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Who We Are with Rachel Lim

Zone of Genius vs Zone of Excellence: Awaken Your Aliveness | RachReflects Episode 19

Sep 4, 2023
36:19

Are you truly thriving in your personal and professional life, or are you merely surviving? In this thought-provoking episode, my personal coach, Joyce Chen and I delve deep into the transformative concepts of the "Zone of Genius" and the "Zone of Excellence." Join us as we explore how understanding and harnessing these zones can lead to a life of purpose, passion, and unparalleled fulfillment. Discover what sets your heart on fire and where your innate talents truly shine as we dissect the Zone of Genius – the realm where passion and proficiency meet, creating a powerful synergy that can propel you to greatness. We'll share inspiring stories of individuals who've unlocked their Zone of Genius and reaped the extraordinary rewards. But that's not all! We'll also journey into the Zone of Excellence, the comfort zone where many find themselves, excelling in tasks but often feeling a nagging sense of unfulfillment. Learn how to differentiate between these two zones and how to gracefully transition from one to the other. This episode isn't just about theory; it's about action. We'll provide practical tips and exercises to help you identify your Zone of Genius and take those crucial steps toward living a life that's both professionally successful and personally fulfilling. Join us for a transformative discussion that might just change the trajectory of your life. It's time to uncover your Zone of Genius and start living your most exceptional life. Don't miss this episode – your future self will thank you. Chapters:

  • 00:00 - Introduction
  • 00:25 - Joyce's introduction and background
  • 02:53 - Zone of Genius explained
  • 04:14 - Breaking down the four zones
  • 14:36 - Somatic practice. Are you willing to live in your zone of genius?
  • 16:20 - Fear guards the line between excellence and genius
  • 19:33 - Four types of upper limiting beliefs
  • 23:38 - What does living in our Zone of Genius feel like?
  • 26:20 - Do we have to leave our career to move into our zone of genius?
  • 28:16 - Taking little steps forward
  • 29:56 - The Best Stuff exercise
  • 32:40 - Final advice from Joyce
  • 35:39 - Outro


Find Joyce here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyce-chen-coach/ http://instagram.com/joycechen_coaching www.conscious.is

More RachReflects: http://rachreflects.com⁠ http://instagram.com/ms_rach

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