Tools to Get Unstuck and Realize Your Greatest Potential | Dr. Barry Michels and Dr. Phil Stutz #242

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May 6, 2022

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Barry Michels

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Phil Stutz

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ANECDOTE

Origin Of The Reversal Of Desire

Phil developed the Reversal of Desire tool by pushing patients to face fear rather than analyze its cause.
He traced the idea to a childhood interaction with a football player who said, "I like to get hit. I like it."

ADVICE

Use Reversal Of Desire To Overcome Avoidance

Do practice the Reversal of Desire: deliberately move toward the small pains that block action instead of avoiding them.
Doing so transforms fear into excitement and reduces avoidance instantly.

INSIGHT

Change Needs New Forces, Not Just Explanation

Barry argues therapy's causal focus is overrated and often unnecessary to change behavior.
He says you need forces you don't currently feel, not just explanations of the past.

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Is changing your behavior as easy as changing your mindset? Today's guests hold the stance that true behavior change takes more than just a mindset shift (and I agree). Dr. Phil Stutz and Dr. Barry Michels are absolute legends in the personal development and self-mastery spaces, and have both been in the private practice of psychotherapy for over 30 years.

I sought Drs. Stutz and Michels out to catalogue their tried-and-true techniques for facing fear and challenge, developing clarity around your deepest desires, and cultivating authentic connection in today's world.

You'll learn:

The KEY tactic to help you stop avoidant behavior, and tackle challenges head on.
A surprising path to awareness that allows for deep self-expression.
Why discipline and self-restraint are spiritual practices.
A framework to cultivate stronger connections and relationships.
The MOST IMPORTANT transformative skill to cultivate in your life.

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