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Audience of One

#055 - Steve Schlafman on Lostness, Downshifting, & Becoming

Mar 15, 2024
Venture capitalist turned transition coach Steve Schlafman discusses lostness, curiosity, downshifting, and balancing ambition with fatherhood. Topics include personal transformation, intellectualizing emotions, mindfulness practices, and the role of curiosity in growth.
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  • Embracing curiosity as a compass for transformation and new beginnings.
  • Shedding old identities and beliefs in the liminal space of 'lostness' to pave the way for enlightenment.

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Embracing Curiosity and Transformation

Transformation is depicted as a prolonged journey that can happen rapidly in certain moments but divulges its full extent over a longer period. The transition coach emphasizes the significance of curiosity in guiding new directions and delving into mindfulness practices. The conversation between Spencer Keir and Steve Schlaffman delves into primal instincts like lossness and shedding known identities in pursuit of enlightenment.

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