Finding Direction (Stu Massengill)

Action After Items

Design & Own The Person You Want To Be

1. Write down 5 qualities of the person who you want to be.
2. Ask yourself what are your verbs.
3. Own the version of who you want to be by reading your verbs to yourself in the mirror everyday in the morning.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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Focus on 3 Traits

1. Honesty: What are the things you need to be honest with yourself about?
2. Integrity: Are you showing up feeling good about the work and things you’re doing?
3. Courage: Are you doing something every day that pushes you beyond what you were doing yesterday?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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Look Into a Subject Matter & Get to Know Yourself

1. Look up a TED Talk.

2. Find a book.

3. Get some alone time.

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Peter Taunton is the founder of the world’s largest wellness franchise, with over 6,000 locations. He is also involved in an incredible amount of other projects that aim to give back as well.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How everything you do starts with your attitude
• Growing your confidence
• How to make happiness a silver lining in your life

Peter’s IG: @peter_taunton

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Espen, a researcher of neuroscience and quantum physics, a master healer, and a conscious business mentor. Our conversation focused on unlocking unused potential with quantum physics and how to find purpose in life. I shared my personal journey of discovering quantum physics and the power of tapping into unused potential, emphasizing the importance of seeing challenges and obstacles as opportunities for growth and transformation. I also discussed the power of self-belief and self-healing, raising one's frequency to attract positive experiences in life, and manifesting positive synchronicities. The episode concludes with me advising listeners on how to start finding direction in their life.

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00]
Stu Massengill welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the guest, Dr. Espen, who will discuss unlocking unused potential with quantum physics.

Challenges as Opportunities [00:01:28]
Dr. Espen talks about the importance of looking at difficult experiences in life as opportunities for growth and finding direction.

Purpose and Obstacles [00:04:00]
Dr. Espen shares his personal story of overcoming challenges and obstacles in life to find his purpose, and how these experiences led him to quantum physics and spiritual growth.

Finding Purpose in Life [00:08:02]
Dr. Espen shares his personal experience of finding direction and purpose in life after a traumatic accident and hospital infection.

The Power of Self-Healing [00:10:11]
Dr. Espen talks about the power of self-healing and self-belief, and how he applied it to heal himself from a life-threatening infection.

The Science of Quantum Physics and the Unified Field [00:13:56]
Dr. Espen explains the science behind the unified field and how it relates to the concept of a spirit or soul, as well as the unique expression of source within each individual.

Benefits of Challenges [00:15:39]
Dr. Espen discusses how challenges and obstacles can be used to find direction and purpose in life, and how to elevate awareness to find the reasons behind them.

Understanding Quantum Mechanics [00:17:25]
Dr. Espen explains how science has proven that 999% of every person is pure non-physical energy, and how this energy frequency and vibration affects our physical expression.

Tapping into Unused Potential [00:21:03]
Stu and Dr. Espen discuss how to tap into the 999% of potential that we are not using in our lives, and how to turn up the dial to access more of the quantum field.

Lower frequency emotions [00:24:26]
Dr. Espen discusses how lower frequency emotions interfere with living an incredible life and how they can be healed to attract high frequency emotions.

Healing past traumas [00:28:29]
Dr. Espen and Stu discuss how healing past traumas and finding gratitude can elevate one's vibration and lead to living a life they love.

Using breath work to access different states of consciousness [00:31:16]
Dr. Espen recommends starting breath work as a simple way to access different states of consciousness and become a divine vessel for creation.

Breathing for a Beautiful State [00:32:13]
Dr. Espen explains the importance of breathing to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and bring oneself into a beautiful state.

Living in Abundance [00:33:27]
The hosts discuss the two lenses of living in scarcity or abundance and how the breath can be used to shift into a field of abundance.

Manifestation and Vibration [00:38:51]
Dr. Espen explains the key to manifestation is raising one's vibration and how a low frequency can lead to longer manifestation times.

Unlocking Quantum Potential [00:40:23]
Dr. Espen explains how to tap into the untapped quantum potential beyond space and time to raise vibration and create coherence between the lower self and the higher self.

Manifesting Positive Synchronicities [00:42:40]
Dr. Espen talks about how to manifest positive synchronicities by raising vibration, getting in the right environment, and conditioning the nervous system to focus on positive synchronicities.

Cutting Out Negative Stimuli [00:45:58]
Dr. Espen advises listeners to cut out any stimulus that will reduce their frequency, including negative associations, negative things in their mind, negative things on TV, unhealthy nutrition, and relationships based on moaning or complaining.

Virtual Quantum Experience [00:48:46]
Dr. Espen talks about the virtual quantum experience, its cost, and how it can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

Finding Direction through Journaling [00:50:05]
Dr. Espen advises listeners to sit down and journal about the things they are inspired about in life, especially the things they loved doing when they were younger, to find direction and purpose.

Conclusion and Call to Action [00:53:16]
Stu Massengill concludes the episode, encourages listeners to listen to the episode multiple times, and invites them to continue listening to the next episode where he will expand on Dr. Espen's answer to the last question.

Episode Resources:

www.drespen.com (Website)

Bernie Schroeder is an entrepreneur, brand & marketing expert, author, and director of the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center in San Diego State University.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️A conversation that Bernie had with someone who was about to die.

◾️The power of curiosity.

◾️What Bernie sees as he interacts with thousands of different college students finding their direction.

