EP69: THE NOTHING (Part 1) (w3w) With Toby Brooks

Becoming UnDone

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Summary:

In this episode of "Word of the 3rd," Toby Brooks reflects on the movie "The Never Ending Story" and its deeper meaning. He explores the themes of success, significance, and the search for purpose. Toby shares his personal journey of navigating the space between success and significance and how his goals now revolve around positively impacting people and leaving a lasting legacy. He discusses the importance of finding deeper meaning in life and the impact of depression and anxiety on individuals. Toby also highlights the role of connection and the need to bring something unique into the world.

Key Takeaways:

1. Success is rarely satisfying in the long run.
2. The search for significance and purpose is a journey many people undertake.
3. Depression and anxiety rates have been higher than ever in recent years.
4. The movie "The Never Ending Story" explores themes of success, significance, and the search for purpose.
5. Connection and leaving a lasting legacy are important goals in life.

Quotes:

• "Success is rarely satisfying, at least in the long run."
• "Maybe it's a need to bring something into the world that only you can create."
• "We've seen rates of depression and anxiety higher than ever in recorded human history in the past three years."
• "The search for significance and purpose is a journey many of us undertake."
• "Connection and leaving things better than I found them are my biggest goals in life."

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Becoming Undone is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyJBrooks. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.