Episode 206: Brad Stulberg - Meet Yourself Where You Are (Part 2)
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Matt welcomes author, speaker, coach, and podcaster, Brad Stulberg for Part 2 of their discussion around Stulberg's latest book, The Practice of Groundedness.
Topics include:
Meeting yourself where you are and taking realistic action in that current space.
(14:20) "It’s hard to accept where you’re at, but if you don’t, you never grow because you’ll be starting on a fragile foundation that will break."
(16:15) “We all want to grow and be better. It’s compounded by the fact that the place where many people go to compare themselves is a bunch of airbrushed bullshit.”
How to ingrain patience and love of the process to your children.
(17:45) “Do what you can to keep it fun and try to mold a growth and process mindset.”
How to be a "good enough" parent.
(27:00) “The ‘good enough’ parent creates a holding space for the kid to develop and if the kid steps out of that space, nudges them back into it.”
How to apply the 'good enough' principle to your own goals.
(27:30) “Adopting a ‘good enough’ approach to your own pursuits is, ‘How do I create the environment for me to thrive without holding too tightly and also without being too loose?"
Insights on solo quest vs. leveraging community in any endeavor.
(24:15) “You might lose some specificity, but you gain so much more."
This is a conversation for anyone seeking sustainable and successful performance with a long-term healthy lens.
Episode Timestamps
0:00-03:10 Welcome, Episode Introduction, and a word from our sponsor, Inside Tracker - use code PURPLEPATCHPRO25 for 25% in the InsideTracker Store.
05:05-07:35 Squaddie Update - Ask Matt Anything! Head to the Podcast Page at PurplePatchFitness.com/podcast and leave a concise question for Matt. Tell us your name, where you're from, and ask your question. We'll get to as many as we can in future episodes.
7:35-11:45 Word of the Week: Iron Mindset
11:45 The Meat and Potatoes - A Coaches Conversation with Brad Stulberg on Patience, Community, and being "Good Enough"
Brad Stulberg Resources
Brad Stulberg's Website and Resources
Buy The Practice of Groundedness
The Growth Equation with Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness
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