Beyond Home and Work: Finding Your "Third Self" in Third PlacesPodcast Summary:

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We all have a "first place" (home) and a "second place" (work), but what about your "third place"? This discussion explores the powerful and essential role of having a third place in our lives—a space for hobbies, social activities, or community—to find fulfillment, health, and longevity.

Drawing from a unique perspective as the owner of Makoto Eyeglass Shop, the author shares a heartfelt realization: his shop has become an unexpected "third place" for many customers, particularly retirees seeking connection and conversation beyond their daily routines.

We delve into what third places look like in the digital age—from online communities to gaming guilds—and a clever metaphor connecting this "third viewpoint" to how binocular vision gives us depth. The conversation then takes a surprising turn, linking the importance of building these community spaces now as crucial preparation for a rich and fulfilling life, even for future colonists on Mars in 2049.

Ultimately, this is an invitation to think about where your "third self"—the person you are outside of home and work—can truly shine, and a call to start consciously cultivating those vital spaces today.