If you’re going to start the process of training your mind, wrap the process in training courage.
There are two central mindsets I want to bring your attention to. If you’re feeling the pressure you must weave these two mindsets into your daily rhythm. They are 1. Perspective, 2. Release
We live in an era where knowledge is so easily accessible. Google it. Read it. And you’re an expert on it. But when facing real problems “in the wild” without real tools to solve it - it doesn’t go well. We’re left overwhelmed, and burnt out.
If you want to flourish, spend less time worrying about happiness and more time connecting your purpose with your passions, and aligning your intentions with your impact.
It’s no wonder the best leaders I engage with are voracious readers. The saying has always been “leaders are readers.” Perhaps we only focused on the perceived commitment to learning and growing that comes from “leaders are readers.” In reality a hidden benefit may have been the embedded stress relief.
In our relentless pursuit of a good life we’ve become accustomed to labeling unpleasant emotions as negative or bad, because of how they make us feel in the moment. That’s a problem when those “bad things” actually have the capacity to help us make meaningful progress towards our goals and live more intentionally.
Most high performers endure painful suffering in order to achieve the prize. But for GSP, it’s always been about keeping things playful. You get better by keeping it playful. Dive into this content on mastery, and learn the fundamentals of mastery from one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Many have not taken the time to figure out what living is all about.
Our brain’s have evolved to crave the types of connections that stem from meaningful conversations.
Deeper conversations, characterized by self-disclosure and relational depth, are particularly effective in enhancing feelings of social connectedness and happiness.
Six Indicators of a Transformational Leader
