163. From Climbing the Corporate Ladder to Building Authentic Success
Nov 21, 2023
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The podcast discusses the common trap of becoming too serious about a big mission. It explores the transition from CEO to Coach and asks the question 'Who Am I?' It delves into the importance of aligning passion with action, avoiding the influence of successful people, and creating peak experiences to transform identity.
Transitioning to a new career requires asking yourself 'Who Am I?' to ensure alignment between passion and action.
Avoid getting stuck in following trends and imitating successful people by recognizing and honoring your own desires and dreams.
Deep dives
Finding your passion and purpose
The podcast episode delves into the journey of the host, Coach Ajit, as he discusses the importance of pursuing one's passion and purpose in life. He shares his personal experience of quitting his job and exploring his true calling. Despite initial excitement, he realizes that he is not living in alignment with his passion and purpose. He realizes that understanding who you truly are is essential in matching your actions with your soul's calling.
The danger of getting stuck in strategy
The podcast highlights the common pitfall of getting stuck in constantly seeking new strategies or following trends without truly knowing oneself. Coach Ajit shares his own struggle of obsessing over different strategies and trying to imitate other successful people. He emphasizes the importance of asking the fundamental question, 'Who am I?' and recognizing one's own desires and dreams rather than blindly following what others have done.
Shifting identity through peak experiences
Coach Ajit introduces the concept of peak experiences and their role in shifting one's identity. He suggests that doing something courageous or out of the ordinary can create a shift in one's perception of oneself. By engaging in new experiences and environments, such as attending coaching events or taking part in special activities, individuals can tap into their potential to become a different, more empowered version of themselves.
Most new coaches will fall into this trap at some point:
Becoming too serious about their big mission.
In this episode, Coach Ajit uses his journey going from CEO to Coach to show you that no matter how successful you are in your career, the transition to your next career will require asking yourself: “Who Am I?”.
Expect to learn:
How it feels to finally pursue your passion.
The common roadblock you will have to overcome.
The alignment between passion and action.
Why following successful people might be hurting your goals.
Creating peak experiences that transform your identity.
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