Moving From A Fixed Mindset To A Growth Mindset

• Catch yourself over the next couple days when you are in a fixed mindset.
• Push yourself into a growth mindset.
• Understand that if you make the shift to how you can be better, everything in your life will shift.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Aaron Hinde is the co-founder and president of LIFEAID, a beverage company which aims to provide premium healthy and convenient nutritional products to active lifestyles.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Aaron went from being the #1 chiropractor in Santa Cruz to being an entrepreneur
• How you can shift your beliefs
• Aaron’s top 3 books

Aaron's IG - @aaronhinde

https://www.lifeaidbevco.com/

@fitaid

Matt West is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and wellbeing teacher. He also has 2 masters in psychology.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What it’s like dealing with anxiety while studying psychology
• How to rock your journaling experience by engaging all 5 of your senses
• Why living a life that you love requires making a bold decision in your life

Matt's IG: @iammattwest

Matt's website: https://www.iammattwest.com

Steve Van Doren, aka The Godfather of Vans, is the silver lining that has kept VANS culture what it is today. Steve's father founded the action sports company VANS when Steve was only 10 years old and that's where his journey began. In this episode we discuss the early days at VANS along with Steve's perspective on how people need to step away from others opinions and do something they're passionate about. We also discuss how to open up the doors of opportunity to do something you love and much more. 

Action After Item

Write Down Your Dreams

1. Take 5-10 minutes, and allow yourself to dream on paper

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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3 Ways To Own Your Inner Creative

1. On your social media, put what you do as a creative on your bio.
2. In the next 5 conversations that you have, start with your creative identity.
3. Take one imperfect action in the next 24 hours to push your creative journey further.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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Jake Kelfer is an entrepreneur, business coach, life elevator, 2x best-selling author, motivational speaker, and founder of the Professional Basketball Combine.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How to take relentless action to get the life you want
• How Jake graduated college and worked for the Lakers a few weeks later
• How to shift doubts when you start taking a new direction in life

@jakekelfer

https://www.theelevatedentrepreneur.co

findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Chase Fisher is the CEO and founder of Blenders Eyewear. Growing up as a surfer Chase knew he was destined to work in the action sports industry. Early on he found ways to use his entrepreneur skills to create successful side hustles in the industry until ultimately he founded Blenders in 2012 which now does 7 figures annually. On this episode we discuss how Chase was primed to be a success in this industry, his winning daily formula, his advice for college graduated and lots more. Enjoy!

Action After Items

Do One Thing

1. What is one thing you need to do to get to your next level right now?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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Josué “JQ” Quiñones is an international motivational rapper, social worker, counselor, and keynote speaker.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How success itself is a lifestyle
• Why you should probably ask for help
• Why you should start asking yourself the question ‘why?’

www.successisalifestyle.com

@josuejqquinones

www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps 

In this episode, Bernie Schroeder, author, professor, father and successful business man talks about the most cathartic moment of his life as he exchanged words with someone weeks before they're passing. We also discuss what it's like talking to thousands of kids on college campuses trying to figure out life, how one conversation can change your entire life, and much more. 

David Meltzer is founder of the show ‘Office Hours with David Meltzer’, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, philanthropist, keynote speaker, and host of his own podcast ‘The Playbook’.

In this episode, we talk about:

• David’s journey and how oftentimes money is the wrong target.
• The secret around what happens when you are consistent.
• How you can start living in your truth.

@davidmeltzer

www.dmeltzer.com

david@dmeltzer.com

949-2982905

On this week I'm going to be introducing something new to the podcast. In these segments I'll be talking about random topics that are relevant and can add value to you, the listener. They will be short talks so you can listen to them while you drive to the grocery store or during any other short drive. This week I'll be talking about "Shiny Objects," aka the distractions that we come across in our life and how to get past that. 

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I discuss the importance of taking action towards achieving our goals, even when we don't feel like it. I share a personal story about my commitment to taking an ice bath before every workout and emphasize the need to commit to our goals for five days, regardless of our feelings. I challenge listeners to get committed to their goals, not their feelings, and promise that doing so will lead to faster progress and increased energy and momentum. I encourage listeners to try an ice bath or turning the shower to cold to train their brains to take action even when they don't feel like it.

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00]
Stu Massengill welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the purpose of the podcast.

The "magic trick" to achieve goals [00:01:20]
Stu discusses a "magic trick" to achieve goals and how it can help people move forward in their lives.

Commitment to achieving goals [00:05:32]
Stu shares his personal experience of committing to an ice bath before every workout, regardless of how he feels, and how it relates to achieving goals.

Challenge Yourself [00:08:00]
Stu Massengill challenges listeners to commit to their goals for five days, regardless of their feelings, to achieve progress and momentum.

Commitment to Outcome [00:08:47]
Stu emphasizes the importance of being committed to achieving the desired outcome rather than being committed to one's feelings to achieve success.

Training Your Brain [00:11:10]
Stu suggests training the brain to do things even when one doesn't feel like it, such as taking a cold shower or doing an ice bath, to build commitment and achieve goals.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Making A Career Change: 5 Things You Can Do When You’re Ready For Change

◾️Make a mindset shift.

◾️Take inventory and find your ‘ikegaya’.

◾️Start asking people around you.

◾️Ask yourself ‘If I could wave a magic wand and do anything with my life, what would I do?’.

◾️Make and create a shitty plan.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Action After Items

Write Down How It Feels

1. Write down how it feels in your life right now
2. Write down how you want your life to feel
3. In the next 24-48 hours, get in nature

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

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Answer The Question What Do You Want

1. Identify the areas of your life you can look at.
2. Pick 3 from that list.
3. Write a paragraph on each of those 3 areas you picked.
4. Read it out to yourself every day.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Elizabeth Grace Saunders is the founder of Real Life E, a time management coaching company that empowers people who feel guilty, overwhelmed, and frustrated to feel peaceful, confident, and accomplished. She was also named one of the world’s top 30 time management professionals by Global Gurus.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️The biggest mistake that busy people unconsciously make about being busy.

◾️3 ways to start gaining control of your time.

