Summary

Robert Sturns, the director of economic development for the city of Fort Worth, shares his journey and insights on disappointment, acceptance, and maintaining motivation. He emphasizes the importance of giving oneself grace and understanding, as well as seeking support from friends and family. Robert also discusses the power of art in transformation and the need to carve out time for creative pursuits. He highlights the value of relaxation and responsibility, and the balance between achievement and rest. In this conversation, MaryAnn and Robert Sturns discuss the importance of handling disappointment and stress in a healthy way. They explore the concept of using physical exertion as a means of processing stress and releasing negative emotions. They also touch on the significance of having a supportive partner who can see the end goal and provide encouragement. Robert shares his focus on long-term goals and the desire to make a positive impact in the community. They discuss the importance of accepting discomfort and taking control of one's own experience. They also touch on the challenges and joys of parenting and the importance of reparenting oneself.

Takeaways

• Give yourself grace and understanding in the face of disappointment
• Seek support from friends and family during challenging times
• Carve out time for creative pursuits and enjoy the process
• Find a balance between relaxation and responsibility
• Appreciate the natural motivation that drives high performance Handling disappointment and stress in a healthy way is important for personal growth and well-being.
• Physical exertion can be an effective way to process stress and release negative emotions.
• Having a supportive partner who can see the end goal and provide encouragement is invaluable.
• Focusing on long-term goals and making a positive impact in the community can bring fulfillment and purpose.
• Accepting discomfort and taking control of one's own experience is empowering.
• Parenting involves both joy and challenges, and reparenting oneself is a valuable process.

Sound Bites

• "You can't get emotionally invested in economic development deals because at the end of the day, you never know what may happen."
• "You have to take care of yourself. You have to ensure that you are giving yourself grace, giving yourself understanding, because if you're not giving it to yourself, no one else is gonna give it to you."
• "You have to be open to being honest about those disappointments and understanding that they don't define who you are as a person."
• "Our partners see a more realistic version of ourselves than we do."

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