The Wisdom Lives On: Lessons On Love, Life & Legacy with Rob Schwartz
RSS Feed In this episode, I sit down with Rob Schwartz, a writer, music and film producer, tech company partner, former Asia Bureau Chief for Billboard Magazine, and the editor of The Wisdom of Morrie, a book written by his father, Morrie Schwartz.
With a rich career bridging media across the US and Asia, Rob shares the profound personal and intellectual influence of his father (the subject of the famed bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie) and how Morrie's legacy continues to offer guidance on human connection, aging, and living a fulfilling life.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How growing up with Morrie shaped Rob's view of human dynamics
- Bridging academic sociology with practical empathy in the classroom
- Uncovering Morrie's hidden manuscript years after his passing
- Challenging societal ageism by keeping older adults engaged and valued
- Why finding joy and humor is vital in later life
- Cultivating a personal spiritual connection outside rigid boundaries
- Structuring meaningful routines through meditation and new pursuits
- Building deep relationships to combat modern isolation and loneliness
- Insights from decades spent living and working in Japan
- Advancing global mental health advocacy through the One Humanity Foundation
About Rob:
Rob Schwartz is a writer, music & film producer, and executive who has been active in the US and Asia for more than 25 years. He edited, wrote essays for, and published The Wisdom of Morrie, a book by his father, Morrie Schwartz. Rob is a partner and Chief Strategy Officer for the 3D, immersive environment, tech company Moshpit XR. Rob was Asia Bureau Chief of Billboard magazine from 2008-2021 while he resided in Tokyo. He produces film and is now working on an American anime series. He works with the mental health collective One Humanity Foundation.
Book:
The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively & Gracefully https://wisdomofmorrie.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-schwartz-544703/
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