What do Confucius and Barbie have in common? More than you might think.

In today’s Daily Morningcast, we explore Confucius’ timeless wisdom: “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” From Barbie stumbling out of the dreamhouse in Greta Gerwig’s 2023 film, to real-life stories of persistence like Allie Redshaw’s recovery after losing her hand and Jessica Caldwell’s inspiring journey from custodian to earning four college degrees, this episode reminds us that progress isn’t about speed — it’s about persistence.

Whether your steps are small, clumsy, or quiet, keep moving forward. Progress is progress, and it always counts.

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In today’s Daily Morningcast, we explore Plato’s timeless question: “How can you prove whether at this moment we are sleeping, and all our thoughts are a dream?” From the shadows of the cave to Neo’s choice in The Matrix, we look at what it means to awaken to deeper truths.

This theme comes to life in the remarkable story of Ed Jackson, a former professional rugby player who defied paralysis to climb mountains — both literal and personal. We’ll also celebrate the inspiring achievement of Kokichi Akuzawa, who set a world record at 102 years old by summiting Mount Fuji.

These stories remind us that the courage to face reality, no matter how difficult, can lead to heights we never imagined.

Show Notes & Links

🔗 Ed Jackson’s incredible story: Read on People.com

🔗 Kokichi Akuzawa conquers Mount Fuji at 102 years old: Read on Backpacker

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What do a Roman philosopher and a fictional football coach have in common? More than you think. Seneca’s wisdom—“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality”—meets Ted Lasso’s advice to “be a goldfish.” Together, they remind us that worry is often worse than reality itself. In this episode of the Daily Morningcast, we’ll explore how to stop suffering twice and focus on the present moment.

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