What if your challenges, the moments that seem to slow you down, are actually the secret ingredients needed to craft your epic story of transformation? Just like every unforgettable hero’s journey, no great tale is complete without the adversity that pushes us to evolve.
In this episode, we explore:
🔹 Normalizing Struggles – Why embracing difficulty is essential to growth and success
🔹 Reframing Failure – Turning setbacks into learning opportunities and not a reason to quit
🔹 Recognizing Try-Fail Cycles – Understanding the repetitive patterns that lead to eventual breakthroughs
🔹 Link Between Struggle and Trauma – How to navigate the intersection of personal growth and emotional healing
This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re struggling or falling behind—because every struggle is an opportunity to level up. Don’t shy away from the challenge. Embrace it, and let’s transform together! Ready to start your next level? 💪🌱
Chapters:
(00:00:00) – Welcome
(00:02:17) – Normalizing struggle
(00:08:10) – This Will Take Longer Than in the Movies
(00:14:17) – Emotions and Primitive Autopilot
(00:25:56) - Struggle, Failure and Growth Mindset
(00:35:16) – Ten-Thousand Hours – Nothing Lasts that Comes Fast
(00:39:39) – Try-Fail Cycles – “Yes, But,” “No, And”
(00:50:04) – Matrix Try-Fail Breakdown
(00:57:18) – Try-Fail Cycles for Trauma Healing
(01:08:15) – Executive Mindset
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