Persistence Playbook

Top Episode Revisited: #92-Sterling Hawkins-Hunting Discomfort- How to Seek Out Uncomfortable Situations in Everyday Life so That We Can Find Our Mission and Fulfill On Our Potential


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Today we sit down with Sterling Hawkins, a keynote speaker, bestselling author, investor, and global expert on redefining organizational culture and navigating discomfort to unlock personal missions.

Sterling takes us into the transformative power of discomfort, showing how seeking out challenges and building inner trust can lead us to a deeper purpose.

From practical strategies to insights that push the boundaries of comfort, this conversation explores discomfort as a tool for growth, purpose, and real transformation.

Lean into this one—it just might be the spark you've been waiting for.

Key Takeaways:

  • Infinite commitments are more important than finite goals.
  • Discomfort can be a powerful bio-hack for learning.
  • The way out of discomfort is through trust.
  • Building trust is a continuous practice, not a one-time event.
  • Daily reflection can set a positive tone for the day.


Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

03:11 The Concept of Trust and Overcoming Fear

05:47 Building Trust Through Accountability

09:12 Experiencing Rock Bottom and Finding Momentum

12:10 The Power of Community and Shared Discomfort

14:58 Hunting Discomfort: A Path to Freedom

26:41 Embracing Discomfort for Growth

29:15 Finding Your 'No Matter What' Mission

32:55 The Journey Through Fear to Purpose

38:09 Understanding No Matter What: Finite vs Infinite

40:49 Trust-Driven Leadership

47:17 Overcoming Resistance with Trust

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