Brad Stulberg on the Practice of Groundedness | They Are Us And We Are Them

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Sep 1, 2021

Brad Stulberg, author of 'The Practice of Groundedness' and a coach on human performance, dives into the complexities of achieving peak success. He discusses how compulsive behaviors often accompany high achievement and shares practical steps to ease anxiety. Stulberg emphasizes the importance of grounding oneself, especially during life transitions, while also reflecting on vulnerability and authenticity. He advocates for blending discipline with self-love, promoting joy over fear, and nurturing healthy relationships in parenting to cultivate personal growth.

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INSIGHT

Two Paths to Bestselling

Achieving a number one bestseller can stem from either a place of need or love.
Both yield similar results, but the emotional journey differs drastically.

ADVICE

Grounding through Physical Activity

Engage in physical activity to ground yourself and break negative thought cycles.
Find an activity that brings you joy and presence, not stress or competition.

INSIGHT

Anxiety's True Source

Anxiety is often misattributed to external factors when it's an internal force.
The pandemic stripped away distractions, revealing underlying anxieties.

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Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to author Brad Stulberg about his new book The Practice of Groundedness which you can pre-order at https://www.bradstulberg.com/tpogpreorder, how the path to peak performance is inevitably tied to compulsive behavior, practical steps to alleviate the anxiety that comes with the lifelong pursuit of greatness, and more.

Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on human performance, sustainable success, and well-being. He is bestselling author of the books “Peak Performance” and “The Passion Paradox”. In his performance coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, and physicians. He is also cofounder of TheGrowthEq.com, a multimedia platform dedicated to the art and science of success.

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