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Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

Rich Roll on Growth, Greatness & Letting Go

Jan 31, 2024
01:42:54
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Rich Roll, world-renowned ultra-endurance athlete, talks about being present in every moment, the rewards of service and giving back, the distinctions between greatness and mastery, and the everyday search for moments of awe. The conversation also covers topics such as sobriety and recovery, confidence, gratitude, authenticity, traumatic brain injury, letting go, and the importance of teaching psychological skills in education.
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Quick takeaways

  • Finding the balance between self-care and self-absorption is important in recovery, shifting the focus from internal healing to actively helping others through service positively impacts mental health.
  • Greatness is not defined by external achievements but by continuous self-growth and self-mastery, with achievements being byproducts of inner commitment.

Deep dives

The Path to Recovery: Balancing Self-Care and Self-Absorption

Rebecca Rush, an athlete who is two years into recovery from a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), raises the question of finding the balance between self-care and self-absorption. She wonders when is it enough and when should the focus shift from self to others. The journey of recovery from addiction is parallel to the distillation of wisdom shared by Dr. Michael Gervais in his book, emphasizing the importance of service to others and self-integration. Self-care is a crucial part of recovery, but it should not lead to self-absorption. The key is to find the delicate balance between taking care of oneself and extending that care to others through service and being present for them. It's about learning to shift the focus from solely internal healing to actively contributing and helping others, as service is shown to positively impact mental health.

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