Gratitude for Time

Suresh Eswaran

4.8 (4)
Society & Culture
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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.

09/27/2024

Episode 9: President of D7 Roofing, Jeff Williamson

In Modern Worlds, money often operates as the 'rule of law'. At 55, Jeff has undoubtedly achieved the "American Dream", building a kind of wealth and spending power that most modern humans have lived and died only imagining as possible. In this episode, we travel back in Time to the late 1980's during the early volatile moments that helped trigger the birth of D7 Commerical Roofing; from living out of a hotel to battling an emotional lawsuit from his former employer. Jeff, easily a multi-millionaire now, shares how he, over Time, changed and adjusted his relationship to money in a way the rest of us can benefit from immediately. Jeff's story and free thoughts are genuine and real and in this way everyone who listens can resonate and glean something that may help them gain more understanding and 'control' over their relationships with money and Time.
11/21/2022

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.
12/02/2021

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.
07/07/2021

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.
03/29/2021

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".
03/17/2021

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.
03/16/2021

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.
12/22/2020

Episode 2: Anthony Williams, Director of Public Policy for Amazon and Former Legislative Secretary to Governor Newsom

On this episode Anthony and I talk about his career and experiences working in the Judiciary, the Senate with Darrell Steinberg, at Boeing, directly with Governor Gavin Newsom, and now at Amazon. Having reached some of the highest places in government and in business his insights are unique, real, and illuminating. In the second half of the episode we move away from his professional achievements and talk about how he values Time as a human and father, as well as how he has suffered in his life and how he has grown from that suffering. He speaks about his rough childhood struggling to even find a meal to his brother being murdered in 2001. Anthony has reached heights that few people ever get to or even dream of getting to. To hear him be human and talk about his life in a way that we all can relate to on some level, is so incredibly valuable for people to be able to listen to.
11/23/2020

Episode 1: Talking Time with Creative Director, Ulises Garcia

This is the FIRST episode of the "Gratitude for Time" podcast series. In this episode we cover topics surrounding physical and mental health, goal setting, Time management, and how it all ties into the everyday experience of Uli's life as a 20 year old with ambitions in the film and media industry.

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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.

Creator

Suresh Eswaran
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

9
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Suresh Eswaran
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Gratitude for Time