187. How Do You Balance it All? ๐ Life, Health, Biz & Relationships with Sam Smith
Sep 6, 2022
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Sam Smith, entrepreneur and expert in balancing life, health, business, and relationships, joins me for an epic convo on managing it all. We discuss the importance of nature, vulnerability, and communication in relationships. We also share frustrating challenges on Instagram, overcoming fear, and the impact of money on pursuing opportunities.
Reevaluating priorities and shifting away from traditional definitions of success in pursuit of freedom, simplicity, and real-life connections.
Emphasizing the importance of in-person interactions, meaningful relationships, and the richness of genuine connection over social media.
Exploring new possibilities and alternative paths that align with evolving values and intuition in the online business world.
Deep dives
The Shift in Priorities
Living in the van and experiencing van life has led to a shift in priorities for the speaker. They have realized that their previous definition of success as a high achiever no longer aligns with their current desires. Freedom, simplicity, and real-life connections have become more important than chasing accolades and financial success. This shift has also impacted their business as they redefine their goals and focus on creating content from a place of abundance and love, rather than seeking validation or external outcomes.
The Limitations of Social Media
The podcast discussion highlights the limitations of social media in capturing the full essence and context of our lives. While the speaker values the opportunities that social media provides, they express a deep love for real-life connections and experiences. They emphasize the need to embrace in-person interactions, meaningful relationships, and the richness of genuine connection that cannot be fully captured or experienced through online platforms.
Questioning the Online Business Model
Living in the van and going through personal and business transitions has led the speaker to question their role in the online business world. They express a desire to move away from traditional online coaching practices and explore new possibilities that align with their evolving values and intuition. This introspection has raised questions about the genuine fulfillment and purpose they derive from their business and their willingness to pursue alternative paths aligned with their authentic desires.
Embracing Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of finding gratitude and contentment in the face of challenges and setbacks. They share personal examples, such as one host's bike getting damaged and another host losing a social media post, and how these experiences taught them the value of gratitude. They emphasize that even when things don't go according to plan or when you achieve something you've been working towards and it's still difficult, it's essential to acknowledge the hard parts while maintaining a mindset of gratitude. The hosts encourage listeners to navigate fear and resistance by taking messy action, trusting the process, and recognizing that being scared is often a sign that they're heading in the right direction.
Pushing Through Fear and Taking Bold Action
In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the topic of fear and the importance of pushing through it to take bold action in life. They draw on personal experiences, such as making impulsive decisions like buying a van without all the money or making a risky investment, to highlight the transformative power of embracing fear and stepping out of one's comfort zone. They emphasize that regrets often stem from not taking action due to fear, and they encourage listeners to adopt a mindset of grabbing life by the balls and making the most of opportunities that come their way. They stress that fear will always be present, but it's essential to trust oneself, believe that things will work out, and take messy action to create incredible, magical, and transformative experiences.
Ever wondered how in the HELL do you balance it all โ your health, your business, your family, your social life!? Itโs a LOT, right!?
Join me and Sam for an epic convo all around how we both do our best to manage it all and how you can, too!
If you loved the episode, tag me (@samaltieri) and sam (@_samanthadaily)! ๐
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