The Productivity Show

Hunting Discomfort w/ Sterling Hawkins (TPS435)


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Is discomfort actually a good thing? Many of us do whatever we can to avoid it, but in reality, discomfort can be a feedback system, and can help point us forward.

In this episode, we’re joined by entrepreneur and keynote speaker Sterling Hawkins about the topic of discomfort and how you not only want to embrace discomfort, but seek it out.

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  • Top 3 Productivity Resources [2:20]
  • What led Sterling towards the concept of discomfort professionally? [4:09]
  • How would Sterling define “discomfort?” [9:17]
  • What is Sterling’s framework of “5 Discomforts?” [16:51]
  • What is Pike Syndrome? [25:17]
  • How would Sterling recommend identifying your discomforts? [34:33]
  • How would Sterling suggest seeking out new challenges? [37:07]
  • What is the final step to hunting discomfort? [41:20]
  • Action step you can take to integrate today’s topic into your life [43:45]
  • Links:
    • Book: The Presence Process, by Michael Brown
    • Sam Abraham Yoga
    • Discomfort Emotion Wheel
    • Productivity Academy
    • Become a member of TPS+
    • Take the Productivity Quiz
    • Connect with Sterling Hawkins
      • Website
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • Twitter
      • LinkedIn
      • Book: Hunting Discomfort, by Sterling Hawkins
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