My guest today, Byron, is a great illustration of what makes life so amazing, but also so tricky. He realized at some point, after spending years being overweight, bullied, and lacking self-confidence, that the key to life is to put yourself out there, try more things, and constantly seek growth. He totally transformed himself and his life.

In many ways it is a beautiful story. Byron got healthy, got confident, and built his own business. He is now an author, speaker, and high-performance coach (www.byronmorrison.com), working with CEOs from all across the globe to help them maximize their time, lead with confidence and grow a business without losing their sanity. He did the hard work and he became "successful." He created a life that should allow him to have no regrets.

That is where the tricky part comes in. It is true, that if you are committed, if you adjust your mindset, and if you do the hard work necessary you will see results. But how do you know if those results are better? How do you ensure that you new mindset that is driving you towards growth, isn't also creating stress and tension that stops you from fully enjoying life? How do you know that you aren't just succumbing to societal pressures and conforming to an inauthentic version of success?

Byron had some thoughtful answers to these questions, as we kicked them around. I valued his answers not just because they were logical and addressed some of the concerns I raised, but also because he acknowledged that some of those concerns might be valid. He was super open and transparent about the struggles he still has trying to find balance between chasing his aspirations and living a well rounded life. He talked about the seduction of success and how ironically, in his constant search to minimize regrets, he could easily find himself with plenty of regrets at the end of his life.

I think what makes Byron so qualified to do the work he does, is his consciousness and awareness of all these challenges. He doesn't claim to have the secret answers to life. What he does claim is that there is a tried and true approach to change your life, but part of that approach requires you to constantly reflect to see if the changes are actually making your life better.