The Jiu Jitsu Of Life Podcast
Episode 187
In the last episode Mo suggested that happiness relies on being present in the current moment. How can we shift our mindset to focus on the current moment and let go of the past and the future? In this episode Carter and Mo discuss how to balance living in the present with preparing for the future, focusing energy on happiness and contemplating death.
• Why money is important to Mo (00:00)
• Pain exists in the past and worry exist in the future (02:36)
• Dealing with the fact that things are going to end and we are all going to die (05:21)
• If everything is temporary, we should enjoy the present moment (08:38)
• Exploring if money is good or bad (10:15)
• Is it worth focusing more energy on happiness? (11:27)
• Getting off social media to see what the outcomes are (12:43)
• Why do people film concerts rather than just experiencing this event? (15:13)
• Realising the things you want to do will change over time (16:37)
• Appreciating what you have in the present while emotionally preparing for what might happen in the future (17:58)
• A lot of people live their life like they’re never going to die (21:10)
• You can pursue success and happiness at the same time (23:02)
• Why we should try to live in the present (24:33)
• What happens if you try to work on happiness? (26:32)