Good Work with Barrett Brooks The Inner Work of Outward Success: Barrett Brooks on Mastery, Fatherhood, and Emotional Growth
Oct 9, 2025
In a heartfelt conversation, Barrett Brooks opens up to his friend James Clear, bestselling author of *Atomic Habits*. They explore pivotal moments from Barrett's life, discussing his childhood patterns, the emotional growth he's achieved, and the impact of baseball on his resilience. Barrett shares insights on processing change through unique exercises and emphasizes the importance of self-worth beyond external validation. Together, they delve into fatherhood, the balance of ambition and family life, and the psychology that fuels successful entrepreneurs.
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Do A 'Things Ending' Exercise
- Do name the endings in your life and list what is blocking them so you can process transitions clearly.
- Use physical rituals (trash, fire) to symbolize release and make change tangible.
Triangulate Thought, Feeling, And Body
- Notice three channels of data: cognition, emotion, and interoception (somatic awareness).
- Use bodily sensations as decision data instead of only thinking your way through emotional choices.
Reframe Jealousy As A Signal
- Try reinterpreting negative emotions (jealousy, envy, resentment) as signals of desire and motivation.
- Flip them into questions about what you actually want and which habits would build that life.
