This episode dives into the significant political question posed by Ronald Reagan during the closing moments of his 1980 presidential debate with Jimmy Carter: 'Are you better off than you were four years ago?' Ken Woodward explores the context of the 1980 political climate, marked by economic difficulties, high inflation, unemployment, and international issues such as the Iran hostage crisis and concerns about U.S. global standing and nuclear threats. Reagan's question, which became iconic in U.S. political discourse, was noted for its simplicity, personal relevance, emotional resonance, and strategic timing. The question invited voters to reflect on their circumstances rather than abstract policies, ultimately contributing to Reagan's landslide victory. The episode details six crucial lessons for crafting influential questions, emphasizing audience perspective, engagement, simplicity, timing, self-reflection, and a call to action. Listeners are encouraged to consider how such questions have shaped their decisions and to apply these insights in personal and professional contexts. This Curated Questions episode can be found on all major platforms and at CuratedQuestions.com . Keep questioning! Episode Notes [01:58] Setting the Stage: The 1980 Presidential Debate [04:24] Reagan's Memorable Question [06:01] Impact and Aftermath of the Debate [06:45] Analyzing the Rhetorical Question [13:06] Lessons from Reagan's Question [16:05] Modern Applications and Reflections [18:04] Conclusion and Call to Action Resources Mentioned Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Are you better off now than you were four years ago? Is it easier for you to go and buy things in the stores than it was four years ago? Is there more or less unemployment in the country than there was four years ago? Is America as respected throughout the world as it was? Do you feel that our security is as safe, that we're as strong as we were four years ago? Where do you feel it in your body? What emotions come to the surface? What pictures race through your mind? Would it kill you to stop chewing your food with your mouth open? What is your number seven? What comes to mind? Did you feel the knee-jerk need to answer right away when your politician asked? Did you actually do the homework to determine what factors were most important to you, then look at data vice depending on emotion? Is it any easier to see why someone in a different circumstance may answer differently than you? How did the question affect your answer when the opposing politician asked it? Did you use the same metric for the candidates or give your preferred candidate extra leeway? What famous questions continue to pop up in your world?…
An urban woman recording her learnings about culture, mythology, spirituality, social changes and ecology as she travels through India and other countries.
An urban woman recording her learnings about culture, mythology, spirituality, social changes and ecology as she travels through India and other countries.
The Nizammuddin stepwell or baoli was built by the Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia in the years 1321-22. The Nizamuddin Baoli is the only surviving stepwell in Delhi which still has underground springs and is still used for drinking water. The water from this baoli is considered to have miraculous powers and continues to be held in reverence. 700 years later, Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the National Culture Fund has renewed the area with the work they've done on Humayun's tomb, Sunder Nursery and other sites. this includes building biodiversity and water bodies. I talk to AKTC's CEO, Ratish Nanda about how and what all they've done to create a place that makes you say 'if there is heaven on earth, it is here, it is here'.…
In today's time, we think of Sita as the version of Lakshmi that is associated with self sacrifice and the good wife who accepts her fate. But the Goddess Sita was an ancient Vedic Goddess, who is mentioned in the Rigvedas (1500-1200 BC) as an earth goddess who blesses the land with good crops and was associated with fertility. We're taught that when you have to face a painful separation or situation; loneliness or grief, ask Sita for help. When you feel the pain of the earth itself, feel Sita's tears and recognize that grief can be a healing and deeply mystical pathway. Enjoy a small meditation to invoke the compassion of Sita. Check out my latest episode!…
Meet Dhumvati - an unusual Goddess. She's the goddess of disappointment and letting go; and can get you through a lot. We’re also getting a reading for these difficult times from Meera Bhatia, tarot reader extraordinary who has also left us all a special gift meditation that we should all do everyday.…
Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of prosperity, but also sustainability. The word 'Shri" was another name for Lakshmi and Kings had to vow to bring 'Shri' to their kingdoms or they lost the right to rule. But in 2020, sustainability and prosperity are all important, and there are two very important reasons why the world needs India to lead the way on sustainability.…
Using Sally Kempton's book 'Awakening Shakti' and my book-'Weapons of Kalki, Book 1- Book of Love', we explore the Hindu Goddesses, their strengths and the flowers used to worship each
There are so many sacred spaces across the world - and one of my favourites is La Sagrada Familia - a temple in Barcelona that was designed by Antoni Gaudi where he famously declared that "God is my client". It's been 118 years in the making but it's one of the most visited sites in the world.
The story of Sati and Shiva isn't about a woman who kills herself over her husband's honour. It's a story of a goddess seeing herself being disrespected by her father and preferring to kill herself so that the world can see her power. Which is why the Shaktipeeths are still important and worshipped in a masculine world where Radha and Sita are being omitted even from our greetings…
The lines from the Japji Sahib - Pavan Guru, Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahan (air is the guru, water our father and mother our earth) has inspired the Kheti Virasat Mission who's natural farming methods is making a lot of money for some farmers in Punjab
What are Sacred Spaces? they aren't woo-woo. They're the opposite. they're places you go to regain your energy and enthusiasm, to remember the good moments, the things that give you happiness and peace. And I can guarantee you that it isn't a memory of a fight with an office colleague. Perhaps there's a reason that people went on holidays to pilgrimage spots with family. There are some places that have vibes that give you energy.…
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