Ep. 371 Say It Now: Embracing Authenticity with Walter Green

Published: June 19, 2024, 7 a.m.

b'I am sincerely honored to connect with Walter Green today.\\xa0\\nWalter served as the Board Chairman and CEO of Harrison Conference Services for 25 years and played a significant role in the Young Presidents Organisation. Since selling his company, he has dedicated himself to supporting various nonprofits, focusing on education and health for the underserved.\\xa0\\nWalter\\u2019s work is powerfully inspiring. I initially heard him on one of Peter Attia\\u2019s podcasts, which moved me so profoundly that I shared it with anyone willing to listen. In our conversation today, Walter shares his background and we discuss how I took purposeful action after hearing him talk on the podcast. We dive into gender socialization and emotional expression, the value of authenticity and integrity, the concept of saying it now, and the importance of intentionality and boundaries. We also discuss crucial elements of making meaningful connections, cultivating deep, authentic friendships, and transforming our lives to become agents of change.\\xa0\\nHaving this conversation with Walter was invaluable for me, and I have no doubt you will also love it.\\n\\n\\ufeffIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\\n\\nReflecting on his 60 years of marriage, Walter highlights the importance of deep passion and respect in enduring relationships.\\n\\nWalter offers his perspective on authenticity and openness in relationships, emphasizing the importance of being true to yourself.\\n\\nHow Walter values authenticity in his relationships and finds it hard to be open and vulnerable with those who are not candid and authentic\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nHow Walter\\u2019s career in finance influenced his relationships\\n\\nWalter talks about gratitude and shares how at the age of 71, he shared stories with people he loved on Zoom, inspiring the Say It Now movement.\\n\\nWalter shares his journey of intentional living, explaining the importance of thinking backward and aligning your actions with your ideal outcomes.\\n\\nWhy it is essential to consider the context of every decision you make in all aspects of life\\n\\nThe importance of finding your purpose and living in the present\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nThe benefits of developing deep and long-lasting relationships\\n\\nHow to identify those who have made a difference in your life\\n\\nWalter discusses love languages, sharing the importance of understanding how others prefer to receive love and affection.\\n\\n\\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nFollow on Twitter\\n\\n\\nInstagram\\n\\nLinkedIn\\n\\nCheck out Cynthia\\u2019s website\\n\\n\\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\\n\\n\\n\\nConnect with Walter Green\\n\\nOn Just Say It Now website\\n\\n\\nOn This Is the Moment website (For Walter\\u2019s book)\\n\\nWalter\\u2019s Ted Talk: Why We Should Eulogize the Living\\n\\n\\nPeter Attia\\u2019s Podcast: The impact of gratitude, serving others, embracing mortality, and living intentionally with Walter Green'