In this episode of the Do Cool Shit podcast, Meryl Binder interviews Paul Oneid, a business owner, mentor, and athlete, and someone who has architected a life that he loves. We discuss the importance of agency in life, emotional intelligence, and the value of pursuing hardships to build resilience. Paul shares a lot from his personal journey, including overcoming a significant injury. He discusses lessons learned about vulnerability, self-efficacy, and the importance of prioritizing oneself. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-trust, the impact of coaching, and redefining success. Ultimately, we explore what it means to 'do cool shit' and live a fulfilling life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Paul Oneid

01:12 Architecting Your Life: The Power of Agency

03:51 Overcoming Challenges: The Journey of Immigration

06:44 Emotional Intelligence: Objectivity in Feelings

10:08 Identity and Discipline: The Path to Success

12:50 Facing Adversity: The Quad Injury Experience

19:13 The Value of Emotions: Learning from Pain

22:25 Time Management: Investing vs. Spending Time

24:21 The Importance of Saying No

29:08 Building Self-Trust: Keeping Promises to Yourself

32:59 Conscious Choices and Balance in Eating

35:14 The Importance of Vulnerability in Coaching

38:15 Understanding Self-Judgment and Its Impact

41:45 The Role of Discipline and Non-Judgment

45:58 The Psychology of Coaching and Personal Growth

51:52 Prioritizing Yourself for a Fulfilled Life

Connect with Paul:

Email: [email protected]

IG - @pauloneid, @masterathleticperformance, @coachescorneruYT - @pauloneid_map @coachescorneru

https://masterathletic.com/

Connect with Meryl:

⁠www.wickedironstrength.com⁠

Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/merylcbc⁠ & ⁠www.instagram.com/wickedironstrength⁠

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