About The Guest:
Michael is the host of the podcast "Chasing Good." He started Circle Group with the intention of doing good in the world. Through his podcast, he aims to explore and understand what it means to be good in a modern world.
Summary:
In this episode of "Chasing Good," Michael reflects on the concept of good and its various meanings. He acknowledges that defining good is not as simple as it seems, as it can differ based on personal beliefs, cultural traditions, and life experiences. The internet and globalisation further complicate the understanding of good, as they expose us to different perspectives and opinions. Michael shares the five main categories that have emerged from the podcast's previous episodes: self-awareness, giving, purposeful actions, long-term impact, and ethical behaviour. He emphasises the importance of self-awareness and the need to align our actions with our personal understanding of good.
Key Takeaways:
- Good is subjective and can vary based on personal beliefs, cultural traditions, and life experiences.
- Self-awareness is crucial in understanding and living a good life.
- Giving without expecting anything in return is an essential aspect of goodness.
- Purposeful actions, driven by passion and aligned with personal beliefs, contribute to a good life.
- Long-term impact and ethical behaviour are key considerations in defining what is good.
Quotes:
- "Is it right for me, but wrong for someone else? Is this factually accurate? Or is it something I've read in a news article that was politically or commercially driven."
- "The internet adds to this, throwing in so much information at us. Sometimes it's tough to tell what's true and what's just an opinion."
- "Self-awareness was the most popular category. It's about recognizing your own strengths and areas for improvement and taking steps towards that enhancement."
- "Giving without expecting anything in return, placing the wellbeing of others above yourself."
- "To act deliberately means every step we take is thought out and resonates with a specific goal or belief."
- "Long-term impact touches on the ripple effect of actions. We look at legacy and the footprint that we leave."
- "Morality and ethics represent the foundational beliefs that steer the choices and deeds."
- "Each of us has our own understanding of good shaped by our experiences, beliefs, values."
