Episode Summary:
In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver answers the question, “What’s one thing you think people take too seriously in life?” He believes that people generally take themselves and many aspects of life too seriously, including politics, religion, relationships, and their possessions. Mike encourages listeners to give themselves a break, embrace their humanity with its flaws and complexities, and approach life with a lighter, more adventurous perspective.
Key Takeaways:
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- People tend to take themselves and life’s aspects too seriously.
- It’s important to give yourself a break and accept human imperfections.
- Adopting a lighter, more adventurous approach to life is beneficial.
Notable Quotes:
- “I think most people take everything too seriously. But I think most people take themselves too seriously.”
- “Don’t take yourself so seriously, right? I believe that looking at ourselves in the mirror every day and saying, I’m gonna get out there and do my best today, doggone it.”
- “Life can be an adventure. Well, life is an adventure. Life can be great. But it’s not gonna be great if everything’s so serious and heavy.”
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