Finding Balance: Challenge, Stillness, and Slowness with Caspar Chittenden

The Elevated Coach Podcast

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Key takeaways:

• Discomfort is often a catalyst for growth and expansion.
• Avoiding discomfort can lead to suffering, while being present with it can lead to transformation.
• Slowing down and creating space for self-inquiry can help navigate discomfort and make aligned decisions.
• Authenticity and values play a crucial role in guiding big changes and finding fulfillment. Creating space and stillness in our lives is essential for personal growth and clarity.
• Men need to embrace discomfort and sit with their emotions to experience profound insights and change.
• Finding balance between doing and being is crucial for overall well-being and productivity.
• Small shifts in daily routines can lead to significant changes in mindset and perspective.
• Prioritizing self-discovery and introspection is key to living a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Sound bites:

"I'm currently avoiding discomfort."

"Resistance to discomfort shows up for me in... it's a felt sense."

"Using my emotions as a barometer for the quality of my thinking."

"It takes finding yourself to realize how lost you were."

"Crossfit, ice baths, breath work... distracting from sitting with emotions."

"The more space you have, the more potent your actions are."

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and the Theme of Discomfort

08:56 Sitting with Discomfort and Using Emotions as a Barometer

19:23 New Chapter

20:40 The Importance of Slowness and Stillness

40:40 Redefining Masculinity and Shifting the Paradigm

55:29 Advice for Navigating the Balance Between Ambition and Slowness

59:28 Quickfire Questions and Final Message