{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Slowing Down Starts with Asking Why - RTTR030","description":"In this episode, John Robertson reflects on a simple lesson from his grandkids that reshaped how he views growth and leadership. Watching a four-year-old endlessly ask \u201cwhy\u201d reminded him that curiosity isn\u2019t just a child\u2019s habit\u2014it\u2019s a crucial tool for adults who want to thrive. John explores how our frustration with \u201cwhy\u201d often reveals more about us than the question itself. From the way we rush through our mornings to the empty promises of \u201cwe should grab coffee sometime,\u201d he challenges listeners to pause and ask what\u2019s really driving their actions. Using his signature storytelling and practical insight, John explains how asking \u201cwhy\u201d helps uncover core values, exposes misplaced priorities, and realigns relationships that have drifted into routine. He shares personal experiences about losing his job, redefining what mattered, and discovering how values\u2014not busyness\u2014anchor true growth. Listeners will walk away with three actions: Pause and ask why. Notice when you\u2019re rushing or reacting. Speak the truth gently. Be honest about what\u2019s urgent versus what\u2019s important. Reframe conversations around values. Whether at work or home, make \u201cwhy\u201d your guide. As John says, growth is rarely comfortable\u2014but when we change and look back, that discomfort is what we call growth. ","author_name":"Run Toward The Roar","author_url":"https:\/\/runtowardtheroar.online\/run-toward-the-road-podcast","html":"