Ep31: Learning from Limits

Most of us would gladly trade unlimited time, money, energy – complete freedom! – for the life we currently have. Beyond even “the grass is always greener,” as a society we tend to think more (of everything) is "good” and view the limitations and constraints in our lives as “bad” things. Inspired by David Epstein’s recent book, “Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better,” I talk about how we can flip that script on its head and actually learn from our limits. Instead of seeing things as holding us back or preventing us from achieving our highest potential, we can view them as the hurdles required to learn how to jump over them. Using personal examples and larger, universal truths, I talk about how our limitations and even our suffering create the conditions within which we can learn to thrive.The Being Well Podcast episode I first heard Epstein discuss his book: “Using Constraints to Improve Creativity, Focus, and Decision-Making with David Epstein.”Visit me at: https://www.wellnesswithjuanita.comFollow me on socials:⁠Instagram⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/wellness_with_juanita⁠Facebook⁠⁠: https://www.facebook.com/wellnesswithjuanitajapan⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanita-nagaiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellnesswithjuanitaMusic credit: ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/belonging⁠License code: SEX8P9CEYVUGA9UJ