The hosts discuss the origins of their coaching business and their aim to humanize movement. They reflect on aligning actions with life values and intentions. They share their plans to share ideas through various platforms. The distinction between willpower and discipline is explored. The importance of adaptability and consistency in the creative process is emphasized.
The Figuring Things Out project aims to humanize movement and explore the depth of meaning in one's intentions in life.
The role of willpower and discipline in training is influenced by the practitioner's identity and the ability to adapt.
Deep dives
Evolution of the Figuring Things Out Idea
The podcast episode introduces a new project called Figuring Things Out, which aims to engage patrons and regularly share content in a conversational format. The idea originated from the host's online coaching practice, which gained traction over the years. It focuses on humanizing movement and exploring the depth of meaning in one's intentions in life. The host highlights the importance of balancing push and pull, and discusses topics like hustle culture versus cotton wool culture. The podcast also mentions two videos: 'Physical Intelligence' and 'The Thing is Bigger than the Thing', which explore finding meaning in training and the greater context of one's life.
Current and Future Plans
The podcast discusses the current and future plans for Figuring Things Out, including online coaching, online courses, workshops, and retreats. The host mentions the website, YouTube channel, and email list as platforms to share content. They express excitement about taking Figuring Things Out on tour in 2024, hosting workshops in Europe and potentially America. The podcast also introduces the concept of Patreon, where supporters can have early access to content, provide input on topics and guests, and participate in monthly group calls. The host expresses a desire to support their own climbing trips through this project.
Willpower, Discipline, and Identity as a Practitioner
The final part of the podcast focuses on the role of willpower, discipline, and identity as a practitioner. The host explains that discipline comes from establishing routines and habits, while willpower is the effort needed to start and maintain momentum. They mention the importance of identity as a practitioner and how it shapes individual approaches to training. The host suggests that flexibility in identity and the ability to adapt to different contexts can be beneficial. They also reference the book 'The War of Art' and the idea of showing up and doing the work as a way to foster motivation and inspiration.
Side Notes is our short form effort to engage more regularly with you. Each episode we aim to share some thoughts on a topic, an idea or a project. This could be taken from previous conversations with guests on the podcast, or simply questions from our patreon audience.
In this first episode, Harvey and Wil sat down for a chat to properly outline where Figuring Things Out is right now, the intentions and values behind the project, and then some exciting future plans!!! We also get to answer our first Patreon Question, which is a deep one - "the role of willpower and discipline in training, and how identity plays its role.."
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