#213 Today's guest is John R. Miles— a former U.S. Navy officer, Fortune 50 senior executive, entrepreneur, author, and award-winning podcast host. He is a recognized expert on intentional behavior change, leadership, personal mastery, and the transformative power of "mattering." In this episode, we discuss:

+ The theory that explains many people's career struggles

+ How to start discovering your authentic self & purpose in life

+ Finding your "stuck points" & healing them

+ Positive psychology findings on self-control & agency

+ Why you should start being more intentional

+ Steps to take to increase your mastery in life

+ Avoiding negative self-talk when trying to achieve your goals

+ Signs that you're getting in your own way

+ What Gen Z should be doing to build their dream futures

John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/

MENTIONED

+ John's website

+ Passion Struck Podcast

+ Passion Struck book

+ Awe by Dacher Keltner

+ Chatter by Ethan Kross

+ Ep. on Angela Duckworth's class

+ Ep. with Emma Seppala

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