◾️Some of the most effective ways you can start immediately being more in control of your time.

reallifee.com

The 2 Main Ingredients to Unlock Your Next Level

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Action After Items

Do an Energy Audit

1. Audit your circle and ask yourself who are the 5 people around you who influence you the most
2. Ask yourself if they are an energy drain or energy gain in your life
3. Don’t talk to the energy drainers for the next 24-48 hours, and spend time with the energy gainers

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

4 Pieces To Create Your Identity For 2023

◾️Understand the power of identity.

◾️What are 3 professional and personal goals you have for 2023?

◾️What would your identity be if you want to achieve your goals?

◾️Condition your new identity.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

AJ Yager helps people move out of their patterns of suppression and into their patterns of connection. He has also been a trained and certified Neural Linguistic Programmer for over 10 years. AJ has also been a certified hypnotherapist for 8 years. He is an Amazon best-selling author and podcast host.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How you can start using the power of your unconscious to rapidly speed up the progress in your life.
• How you can start to use hypnotherapy to create a life that you love.
• How you an design a life around a lifestyle that you want.

ajyager.com

@ajyager

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rob Dyrdek, former professional skateboarder and TV personality. Rob shared his insights on success and happiness, discussing topics such as hypnosis, focusing on one thing at a time, designing a holistic life plan, measuring progress, building discipline, and optimizing one's life. He emphasized the importance of understanding oneself and pursuing passions that align with one's true self. Being someone who grew up watching Rob on TV, this was definitely a fun one!

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00]
Stu Massengill welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the guest, Rob Dyrdek.

Rob's Life Resume [00:01:20]
Stu and Rob discuss how Rob answers the question "what do you do?" given his diverse range of accomplishments.

Rob's Hypnosis Experience [00:05:54]
Rob talks about his experience with Dr. George Pratt, a clinical psychologist and hypnotist, who helped him reprogram his subconscious to believe in his success.

Hypnosis and Subconscious Beliefs [00:08:39]
Rob Dyrdek talks about his experience with hypnosis and how it helped him reprogram his subconscious beliefs to believe in his success.

Building Confidence through Achievement [00:11:12]
Rob Dyrdek discusses the importance of building confidence through achievement and how it helped him achieve success in skateboarding and designing shoes.

Television and Destiny [00:15:39]
Rob Dyrdek talks about how television was a major opportunity that gave him a quantum leap in his existence and how being open to destiny and focused on what you control can lead to opportunities.

Creating a TV Show [00:18:27]
Rob Dyrdek talks about how he got into creating his own TV show and the process of shaping it into what it became.

Looking to the Future [00:22:54]
Rob Dyrdek discusses the importance of looking into the future and being able to predict what will happen, as well as his personal journey of learning to create an amazing life.

Living in Chaos [00:24:33]
Rob Dyrdek reflects on his past hyper-chaotic lifestyle and how it allowed him to create an amazing highlight reel, but ultimately led him to seek a more peaceful and enjoyable way of living.

Rob's Stunts [00:25:51]
Rob talks about his journey of doing stunts for television, from riding a bull to jumping a monster truck and getting attacked by a tiger.

Start with the End [00:27:57]
Rob discusses the book "Start with the End" and how it revolutionized the way he thinks about life, emphasizing the importance of figuring out what you want in the end and building backwards.

Designing a Holistic Life [00:30:36]
Rob explains how he designed his life by asking questions about his whole life, not just his career, and taking personality tests to gain clarity on his strengths and weaknesses.

Designing the Whole [00:35:49]
Rob talks about how he reframed his perspective on TV and how he began to implement systems and automation to make TV easier. He emphasizes the importance of designing his business vision and life vision simultaneously.

Measuring Happiness [00:38:57]
Rob discusses the importance of measuring happiness and how he tracks his daily happiness levels. He talks about how tracking little things that make him feel better has helped him become more disciplined and motivated.

Achieving Success [00:42:08]
Rob talks about his extraordinary level of discipline and how he has built his whole life around his commitment to being healthy and productive. He discusses his perspective on achieving success beyond his wildest dreams and being in a perpetual state of achieving.

Optimizing Your Life [00:43:00]
Rob Dyrdek talks about how he optimized his life to achieve balance, happiness, and success.

Three Steps to Optimize Your Life [00:45:37]
Rob Dyrdek shares three steps to optimize your life: focus on health, work, and life; measure progress; and make incremental improvements.

The Importance of Changing Everything [00:50:59]
Rob Dyrdek emphasizes the importance of changing everything in your life, rather than just one thing, to achieve sustainable and integrated improvements.

Tracking progress [00:52:22]
Rob and Stu discuss the importance of tracking progress and how it can lead to motivation and clarity. Rob shares his experience of tracking his own progress and how it helped him have one of the best years of his life in 2020.

Software development [00:55:47]
Rob talks about the software he is developing to help people track their time and rate their days. He explains how visualizing the quality of life changing can make it easier to make decisions and plan for the future. The software is expected to be released in summer of 2025 or 2026.

Living harmoniously [01:00:31]
Rob discusses how living harmoniously is the key to achieving a continuous state of optimization. He explains that it starts with a few things on the health, work, and life side that can build harmony in time and energy. He also mentions that his integrated platform, which includes the software, will be a legacy piece and is expected to be released in summer of 2025 or 2026.

Philosophy behind software design [01:01:39]
Rob Dyrdek talks about the philosophy behind creating software that is simple yet integrated in a harmonious way.

Where to find Rob Dyrdek [01:03:08]
Stu Massengill asks Rob Dyrdek where people can find him and his work, and Rob explains that he shares his philosophy on social media.

Advice on finding direction [01:03:56]
Rob Dyrdek advises listeners to take a personality test to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and find clarity on their direction in life.

