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July 30, 2025 • 63 mins

In a powerful conversation that peels back the layers of personal transformation, Joel Elston and Walt Thiessen reveal the magnetic power of micro-movements and incremental change.

What happens when you're stuck, overwhelmed, and feel like success is impossible? The answer lies in taking the smallest, most manageable step forward.

Joel shares a remarkable story of helping a client with agoraphobia and hoarding challenges. By using a simple rope to section off small areas and moving just a few newspapers at a time, they gradually cleaned an entire house.

This wasn't just about cleaning - it was about rebuilding confidence, one tiny action at a time.

The conversation dives deep into the neuroscience of change, exploring how our brains are most plastic immediately after failure. Joel explains that failure isn't a dead end, but a growth opportunity. "Failing is literally neuroscience and improving neuroplasticity," he says. The key is not to be defeated, but challenged by setbacks.

Both men reflect on their own journeys of transformation - from Joel's recovery from gambling addiction to Walt's exploration of personal growth. They emphasize that life isn't about playing it safe, but about constant movement and learning. As Joel powerfully states, "We're not here to sit around and be miserable and depressed. That's not why we're here."

The most profound takeaway? Action creates momentum. Whether it's paying off debt incrementally, investing small amounts, or simply taking a step in any direction, movement is the catalyst for change. Walt beautifully illustrates this with the GPS analogy: it only works when you move, and it will continuously recalculate and guide you.

Their discussion challenges the notion of comfort zones, suggesting that true growth happens when we're willing to be uncomfortable. Joel now thrives on stepping outside familiar boundaries, viewing stagnation as the real risk.

For anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, their message is clear: start small, take one tiny step, and trust that the universe will conspire to support your movement. Your path might look nothing like you expected, but each micro-movement brings you closer to unexpected opportunities.

As Joel eloquently puts it, "I plan on squeezing every bit of life I could out of a life." Isn't that the ultimate goal?

To live fully, courageously, and with an openness to whatever journey unfolds?

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