Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

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Do you ever shrink yourself because someone else seems further ahead, more confident, fitter, happier, or more successful? In this episode of Mojo Monday, Carly explores the psychology behind comparison and the idea of an inferiority complex through the lens of Hardiness. Rather than trying to stop comparing, she explains why it’s a normal human response and how the real power lies in how we interpret it. When comparison is seen as a threat, we withdraw. When it’s viewed as a challenge, we move into action. This episode is a practical reminder to shift your focus to what’s in your control and take one small step forward, even when discomfort is present.
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This is a repeat episode with the rock star, neuroscientist Ken Mogi as I felt it was so good, I’m playing it again! We discuss the concept of Ikigai, which translates to 'a reason to live.' Ken explains how Ikigai encompasses more than just work, emphasising the importance of starting small, releasing oneself to achieve flow, and finding joy in little things. Ken outlines the five pillars of Ikigai, which include harmony and sustainability, and the significance of being present in the moment. He encourages listeners to reconnect with their inner child to discover their Ikigai and live a fulfilling life.
Timestamps:
04:00 Understanding Ikigai: More Than Just Work
07:56 The Five Pillars of Ikigai: Starting Small
14:52 Releasing Yourself: The Flow State Connection
28:05 Harmony and Sustainability in Life
34:59 The Joy of Little Things
40:48 Being in the Here and Now
53:00 Final Thoughts on Finding Your Ikigai

Resources
Connected with Ken Mogi
Books
Think Like a Stoic
The Little Book of Ikigai
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We all have regrets — moments we wish we could redo, words we wish we could take back, choices that cost us something.
In this week’s Mojo Monday, Carly explores how regret can either keep us stuck in self-criticism or become a powerful teacher. Drawing on Stoic wisdom and the framework of Hardiness, she shares how looking back with awareness can help us grow forward with intention.
If there’s something you’ve been holding onto, this episode offers a new lens — one that turns regret into growth.
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