b"President Barack Obama said, \\u201cThe biggest problem we have in our society and the world right now is a lack of empathy. We are in great need of people being able to stand in somebody else\\u2019s shoes and see the world through their eyes.\\u201d\\nThe gap that President Obama alludes to is only growing more expansive as we continually become a society consumed by self-gratitude instead of focusing on ending the suffering of others. That's why it's so important we work at being empathetic. Luckily, we can.\\nEmpathy is a cornerstone for successful relationships, but it is a quality that has to be intentional. Most people like to feel understood, but the mark of maturity is in knowing how to demonstrate understanding. In the end, the knowledge you wish to receive becomes more likely essential adjustments that will help you become a more empathetic person and living life, passion struck.\\nThank You to Our Sponsors:\\nGreen Chef: Go to https://greenchef.com/passionstruck130\\xa0and use code passionstruck130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping!\\u201d\\nTen Thousand: Go to https://tenthousand.cc\\xa0and get 15% off with code PASSIONSTRUCK. Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck\\nFor all sponsorship deals, go to https://passionstruck.com/deals\\nOur Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck\\nThank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). -- \\u25ba Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles \\nTimestamps:\\n0:00 Introducing empathy\\n2:23 Ten Thousand and Green Chef\\n5:31 What does it mean to be empathetic?\\n8:21Empathy definition and meaning.\\n9:24 Is empathy something that can be learned or something that we are born with?\\n11:51 Why is empathy important?\\n12:54 Is empathy a natural habit and what can I do to overcome a lack of empathy?\\n14:50 How is empathy given without getting overwhelmed?\\n15:36 How do you practice empathy?\\n17:00 Synthesis and conclusion\\nShow Resources\\nBittersweet by Susan Cain\\nThe Compassionate Instinct by Dacher Keltner, Jason Marsh, and Jeremy Smith\\nBe Beautiful, Be You\\xa0by Lizzie Velasquez\\nThe Healthy Mind Toolkit\\xa0by Alice Boyes\\nStress-Free Productivity by Alice Boyes\\nAre you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses where you invest your love; you invest your life\\xa0in Episode 104\\nJohn explains how your environment influences who you become\\xa0in episode 102.\\nDo you know the science of healthy habits? John explores this in-depth in\\xa0Episode 108.\\nSuppose you missed our interview with\\xa0Jen Bricker-Bauer\\xa0on Everything is Possible. Don\\u2019t panic! You can catch up by\\xa0downloading it here.\\nFind John on the Socials:\\n* Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr\\n* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m \\n* Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles\\n\\u200b* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles\\n* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/\\n* Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/ \\n* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ \\n* Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/\\n-- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.\\nJohn is the host of the Passion Struck Podcast, a show focused on exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's highest achievers to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact.\\nStay tuned for John's latest project, his upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. \\nNew to this channel and the passi"