When it comes to defining the worth of a person, a better conversation gets past Looks and Performance. In this episode, Landon Saunders shares 5 Undeniable truths that reframe the discussion -- including those we have that tackle our own self image. Five Things That Are Undeniably True About You 1. You are unique, irreplaceable and responsible 2. You are the only person you are guaranteed to spend the rest of your life with. 3. Nothing is more valuable than you. 4. You can change. 5. You are worth more than the way you look or feel.

Summary

Consequential change often begins with the best conversations. However, progress can be slow. This episode explores the idea that having the same conversation over and over again may not lead to change. It introduces a framework for better conversations, characterized by respect, intellectual honesty, curiosity, and bridge-building. The episode concludes by emphasizing the power of conversations to instigate and realize real change.

Takeaways

— Consequential change can be slow, but the right conversation can make a difference.

— Having the same conversation over and over again may not lead to change.

— Better conversations are characterized by respect, intellectual honesty, curiosity, and bridge-building.

— Conversations have the power to instigate and realize real change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Consequential Change and Slow Progress

04:16 Changing the Conversation

06:11 A Framework for Better Conversations

09:07 Building Bridges for Change

10:37 Characteristics of Better Conversations

11:32 Conclusion

This episode of Chasing Better Conversations focuses on those conversations we often have with ourselves...the ones that have dramatic impact on our self esteem and sense of self worth. We depart from our normal format to bring you a podcast that features the insights and teaching of a dear personal friend -- Landon Saunders. We lost Landon in November of 2023; but his work and wisdom live on in, among other things, This Is Heartbeat: The Podcast...available wherever you get your podcasts. For more ways to tap into resources produced by Heartbeat -- Landon's life's work -- visit www.thisisheartbeat.com.