Less Information. More Taking Action. — Coaching Call with Tripp Lanier
Jan 31, 2024
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In this podcast, Tripp Lanier, a personal growth junkie, discusses the struggles of implementing knowledge and the importance of focus, persistence, consistency, and discipline. They also explore the desire to provide financially, seeking answers as a form of avoidance, and the need to create space and quiet to reconnect with oneself.
Creating space for self-reflection and exploration is essential for taking action and uncovering what truly matters.
Constant consumption of information can serve as a distraction, preventing us from tapping into our inherent essence and creative flow.
Deep dives
Creating Space for Essential Self
The conversation explores the concept of creating space to reconnect with one's essential self. The guest discusses the tendency to consume information and constantly learn, but struggle with taking action. A coach suggests doing less and focusing on the bare essentials, creating space for introspection and self-discovery. The guest realizes the value of simplifying, removing distractions, and being comfortable with the essence of oneself. The conversation emphasizes the importance of experimenting and allowing creative tension to arise in order to uncover what truly matters.
Leaking Energy and Soothing Mechanisms
The podcast reveals that the guest's constant consumption of information serves as a soothing mechanism, filling up space and avoiding being present with oneself. The podcast suggests that this constant input prevents the guest from tapping into their inherent essence and creative flow. It highlights the need to sit with tension and explore the discomfort of being with oneself rather than resorting to distractions. The guest realizes the need to create a quiet mental space and explore activities that allow for self-expression and observation.
The Allure of External Validation
The discussion addresses the guest's desire for external validation through learning and being perceived as a knowledgeable individual. The guest recognizes that this external value is not truly fulfilling and that defining one's worth based on others' perception is a limiting belief. The conversation encourages the guest to shift their focus inward and explore what truly matters to them rather than seeking external recognition.
Creating an Experiment of Consumption Diet
A two-week experiment is proposed to the guest. This experiment involves removing distractions, such as books, podcasts, and excessive screen time, and creating space for self-reflection and a more present-oriented approach. The goal is to explore what arises when there is a reduction in external inputs and to reconnect with the guest's essential self. The importance of embracing the discomfort and resisting all-or-nothing thinking is emphasized. The guest expresses curiosity and openness to trying this experiment.
Do you have an amazing collection of books but suck at taking action? Today’s call is with a personal growth junkie. He can easily spend hours pouring through books and podcasts, but when it comes to taking action it’s like pulling teeth.
https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2024/01/taking-action
What are the 3 Steps to Find Clarity and Get Unstuck? Watch the free video course now. Visit https://www.TrippLanier.com
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