World Game-ChangersWhat Is The Meaning Of Life? (1) – Paul D. Lowe & James Conroy-Finn
On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul talks to James Conroy-Finn about music, labeling & how it all relates to the meaning of life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Labels can be valuable. I’ve had friends diagnosed with ADHD who has found this useful. Perhaps they don’t experience all of the symptoms that other people that have been labelled with ADHD might experience, but it gives them some structure & ideal of where they fit in to the universe & why they may have struggled at school, for example, where they may have been labelled a naughty child.
- Every human being, regardless of culture, potentially has an ingrained appreciation for the structure of music & the relationship between notes. Some of that comes down to biology & the way our brains work to interpret those signals, as it responds in certain ways to certain frequencies. Layering culture on top makes it more fascinating.
- Our musical taste doesn’t change that much after our formative years. The music we tend to love the most is the stuff that we listened to as teenagers because we’ve formed a connection to it: Your first kiss, first car, exam results, those major life events are often associated with some piece of music which can take you back to that place. Later in life we have less of a tendency to explore as much and find those songs, which comes back to the brain.
BEST MOMENTS
‘Our sense of smell can take us back to a place in our past, & so can music'.
‘The correct state of the brain is the teenage brain, we should be a little bit more willing to take risks, things should be a little bit more exciting & passionate'.
‘You’ve got to put in the work. If you do put in the work & you invest in yourself you will come out better at the end of it, but it’s scary, it’s daunting to face that demon directly in the eyes & try to challenge it'.
‘I’m not a huge fan of the term ‘genius’, I think often it diminishes the effort that people put into the work that they do'.
VALUABLE RESOURCES
- Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK)
- Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA)
- Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK)
- Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA)
- Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
- World Game-Changers Group
ABOUT THE GUEST
James is a curious polymath with a background in Physics. He has worked as a CTO for several tech startups to create a better future empowered by technology. James is an autodidact with an insatiable desire to learn and grow, which has inspired him to give talks on topics ranging from the Philosophy of Happiness to crafting excellent onboarding processes. He shares his life with a loving partner, two border collies, and a small cat named Dawkins in the idyllic English countryside of the Chilterns.
When he’s not adventuring with his border collies, James helps startups and their founders as a fractional CTO and executive coach.
Contact: https://www.invetica.co.uk/
ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy & fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink & constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate & destructive violence.
Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches & mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational:
Developing World Game-Changers…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice & ultimately, make a real difference.
This has been built on a long & distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities & good causes around the world; positively impacting & inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.
Through this World Game-Changers podcast & books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.
CONTACT METHODS
Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155
Email: Paul@Paul-Lowe.com
https://www.worldgamechangers.org/
