Cultivate Yourself

Spirit of EQ - A podcast by Jeff East and Eric Pennington - Wednesdays

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When you hear "cultivate," you might think of plants or farming. But it's more than that! Merriam-Webster defines it as improving through labor, care, or study. Imagine applying this to yourself—endless potential for self-improvement!Jeff and Eric discuss the idea of self-cultivation. They start by examining the term "cultivate," which is usually linked to farming. According to Merriam-Webster, to cultivate means "to improve by labor, care, or study." They explore how this definition goes beyond agriculture and applies to personal growth and self-improvement as well.Here are the 5 key takeaways you will learn from this episode:Redefining Cultivation: Discover the broader meaning of 'cultivation' beyond just soil and crops, and how it applies to life improvement.The Power of Intent: Learn why having a clear intent is crucial when embarking on any journey of self-improvement.Parables and Their Lessons: Find out how storytelling and parables can be powerful tools for teaching and self-reflection.The Role of Curiosity and Patience: Understand how these two elements are essential for personal growth and navigating life's mysteries.Dealing with Life's 'Rocks': Get insights into handling unexpected challenges that may arise on the path of personal development.Key Moments00:00 Cultivation Beyond Crops04:32 "Parable of the Sower Discussion"09:21 Acquiring Neighbor's 20-Acre Field09:54 Ohio's Glacial Soil History13:57 Intention Beats Instant Gratification17:50 "The Danger of Easy Soil"21:17 "Value of Enjoying the Journey"23:41 "Fighting Complacency with 'Day One' Mindset"26:37 "Embrace Change, Move Forward"In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at [email protected], or go to their website, Spirit of EQ.You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or on your favorite podcast player.New episodes are available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays every month!Please review our podcast on iTunes. Click on the link for an easy, step-by-step tutorial.Music from Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/deeperLicense code: PEYKDJHQNGSZXDUEWe hope you enjoy the podcast. Hopefully, you're tuning in on a regular basis. We'd love it if you would give us a great review on whatever platform you're listening to the podcast. It's so appreciative and helps us as we try to get more exposure for the work we do and the episodes that we publish. We're grateful to you as a listener. Secondly, our content is for educational purposes only. It's not intended by any stretch to diagnose or treat anything that may be occurring in your life or anyone else's life that you may be connected to through the podcast. And as always, we look forward to the next time that we're together. Take care.Spirit of EQ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Mentioned in this episode:Thanks for listening to Spirit of EQThis podcast was created to be a...

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