E50 | 'Choosing To Become Exceptional' with Richard Porter

Apr 23, 2023

Richard Porter, an NHS consultant in oral rehabilitation and co-founder of Aspire Dental Academy, emphasizes the transformative power of mindset and positive emotions. He discusses his health journey and the significance of consistency in achieving excellence. Richard shares strategies for effective weekly planning and finding one's proximal zone of growth to stay motivated. He explores how mental and physical health are interconnected and provides insights on navigating decision fatigue in high-stakes environments, encouraging listeners to reflect on aligning their actions with true values for a fulfilling life.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Appreciation and Connection in Exceptional Company

02:40 • 2min

Journey to Oral Rehabilitation Excellence

04:16 • 4min

Pursuing Mastery in Clinical Work

08:09 • 15min

Navigating Decision Fatigue

22:52 • 5min

Aligning Values for a Fulfilling Life

28:14 • 14min

Pursuing Personal Growth

42:00 • 21min

This week on The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk talks to Richard Porter about the importance of mindset, consistency, and positive emotion in achieving success.

Richard underwent a health transformation and learned the significance of being in a flow state. He emphasises the power of positive emotions, which he believes can impact performance and progress. Richard also shares his approach to planning his week and the importance of finding one's proximal zone of growth. He encourages individuals to aim for excellence and become a master of their game, while staying motivated by their passion for progress.

You will learn:

The importance of a positive mindset
Why consistency is the key to success
How to find your proximal zone of growth
The power of motivation driven by progress

For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

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