314 | Things Are Never as Good or as Bad as They Seem

When life’s highs feel incredible and the lows feel unbearable, how can we stay grounded and keep perspective? It is easy to get swept away by the extremes of life. When things are going well, everything feels incredible; when they are tough, it can feel like they will never improve. But what if there is a way to find balance, staying steady through both the highs and the lows?  Today, I am flying solo to talk about the timeless wisdom that things are rarely as good or as bad as they seem. Drawing from my personal experience, I will dive into the importance of staying grounded, embracing a balanced perspective, and finding a steady path through life’s unpredictable journey.  In this episode of The Greatness Machine, you will learn some personal insights, practical techniques, and mindset shifts that have helped me and countless others maintain focus and peace amidst both success and struggle.  Topics include: Embracing both highs and lows without attachment to specific outcomes Shifting focus from fearing loss to appreciating the present Finding balance and openness to change for a deeper sense of appreciation Living with an awareness of mortality And other topics… Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsors: Constant Contact - Go to ConstantContact.com and start your FREE trial today. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at MINT MOBILE.com/great. Mochi Health - Visit joinmochi.com and apply code GREATNESS to get $40 off. NPR - Code Switch - Listen now to Code Switch from NPR - wherever you get your podcasts.  Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Timeline - Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/GREATNESS. Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices