Summary

In this episode, Russ shares his perspective on following your dreams and passions. He tells personal stories of how following his passions led to trouble, but also how mentorship and practical experience helped him discover new passions.

Russ emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and being open to exploring new avenues. He encourages listeners to channel their passions in ways that are personally rewarding and pragmatically beneficial.

Takeaways

1. Following your dreams and passions can be fulfilling in the moment, but it may not always lead to long-term success or happiness.
2. Mentorship and practical experience are crucial for shaping and directing passions.
3. Lifelong learning is important for personal and professional growth.
4. It's important to be open to exploring new passions and avenues.
5. Channeling passions in ways that are personally rewarding and pragmatically beneficial is key.
6. Don't limit yourself to your first dreams; be open to discovering new passions.
7. It's never too late to set new goals and dream new dreams.

Timeline

00:00 Introduction and the Pitfalls of Following Dreams and Passions

00:45 Follow Your Passions

02:07 Evolve Your Passions

06:12 The Importance of Mentorship and Practical Experience

09:33 Cultivate Your Passions

11:56 It's Not TooLate

12:39 Wrap Up

Sound Bites

"Follow my dreams, do what I love. It was great. But it was great because I had someone to help me shape those dreams and those passions."

"Mentorship, as illustrated by my time with Bob, is a cornerstone for you to build on."

"By remaining open to learning and adapting your dreams, you can continue to find new avenues through which you can do what you love."

Keywords

mentorship, following dreams, following passions, personal growth, practical experience, lifelong learning

In this special episode ham-handedly copied and poorly cut down from the Resilient Faith series with Jamelle Jones, Russ shares about his faith journey. He emphasizes the need to listen to where our needs are being met as a way for God to nudge us toward faith.

The guys also discuss the importance of being a forever learner and going back to the basics in our faith. Russ cautions against fixating on certain beliefs or practices and he reminds us that God is alive and active, always moving and leading us. He encourages us to have a 10,000-year view of our faith and to stay connected to God as the source of growth and learning.

Summary

In this episode, Russ discusses the value of a long-term mindset and making a life that is built to last. He emphasizes the overwhelming importance of long-term thinking. Russ provides examples of how a long-term mindset can be applied to various aspects of life, such as finances, relationships, personal growth, and compassion. He encourages you to prioritize what is most important and invest your attention over the long term. So, memento mori and give this episode a listen.

Takeaways

• Developing a long-term mindset is essential for building a life that lasts.
• Investing attention and effort over the long term yields significant results.
• Prioritize what is most important and give it consistent attention.
• Long-term investments in relationships, personal growth, and compassion have a lasting impact.
• Giving to others and investing in acts of compassion brings fulfillment and returns in unexpected ways.

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