Your World Within Podcast by Eddie Pinero

"Not all who wander are lost" - J.R.R. Tolkien In todays episode, we'll talk about: The cycle of growth, from novice, to master, and back to novice Why we need chaos in our lives in order to obtain order How Alexander the Great tamed his horse and why the obstacle is the way  

On this podcast I talk about: The art of letting go Our first instinct is to acquire, but it should be to simplify/remove Insights from the books Good to Great, Essentialism, The One Thing The power of saying no  

Key notes from today's podcast: Every day is a chance to begin again (the wake doesn't drive the boat). Micro level: Neither wins nor losses define you. Learn, detach and move on.  Macro level: Humans always follow through on who they believe themselves to be, BUT, who you are today does not have to be the same person you were yesterday. Life is the culmination of stories, and yours can be re-written at any time to anything.

In this episode, I talk about: Why social distancing can be the break/interruption that sets you up for long term success Why motivation is driven by internal dialogue, not externalities Andy Weir's the Martian, and how it's the perfect roadmap for us during these difficult times How everyone has the same pieces, but only a few can see the opportunity hidden behind them

In this episode I talk about: The relationship between having your head in the clouds and keeping your feet on the ground The Stockdale Paradox What it means to be the "Michael Jordan" of your niche or industry How to stay motivated and assess the reality on the ground while moving towards your big picture goal

The difference between privilege and entitlement is gratitude  *note, a lot of people are misinterpreting my comment about Chris having the flu.  1. He had it months ago. 2. I was talking about how happy he was on his usual daily commute, not implying that he went into the office the day he was sick. Probably could have been more clear there given our current situation...oops  

“Beware of the quiet man. For while others speak, he watches. And while others act, he plans. And when they finally rest… he strikes.”

Fear is not a stopping point.  It is the best indicator that you are on the right track.

Human beings are not always rational.  We are tribal and emotional, preferring to unite with those who think like us over attempting to understand those who don't.  This, however, is at the heart of many of our problems, both personally and professionally.  When you give people the benefit of the doubt, you set yourself up for success, simply because you start from the premise that others, even those with whom you disagree, have good intentions.  It is simply the approach that varies, and that can always be worked out.

Even during our most challenging times, there is opportunity. The question is whether or not we choose to see it.  This episode is about why the current "COVID-19 situation" could be the very thing that propels you forward.