Episode Resources:

Principles You Personality Assessment (Website)

Rob Dyrdek IG (Website)

Hyper Performance Book by Dr. George Pratt (Website)

Start at the End Book by Dave Lavinsky (Website)

Matt Iseman is an Emmy Award winning television host and stand-up comedian. He is the host of American Ninja Warrior, and was also previously a medical doctor.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What going from a career in medicine to stand-up comedy was like
• What has allowed him to continue leveling-up his career year after year
• Why it might be a smart idea to take a short break in your life

Matt's website: https://www.mattiseman.com/

DJ Rankan is the ‘World’s Corporate DJ’ who travels around the world to DJ for some of the world’s largest corporate events.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How he started DJ-ing
• How blindly saying yes to everything changed his life
• The biggest takeaways he got from some of the top thought leaders in the world

youngandfocused.com

@djrankan

Michael Port is a former actor as seen on Sex and the City and Law and Order. He is also a New York Times Best Selling Author and a professional speaker. His current pursuits include co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking where he and his wife help people increase their effectiveness as a public speaker and host of the "Steal The Show" Podcast.

Get more information about Michael at HeroicPublicSpeaking.com

Shannon Evans is an abstract painter.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Shannon made the transition into a full-time artist
• The importance of reconnecting with your younger self
• Owning the dream that has been sitting inside of you

@shannon.evans.art

shannonevansart.com

How To Land Your Next Job Without A Job Application

◾️Leverage referrals.

◾️Build your network and send a message to them.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Ryan Sullivan is a podcast producer, the founder of Podcast Principles, a podcast host, and hip hop artist.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why you might want to try skipping some of the fundamentals in your life
• Why you should say ‘yes’ first, then figure it out
• Why you should try that thing that you’ve always wanted to try

sullybop.com

Action After Items

Write Down Your Goals

1. Write down a small goal you want to accomplish this year
2. Write down a big goal you want to accomplish this year

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

JV Crum III is the founder of The Conscious Millionaire Podcast. He is also an NLP Mindset Strategy Coach, serial entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How JV decided to be a millionaire at 5 years old, and how he eventually achieved it
• The power of following your intuition
• The answer to the question of what your purpose is in life

Where to find JV: consciousmillionare.com/makemillions

In this solo episode of my podcast, Finding Direction, I discuss ways to increase productivity and work smarter in various areas of life. I encourage you to focus on the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of the results and to delegate or eliminate the rest. Let's break down the "three D's" of productivity: Do it, Defer it, and Delegate it. Ask yourself what you want to do, not just what you need to do, in order to find joy and passion in your work. I want to offer you words of encouragement to take action and execute on your goals. Let's do this together!

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Massengill welcomes listeners and expresses gratitude.

Story of the Fly [00:02:25] Stu shares the story of the fly hitting a glass door and how it relates to working smarter, not harder.

Pick an Area of Your Life [00:03:29] Stu encourages listeners to pick an area of their life where they want to work smarter, not harder.

Leveraging the 2080 Rule [00:05:13] Stu explains the 2080 rule and how to use it to identify the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of the results.

Identifying the 20% [00:07:05] Stu gives examples of how he used the 2080 rule to identify the 20% of tasks that brought him the most joy and fulfillment in running his podcast.

Identifying the 20% that brings 80% of results [00:08:45] Stu encourages listeners to identify the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of results and to delegate or eliminate the rest.

Identifying the 20% that brings 80% of headaches [00:09:36] Stu asks listeners to identify the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of headaches, frustration, and annoyance.

Example of Stu's 20% that brings 80% of headaches [00:10:28] Stu shares his experience of creating marketing clips and doing guest outreach for the podcast.

Introduction to Magic Mind [00:12:11] Stu introduces Magic Mind, a company that helps with productivity and focus.

Explanation of Magic Mind ingredients [00:13:07] Stu explains the ingredients in Magic Mind and how they help with productivity and focus.

Discount for Magic Mind [00:14:01] Stu offers a discount for Magic Mind for listeners of the podcast.

Applying the Three D's [00:16:01] Stu introduces the Three D's: Do it, Defer it, and Delegate it, and explains how they can help increase productivity.

Three D's [00:16:45] Explanation of the three D's: Do it, Defer it, Delegate it, and how to apply them to increase productivity.

Finding what you want to do [00:16:45] How to identify the tasks that bring joy and passion, and how to focus on them.

Defer it [00:17:34] Explanation of how to defer tasks that need to be done but not necessarily immediately, and how to schedule them in advance.

Delegate it [00:18:21] Explanation of how to delegate tasks that need to be done but not necessarily by you, and how to find interns or people to help for free or at a low cost.

Systematize/Automate [00:22:09] Explanation of how to systematize or automate tasks that cause headaches, and how to use tools like Calendly to streamline processes.

Summary [00:23:42] Recap of the 20/80 rule and the three D's, and encouragement to execute on what was learned to increase productivity.

Closing Remarks [00:24:27] Stu thanks the listeners for joining and encourages them to share the episode with friends. He also reminds them to implement what they learned.

Productivity Strategies [00:00:00 - 00:24:27] Stu discusses ways to increase productivity and work smarter in various areas of life, using his own experience with running the podcast as an example.

Episode Resources:

Magic Mind (Website) - 00:14:01

Action After Items

Call Your Friends

1. Call 3-5 friends and ask them what do they enjoy about you? What do they see as a strength of yours? What do they see you lighting up about?

2. Google, brainstorm and brain dump how you can build upon the discoveries you made from your friends. 

3. Execute so you start trying one of the new discoveries you made. 

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Action After Items

Reach Out to Somebody

1. Send a letter to someone

2. Go meet someone at an event

3. Send an email

4. Show up at the door

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On this episode I discuss something called "Word of the Year." Use this tool to make 2020 a more intentional year where you can get closer to achieving the life you desire.

