In this episode, Ryan dives into the concept that true success doesn’t come from external achievements but starts from within. Sharing a personal story about chasing success through a pair of coveted Air Jordans at age eight, Ryan reflects on how we often search for external validation when the real key to success is internal alignment. He discusses the mindset shifts necessary to move from scarcity to abundance and fixed to growth mindsets and why emotional intelligence is critical to achieving lasting success.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why external success will never fulfill internal misalignment
- How to shift from scarcity to abundance and fixed to growth mindsets
- The five pillars of emotional intelligence and their role in personal success
- Practical exercises to help you define your success and realign with your core values
- The hidden cost of societal definitions of success and how to break free
Key Moments in the Episode:
- [00:00] Introduction: Success is an Inside Job
- [01:50] The Air Jordan Story: External Validation vs. Internal Fulfillment
- [04:32] Understanding the Mindset Operating System
- [05:31] The Shift from Scarcity to Abundance
- [07:37] The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Creating Success
- [12:09] Aligning Your Definition of Success with Your True Values
- [17:22] The Importance of Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness
- [22:47] Moving from External Validation to Internal Power
Actionable Steps:
- Identify Your External Triggers: Reflect on one external thing you believe you need to feel successful. What would happen if you let go of that belief?
- Take the Success IQ Assessment: Discover how your emotional intelligence might be holding you back and gain clarity on where to focus your growth. Take the assessment here.
- Define Your Success: Journal about what success means to you if no one else’s opinion mattered. What would it look like? How would it feel?
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