“We are better friends to other people than we are to ourselves.” - Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields   Today’s featured bestselling author is inspirational speaker, educator, thought-leader, author, and artist, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields. Dr. Shields and I talk about mindfulness, the Ubuntu philosophy, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What keeps Dr. LaMarr inspired and motivated. 3 keys for being an Effective Servant Leader. A benefit of mindfulness that many people don’t know about. How to make a bigger impact in the world. Why Dr. Shields became a Vegan and stayed meat-free since 1993.   Dr. LaMarr’s Site: https://drlamarrdarnellshields.com/ Dr. LaMarr’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ALamarr+Darnell+Shields&s=relevancerank&text=Lamarr+Darnell+Shields&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Dr. LaMarr’s SoundBalming Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soundbalming-with-lamarr-darnell-shields/id1382530540   The opening track is titled “Chill in Brazil” by MadXRuler (formally known as Ruler Inc.). To hear the full track and support the artist, click the following link. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/chill-in-brazil   Related Episodes:   221 – “Righteous Leadership” with Dr. Ray Charles (@TheDrRayCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/221-righteous-leadership-with-dr-ray-charles-thedrraycharles/   128 - “The Adventures of Teacherman” with Brian D. Neal (@BrockSteel1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/128-the-adventures-of-teacherman-with-brian-d-neal-brocksteel1/   Ep. 299 – “Bus Stop Wisdom” with Jerry Franklin Poe (@jerrypoe): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-299-bus-stop-wisdom-with-jerry-franklin-poe-jerrypoe/   257 – “It’s Time To Fly Away” with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew (@Froswa): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/257-its-time-to-fly-away-with-dr-froswa-booker-drew-froswa/   98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system/   #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - "Building An Economic Legacy" with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/   Ep. 293.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Foster Care System Survivor to Inspirational Thriver” with Loren Michaels Harris (@LorenListens2U): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2935-host-2-host-special-foster-care-system-survivor-to-inspirational-thriver-with-loren-michaels-harris-lorenlistens2u/   #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 3 – “Unlock Yourself” with Eddie Thomason (@eddiethomason_): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-3-unlock-yourself-with-eddie-thomason-eddiethomason_/   283 – “The Winning Edge” with Shawn Harper (@shawnharper075): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/283-the-winning-edge-with-shawn-harper-shawnharper075/   282 – “What's So Hard About Being You” with Sir Charles Cary (@SirCharlesCary): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/282-whats-so-hard-about-being-you-with-sir-charles-cary-sircharlescary/   186 - "The Success Chronicles" with Chip Baker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/186-the-success-chronicles-with-chip-baker/