Adam Carroll is an internationally-recognized speaker and author. He is also a 2-time TEDx speaker with a viral TEDx video with millions of views. He is also the creator of a documentary about student loan debt called ‘Broke, Busted and Disgusted’. He’s also the host of the Build a Bigger Life Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why you need to take a breath when life throws you a curveball
• How to get a part of your life that you want to grow, to grow faster
• How to start destroying student loan debt immediately

adamcarroll.info

Cheryl is a content creator on Instagram and Tiktok who advocates for autism and educates people on all things autism.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️What it’s like to have autism.

◾️What you can do if you or someone you know has autism.

◾️Why you have to step up into your true authentic self.

@_thislineismine

How To Create More Fulfillment In Your Life

1. Ask yourself the question “What fulfills you?”
2. Create a vision for what you want the next chapter of your life to look like.
3. Live in alignment with your values.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Olivia Corin is a podcast host and content creator who quit her job to pursue a career in content creation.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How you can begin to make a change in your career before things get too bad.
• Why your health, relationships, and every other area of your life may be dramatically impacted because you stay in a job you don’t like.
• How you can take the next step with less risk.

@oliviacorin

@thesaltandpepperpodcast

@oliviacorinfilms

The Real Jason Duncan is someone who went through being a pastor and teacher, and is now an extremely successful entrepreneur, whose journey started when he got laid off as a teacher.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How your life is like the alphabet, and if you follow it from A to Z, it will unfold beautifully.
• How you can seamlessly and gracefully transition into the next phase of your life.
• Allowing yourself to naturally flow into the direction that you know you are supposed to go.

therealjasonduncan.com

@therealjasonduncan

Mark Drager is a brand strategist and host who is on a mission to help the truly ambitious and creative realize that happiness comes from pursuing our passions at all costs.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The importance of doing hard things in your life, and how to start doing them immediately.
• Why you should stop looking for your macro life purpose, and how you can start looking for your life purpose right now.
• How you find your passion in this specific season of your life..

@markdrager

YouTube - We Do Hard Things

Meka Mo works for a philantrophy company as an employee by day, and is a stand-up comedian at night.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How you can balance a passionate 9-5 with an entrepreneurial hustle.
• What putting in the work to find your purpose and next step in life looks like
• How Meka Mo accidentally stumbled into standup comedy.

@mekasocial

www.mekamocomedy.com

Chris Herren is a former NBA basketball player who struggled with a massive addiction with drugs and alcohol, and has now been sober for around 13 years. He's currently working to help people going through addiction to recover.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Growing up with an alcoholic father
• How you can start believing in yourself more
• What advice Chris would give to people struggling with addiction

https://herrentalks.com

https://herrenproject.org

https://herrenwellness.com

Action After Items

Write Your Eulogy 

1. Write your Eulogy.

2. Take 1 action in the next 24-48 hours that will get you closer to making your eulogy a reality. 

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Lizz Carter Clark is an international speaker, television and film actress, best-selling author of the book ‘How to Find Your Moxie’, and founder of the non-profit College Moxie. You can see her in episodes of Baby Daddy and Jane the Virgin, and movies such as The Bad News Bearers and School of Scoundrels.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️What is moxie

◾️How to find your moxie.

◾️The truth about what fear really is in your life and how to break through it.

@thelizzcarter

Action After Items

Work On Something That Makes You Happy

1. Have fun this weekend.

2. Schedule time after work/school to do something that is fun.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Demi Marchese is the Founder of the online fashion boutique 12th Tribe, impacting women all over the world. In a matter of a few years Demi and her "Tribe" have managed to scale incredibly fast, now a 7 figure business in the crowded fashion space. In this episode, we talk about Demi's early days, how she turned a major disaster into an incredible opportunity and we go deeper into the trials and tribulations that Demi went through, including depression and how people can get through it. Enjoy!

In this podcast episode, I interview Evan Nierman, CEO of Red Banyan, about his journey in the real world, his internships, and his mentor. We also discuss cancel culture and how to get a mentor to level up to the next stage of your life. Evan shares his experience of moving to Washington, D.C., to be in the middle of politics and policy and how it helped him grow. He emphasizes the importance of having a mentor in your life and suggests finding someone in your workplace or social life who has the job you aspire to or is really good at what they do. We also discuss cancel culture, and Evan defines it as a phenomenon where people are publicly shamed and ostracized for something they did. He warns against participating in cancel culture and becoming a "cancel vulture" because it involves rushing to judgment and pre-judging people without knowing the full context. Finally, Evan shares his advice on how to find direction in life by making a list of three to five people in your life who you admire and respect, whether it be for their business acumen or their personal values.

What We Discuss:

Putting Yourself in a Place of Opportunity [00:02:23] Evan Nierman talks about his decision to attend George Washington University in Washington DC to be in the middle of politics and policy and how it led to internships and opportunities.

Importance of Having a Mentor [00:05:43] Evan Nierman shares how having a mentor, Renee Rothstein, who was invested in his success, set the trajectory for his entire professional life.

Cancel Culture [00:01:18] Evan Nierman discusses cancel culture and what people need to know about it in today's moment.

Finding a Mentor [00:08:02] Stu and Evan discuss the importance of having a mentor and how to find one, including changing your environment and approaching someone you admire.

Overcoming Fear [00:09:54] Evan talks about how fear can hold you back from making important decisions and how to overcome it by taking risks and learning from failures.

Networking and Mentorship [00:13:52] Stu and Evan share tips on effective networking, including buying people lunch, and how it can lead to finding a mentor.

The Mentorship Experience [00:15:35] Evan Nierman talks about the importance of mentorship in his life and how it impacted his career. He also shares what led him to leave his job after seven years and how he did it the right way.

