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Motivation and How to Process Feelings
27:14 - 45:05 (17:51)
High performers are often motivated by fear, which can be a toxic residue, so exploring alternative motivations that are effective such as creativity or playfulness is crucial. It's important to learn how to process heightened feeling states, such as fear, anger, and sadness, by directing attention to the breath for just 30 seconds to instantly de-stress in the moment.
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High performers are often motivated by fear, control, or security.
27:14 - 32:34 (05:20)
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High performers are often motivated by fear, control, or security. Exploring other forms of motivation like creativity, love or playfulness can lead to powerful, non-toxic motivation sources, which may lead to a temporary period of being in no man's land but could eventually help the person be more present.
ChapterMotivation and How to Process Feelings
Episode#434: Jim Dethmer — How to Shift from Victim Consciousness, Reduce Drama, Practice Candor, Be Fully Alive, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Focusing on your breath is an instantaneous way to de-stress because it brings your attention to the present moment.
32:34 - 39:56 (07:22)
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Focusing on your breath is an instantaneous way to de-stress because it brings your attention to the present moment. The key is to move your attention from the worrying mind to the breath.
ChapterMotivation and How to Process Feelings
Episode#434: Jim Dethmer — How to Shift from Victim Consciousness, Reduce Drama, Practice Candor, Be Fully Alive, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, Tim Ferriss talks about the revolutionary approach of Gay and Katie Hendricks towards dealing with feeling states, such as fear and anger, in a way that allows them to be productive and helpful.
39:56 - 43:02 (03:05)
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In this podcast, Tim Ferriss talks about the revolutionary approach of Gay and Katie Hendricks towards dealing with feeling states, such as fear and anger, in a way that allows them to be productive and helpful. He also shares their technique of focusing on small targets to hone attention.
ChapterMotivation and How to Process Feelings
Episode#434: Jim Dethmer — How to Shift from Victim Consciousness, Reduce Drama, Practice Candor, Be Fully Alive, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Before becoming emotionally intelligent, it is crucial to have emotional literacy, which means being able to pause and identify the core feelings present in any given moment.
43:02 - 45:05 (02:02)
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Before becoming emotionally intelligent, it is crucial to have emotional literacy, which means being able to pause and identify the core feelings present in any given moment. These core feelings are sad, angry, scared, joy, and creative sexual feelings.