The Art of Accomplishment Ant Taylor on Embracing Emotions
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Oct 15, 2021 
Ant Taylor, founder and CEO of Lyte, shares his journey from the chaos of entrepreneurship to embracing emotional intelligence. He discusses how moving from a head-centric approach to an intuitive understanding has transformed his leadership style. Ant's humor shines as he reflects on confronting anxiety and vulnerability, which led to deeper connections within his team. He also explores surprising parallels between his scuba diving experiences and personal growth, emphasizing the power of stress as a catalyst for creativity and authenticity.
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From Survival to Thriving
- Ant Taylor realized that his brain excelled at survival but hindered thriving.
- He shifted from living in his head to embracing his somatic system and intuition, particularly his emotions.
Transformation as a Process
- Ant Taylor's transformation wasn't an epiphany, but a series of experiments.
- These experiments involved an ebb and flow of intensity, pushing him into uncharted territory of self-discovery.
10X Your Life
- Ant's colleague, Amy Vernetti, asked him if he wanted to "10X" his life, prompting self-reflection.
- Ant realized his disassociation extended to personal and professional growth, always feeling like he was sprinting on a tightrope.