Why We Resist Change (and What to Do About It) with Ross Ellenhorn
Episode Date: July 22, 2025In this episode, Ross Ellenhorn explores the complexities of why we resist change and what to do about it. As Ross explains in this conversat...
Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, , David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
912 episodes transcribedIn this episode, Ross Ellenhorn explores the complexities of why we resist change and what to do about it. As Ross explains in this conversat...
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