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ROI of Aliveness: How to Craft the Math of a Meaningful Life | John R. Miles - EP 753
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- Apr 10, 2026
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Summary
Does your life look successful on the outside but feel empty on the inside?In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles introduces a simple way to measure what truly matters: the ROI of Aliveness. Most of us spend our lives trying to be as productive as possible. We focus on checking off to-do lists and meeting everyone else's expectations, but we often forget to check in on ourselves.John explains why focusing only on your "output" leaves you feeling disconnected and replaceable. He shares a practical way to look at the "math" of your life—balancing the time you spend on chores with the time you spend truly being present. Featuring insights from experts like Arthur Brooks, Claude Steele, and Angela Maiers, this episode shows you how to stop living on autopilot and start building a life where you actually feel essential to the people around you.This isn't about working harder or doing more. It’s about making small, intentional shifts so your daily life actually feels like it belongs to you.Passion Struck is the #1 personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing and the science of mattering.Check the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/roi-of-aliveness-math-of-a-life-that-matters/ Explore the daily reflection guide for this episode at: https://www.theignitedlife.net/p/the-roi-of-aliveness Thank You to Our SponsorsLimited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code PASSION at huel.com/passion . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!Connect with John Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/ Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/ In This Episode, We Discuss: T…