I can’t wait for you to hear my conversation with today’s guest. I first got turned on to Jonathan Fields and his work when he created something called the Good Life Project. He interviewed 29 change makers and asked them one question: what do you think makes a good life?
Jonathan is doing so much good in this world. He is smart, incredibly well read, and my favorite thing about him is that he thinks outside the box and challenges your ideas. There is just a really abundant feeling around him. I’m so excited because I was on his podcast, and now I finally get to have him on mine!
Today we’re talking about a subject that is a passion for both of us: what lights people up. Do we have a right to do what lights us up? What is the difference between having the right to do that and the privilege? I know you’re going to enjoy our conversation, and hopefully it gets you inspired to pursue your own passions.
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“How do I move through my days and build my life in a way where I can constantly be growing, learning, and creating?” – Jonathan Fields
Show Notes:
- The importance of being present with his family
- Why he’s interested in what lights people up
- What is the Good Life Project about
- Why he doesn’t believe anything is new
- Why you have to be ready to receive a message
- How we have an opportunity to bring our passions into our lives
- How pursuing your passions can open up your life
“I pretty much believe there’s nothing new.” – Jonathan Fields
- How meaning informs an extraordinary life
- Why you have to understand the balance of happiness
- What is flow
- What activities put him in a flow state
- The downside of flow states
- Why he does a daily mindfulness practice
- The two categories of freedom: from and to
“A sense of profound and enduring meaning, is really central in our desire to live good lives.” – Jonathan Fields
Links Mentioned:
- Check out Camp Good Life Project
- Listen to Jonathan’s podcast
- Learn more about some of the books mentioned in this episode:
- Watch Danielle LaPorte’s video Credo for Making It Happen
- Check out Alexandra Jamieson’s podcast The Cravings Whisperer
- Connect with Jonathan:
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“I need to experience life, and I also need to consume and digest input or data.” – Jonathan Fields