Surviving Disruption: Exploring the Power of Stopping, Reflection, and Stillness with David Kundtz

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Throwback Thursday edition of The Disruptor podcast
Meet David Kundtz: From the streets of Cleveland to the Catholic churches of Idaho and further south in Cali, Colombia, David's journey is an intriguing tapestry of challenges and change. Once a family psychotherapist for over two decades, David now relishes his retired life. But his passion? Writing, especially on mindfulness and mental health.
Disruption in the Modern Era: As we navigate the tumultuous 2020s, it's clear: disruption is the name of the game. Are you the one shaking things up like Netflix? Or are you being sidelined like Blockbuster? Everyone's facing change – but how are you coping?
Episode Spotlight – The Art of Stopping: Jan and John delve into David's latest masterpiece, which focuses on the transformative power of "stopping" in our chaotic lives.
Key Takeaways:

1. The Essence of Stopping: Stopping is more than just a pause - it's purposefully doing nothing to become more self-aware and remember what matters.
2. Journey to Discovery: David discovered the power of stopping during a pivotal month alone on the Northern California coast, reflecting on his life and future.
3. Stopping's Many Shades: There are "still points" (brief moments of quiet), "stopovers" (a day or weekend of reflection), and intensive "grinding halts" (weeks of alone time).
4. David's Personal Stop: David shares an intimate story of his month-long grinding halt on the coast that changed his path.
5. Promoting Pause for Entrepreneurs: Pausing to stop and reflect helps ensure you are headed in the right direction.

Quotes:
"Stopping is doing nothing as much as possible for a moment or a month in order to wake up and remember who you are and what you want." - David Kundtz
"If you don't disconnect, it's often tragic. Because if you miss the most important thing in your life, then what's the use?" - David Kundtz
Tune in and discover how to navigate and thrive in this disruptive era with the power of reflection and stillness.

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Chapter

1. Surviving Disruption, Art of Stopping (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Stillness and Reflection (00:08:57)

3. Power of Still Points, Stopovers (00:21:15)

4. The Importance of Stopping and Intuition (00:26:31)

5. Being Still in a Digital Age (00:39:39)