Gratitude for Technology: Inside Strategic Coach Podcast

Jul 3, 2024

Inside Strategic Coach Podcast: Gratitude for Technology

Speakers

  • Shannon Waller
  • Dan Sullivan

Overview

Discussion on the importance of being grateful for technology, based on Dan's observations and conversations, including with Peter Diamandis on the Exponential Wisdom Podcast.

Key Concepts

  1. Taking Technology for Granted

    • Tendency to undervalue tech due to rapid advancements.
    • Focus often on what's next rather than appreciating current achievements.

  2. High-Tech World and the Gap

    • High-tech world tends to focus on how current tech doesn’t meet ideal standards.
    • Marketing often creates anxiety by implying that people are behind if they don’t adopt new tech.

  3. Survey Findings - Challenges with Technology

    • Clients' desire to scale business.
    • Difficulty in attracting and retaining team members.
    • Novel concern: protecting team and goals from tech-induced negativity.

  4. Perception of Technology Overtime

    • Initial excitement has turned into a source of stress and complexity.
    • Technology creating more complexity rather than simplifying life.
    • Indicators: Increased legal drug addiction to cope with stress.

  5. Lack of Gratitude in Tech Industry

    • General absence of gratitude expression in the tech world.
    • Exception: Tim Cook’s gratitude for Steve Jobs and strong privacy stance at Apple.
    • Founding figures in tech (microchip, PC, internet) are often underappreciated.

  6. Personal Reflection on Gratitude for Technology

    • Dan Sullivan’s practice of daily gratitude for tech advancements.
    • Example: appreciation for podcasts, the internet, and Zoom.

  7. Proactive vs. Passive Gratitude

    • Technology itself doesn’t inspire gratitude; it must be consciously practiced.
    • Contrast between proactive gratitude and consumerist mindset.

Economic Appreciation

  • Appreciation: To increase in value (e.g., gold, real estate) and find personal meaning in technology.
  • Example: Dan’s enduring affection for a 40-year-old clock radio and the loss of hero role with Tesla.

Final Thoughts

  • Proactive gratitude as an antidote to technology overwhelm.
  • Encouragement to appreciate modern conveniences and tools, fostering a sense of abundance and reducing Gap thinking.

Conclusion

Gratitude for technology can transform our perspective, making us more appreciative and less overwhelmed by advancements. Proactive gratitude increases the value we derive from our technological tools.

Note: The discussion emphasizes the importance of a mindset shift towards appreciation, drawing from both personal anecdotes and broader industry observations.