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Episode 40: Embracing Delusion in Personal Growth
In the milestone 40th episode of 'Permission to Evolve,' host Brandon Thielk, a performance and life coach, alongside co-host Holly Deschenes, delve into the theme of 'Permission to be Delusional' as a vital part of personal growth and achievement. They discuss the importance of maintaining a compelling vision for oneself, the necessity of consistency, and the role of 'healthy delusion' in achieving seemingly unreachable goals. Brandon shares personal anecdotes, including his journey from a modest baseball player to a collegiate athlete, emphasizing the evolution from pain-driven motivation to purpose-driven action. They also explore the significance of presence and gratitude in the journey of self-improvement. The episode encourages listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs, embrace the journey with self-compassion, and remain adaptable to change. Brandon provides insights on how to find a balance between being optimistic about the future and grounded in the present to achieve sustained personal growth.
00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration
00:43 The Concept of Being Delusional
01:42 Overcoming Roadblocks and Building Self-Belief
02:21 The Creation Process: Tearing Down the Past and Building the Future
06:23 Real-Life Examples of Delusion to Reality
11:52 The Journey of Self-Improvement and Consistency
21:02 The Importance of Presence and Gratitude
23:32 The Rat Race and Self-Validation
24:28 Gratitude and Recognizing Blessings
26:55 The Trap of Constant Achievement
30:42 Developing a Bigger Capacity to Help Others
39:37 Healing the Inner Critic
42:48 Summarizing the Journey
46:49 Connecting with Brandon
🔗 LINKS:
Free Strategy Session: https://brandonthielk.com/
Newsletter Signup: https://brandonthielk.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonthielk/
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bthielk
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-evolve/id1792609620
https://open.spotify.com/show/6HMWcqqroohupXCbf3CxOn
https://www.instagram.com/permissiontoevolvepodcast/
By Brandon Thielk and Holly DeschenesEpisode 40: Embracing Delusion in Personal Growth
In the milestone 40th episode of 'Permission to Evolve,' host Brandon Thielk, a performance and life coach, alongside co-host Holly Deschenes, delve into the theme of 'Permission to be Delusional' as a vital part of personal growth and achievement. They discuss the importance of maintaining a compelling vision for oneself, the necessity of consistency, and the role of 'healthy delusion' in achieving seemingly unreachable goals. Brandon shares personal anecdotes, including his journey from a modest baseball player to a collegiate athlete, emphasizing the evolution from pain-driven motivation to purpose-driven action. They also explore the significance of presence and gratitude in the journey of self-improvement. The episode encourages listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs, embrace the journey with self-compassion, and remain adaptable to change. Brandon provides insights on how to find a balance between being optimistic about the future and grounded in the present to achieve sustained personal growth.
00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration
00:43 The Concept of Being Delusional
01:42 Overcoming Roadblocks and Building Self-Belief
02:21 The Creation Process: Tearing Down the Past and Building the Future
06:23 Real-Life Examples of Delusion to Reality
11:52 The Journey of Self-Improvement and Consistency
21:02 The Importance of Presence and Gratitude
23:32 The Rat Race and Self-Validation
24:28 Gratitude and Recognizing Blessings
26:55 The Trap of Constant Achievement
30:42 Developing a Bigger Capacity to Help Others
39:37 Healing the Inner Critic
42:48 Summarizing the Journey
46:49 Connecting with Brandon
🔗 LINKS:
Free Strategy Session: https://brandonthielk.com/
Newsletter Signup: https://brandonthielk.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonthielk/
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bthielk
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-evolve/id1792609620
https://open.spotify.com/show/6HMWcqqroohupXCbf3CxOn
https://www.instagram.com/permissiontoevolvepodcast/