James Schramko Podcast

James Schramko Podcast


1132 - Five surprising qualities of genuinely good human beings

July 30, 2025

02:24 - Most people want to be a good person, but that desire often stems from insecurity, not clarity.


05:16 - When you quietly wonder, “Am I a good person?”, you’re often chasing approval, not truth.

07:17 - Insecurity whispers that the world is unsafe. What we call "protection" is often just fear and isolation dressed up as strategy.


09:04 - Instead of guessing what it means to be a good person, we can look for qualities that stand up under pressure.


12:10 - A good person is objective. They tell the truth, even when it costs them.


15:04 - Insecurity wants fast fixes. But if you want to improve self, you need to slow down and ask better questions.


17:01 - Self-confidence doesn’t mean ego or bravado. It means being okay with who you are.


19:59 - When you’re secure, you have overflow to give. You lead better, love better, and contribute more.


21:51 - The first sign of a healthy, good person is the ability to tell the truth about their current reality.


24:29 - Saying yes to keep the peace often does more harm than good. Real kindness includes honesty, boundaries, and the courage to disappoint people when needed.


26:57 - Goodness isn’t just an ideal. It’s about what actually works.


29:04 - When you stop trying to be perfect, you’re free to get better and improve self in real ways.


31:45 - A good person questions their story, and has the courage to rewrite it.


34:36 - Insecurity keeps you defensive. It traps you in patterns that feel safe but hold you back.


36:24 - A good person wants more, not out of greed, but because they know they have more to give.


39:51 - Ambition isn’t selfish. It’s how we honor the gifts we’ve been given.


41:50 - Without ambition, we stay stuck. Growth requires stretch, risk, and the willingness to fail forward.


44:33 - You are responsible for what you’ve been entrusted with. Burying it isn’t humility, it’s fear.


50:19 - Nice avoids conflict. Kindness speaks truth with care.


53:34 - Being good isn’t about being perfect. It’s about becoming whole.