Your Greatest Strength is Also Your Greatest Weakness | Mark Newfield and Steve Willison

In this thought-provoking episode of Just Press Record, Matt Zeigler brings together two fascinating individuals - Steve Willison, an HR executive with a passion for martial arts and stoic philosophy, and Mark Newfield, a financial advisor and thought leader. Their conversation reveals striking parallels in their life philosophies, professional approaches, and personal journeys, touching on stoicism, boundaries, the power of curiosity, and the importance of doing good in the world.

Main Topics Covered:

The many roles we all play in life and how to manage them

Stoic philosophy as a personal operating system

Understanding what's in your control versus what you can only influence

The power of doing one good thing for one decent human being each day

Progress not perfection - embracing growth over flawlessness

How our greatest strengths can also be our greatest weaknesses

The superpower of neurodiversity and reframing ADHD

The value of lifelong learning and curiosity

Setting boundaries and learning when to say "no"

The importance of integrity in everything you do