Brad Stulberg is an expert in peak performance, a coach and an author. The pressure we put on ourselves to achieve can be intense. But what is the point of success if it crushes your spirit while you're doing it? Brad has coached some of the world's top performers and come up with 6 principles for groundedness - a path to flourishing which feeds rather than crushes your soul. Expect to learn why your performance will improve if you come from a place of enoughness, the crucial difference between playing to win and playing to not lose, Brad's framework to ground yourself in your life, why you shouldn't be ashamed by taking things seriously and much more... Sponsors: Get a free gift from Tiege Hanley when you try their skincare range at http://tiege.com/modernwisdom (deal automatically applied) Reclaim your fitness and book a Free Consultation Call with ActiveLifeRX at http://bit.ly/rxwisdom Extra Stuff: Buy The Practice of Groundedness - https://amzn.to/3m4oMPF Follow Brad on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BStulberg Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Brad Stulberg shares principles from high achievers that can be applied to daily routines, including the importance of taking pride in your skincare and coming from a place of "enoughness" rather than constantly chasing achievements. The episode discusses why this approach leads to a happier and more present life while still improving performance.
Successful individuals come to a coach to achieve internal success, and the switching between tasks may be the cause of overall exhaustion, more than the tasks themselves.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of self-love in achieving success and entering a state of flow. She also suggests that many people's motivations for productivity and biohacking stem from a fear of insufficiency or a desire for more.
The practice of meditation can create a mindfulness gap that allows for a brief moment to consider how one wants to respond to a situation. By creating space between acute self and deeper self, people can be kinder to themselves and gain a clearer perspective on the situation at hand.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of being present while consuming whole, nourishing food and acknowledging the impact of self-talk on our relationship with food.
The idea of having someone do meaningless work just to be kept busy is a misunderstanding of incentives in the workforce. It would be better for people to have a universal basic income while pursuing more meaningful endeavors like music or art.
This podcast discusses the subjectivity in art and how it relates to real-world action. The speaker highlights the importance of people taking action in the world rather than just theorizing.
The speaker expresses their love for gardening and paying attention to the weather and the angle of the sun. They believe being in touch with the real world brings about an "aha moment".
The speaker discusses signs that indicate when they have been pushing themselves too hard, such as becoming hunched over and impatient. They also touch on the honesty of people in regards to the number of meetings they should be attending.
Facing our vulnerabilities with trusted friends or a professional allows us to identify our core values and move beyond our fears. Building community around vulnerability provides support and aids in stress-testing and comforting those fears.
Building deep and meaningful relationships is something that requires effort and time, but it is essential for human connection. It is not about what someone can offer you professionally, but rather about connecting with others on a personal level unrelated to status or achievements.
The episode has ended and the host is thanking the guest for joining. A skincare and fitness company advertisement is included at the end.