Words With Myself With Luke Rixson

Comparison is the thief of joy, yet so many people spend their lives wishing they had somebody else's.

In this episode, I explore why we tend to idolise other people's lives, how films and entertainment distort our perception of success, and why the mundane, repetitive parts of life are often what it takes to achieve anything meaningful.

We look at the relationship between discipline, boredom and success, why constantly chasing excitement and material things rarely leads to lasting fulfilment, and how gratitude can fundamentally change our experience of life without anything around us needing to change.

The grass isn't always greener on the other side. Learning to appreciate what you have, rather than focusing on what you don't, might be the most important change you can make.

We often talk about being present when life is good, but what about when things are difficult?

In this episode, I explore why our most challenging experiences, from grief and loss to fear, discomfort and uncertainty, can be our greatest teachers. Why avoiding suffering limits personal growth, how the ego keeps us attached to comfort and control, and why true confidence comes from exposing ourselves to difficult things.

Learning to be present with pain rather than constantly trying to escape it can fundamentally change how we understand ourselves and the world around us.

Sometimes the most valuable lessons in life come from the moments we most want to avoid. We must get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Change rarely happens all at once. More often, it's the small, almost invisible decisions we make every day that shape who we become and the life we live.

In this episode, I explore the power of incremental change, how our habits and patterns influence our lives, and why understanding our true motivations is essential for personal growth.

We look at the dangers of chasing success and external validation, but also the opposite extreme: convincing ourselves we want nothing when, in reality, we're simply afraid to pursue what we desire.

Are you genuinely at peace with your life, or have you mistaken fear, stagnation and resignation for acceptance?

An exploration of self-awareness, discipline, motivation and the importance of being honest with yourself about what you truly want.

How much is actually enough to make you happy?

In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of excess, the importance of defining what you truly want, and why more money, freedom, possessions, or success doesn’t always mean a better life. From manifestation and goal setting to ambition, minimalism, happiness, and personal growth, this episode looks at how being specific about your desires can help you avoid excess and create a life that genuinely fulfils you.

You think you’re a good person. You probably also think your mistakes are understandable and other people’s mistakes reveal who they really are. This episode explores the hypocrisy, self-righteousness and double standards we hide behind, and why we’re all far less consistent than we like to believe.