Imagine setting sail in a boat, rowing tirelessly towards the sun on the horizon. With each stroke, you hope to inch closer to your destination, only to find that the sun continues to elude your grasp, forever moving on the edge of the western sky. As you row, the feeling of never reaching your goal begins to weigh heavily on you, leaving you disheartened. But what if, instead of fixating on the unattainable sun, you shifted your mindset? What if you chose to measure your progress by looking back towards the shore, acknowledging how far you’ve come?
In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, Rob Dayton and I explore the concept of balancing our drive for high achievement with contentment in our daily lives. This is a topic that many of us can relate to, as we strive towards goals while also trying to find happiness in our current state. Often, we fall into the trap of constantly seeking “more,” leaving us feeling unfulfilled even when we accomplish a lot. However, I believe that true success lies in achieving a balance between striving for goals and finding contentment in our current circumstances.
During our conversation, we also delve into the “gap and gain” mentality, which emphasizes the importance of recognizing progress made towards achieving goals instead of solely focusing on what is still to be accomplished. Overall, our conversation underscores the importance of leveraging success to achieve a fulfilling life that harmoniously blends ambition with happiness.
In This Episode
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[02:24] Adrenaline junkies and achievement
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[04:27] Understanding achiever strength
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[07:07] Balancing strain and flow
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[11:50] Impact of new technologies
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[14:52] Integrating technology with strengths
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[23:51] Gap and gain mindset
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[25:05] The concept of discomfort and growth
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[27:05] The importance of reflecting on wins
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[30:46] Gain and gap mindset in personal and professional life
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[31:57] Pain as a signal of advancement
Notable Quotes
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[02:51] “I enjoy a goal, saying I’m going to do it. Focus hard. It puts me into a stretch. It’s beyond me.” – Jeff
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[04:55] “What people should know is that ‘achiever’ is a psychological-physiological reaction.” – Rob
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[09:38] “Do the right things, do less of the things that aren’t working, do more of the things that do work for your values.” – Rob
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[10:36] “If you’re anxious about a thing, the chances are it’s not going to be in your top strength suite if you’re on the edge of your seat.” – Rob
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[10:57] “Flow is when you no longer have to think about what you’re doing. “ – Rob
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[27:31] “The strain and some of the joy that comes from your achievement had a difficult moment and some uncertainty.” – Jeff
Resources & Links
Mentioned
Jeff Gerhardt
Rob Dayton
Resources
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e-course – LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt: https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/
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Webinar – Discover how to maximize your leadership potential: https://priorityliving.org/briefings/webinar/
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Leveraging Success Podcast – https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/
