8 episodes

How we value Time DRASTICALLY influences our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature, and with technology. Suresh Eswaran talks with people of power, influence, status, and/or wealth about how they value and relate to Time as humans and in the context of the roles they play in society.

Gratitude for Time Suresh Eswaran

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 4 Ratings

How we value Time DRASTICALLY influences our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature, and with technology. Suresh Eswaran talks with people of power, influence, status, and/or wealth about how they value and relate to Time as humans and in the context of the roles they play in society.

    Episode 8: President and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Barrera

    Episode 8: President and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Barrera

    Sitting atop the State of California and the world's fourth largest economy, Jennifer is a "Queen of Global Commerce" and a "defender of the human being in economic systems". Her presence is both powerful, graceful, and kind. In this genuine and valuable conversation she shares her life story and how she became the leader for the California Chamber of Commerce and what that means to her. Her story is "human" as she openly shares how decisions were made at critical junctures of her life including; living in Hawaii, dealing with her mother's cancer while also having her first child.

    From a mental health perspective Jennifer discusses her struggles and stresses being in litigation under the "billable hour requirement" while also being a full-Time mother and spouse. Throughout our conversation you can hear Jennifer admit to never being perfect but seeking "balance", providing ancient wisdom with a modern twist. Her relationship to work provides a foundation for thinking about the value of her Time and Time itself, as that relationship has changed throughout her Life.

    For those who struggle to integrate all the roles they play in society, Jennifer discusses her struggle with this and provides hope not just for women and mothers but for all humans who aim to be happy and successful. Lastly, Jennifer shares how she values Time; her most important and valued resource.

    • 41 min
    Episode 7: 2017 World Series Champion, Tony Kemp

    Episode 7: 2017 World Series Champion, Tony Kemp

    On this episode, We talk baseball and Tony shares what it was like to play at Vanderbilt's presitigous baseball program and the differences playing in college vs. professionally. We then discuss the impact of an organization's front office on the team culture and success.  

    Tony candidly talks about the importance of mental health and how he feels his mental game is what has allowed him to succeed at every level, despite not having the ideal body to play in the MLB. Tony shares how he feels his life is changing as he and his wife prepare to have their first child, within the context of experiencing a traumatic event in their first attempt.

    Lastly, we dive into how Tony values and perceives Time and he gives great insights that can be useful to anyone in modern society.

    • 43 min
    Episode 6: Wisdom and Time with Elegnano CEO, Katrien Herdewyn

    Episode 6: Wisdom and Time with Elegnano CEO, Katrien Herdewyn

    As the CEO of a high-end shoe design company, Katrien shares her perspectives on what she learned working with Italians, how she has adapted her relationships with Time to meet the needs of her changing career, and what shoes and design mean to her! 



    Her international career has led Katrien to build professional relationships and supply chains in Belgium, France, Italy, and America to name a few. As a successful female global entreprneur, Katrien also shares insights and wisdom to women who are or aspire to be succesful in their careers anywhere in the world. Her stories and interesting and valuable to all entrepreneurs and people who are in Time. 

    • 48 min
    Episode 5: A Philosophical Conversation with Dr. Carlos Montemayor

    Episode 5: A Philosophical Conversation with Dr. Carlos Montemayor

    For any human navigating the 21st century, this episode is both useful and thought provoking regarding the nature of who we are and the constraints we are born into.

    Carlos Montemayor is uniquely positioned as both an (inactive) lawyer with a focus on human rights and a professor of Philosophy focusing on cognition and Time.

    On this episode, Dr. Montemayor and I discuss what human rights means given the realities and implications of quantum mechanics and relativity. Further along we discuss the relationship between Time and human dignity and other universal ideas like the "mind".

    • 59 min
    Episode 4: Talking honestly with former San Joaquin County Sheriff, Steve Moore (2006-2018)

    Episode 4: Talking honestly with former San Joaquin County Sheriff, Steve Moore (2006-2018)

    In this episode, Steve and I discuss different perspectives on law enforcement, homelessness, COVID-19, and systemic racism. 

    We also address topics like the "purpose of a sheriff's department", the kind of power a police officer has, and how smartphones have influenced law enforcement. 

    We also try to be proactive with Steve shares his thoughts on how to move forward into the future and build healthier police-community relationships.

    Steve offers decades of law enforcement realities, information, and experience that are crucial to understanding how these systems work and how the system influences people to think, feel, and behave.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 3: World Famous Stanford Psychologist Dr. Philip Zimbardo

    Episode 3: World Famous Stanford Psychologist Dr. Philip Zimbardo

    In this episode, Suresh captures wisdom and knowledge from one of the most famous and influential psychologists currently alive, Dr. Philip Zimbardo. In an important and free flowing conversation, Dr. Zimbardo discusses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, the infamous Stanford Prison Experiments (50th anniversary), and the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory which is used all over the world.

    Dr. Zimbardo is a globally recognized expert on the influence of Time on psychology and we discuss the relationship between Time and the human mind and mental health. 

    In the second half, Dr. Zimbardo shares with us his conversation with the Dalai Lama and working with figures like Bill Clinton and Malcom X. We even discuss his thoughts on how World War II influenced Americans' perception of Time. To close, Dr. Zimbardo also shares his intimate thoughts on how he values Time, with turning 88 years old around the corner for him.

    • 57 min

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