
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
5 Inspiring Ways to Build the Power of Psychological Wealth | EP 540
29 Nov 2024
This holiday season, we’re shifting the focus from what’s under the tree to what’s happening in our hearts. Inspired by The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, in episode 540, I explore the concept of psychological wealth—the emotional and relational richness that defines a fulfilling life.Psychological wealth isn’t about money or possessions. It’s about cultivating gratitude, building meaningful relationships, and finding joy in life’s simple moments. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of gratitude and redefine what it means to live a truly rich life.Link to the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/5-ways-to-build-psychological-wealth/Call to Action: This holiday season, challenge yourself to redefine what it means to be rich. Embrace the five practices of psychological wealth—shift your perspective, strengthen connections, practice kindness, find purpose, and commit to growth. Let gratitude and connection guide you to a life filled with true wealth.If you found value in this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a review to help spread the message of intentional living. Let’s grow our hearts “three sizes” together!In this episode, you will learn: What psychological wealth is and how it differs from material wealth. How gratitude can shift your perspective and enhance emotional well-being. The dangers of tying happiness to material possessions and how to break free. Actionable ways to build psychological wealth through connection, kindness, and purpose. How The Grinch Who Stole Christmas serves as a metaphor for transforming psychological poverty into richness. Actionable Practices to Cultivate Psychological Wealth: Shift your perspective: Find joy in everyday moments. Strengthen your connections: Nurture meaningful relationships. Practice radical kindness: Respond to challenges with goodwill. Find purpose beyond possessions: Focus on meaningful experiences. Commit to personal growth: Invest in continuous learning and self-improvement. Sponsors: Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.” Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Get your free online visit at hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION. For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Join the Passion Struck Community! Sign up for the Live Intentionally newsletter, where I share exclusive content, actionable advice, and insights to help you ignite your purpose and live your most intentional life. Get access to practical exercises, inspiring stories, and tools designed to help you grow. Learn more and sign up here.Speaking Engagements & Workshops Are you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter Packs With over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck: Check My solo episode on 5 Proven Ways to Overcome Emotional Fatigue Catch My Episode with Naseem Rochette’s Brave Journey of Paying It Forward Watch my interview with Jason Silver on How to Use What You Have to Get What You Desire Can't miss my episode with Susan Grau on How Our Life Experiences Shape Our Souls My solo episode on Rebuilding After a Hurricane: My Story of Loss and Recovery If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here. For more insights and resources, visit John’s website.Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Full Episode
Coming up next on PassionStruck, as Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season filled with shopping sprees and Black Friday deals, have you stopped to think about what true wealth really means? It's not about what you own, but how you connect with others and experience joy. In last week's episode, we uncovered the healing power of gratitude and its ability to shift our perspectives.
Now we're diving deeper into gratitude's transformative power, how it can lead to greater happiness, strong relationships, and a sense of fulfillment that far exceeds anything money can buy. From mindful connections to simple acts of kindness, discover how to nurture your psychological wealth and thrive as the year winds down. Are you ready to redefine what it truly means to be rich?
Tune in as we explore how gratitude can change your life this season and beyond. Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles, and on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you.
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Now let's go out there and become passion struck. Hey, passion struck fam. Welcome to episode 540 of the passion struck podcast. Thank you so much for having me. Olympic gold medalist, inductee into the World Rugby Hall of Fame, and champion of resilience.
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