
Can We Save Humanity? Jamie Wheal on Saving a Global Culture on the Brink of Collapse | Conversations with Tom
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04/29/21
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This episode today takes the plunge and leans off the edge with Jamie Wheal unpacking the depth and complexities he’s addressing in his latest book, Recapture the Rapture. The conversation is heavy and will challenge you to rethink your stance and what leaning into our global community could be for you. Order Jamie Wheal’s new book, Recapture the Rapture: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DNT8B9B/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
SHOW NOTES:
Loss of Meaning | A break down of the conflicting directions of major institutions [3:33]
Meaning 1.0 & 2.0 | Jamie breaks down the difference and problem for salvation & inclusion [7:54]
Meta Crisis | Jamie details the complexity of meta crisis and where it intersects [12:06]
Storytelling | Jamie walks through shapes of stories & where we are in our story of humanity [16:16]
Acceleration | Jamie on why rushing to clean the slate is ignorant of history [18:56]
The Drop | Jamie lists problems (the drop) we have to lean into to get to the better side [24:31]
Narrative Problem | Jamie breaks down coming alive vs. staying alive, narrative or reality [28:37]
Rearview Mirror | Jamie summarizes where the U.S. is after war in 1945 through 60s [30:55]
Tribalism | Jamie reveals what unhealthy tribalism is versus healthy that is for community [32:16]
Cults | Jamie exposes history of cults, how some succeed, when it gets too far extreme [36:42]
4 Cult Responses | Jamie explains the 4 feelings and 4 responses to cult leaders [44:44]
Top Down Solutions | The issue being detached from complexity of interconnected problems [53:13]
Global Rage | Jamie on the human initiative and the propensity for collective rage [57:14]
Finding Grace | Significant decisions in history that were against the rage & violence [1:02:44]
Cultural Architect | Escaping doomsday and thriving into the future [1:10:21]
Soul Force | Jamie explains the root of peaceful nonviolence anchored to Civil Rights [1:15:09]
Big 5 | Jamie reveals the big 5 evolutionary drivers, discusses healing and peak states [1:20:15]
Sex & Healing | Jamie explores the power of orgasms, women, its evolutionary nature [1:34:00]
Out of Hand | Jamie shares why people don’t know what they’re doing, forgiving ourselves [1:47:11]
Trickster | Jamie on dissonance between God & Satan, Good & Bad and the unknowing [1:50:51]
Omega Point | Jamie reveals the point where death and rebirth come together [1:58:02]
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Is it safe to say that everyone of us has challenges and roadblocks ahead to varying degrees? Maybe you even have some pretty big dreams but knowing where to start or how has you paralyzed. If you are getting stuck on fear of failure, not knowing who, how, or what, or even if it’s remotely possible for you to achieve a bigger dream, then this episode is for you. Gary Litefoot Davis is a Cherokee that has stepped out, and done the impossible against the odds. His story is compelling, but his get it done and go hard and relentless after your purpose attitude is worthy of pen and paper. He breaks down exactly how he looked at the overwhelming dream of being the first Native American rapper not being signed, starting his own record label, and touring the world from there. It was baby steps of a bigger goal, and this episode exemplifies what’s possible when you just take action and keep moving forward.
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Resilience | learning from generations, seeing entrepreneurship and losing it all [3:14]
Awakening | Realizing no one is coming to save you, it’s all on you to make it happen [5:57]
Cultivating fortitude | Having an intention and take baby steps and give each step 100% [8:04]
Steps & Goals | Gary lays out how to identify the steps you need to attain goal in detail [9:58]
Model the Greats | Gary on how to model your success and make it your own [11:14]
Be Fluid | Gary on how to be adaptive so you can grow and be malleable [12:46]
Music Influences | Gary shares learning from artists that have influenced his music [14:34]
Independent | Gary explains why he says “we are the people we’ve been waiting for” [18:07]
Being First | Gary on knowing where you get your strength and leading in difficulty [20:13]
Native American Struggles | Gary exposes the lack of self-belief & self hatred [28:30]
Failure | Gary explains the lesson and not getting caught in negative energy of failing [32:59]
Entrepreneur | Gary on the journey, the reward and tools needed to be successful [38:25]
Get Started | Why you have to believe in what you’re doing and if not keep looking [44:23]
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Perspective | Strahan reframes stress of travel with the reality of life and finds gratitude [2:55]
Not If, When | Strahan on getting after the hard things, lessons from dad and no doubts [4:07]
The Switch | Strahan exposes how he found common ground with Tom Coughlin [9:17]
Leadership | Strahan on how to lead and have everyone to feel valued and do anything [13:54]
Psychology | Strahan explains how he gets everyone on same page for the win [17:42]
Routine | Strahan on his routine to get past self doubt, know the job & execute [23:47]
Unseen | Strahan on bringing joy and respect to every position you interact with [27:21]
Self-Limiting | Breaking out of the Matrix, overcoming self-limitations, and doubt [30:24]
Fear & Failures | Getting ready for what’s next and get better [37:04]
Reinvention | Figuring out life, finding the fear, going all in, master it, on to the next [41:45]
Put the Work In | Strahan on putting in 100% work and taking credit for the win or fail [44:57]
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