Reflections on Death with Mark Goulston
Dr. Mark Goulston
There is a powerful perspective you have when you are dying.
It’s poignant and bittersweet listening to this interview and writing these words because my good friend, Dr. Mark Goulston, who sat down to record this with me not more than a few months ago, has since passed. I knew his journey, and when he came on the show, it was part of a series of interviews he would give on various podcasts that he referred to as “I’m dying to tell you.”
In our heartfelt discussion, Dr. Goulston, a renowned author, psychiatrist, suicide prevention specialist, and, as I mentioned, long-term friend, courageously shares his insights as he navigates the experience of living with a terminal illness. With his trademark wisdom and compassion, Mark reveals the powerful lessons that approaching death is teaching him about life, shedding light on what truly matters and how we can all live more fully and authentically. Throughout the episode, we explore the transformative potential of vulnerability, connection, and finding joy in the present moment, even in the face of life’s greatest challenges.
Without any further ado, on with a moving and thought-provoking exploration of life, death, and the enduring power of love.
Negotiate Like a Boss with Chris Voss
Chris Voss
Imagine you’re on the phone with a kidnapper. Your goal is to get them to release their hostage as soon as possible. It’s a life or death situation. If you say one wrong thing, it could quickly escalate and you’ll have a disaster on your hands. My guest for this episode is Chris Voss. As an FBI Hostage Negotiator for over 24 years, he’s been in that exact situation dozens of times. You don’t operate in that kind of high-pressure environment without coming away with powerful insights on human nature and human psychology.
When Chris decided to share his wisdom in a book, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, it was bound to be a hit. He is also the CEO of The Black Swan Group, a company that provides negotiation training for businesses, individuals and even law enforcement. The negotiation strategies that Chris has developed don’t just work in hostage situations, they’re applicable to business deals, sales and even internal communications. His methodology focuses on uncovering black swans or small pieces of information that can be used to achieve the desired outcome. In addition to this episode, I encourage you to listen to my wife, Orion’s episode with Chris Voss on the Stellar Life podcast, episode number 137.