The Draw of Crisis Management [00:21:01] Evan Nierman explains what drew him to crisis management and how he found his passion for helping organizations navigate through difficult times. He also talks about the excitement and adrenaline rush that comes with the job.

Understanding Cancel Culture [00:23:05] Evan Nierman discusses his new book on cancel culture and defines what it means. He also shares advice for young professionals on how to navigate cancel culture in their careers.

Defining Cancel Culture [00:23:42] Evan Nierman defines cancel culture and its critical elements, including the condemned framework, and why it is dangerous.

Avoiding Cancel Culture [00:28:25] Evan Nierman shares tips on how to avoid getting canceled, including being careful with social media and treating others as you would want to be treated.

Connecting with Evan Nierman [00:31:17] Evan Nierman shares where to find him on Twitter, cancelculture.com, and Red Banyan's website, and how to connect with him.

Make a list of mentors [00:32:28] Evan suggests making a list of three to five people you admire and respect in your life and reaching out to them for guidance.

Contact your mentors [00:33:23] Evan advises contacting everyone on your list within the next three to five days and asking for a small commitment, like a 15-minute Zoom call.

Conclusion and gratitude [00:34:19] Stu thanks Evan for sharing his journey and insights, and encourages listeners to apply what they learned to their own lives.

Episode Resources:

CancelCulture.com (Website)

@evannierman on Twitter (Website)

Red Banyan (Website)

Action After Items

Know What You Don't Want

1. Write down what are 3 things you definitely don't want to do.

2. What is a dream you have around what you want to do? Write down what are the first 3 steps you would have to take to get closer to making that a reality, then do them!

3. What is 1 experience if you look back on in your life that you loved? After discovering this, break it down to the basics.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Action After Items

The World is Conspiring For You

1. Make a list of coincidences which, looking back, became meaningful to your life
2. Act as if the world is conspiring in your favor
3. Ask yourself if you are focusing on things that you don’t have in your life, or on things that you want in life

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

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Action After Items

Write Down Your True Values

1. Ask yourself what has been most important to you in life
2. Rank your values
3. For each value, determine 2-3 rules you need to accomplish in order to feel that value
4. What is one new rule you can implement so that you can achieve your values?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Action After Items

1 Degree and 30 Minutes

1. What is one degree you can turn up in some area in your life?
2. Go on a 30-minute walk without technology

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Blake Wynn is the 21-year old CEO of Enclave and Key, a consulting agency that connects brands and influencers through the use of social media.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Blake’s entrepreneurship journey started at age 13
• What it was like growing up as the nephew of Steve Wynn
• Growing up living in a hotel
• How Blake was making $70k as a 13-year-old

@just_wynn

http://www.enclaveandkey.com

Work From Your Happy Place Podcast (Website)

workfromyourhappyplace on IG (Website)

Purpose Simplified: Discovering and Embodying Your True Calling Daily

◾️If you had to bring your purpose to two or 3 words, what would it be?

◾️What are some vehicles where you can start living your purpose?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Todd Stottlemyre is a high-performance business coach, bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, former World Championship pitcher, and father of five. Every day, he works to help his clients achieve unparalleled success in every dimension of their lives.

On this episode we talk about:

-Lessons from growing up in Yankee Stadium

-The biggest lessons Todd got from playing in the MLB

-The fundamentals to crushing it in any area of life -  a story of pitching 

Enjoy!

Action After Items

Get Clear on Your 3 Stories

1. Get clear on the story of your past.
2. Get clear on the story of your present life.
3. Get clear on the story of your future.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Dr. Espen is researcher of neuroscience and quantum physics, master healer and conscious business mentor.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why you need to take a second look at some of the difficult things you’ve been through in your life.
• How you’re leaving 99.99999% of your potential on the table every single day, and how you can tap into that potential.
• How to tap into quantum physics and how to use it to further your life.

www.drespen.com

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss how leaving a career is not an easy decision, but it's important to prioritize your happiness and well-being. You want to start looking at if there are more negatives than positives in your work, if you keep saying to yourself, "it will get better," and listen to the signs your body might be giving you. It's important to take action and start exploring new opportunities, even if it's just researching online or talking to people in different fields. Never forget, you have the power to create the life and career you want.

What We Discuss:

Three Signs You Should Leave Your Career Now [00:00:26] Stu introduces the topic of the episode and shares that 41% of employees are thinking about resigning. He discusses the first sign, which is that the negatives outweigh the positives in your current job. He suggests making a list of pros and cons to evaluate this.

Negatives That May Pop Up [00:03:55] Stu provides examples of negatives that may appear on your list of cons, such as not being excited about your future or not feeling passionate about your work. He encourages listeners to consider whether they deserve a career that lights them up and challenges them to change their way of thinking.

Signs to leave your career [00:08:05] Three signs to leave your career: denying the fact that you are scared to look for something else, being honest with yourself, and your body giving you signs.

Making a decision [00:11:54] The first step to start the process of leaving your career is making a decision. The power of a decision is what will begin to change the quality of your life.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Finding Direction Podcast IG (Website)

5 Ways To Influence Your Unconscious Mind

◾️Identify an area in your life where your unconscious mind might be holding you back.

◾️Create a set of affirmations.

◾️Write down the success that you want in your life.

◾️Practice visualization.

◾️Using brain entrainment by binaural beats.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Samantha Sagot is first & foremost an entrepreneur with a background as a doctor (who never actually practiced a day of medicine...we'll get more into that later). She became an entrepreneur at the age of 23 & has never looked back as she now helps mentor thousands all over the world.

On this episode we talk about if someone has invested time & money into something but it's not where their heart is, how to shift. We also talk about specific exercises you can do to help get through the COVID-19 storm.

Finding Your “Why” & Implementing It In Your Life

◾️Understand what is a ‘why’ in general.

