Ever wondered how the seasons outside mirror the seasons of our lives?
Join me, Jeff Gerhardt, with Rob Dayton in this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast as we delve into the themes of purpose, passion, and spiritual growth. We talk about how crucial it is to embrace the different seasons of life and how change can be a catalyst for personal development. Sharing stories from our own lives, we offer advice on how to say no to distractions, the power of being vulnerable, and how aligning with our faith can lead to profound transformation. We also reflect on the intriguing relationship between science and spirituality, especially when it comes to understanding the mysteries of death and consciousness.
If you often find yourself pondering and seeking your true calling, then this episode is for you.
In This Episode
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[00:01] Personal growth and refocusing on purpose
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[02:14] Identifying your “calling status”
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[05:54] Passion as a compass for life decisions
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[08:32] Cyclical nature of life and seasons
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[10:36] Impact of specialization on personal growth cycle
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[14:14] The science of death
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[23:04] Advice on starting in hospitable leadership
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[25:50] Potential, passion, and purpose
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[29:57] Action-over-analysis paralysis
Notable Quotes
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[02:59] “When I feel like I’m hitting the wall or when I feel like life is stalling out, I’ve become accustomed to know that is my opportunity to dig deeper and go to a better place and to actually refocus on who God’s created me to be.” – Rob
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[04:47] “When you’re doing something that’s difficult, you’re feeling stuck and hitting your head against the wall, that passion pushes you through because you love it so much.” – Jeff
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[07:17] “If today was my last day on the planet, would I do what I’m about to do today? And whenever the answer is ‘no’ too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” – Jeff
Resources & Links
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/
Mentioned
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Stanford Commencement Speech by Steve Jobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc