Episode 343 - The Power of Compassion

Today, we explore the subtle difference between empathy and compassion. Although the distinction might seem barely noticeable, understanding it can not only change our lives and how we see the world, but it can help us have a more significant impact on the lives of others.Throughout this episode, we analyze the intrinsic value of empathy and compassion and establish the logical pathway they'll lead us to, the effects of exposing ourselves to them for long periods, and how they affect how we see the world.We also go through three examples of compassionate people who made a massive difference in Rob's life with simple, compassionate acts and certainly influenced how he understands the power of compassion. In addition, we learn three simple yet powerful actionable items to be more compassionate in our lives.Tune in to Episode 343 of Becoming Your Best, to learn the difference between empathy and compassion. It can change your worldview, your interactions with others, and the impact you can have on their lives.In This Episode, You'll Learn: A brief story of what inspired today's episode (2:15) The difference between empathy and compassion (3:46) Why empathy alone can be emotionally and physically draining (6:17) Three brief stories of how compassion impacted Rob's life (8:52) How we can actively practice compassion in our lives in three simple steps (14:45)Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.