Persistence Playbook

#92-Sterling Hawkins-Hunting Discomfort- How to Seek Out Uncomfortable Situations in Everyday Life so That We Can Find Our Mission and Fulfill On Our Potential

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Today we sit down with Sterling Hawkins, a keynote speaker, bestselling author, investor, and global expert on redefining organizational culture and navigating discomfort to unlock personal missions.


Sterling takes us into the transformative power of discomfort, showing how seeking out challenges and building inner trust can lead us to a deeper purpose.

From practical strategies to insights that push the boundaries of comfort, this conversation explores discomfort as a tool for growth, purpose, and real transformation.

Lean into this one—it just might be the spark you've been waiting for.

Takeaways:

  • Infinite commitments are more important than finite goals.
  • Discomfort can be a powerful bio-hack for learning.
  • The way out of discomfort is through trust.
    • Building trust is a continuous practice, not a one-time event.
      • Daily reflection can set a positive tone for the day.

        • Chapters:

        00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

        03:11 The Concept of Trust and Overcoming Fear

        05:47 Building Trust Through Accountability

        09:12 Experiencing Rock Bottom and Finding Momentum

        12:10 The Power of Community and Shared Discomfort

        14:58 Hunting Discomfort: A Path to Freedom

        26:41 Embracing Discomfort for Growth

        29:15 Finding Your 'No Matter What' Mission

        32:55 The Journey Through Fear to Purpose

        38:09 Understanding No Matter What: Finite vs Infinite

        40:49 Trust-Driven Leadership

        47:17 Overcoming Resistance with Trust

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        Persistence PlaybookBy Brett McDermott