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206: The Best Advice You Can Give Someone Looking for Success

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Feb 3, 2025

Discover the transformative power of focusing on the present moment rather than getting caught up in the rush for success. Through engaging personal stories, the speaker illustrates how patience and surrender can enhance your journey. Learn how clarity in career vision and the right support can propel engineering leaders forward. Shift your mindset to embrace the process, and you'll not only find joy in your journey but also accelerate your path to achieving your goals.

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ADVICE

Focus on the Present

Stop thinking about how long it will take to reach your goals.
Focus your energy on the present moment.

ANECDOTE

Kings Island Wait

Zach White shares an experience of waiting in line for a roller coaster at Kings Island.
He had to use the restroom, making every second feel agonizingly slow.

ANECDOTE

Disney World Wait

Zach White contrasts his Kings Island experience with waiting for a Star Wars ride at Disney World.
The two-hour wait felt quick because he was present and engaged with friends.

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Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you push, your goals just aren’t happening fast enough?

In this episode, I’m sharing some of the best advice I’ve ever received—advice that completely changed how I approach success and personal growth.

A few episodes ago, I talked about the worst advice I’ve ever heard, and today, we’re flipping the script. I’ll take you back to a pivotal coaching session where I realized my frustration with "slow progress" was actually self-imposed. I’ll also share two experiences—one at an amusement park and another in my business—that taught me the power of patience, surrender, and presence.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not moving fast enough toward your goals, this episode is for you. You’ll learn why chasing speed can actually slow you down and how shifting your mindset can make your vision a reality sooner than you think.

So press play and let’s chat…are you stuck in the waiting game or embracing the ride?

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