◾️Go through the 7 levels of ‘why’ and get your core ‘why’.

◾️Ask yourself where is one area of your life where you need to apply your ‘why’.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

Action After Items

Give Yourself 15 Minutes

1. RIGHT NOW schedule one 15 minute block on your calendar for the next week or two.

2. Write down 2 things you've been curious about.

3. Spend 2 weeks (five 15 minute blocks) looking into each of your 2 items (1 item per week)

4. Execute on what you discovered in your 15 minute blocks.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, podcaster, best-selling author, and founder of the company We First

In this episode, we talk about:

• What a wake-up call can do for you in your life.
• What letting go can do for you in your life.
• The biggest lesson Simon learned about living a purposeful life, which took him 20 years to learn.

Simon’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-We-Business-Revolution-Future/dp/195329569X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UNX4P06Y260&keywords=lead+with+we&qid=1667256558&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjE0IiwicXNhIjoiMS4wMSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=lead+with+we%2Caps%2C546&sr=8-1

Simon’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-with-we/id1518493080

We First: http://wefirstbranding.com/

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I talk about the power of changing the story we tell ourselves about who we are. I share my own experience of realizing that I had been telling myself a story of being shy and introverted, which had shaped my entire life. However, I decided to create a new story for myself, one where I was incredible with people and a leader in my own life. This shift in my narrative changed everything for me, and I encourage listeners to examine the stories they tell themselves and consider what new story they could create to live the life they want.

What We Discuss:

Gratitude [00:00:26] Encouragement to express gratitude for something in life.

The power of our story [00:01:15] Explanation of how the story we tell ourselves about who we are controls our life.

Rewriting our story [00:02:14] Discussion of how rewriting our story can empower us to live the life we want.

Change and growth [00:03:15] Explanation of how change is inevitable but growth is optional.

Personal story [00:04:15] Introduction of the speaker's personal story of transformation from a shy and introverted kid to a more confident and outgoing person.

Observing a mentor [00:05:12] Speaker's observation of a mentor's ability to connect with people and realization that our stories shape who we are.

The power of our story (continued) [00:08:04] Continuation of the discussion on how the story we tell ourselves about who we are controls our life.

Changing Your Story [00:08:59] Stu shares his personal story of how changing his narrative transformed his life and encourages listeners to ask themselves what story they are telling themselves.

Magic Mind [00:11:57] Stu talks about a company called Magic Mind that has helped him get into a state of flow and offers a discount for listeners.

Creating a New Story [00:15:24] Stu encourages listeners to uncover the story they tell themselves that is not empowering and create a new story that can lead to a better life.

Changing Your Narrative [00:18:15] The importance of choosing a narrative that supports your life goals and how it can shape your future.

Implementing a New Story [00:19:03] Encouragement to think about a new narrative that can change the trajectory of your life and create a more empowering story.

Living in Alignment with Your Story [00:19:53] The power of living in alignment with the story we tell ourselves about who we are and how it can transform our lives.

Episode Resources:

Magic Mind: (Website) Use discount code "direction20" for 20% off first-time order or 56% off first subscription order. (00:11:57)

In this episode I talk with Michael Marckx, VP of Nixon, Creative Disruption Officer of Creative Disruption and the man behind the iconic Belgian Waffle Ride.

In this episode, we talk about how a conversation with a psychic changed Michael's life and how he's been able to use his unique outlook on business to flourish in the space. We also talk about a few keys he lives by, how they've guided him throughout his life, and much much more.

Enjoy!

Adam Duran is a marathon runner who has ran 75 marathons at the age of 56. He is also the author of the book ‘Live Life on Purpose’, and is also a former professional in the law enforcement world.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Going from the wrong side of the track to creating a life on purpose.
• How you are a slave to your habits, and how to become a slave to the correct habits.
• Creating a never-give-up mentality.

adam-duran.com

adam@adam-duran.com

@adam._duran

‘Live Life on Purpose’ available on Amazon

Yahdy Hardy is a man of many talents. He currently sits as the manager of digital marketing at Capitol Records, one of the largest record labels in the world. On a daily basis Yahdy is interacting with some of the most well known artists on the planet and adding his vibrant light to their world. 

On this episode we talk about:

-How Yahdy went from homeless to working at Spotify and Capitol Records.

-How to trust and build your intuition.

-Leveling up in lifestyle.

And much more...

Enjoy!

Action After Items

Get Uncomfortable

1. Next time you find yourself in a busy place, lay down on the floor for 3 minutes.
2. What is one uncomfortable action that will make you closer to your goal?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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Action After Items

Do Something Uncomfortable

1. Take one uncomfortable action today
2. Write down one thing that scares you as you take the next step in your life

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Jai Murphy is a health fitness coach for people who are looking to lose more than 100 lbs. Jai also used to be over 700 lbs, and has now lost over 200 lbs.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How when Jai grew up, some things that were planted in her subconscious mind later showed up in her life
• Jai’s journey of weight loss from 700 lbs
• The key ingredient of Jai’s growth in life

@becomingjai

https://becomingjai.com/

Confidently Courageous with Jai

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I share my four-step process for creating new habits. I emphasize the importance of getting clear on the habit, starting small, creating a reward, and tracking progress. I recommend using a visible tracking method, such as a calendar or daily planner, to monitor progress and stay motivated. I encourage you to implement these steps in your life to create new habits that will lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

What We Discuss:

Four Steps to Create a New Habit [00:00:26]
Stu Massengill shares his four steps to create a new habit, including getting clear on the habit, starting small, creating a reward, and tracking progress.

Importance of Starting Small [00:05:26]
Stu Massengill emphasizes the importance of starting small when creating a new habit, using the example of flossing once a week instead of every day.

