Do you feel your life is in a static state? Are there aren’t any new stories coming? Many people fear trying out different experiences and getting out of their comfort zone. Some are satisfied with their life and don’t want any changes whatsoever. But having this mindset renders our growth as a person, leaving us out of various exciting things we can see and feel in this world. Life is short, and the time will come when our lives will end. So choose to live without regrets.

Matt Vincent tells his life journey of how he joined the world of sports and learned to be disciplined and why trying out new things sets his heart ablaze. He will discuss why it is crucial to get out of your comfort zone and experience various things, spend your time intentionally, and many more! Tune in as aspiring leaders ask questions about business, life, success mindset, and personal development.

Quotes: “What I learned from the athletic side was the discipline. I learned that it's delaying gratification and that it's hard work. It's showing up every day and doing the thing, despite how I feel in the moment about it.” – Matt Vincent

“The more time I spend present, the more time that I spend slightly uncomfortable and new in a new experience and having to figure things out, the more this is working. And the more it's working, the more it's making memories, the more I'm filing them away and being able to look at things from a different perspective.” – Matt Vincent

“With my time and my energy management, I want to be as intentional with my time as I can be.” – Matt Vincent

Takeaways: In sports, you will learn to have discipline and hard work, which you can use in other aspects of your life. Because despite it being an exhausting activity, the improvements you will see in yourself will pay off all the hardships you’ve been through. And the learnings you gain from it will push you to be the best.

The only way to grow and overcome fear and anxiety is to expose yourself to new experiences simply. Realize that it will not kill you, and failing doesn’t matter. It’s all about creating experiences, continuously being in motion, doing the next thing, and staying uncomfortable.

In doing an activity, either with or without someone, be as intentional with time as possible. In other words, be present. Don’t just zone out and disconnect. Instead, focus on what you do to spend your valuable time properly.

Conclusion: Don’t be afraid of trying new experiences, being uncomfortable, feeling mixed emotions, and figuring things out. It is essential for our growth as a person. Failing is part of our life. Use it to learn lessons to be a better person each day. Don’t just be satisfied with your life; find opportunities to create new stories to make your life more exciting. You only live once, so make it your goal to live a life you can be proud to share.

Episode 123 -- December 1, 2020 AFP: American Family Physician