
The Battlefield Of The Mind
11. The Importance of Surrender, Learning, and Accountability in Coaching with Les McDaniels
May 8, 2023
01:22:16
In this episode!
- Rick and Les discussed the struggles of coaches and how they need to lean on each other for support. They also talked about their efforts to help people overcome anxiety and the importance of finding the source of the problem.0:00
- Rick and Les discussed the concept of surrender and how it is often misunderstood as weakness or giving up. They also talked about the importance of putting in the work and not expecting immediate gratification.5:39
- Rick and Les discussed their past struggles and how surrendering to a higher power helped them overcome their challenges and find success. They also talked about the importance of applying knowledge to one's life instead of just consuming information.11:12
- Les and Rick discussed the importance of not just having knowledge, but also developing skills and wisdom through experience. They also touched on the tendency for people to focus on credentials and certifications rather than actual practical experience.17:00
- Rick and Les discussed the importance of being open to learning and not being afraid of failure. They also talked about the dangers of putting too much emphasis on credentials and knowledge over hands-on experience.22:52
- Les and Rick discussed the challenge of valuing their expertise and charging for it, as well as the importance of believing in their own worthiness. Les also reflected on taking ownership of situations that were not appropriate for him to take ownership of.33:34
- Les and Rick discussed the dangers of being responsible for others instead of being responsible to their own gifts. They emphasized the importance of allowing people to learn their own tough lessons and not just giving them answers or information.39:15
- Rick, Les, and others discussed the dangers of narcissistic behavior and the belief that "it's all about me." They also talked about the importance of recognizing that we only exist because of the backdrop of everything and everyone around us.44:45
- Rick and Les discussed the importance of awareness and how it is a skill that needs to be practiced. They also talked about the challenges of balancing commitments and being transparent about missed meetings.55:55
- Les and Rick discussed a coaching session that Les gave away for free but the person didn't show up. Les suggested putting it on the back burner until the time is right, but it came across as not valuing the person's time and the person ghosted Les.1:01:00
- Les had a meeting with someone who cancelled last minute, which made him feel disrespected and like his time wasn't valued. He later realized that he unintentionally hurt the person and learned a lesson about trusting his instincts.1:06
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