#055 - Steve Schlafman on Lostness, Downshifting, & Becoming

Steve Schlafman is a venture capitalist turned transition coach. We talk about lostness, transformation, curiosity, mindfulness practices, his new Downshift program, being a husband and father, and more.

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(00:59) Lostness, navigating liminal identity space, personal transformations

(18:31) Head and heart, mind and body; intellectualizing emotions & feelings

(25:52) The role of curiosity; people, world, self

(29:52) Using practices as a means to an end

(34:21) Is downshifting antithetical to the history of humanity (advancement)?

(41:32) When to upshift

(46:27) Stillness & silence

(52:43) Renewal, rediscovery, experimentation

(57:39) Spouse support during transformations

(01:02:35) Balancing ambition & being a father

(01:06:54) Final question for listeners: what stops you from being at your best

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Steve’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/schlaf

Personal Site: https://www.schlaf.co/

Downshift: https://www.downshift.me/

Spencer’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SP1NS1R

Spencer’s Blog: https://spencerkier.substack.com