What Got You There with Sean DeLaney

#311 Marshall Goldsmith -Keys to Living The Earned Life

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Aug 14, 2022
Executive coach Marshall Goldsmith discusses his daily accountability routine, why even top leaders need help, and the stories that shaped his approach to coaching. He explores regret, ambition, happiness, and what it means to live an earned life, along with the habits and choices that help people become better leaders and more fully themselves.
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INSIGHT

Happiness Isn't Tied to Achievement

  • Happiness and achievement are independent variables; achieving more does not guarantee happiness.
  • Western culture's 'I'll be happy when...' mindset fuels endless dissatisfaction.
ADVICE

Check Your Present Self

  • Regularly ask yourself: 'Am I being the person I want to be right now?' to promote self-awareness.
  • This question helps align behavior with values and identity in the present moment.
INSIGHT

Definition of the Earned Life

  • Living an earned life means your choices and efforts align with your purpose regardless of outcomes.
  • The process and alignment matter more than trophies or external results.
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