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A micro-dose investment in you - Playing small (part 7)

The session focuses on overcoming 'playing small' in careers through boldness and imagination, using examples like Sarah Blakely's cliff-jumping analogy and Jim Carrey's mindset. It emphasized mindset shifts (e.g., 'act as if' principles) over technical skills, with practical applications in leadership, relationships, and health.
In this episode, you'll hear:
The idea that individuals are not defined by their job, relationships, or careers—allowing them to creatively explore their potential as a 'game' rather than a fixed identity.
Mathew's mentor advised him to act 'as if' he were already in a larger market (Washington, D.C.), leading to tangible career advancement—emphasizing mindset shifts over technical skills.
Extending the 'act as if' principle to relationships, health, and leadership (e.g., 'Dress for the job you want') to embody desired outcomes proactively.
Cortney McDermott, a returning guest and a beloved voice on the show, is an international speaker and TED Talk presenter, Cortney is also a bestselling author. Her latest book, Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident. Be Happy. Be You., is out now.

A micro-dose investment in you - Improved relationship (part 5)

Today we focus on enhancing personal growth through three pillars:
1) Developing self-awareness by managing reactions to stimuli and evaluating self-talk using Stephen Covey/Viktor Frankl principles
2) Releasing negative patterns through physical movement and micro-dosed wellness practices
3) Implementing accessible self-care actions tied to neurotransmitter release and stress reduction.
In this episode you'll hear:
Start by focusing on your relationship with yourself. Responsibility is framed as the 'ability to respond,' emphasizing personal agency in managing reactions to external stimuli.
Create space between stimulus and response to evaluate internal reactions and shift beliefs or focus. Inspired by Stephen Covey and Viktor Frankl's work.
Evaluate self-talk using a three-step framework: identify what works, what needs improvement, and what harmful patterns to eliminate (analogous to radio 'air checking').
Cortney McDermott, a returning guest and a beloved voice on the show, is an international speaker and TED Talk presenter, Cortney is also a bestselling author. Her latest book, Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident. Be Happy. Be You., is out now.
 
 
 
 

A micro-dose investment in you - Improving Health (part 5)

The session emphasizes health as the foundation for ending generational dysfunction, highlighting mindset shifts (e.g., epigenetics, bodily perfection affirmations), actionable steps (diet, sleep, community), and the role of being a 'transitional character' to positively impact future generations. 
In this episode you'll hear: 
Health is foundational to ending generational dysfunction and requires proactive care.
Mindset shifts (e.g., affirming bodily perfection, epigenetics) can influence physical health, supported by examples like meditation curing ailments.
Professional guidance (e.g., Dr. Robert Todd Hurst) and actionable steps (diet, sleep, community) are critical for health improvement.
Cortney McDermott, a returning guest and a beloved voice on the show, is an international speaker and TED Talk presenter, Cortney is also a bestselling author. Her latest book, Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident. Be Happy. Be You., is out now.
 

A micro-dose investment in you - Spirituality (part 4)

In this episode we explore spirituality as innate intelligence governing biological processes and universal order. Demonstrated inner voice awareness through 'silent happiness' exercises. 
In this episode, you'll hear:
Spirituality is framed as an innate intelligence governing biological processes and universal order, emphasizing its non-religious, non-dogmatic nature.
Demonstration of inner voice awareness through the 'silent happiness' exercise highlights the distinction between conscious thought and pure awareness.
Emphasis on being the observer of mental chatter rather than identifying with it, aligning with core principles of major spiritual traditions.
Discussion of quantum potentiality and attention's role in manifesting realities through reticular activation system principles.
Cortney McDermott, a returning guest and a beloved voice on the show, is an international speaker and TED Talk presenter, Cortney is also a bestselling author. Her latest book, Give Yourself Permission: Be Confident. Be Happy. Be You., is out now.