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July 29, 2024 22 mins

Too often we make decisions without thinking if they will have a positive impact on our lives.

 

We need to be able to align our decisions with our truth. That means not just choosing what we think is a good decision but what we think is a great decision.

 

But how do we know what a great decision is?

 

In this episode, I discuss the concept of good versus great and how it relates to finding our purpose and living in alignment with our truth. That truth can change as we move through different phases of our lives. So, we need to embrace the idea of the 'dark night of the soul' and how it can be a transformative period of growth and self-discovery.

 

Ask yourself the question of what good versus great is in your life, and bravely say no to the good to pursue the great.

 

“Challenge the thinking that’s around you and think for yourself” - Petra

 

You'll hear about:

 

00:50 - Good vs great

01:35 - The different phases of life

05:25 - It takes self-awareness

08:16 - Hone in on your zone of genius

11:41 - How do we know the phase has changed?

14:38 - What should our zone of genius be about?

16:28 - Challenge the thinking that’s around you

 

Petra’s resources: Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/ 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397 

Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX 

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