In this deeply personal solo episode, I share a life-changing epiphany I had at 38.5 years old about what has been driving me throughout my life. After a conversation with my mom, I realized that I had been operating under the belief that achievements were what made my parents proud—but it was never about that.
The breakthrough came when my mom specifically praised me for my courage and bravery. This led me to recognize that my parents had always been proud of WHO I am, HOW I show up, and WHAT characteristics and values I embody.
I explore how this achievement-driven mindset served me well for years, helping me do a lot of cool shit, but how I'm now ready to transition from being achievement-driven to values-driven. I offer practical exercises for listeners who might be caught in their own "achievement trap."
The episode concludes with a challenge: tell someone specifically what you're proud of them for, focusing on who they are rather than what they've accomplished. And dig into your own story- what are behind the achievements? I believe this shift in how we acknowledge ourselves and others could create a meaningful ripple effect in the world.
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