Listen "Less Is More More Is Ego"
Episode Synopsis
SummaryIn this episode of Beyond Bricks, host Kevin Stewart discusses the concept of 'enough' and the societal pressures that drive the pursuit of more. He shares personal experiences and lessons learned from his son and the Lego company, emphasizing the importance of contentment, gratitude, and relationships over material possessions. The conversation explores how to cultivate a mindset of enough through defined purpose, presence, and valuing experiences.TakeawaysLife is about so much more than things.Less is more and more is just ego.We have to shift from comparison to presence.Practicing gratitude daily is essential.Invest in relationships over things.The pursuit of more often leads to stress.Consumerism drives our culture and economy.True joy comes from experiences, not possessions.Defining your 'why' helps in finding contentment.Comparison culture can hinder personal happiness.Chapters00:00 The Pursuit of Enough02:47 Lessons from Lego's Journey07:40 The Impact of Ego on Contentment10:11 Consumerism and Comparison Culture17:50 Experiences Over Materialism21:44 Defining Your Why for Contentment24:37 Shifting from Comparison to Presence26:00 Practicing Daily Gratitude29:58 Letting Go of Conditional Happiness32:35 Investing in Relationships Over Things
More episodes of the podcast Beyond Bricks With Kevin Stewart
We have to create hope with Molly Winget
30/10/2025
Is It Time For A Pause?
16/10/2025
Building Dreams: The Future of Custom Homes
02/10/2025
Living in a World of Limitless Opportunities
21/08/2025
The Soundtrack of Life: How Music Shapes Us
07/08/2025
Investing in Yourself and Others
31/07/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.