What if resilience is less about who you are—and more about what you’re willing to face?

In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, Ben, Adrian, and Paige delve into the concept of resilience, exploring how it extends beyond mere durability to encompass growth through adversity. They discuss the influence of parenting styles, educational systems, and societal structures on resilience, drawing insights from books like "The Coddling of the American Mind" and "Anti-Fragile." The conversation highlights the importance of exposure to diverse ideas, the role of failure in building confidence, and the necessity of maintaining an open mind to foster personal and collective growth.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 Introduction to Resilience
• 00:03:00 Parenting and Resilience
• 00:06:00 Educational Systems and Resilience
• 00:09:00 Diverse Ideas and Open-Mindedness
• 00:12:00 Failure and Confidence Building
• 00:15:00 Societal Structures and Resilience

Connect with Adrian:

Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66

Connect with Paige:

Website: https://paigestephens.com/

Connect with Ben:

Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/

Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/

This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more.

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What if resilience isn’t something you’re born with, but something you intentionally build?

In this episode, Ben, Paige, and Adrian explore resilience through the books that shaped their thinking—unpacking how optimism, identity, habits, and strong systems form the backbone of a life (and business) that can weather anything. Drawing from books like "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman, "The Coddling of the American Mind" by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff, "Anti-Fragile" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, and "Traction" by Gino Wickman, they discuss how the ideas you engage with can transform the way you respond to challenge and change and contribute to understanding resilience in mindset, behavior, and systems.

• 00:00:00 Introduction to Resilience
• 00:05:00 Learned Optimism and Mindset
• 00:10:00 Anti-Fragility and Systems
• 00:15:00 Atomic Habits and Identity
• 00:20:00 Traction and Business Resilience
• 00:25:00 Conclusion and Future Topics

Connect with Adrian:

Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66

Connect with Paige:

Website: https://paigestephens.com/

Connect with Ben:

Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/

Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/

This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more.

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What if the world you’re living in isn’t fixed… but chosen?

In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, we explore the theme of “reality shaping”, or how our perceptions influence our experiences. We delve into the power of choice in framing our reality, drawing insights from books like "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz, "Existential Kink" by Carolyn Elliott, and "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant” by Eric Jorgenson. The conversation highlights the importance of acceptance, the role of attention, and the impact of our mindset on our reality.

This is part 3 of our 5-part series on the Personal Canon.

• 00:09:40 Introduction to Reality Shaping
• 00:26:30 The Power of Attention
• 00:45:48 Acceptance and Mindset
• 01:15:04 Exploring The Four Agreements
• 01:24:46 Insights from Existential Kink
• 02:06:42 Naval Ravikant on Change
• 03:14:28 How Diversity Helps us Stay Malleable as we Age

Connect with Adrian:

Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66

Connect with Paige:

Website: https://paigestephens.com/

Connect with Ben:

Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/

Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/

This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.