Tracking Habits [00:08:23]
Stu Massengill highlights the importance of tracking habits as the most important step in creating a new habit.

Creating a way to track new habits [00:08:47]
Stu Massengill explains the importance of tracking new habits and suggests ways to do it, such as using a calendar, a daily planner, or sticky notes.

Reflecting on progress [00:10:15]
Stu Massengill emphasizes the importance of reflecting on progress when building new habits and suggests looking back at the end of the month to see how many times the habit was achieved.

Four steps to building new habits [00:10:56]
Stu Massengill summarizes the four steps to building new habits: getting clear on the habit, starting small, giving yourself a reward, and finding a way to track progress every day.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill 

Action After Items

Figure Out Your Why

1. Why are you doing what you're doing?

2. Find your passion, then destroy the fear and execute!

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

The Final Episode

Linnita Hosten is a speaker, author, and student success strategist.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why you should try to start treating your life like a piece of pizza
• How to build a strategic exit strategy if you are not currently doing what you really want to be doing
• How to begin to use your natural gifts to do something that you love, and make a living out of it

@linnitahosten

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Susie Moore, a former Silicon Valley executive turned life and business coach. Susie shares her background and career journey, and emphasizes the importance of taking action towards your goals, being self-aware, and maintaining a positive attitude. Susie also discussed the power of media coverage in growing any business and the importance of confidence in achieving success. She encourages everyone to step out of their comfort zone and take small, consistent actions towards your goals to build confidence and trust in yourself.

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00]
Stu Mason introduces the podcast and the guest, Susie Moore, a former Silicon Valley VP turned life and business coach.

Susie Moore's background and coaching philosophy [00:01:08]
Stu and Susie discuss her background, coaching philosophy, and her books. They also talk about how to find one's passion, confidence, and taking action towards goals.

Susie Moore's early life and career journey [00:04:15]
Susie talks about her early life, growing up with instability, and her goal of having a nice home, a healthy relationship, and making enough money to take care of her mom. She also shares how she landed a $500,000 a year VP role in Silicon Valley with just a high school diploma and why she left that job to pursue her true dream life.

Self-awareness and personal development [00:09:29]
Susie Moore talks about the importance of becoming self-aware and studying personal development books to present oneself in a more pleasing way to the world.

Enjoying life and finding meaning [00:11:51]
Susie Moore discusses the core purpose of life, which is to enjoy it, and how to regret-proof our lives by having a good daily experience.

Questioning our thoughts and finding meaning [00:14:45]
Susie Moore talks about questioning our thoughts and the meaning we attach to situations to relieve suffering and upgrade our beliefs.

Making the Leap [00:19:16]
Susie talks about her decision to leave her corporate job and pursue her side hustle as a life coach, the defining moment that led to her resignation, and the importance of taking small steps towards one's goals.

Principles for a Smooth Transition [00:23:33]
Susie shares three principles that helped her make a smooth transition from her corporate job to her coaching business, including managing one's own mind, setting goals and taking action, and using media coverage to build awareness.

Getting Media Coverage [00:25:19]
Susie discusses the importance of believing in one's own worthiness and expertise, and shares tips for getting media coverage, including identifying one's area of expertise and being generous in sharing it with others.

Getting Media Coverage [00:26:49]
Susie Moore shares tips on how to get media coverage, including consuming media outlets and creating helpful content.

Creating Your Own Emotions [00:29:12]
Susie Moore discusses how we create our own emotions and the importance of being unattached to outcomes.

The Importance of Confidence [00:34:03]
Susie Moore explains the importance of confidence in achieving goals and defines it as a willingness to be uncomfortable.

Jumping into discomfort [00:36:27]
Stu and Susie discuss how discomfort can lead to confidence and taking action towards goals.

Biggest misconceptions about confidence [00:38:16]
Susie talks about how confidence doesn't have to be loud and that it's not necessarily earned through winning.

Taking action towards finding direction [00:41:29]
Susie suggests asking oneself what they would do if they knew the next step of their life was going to work out and taking an uncomfortable action within the next 24 hours.

Episode Resources:

Susie Moore's Website 

Book: "What If It Does Work Out" (Website)

Book: "Stop Checking Your Likes" (Website)

Book: "Let it Be Easy" (Website)

Susie Moore's Podcast (Website)

Spencer Taylor, co-founder of Vybe Source (https://www.vybesource.com), co-founder of the Impaulsive Show Podcast and quite honestly, the best videographer out there. Spencer is on a mission to change the education system with his education documentary and help solve the $2 Trillion student debt crisis with his Student Debt Destroyer. Aside from that, he balances it all with having a great time enjoying life. Listen in as we talk about Spencer's journey, the education system, being vegan and so much more.

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I interview Jen Lim, founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and CEO of Delivering Happiness. We discuss the importance of values, purpose, and deep conversations in finding happiness and fulfillment in both personal and work life. Jen shares her personal journey and experiences, and offers practical exercises and insights to help individuals on their journey towards happiness and purpose. We also discuss the importance of self-care and self-discovery, especially in the context of mental health in the workplace. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of reflection, self-discovery, and meaningful connections in finding direction in life.

What We Discuss:

Jen Lim's background [00:00:26] Stu Massengill gives an overview of Jen Lim's background and accomplishments.

Topics to be discussed [00:01:17] Stu Massengill lists the topics that will be covered in the episode, including happiness, values, and purpose.

Jen Lim's journey [00:02:35] Stu Massengill asks Jen Lim to share her journey and how she got to where she is today.

Pivotal moments [00:03:51] Jen Lim talks about the pivotal moments in her life, including losing her father and realizing she was chasing the wrong things.

From Asian American studies to working in thecom [00:05:24] Stu Massengill asks Jen Lim how she went from studying Asian American studies to working in thecom.

Deep conversations [00:07:08] