RESONATE
Professionals are often judged by how clearly and effectively they express ideas and influence others — but the real impact comes from how authentically they connect.
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RESONATE
Ep.66 Mindful self-discipline: how to achieve your goals in a world of distractions w/Giovanni Dienstmann
Imagine if you had the self-discipline necessary to create positive habits, break bad ones, follow a morning routine, and consistently stay on track with your goals day after day. Imagine if obstacles such as low motivation, fear, self-doubt, distractions, overwhelm, excuses and procrastination would no longer hold you back.
Who would you become? What would your life be like? How would you feel?
Self-discipline is the topic of this episode, but mindful self-discipline, aka less of the less ‘drill-sergeant” military approach for mental toughness, and more gentle self-awareness and encouragement without the shaming & guilt-tripping.
Guest expert is Giovanni Dienstmann, a former lawyer come self-discipline coach who has helped hedge fund managers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, ambitious professionals, artists and pro-athletes to overcome distractions, procrastination, self-doubt, fear, and other forms of self-sabotage. He is also a meditation teacher, the author of “Mindful Self-Discipline” and curator of LiveAndDare.com, one of the top five most visited meditation blogs on the web.
Topics & Time Stamps
00:00 What is self-discipline and what is it NOT?
02:37 Self-discipline vs willpower
05:19 Giovanni's starting over story
07:59 Beat fears with the "not-now technique"
11:44 3 life lessons in 'starting over'
17:15 Focus on the WHY, not the HOW
21:47 Daily practices for mindful self-discipline
26:58 Reactivity v response: impulse control
27:59 Overcoming the obstacles to self-discipline
32:35 Offline morning routine
37:30 Breaking the self-defeating cycle
41:06 A contingency plan
45:49 What is the best advice you've ever received?
47:34 What is the worst advice you've ever received?
51:12 Closing message on self-discipline
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