Let's Talk About Gratitude after 1 year Meet the Macs!

This time for once a different episode than you are used to! It’s more than a year ago since I started the Meet the podcast. Let me start telling you: I never thought I would start a podcast!  As some of you know I worked as a psychologist and coach for almost 30 years, I was a business trainer for maybe more than 30 years. When someone suggested to start a podcast myself I wasn’t enthusiastic at first. I had all sorts of excuses: there were too many podcasts already, Should I start a podcast in English realizing it isn’t my native language. Blah blah. Sure, I was afraid as well. In my work I love to communicate with people it’s my life. But I’m also an introvert. I bet some of you will be surprised…. I like to observe, analyse, read and write.   I knew being afraid  was the main reason why I didn’t start a podcast before. Now that I look back at it I’m soo glad I PUSHED through this. With the help of the stoics and their premises in the back of my mind: An obstacle is the way. In my situation the fear of the unknown  and having no control  over what would happen at the other end of the podcast…… And with the help of friends and clients who convinced me to reach out to more people with my experience and drive to inspire others with the things that inspire me. When for a big part the Stoics off course, but that’s no surprise!! As a result I started with Meet the Macs and I would like to express my gratitude to all the people I spoke to, helped me with editing the episodes and helped my writing an introductory piece about each episode.  in the meantime I spoke to a lot of interesting, challenging and great people. Just to highlight a few Jonas salzgeber who wrote the the little book of stoicism but also has a great blog where he and his brother inspire lots of people with their search for growth and knowledge. The one about meaning of life with Vic Strecher. His story about his daughter still resonates.  Or what about Donald Robertson who wrote a lot of books mainly about stoic philosophy. And about my idol Marcus Aurelius, one of best Roman Emperors, writer of the Meditations and a stoic example for lots of people including me. The funny and a bit crazy Ben Aldridge who wrote the book about practical philosophy. The 43 weird and wonderful exercises to become more resilient. Partly because of him I’m running the Berlin Marathon because its all about feeling uncomfortable at times, on purpose. Because we can only experience personal growth when we push ourselves to the limit. Or the sympathetic David Allen about his method to be more organized. Because of him I have a trusted system and I really got a better perspective in life. I also would like to mention Lois Frankel. She is a great inspiration for women who don’t want to have the corner office.    All the people I spoke to as well but whom I didn’t mention now are certainly worthwhile to listen to as well.  The goal of this podcast is to be inspired by those wonderful people who are more than willing to share their knowledge and experience with us. I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to speak to them.Grateful that I was able to speak to these wonderful people who were willing to give their time to us. Grateful for the inspiration I got from all my wonderful guests. Grateful for all the feedback and conversations I had with leaders, entrepreneurs and others about the episodes. In my introduction a year ago I wrote down I believe in the power of connection and inspiring each other: we’re all in this together! And that’s what we did last year and I’m very much looking forward in having of this. In the next 2 episodes I will speak to two Bigshots of stoic philosophy Massimo Pigliucci and Donald Robertson. So stay put.......... there is more to come!Fief xMore  about me and my Leadership Programs:www.fiefmacrander.com