The James Altucher Show: The Fifth Agreement!
I confess, I heard of the book, but it was the first time I learned about the book and the author, don Jose Ruiz. And I am glad and grateful I was exposed to both through the podcast.
The episode is loaded with wisdom and life lessons.
Here are 10 insights I learned from this episode.
Great episode @JamesAltucher @jay_yow07
The episode is loaded with wisdom and life lessons.
Here are 10 insights I learned from this episode.
Great episode @JamesAltucher @jay_yow07
1. Be impeccable with your words
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said." — Voltaire
This is such a powerful concept. Using words impeccably is not only limited to being honest. It is the narratives we create about ourselves and the world. When we use the words impeccably, we create positive energy. We paint a hopeful picture of our future selves and about a better world.
Using words impeccably means improving our lives and the lives of the world around us.
2. Don't take it personally
People unknowingly project their insecurities and fears on others in different forms. They are screaming for help.
The problem is that it is not easy not to take things personally. And when we do, we level up in terms of awareness. Deciding or choosing not to take things personally means we are self-aware and know that by taking things personally, we are exposing our emotional vulnerability, fears, and insecurities by taking it personally.
A great level of awareness is when we take it personally, but also help the other person feel comfortable and secure.
3. Master transformation
Adapting to this fast-paced and connected world means continuous learning and continuous change.
I was not sure I understood the mention of the hummingbird. I love the bird. I may need to listen to the podcast again or ask don Jose Ruiz.
4. Don't make assumptions
Assumptions make it easier to live.
All we know of history is what has been transmitted through
We are unaware that we make assumptions, and we don't seek to understand those assumptions and validate them. But when we do, we level up in awareness.
Assuming is easier. It gives us a false sense of certainty. Not assuming means we are uncertain. It means we need to do the hard work and ask the right questions. And sometimes, it means not doing or thinking anything, which is hard in itself.
5. Listen, like an artist? but be skeptical
Being skeptical is important. It means we are seeking the truth, we do not doubt the integrity of the source or the person, but we recognize their biases and limitations as human beings.
This is also hard to do. Truly listening without projecting ourselves, egos, fears, etc., is a sign of a higher level of awareness.
6. Many levels of awareness
The more we contain our anger and emotion, the more we are aware of our limitations and biases the higher level of awareness we reach.
I think being impeccable with words reflects the level of awareness a person is.
7. Integrity is the art of intent
8. Always do you best
This agreement is such a balanced one. It is a win-win, yet many of us don't do it. We need to be above a certain level of awareness to appreciate and implement this agreement or tenet fully.
9. Experiences as medicine
Experiences, especially failures, are like small shocks that help us build resiliency. They help us be antifragile.
10. Putting it all together
This is my take, which may not be what the author intended.
We live in dreams. We are in deep slumbers. But every suffering or experience presents a chance to either wake up or go deeper into our dreams, just like the Inception.
The more we are self-aware, the closer we get to waking up and living life to its fullest in this world.
Every suffering is an opportunity to grow, reflect, and be aware of our inner selves.
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