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Shais Taub — Rabbi and Author | How To Live A Truly Meaningful Life

Scott D. Clary
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3 min readFeb 8, 2025

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About The Guest

Rabbi Shais Taub is a world-renowned speaker, bestselling author, and leading expert in Jewish spirituality, personal growth, and addiction recovery. Dubbed “America’s Rabbi” by The New York Times, his groundbreaking book, God of Our Understanding, has transformed the way people integrate faith with healing. As the scholar-in-residence at Chabad of the Five Towns and founder of SoulWords, he reaches millions through his engaging lectures, deep Torah insights, and practical wisdom for everyday life. Whether he’s discussing relationships, mental health, or mysticism, Rabbi Taub’s ability to blend ancient wisdom with modern challenges makes him a must-listen voice in personal transformation.

Talking Points

  • 00:00 — Intro
  • 02:20 — Why Ancient Wisdom Still Resonates
  • 14:58 — The Biggest Problem in Today’s World
  • 19:02 — Why Entrepreneurial Kids Avoid Business
  • 20:27 — The Secret to a Strong Parent-Child Bond
  • 29:43 — Balancing Family & High Performance
  • 39:14 — Who Seeks Out Shais for Parenting Advice?
  • 40:04 — The First Step to Better Parenting
  • 43:02 — How to Succeed Without Failing as a Parent
  • 49:35 — The Identity Struggles of High Achievers
  • 53:15 — Adding God & Spirituality to Your Life
  • 55:58 — Spirituality: Medicine, Not Ritual
  • 1:05:47 — Sponsors
  • 1:08:58 — Can You Be Spiritual & Successful?
  • 1:23:09 — Scott’s Reflections on Success
  • 1:38:23 — Why So Many People Have Anxiety
  • 1:39:33 — God & Family: Finding the Connection
  • 1:45:25 — Why We Default to Extremes
  • 1:50:04 — Legacy & Mortality: Making It Count
  • 1:56:38 — Why More Money Won’t Make You Happier
  • 2:01:05 — What’s on Shais Taub’s Mind?
  • 2:10:07 — Post-COVID Loneliness & Disconnection
  • 2:14:10 — Why We Stress About Being Human
  • 2:21:39 — A Life Lesson for Shais Taub’s Children

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