S22EP10: How to Make the Impossible Possible - Resist Average with Tommy Baker
Feb 29, 2024
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Explore holding space, creating perspective, and balancing success and well-being in this episode. Embrace uncomfortable conversations, self-appreciation, and slowing down for success. Learn about mastery, long-term vision, and embracing presence for personal growth.
Balancing external success with inner fulfillment is crucial for high performers.
Effective coaching empowers clients to discover their own strengths and purposes.
Leadership begins with internal reflection and regular self-awareness practices.
Deep dives
Reflecting on Personal Success and Loneliness in High Achievers
Highly successful individuals can often feel lonely and like imposters, even as they achieve more. Success can bring a sense of emptiness, highlighting the importance of integrating personal life, relationships, well-being, and success. Coaching top performers involves guiding them to balance external success with inner fulfillment and self-awareness.
Challenging the Need for a Savior and Fostering Self-Discovery
Effective coaching involves empowering clients to realize their own strengths and capabilities, rather than seeking a savior to solve their problems. Encouraging self-awareness and reflection helps individuals break free from patterns that brought them initial success but hinder further growth. The focus shifts from proving oneself externally to discovering inner power and purpose.
Leadership Through Reflection and Celebrating Achievements
Leadership starts with internal awareness and reflection, allowing individuals to identify patterns, behaviors, and areas for growth. Regular reflections, such as weekly reviews, help in recognizing energy-draining habits and fostering personal growth. Taking moments to celebrate accomplishments, acknowledge achievements, and appreciate personal growth fosters a balanced approach to success and fulfillment.
The Power of Slowing Down in High-Performance Environments
Slowing down to speed up is a transformative approach discussed in high-performance environments. The analogy of driving a high-speed vehicle teaches the importance of slowing down to navigate smoothly. Creating space and bandwidth, including through meditation or nature, is emphasized for better decision-making and creativity. By acknowledging the need to pause and create space, individuals can enhance their productivity and achieve greater results.
Embracing Mastery Through Long-Term Commitment
Mastery is compared to playing an infinite game, where there are no fixed rules and the focus is on continuous progress. The concept of plateaus in mastery highlights the value of perseverance during challenging phases. Long-term goals, exemplified by a 25-year vision, provide a framework for sustained growth and decision-making simplicity. Prioritizing one's 'zone of genius' and setting small, binary goals contribute to effortless success and long-term fulfillment.
This is an episode from Tommy Baker's Resist Average Academy. Tommy and I explore holding space and creating perspective through deep conversations.
Enjoy.
Love. Rich
P.S. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules/
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