulfilling Life
Join bravenewmatt as he shares 5 important life lessons he learned in the past year, the teachings of which he plans to bring with him moving forward into 2020 (and beyond!)