Tag: Intention

Winning, Losing and Playing the Game

Keith and Laura delve into the nuanced world of sportsmanship, offering their thoughts on winning, losing, and the personal growth that can come with either experience. 

While listening to Seth Godin’s Akimbo podcast, Keith was reminded of a lesson learned in youth hockey. When his team was significantly ahead, the coach’s crucial lesson of working on skill development over running up the score, spoke directly to the question Seth was asking on his podcast: What’s the purpose of sports, especially in school settings?

Laura talks about competing and more specifically how losing, can create drive and an ability to endure difficulties. Showing up, even when the odds of winning are low, like a parent-child tennis tournament, can create an opportunity to learn, improve, and grow. Facing adversity through competition can build resilience that serves us beyond beyond sports and games.

Competition isn’t just about winning; it’s about growth and improvement. While it’s natural to celebrate wins, it’s equally important to acknowledge and learn from losses. Maintaining equilibrium, in both victory and defeat, fosters resilience and character development, preparing individuals for the ups and downs of life.

Laura and Keith both agree on the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to competition. Using both victory and defeat as opportunities for personal growth and character development, we can build resilience that extends beyond sports and games and apply it to various aspects of our life.

Recommendations for further learning, including a Mel Robbins podcast episode and Seth Godin’s upcoming book “This is Strategy.” 

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In Residence with Keith and Laura | Winning, Losing and Playing the Game –  Episode 054

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Stories We Tell Ourselves

Keith and Laura dive into the powerful impact of the stories we tell ourselves.

We all have stories we tell ourselves–some empowering, others limiting. Keith and Laura emphasize the importance of awareness, catching negative self-talk, and questioning the validity and usefulness of these narratives.

A key takeaway is the concept of agency. We have the power to change our stories and, consequently, our lives. Laura and Keith share personal examples of overcoming self-doubt, highlighting the transformative effect of small, consistent steps towards growth.

The conversation also touches on valuable tools for self-reflection, such as journaling and asking probing questions. These practices can help uncover underlying beliefs and motivations, paving the way for positive change.

Laura shares a personal breakthrough of sharing about their podcast on social media, demonstrating how small actions can challenge limiting beliefs. Keith underscores the importance of community and support in personal growth journeys. Keith and Laura’s candid sharing illustrates how vulnerability and openness can not only foster personal development but also inspire and help others.

For listeners looking to delve deeper into this topic, the hosts recommend “Choose Your Story, Change Your Life” by Kindra Hall, a book that provides practical strategies for rewriting personal narratives.

Overall, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that we are the authors of our own stories. By becoming aware of our internal dialogues and actively choosing empowering narratives, we can unlock our full potential and create the lives we truly desire.

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**Stories We Tell Ourselves** –  Episode 050

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Pace and Pattern

Perfect pavement
Seth Godin’s amazingly beautiful daily blog.

“the texture and variability of what we create is part of the magic.”

It’s a delight to return to people’s work, like Seth Godin’s blog and find synchronicity.

I’ve been traveling on a paved road almost daily. It’s full of potholes and bumps from years of travel. I’ve learned where to veer right to avoid the divots and drift left to avoid other ruptures and wear. I almost don’t have to think about it, muscle memory kicks in. And, as the terrain deteriorates more I need to slow down, like I was driving through a rolling field of grass.

Many holes were patched the other morning. The crews must have been out filling and tamping. It’s a little smoother. But, I still find myself bobbing and weaving.

Is my pace good enough, or am I stuck in a pattern that isn’t working?

Do I need to go 35 mph jostling over patched potholes? If I’m not impeding anyone else on the road, can I drive at my own pace?

Can I trust my self to know when to push a little harder and when to coast, knowing when to shift gears?

I could choose a new path. But, sometimes that’s not an option. No roads may lead to where I want to go.

Maybe I choose a new vehicle to get me where I want to go.

Maybe, “where we’re going we don’t need roads.”

Attention Please Maybe

Attention is a precious resource. What do you focus on? Where do you want to go.

Laura and Keith experience, well, most things differently. Attention is at the top of the list. Good, Bad, Indifferent. We interpret and react to stimulus, feedback, criticism in our own ways. 

This conversation is a journey. Keith exercises his knowledge and learnings around brand, marketing and how to serve. Laura digs into the difference between original and unique. We are both on the path to change.

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**Attention Please Maybe –  Episode 23** 

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● Seth Godin, This Is Marketing 🎧📙

● Seth Godin, Poke the Box 🎧📙

● Seth Godin, The Song of Significance 🎧📘

● Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being 🎧📘

● Tara Schuster, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies 🎧📘

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