Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most by Matthew Croasmun, Miroslav Volf, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz

Are you ready to break free from autopilot and discover what truly makes life worthwhile? In this episode of Family Book Club, hosts Alex Kirby and Emily Blue sit down with Matthew Croasmun—co-author of Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most, and the creative force behind Yale’s Life Worth Living Program. This transformative book challenges us to reexamine our everyday habits and align our actions with our deepest values, offering practical frameworks for intentional living and inviting you to embark on a journey toward lasting fulfillment and meaningful connections. Episode Highlights (1:55) Asking the Big Questions: Matthew draws on his experience teaching curious undergrads. Sharing how students learn to shift from routine survival to intentional, value-driven living. (13:15) Family and Listening: Family is where we learn to truly listen to the people we love, and that practice helps us embrace different viewpoints with genuine compassion. (46:30) Vision in Action: When you share your vision with your spouse or family—whether it's mapping out your perfect day or planning an ideal event—it works wonders for aligning expectations and creating a shared roadmap for success. (51:44) A Call to Live Well Matthew shares a standout affirmation: "Your life is worth living well. Your life is too valuable to be guided by anything less than what matters most." This is a call to action—a gentle wake-up call urging us to pause, reflect, and ensure that every choice we make aligns with our deepest values. Thank you for listening! Download the discussion guides and other free resources at totalfamily.io/family-book-club. Learn more about how Hue Partners helps advisors with their mergers and acquisitions at HuePartners.com. Discover the power of family coaching at TotalFamily.io. Check out the Playful Humans Podcast to rediscover the power of play as an adult!