Being More, Doing Less

Published: Jan. 11, 2021, 11 a.m.

We\u2019re somehow both more efficient than ever before, and, at the same time, busier than ever before. \xa0All of the many ways that we\u2019ve found to optimize our performance has led to much more "doing," and not nearly as much "being." Today Rick and Forrest explore how we can get more in touch with being, and how by focusing more on "being" we might even be able to "do" more than ever before.\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nKey Ideas:\n1:10: Rick making dad jokes.\xa0\n2:00: The difference between \u201cdoing\u201d and \u201cbeing.\u201d\n6:20: Getting wrapped up in doing that crowds out \u201cbeing.\u201d\n10:15: Craving in the brain.\xa0\n15:05: How to grow what we want to be.\xa0\n21:40: Allowing \u201cbeing\u201d to create friction-less \u201cdoing.\u201d\n25:45: How to get in touch with the feeling of \u201cbeing.\u201d\n31:50: Internal resistance to being.\xa0\n35:30: Who are you when you\u2019re not scared?\xa0\n41:15: Recap\nSponsors:\nFrom Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code\xa0BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.\xa0\nExplore your creativity at\xa0Skillshare.com/BEINGWELL and get a free trial of their Premium Membership.\nWant to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes