MORE by Debbie Lee

This episode explores how our phones and constant digital stimulation may be stealing the boredom and quiet our brains need to think, create, reflect, and connect. Inspired by The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter, I share research, personal experiences, and simple ways to bring more stillness back into our lives—from screen-free moments to short walks without distractions. I also challenge myself—and you—to embrace small moments of boredom and discover what we may be missing when we’re always connected.

 What if once a year you deliberately attempted something so difficult you weren't sure you could succeed? In this episode, I explore the idea of Misogi—choosing a personal challenge that pushes you beyond your normal comfort zone and helps you discover what you're capable of. Through my own experiences with endurance, travel, piano, and fitness, we'll look at how doing hard things can build confidence, resilience, and a different belief about our own limits. 

Modern life gives us more comfort and convenience than ever before—but could some of that comfort actually be making us weaker? In this episode, I explore lessons from The Comfort Crisis, the active lifestyle of the Hadza people, and the idea of Misogi: intentionally taking on something so difficult you aren't sure you can succeed. You'll learn why choosing healthy discomfort and doing hard things can build resilience, confidence, strength, and a greater belief in what you're capable of.

 In this episode, Debbie shares 10 practical leadership principles that anyone can use—whether you're leading a family, a classroom, a business, or simply influencing those around you. Through inspiring stories and lessons from Jim Murphy, Ray Dalio, Ben & Jerry's, and others, she shows how communication, integrity, growth, and service create lasting leadership. Discover simple changes that can help you become the kind of leader people naturally want to follow. 

 What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't your circumstances, but the way you're thinking about your problems? In this episode, Debbie shares powerful insights on turning low-quality problems into high-quality challenges, setting extraordinary goals, and becoming the hero of your own story. Learn how bigger goals, intentional action, and a growth mindset can help you create a life that is more exciting, meaningful, and fulfilling. 

 Pressure has a way of exposing our fears, doubts, and weaknesses—but it can also become our greatest opportunity for growth. In this episode, you'll learn practical visualization techniques, mindset shifts, and performance habits that can help you stay calm, focused, and confident when life gets challenging. Discover how embracing adversity, expecting abundance, and preparing mentally can help you perform at your best under pressure. 

 What if your biggest challenges aren't holding you back—they're actually helping you grow? In this episode, Debbie explores powerful lessons from The Hero and the GOAT, sharing how setbacks, adversity, and even failure can become your greatest teachers. Learn how embracing challenges, staying present, and focusing on growth instead of outcomes can help you perform with more confidence, resilience, and joy.  Grab your copy of Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy here:  https://amzn.to/4u4G3sR 

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 What do you do when you've prepared, practiced, and still don't perform the way you hoped? In this episode, Debbie shares the vulnerable story of her piano recital and the powerful lessons she learned about resilience, mastery, and staying present under pressure. Discover why true growth comes from pursuing excellence instead of perfection—and how failure can become one of your greatest teachers. 

 Have you ever let fear, self-doubt, or one negative comment stop you from pursuing something important? In this powerful episode, Debbie explores how mental blocks form, why our brains try to protect us from discomfort, and practical techniques for rewiring limiting beliefs through neuroplasticity and mindset training. If you've ever struggled with confidence, anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure, this episode will help you take back control and move forward with courage. 

 Do you constantly feel rushed, stressed, or like there's never enough time? In this episode, we explore five powerful practices for becoming fully present, including gratitude, humility, mantras, and eliminating hurry from your life. Discover how slowing down, facing your fears, and focusing on what truly matters can lead to greater peace, joy, and fulfillment.