Acceleration Comes From Slowing Down

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Slowing down can actually help us accelerate towards what we really want. Instead of being influenced by societal expectations, we should listen to ourselves and focus on our own desires. Comparing ourselves to others is unproductive and we should prioritize our own goals. We don't have to conform to societal standards of success. Discovering what we truly want is an important journey.

Chris Sparks is the former #4 online poker player on the planet, a productivity coach and an investor.

Having a high performance mindset is something everyone wants. Being able to achieve without stress or anxiety, maximising output whilst minimising suffering. As someone who coaches both himself and some of the world's brightest on getting more out of their game, Chris has learned a lot about balancing growth, goals and internal peace.

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