Summary:
In this episode of the Building Thinkers podcast, John Puts joins me to explore the fascinating intersection of humanity and technology. We dive into how embodiment practices can help us reconnect with ourselves and others.
John shares his journey, moving from a high-pressure career at Google to a more fulfilling path focused on human connection and growth. We discuss how to activate human potential, reclaim focus in our distracted world, and overcome the fear of missing out.
John also emphasizes the power of mindfulness, self-awareness, and choice in shaping our lives. We talk about why personal growth should prioritize vertical development over horizontal, and why slowing down is key. John shares how shifting from self-referential thinking to a service-oriented mindset can transform the way we act, and we touch on the influence of thought leaders like Yuval Noah Harari in shaping his approach to human consciousness.
It’s an insightful conversation you won’t want to miss!
Key Takeaways:
The AI era challenges us to redefine what it means to be human.
Embodiment practices foster deeper connections with ourselves and others.
Personal fulfillment often requires stepping away from societal expectations.
Quality attention is essential for personal and professional growth.
Neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our habits and thought patterns.
The journey to self-awareness is often uncomfortable but necessary.
Workplaces should prioritize community and connection over competition. Reclaiming agency is crucial in a distracted world.
Vertical development focuses on expanding our capacity for learning.
Human-centered skills are essential for future work.
Resources Mentioned:
Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky: https://amzn.to/43u8nLA
After the Ecstasy, the Laundry by Jack Kornfield: https://amzn.to/4iqB6oO
The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck: https://amzn.to/41yWBgm
Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles: https://amzn.to/3QQGGoG
The Drive (podcast) by Peter Itia: https://open.spotify.com/show/63AWQmsSnFNFHUqnRAOFtD?si=39a9f237d57c4499
The Making Sense Podcast by Sam Harris: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rgumWEx4FsqIY8e1wJNAk?si=a8ad7329ec7e4f17
The Waking Up App by Sam Harris: https://www.wakingup.com/
Heart IQ: https://www.heartiq.org/
Connect with John:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnputs/
Website: https://www.johnputs.com/
Evolution: https://evolution.team/
More About Building Thinkers:
I'm your host, Tracy Clark, and this is where potential becomes reality through deliberate curiosity, reflection, practice, and play. The Building Thinkers podcast is based on the realization that there's exponential potential in the things we build.
And so, in my little corner of the internet and podcasting land, I want to take my 12 favorite problems, these are my constant curiosities, and I want to go deeper. I want to build thinkers. This is a community of multi-potentialites who may be disoriented by all the possibilities of success we envision but haven't yet achieved.
If any of that sounds like you, come listen in. Welcome to the Building Thinkers podcast.
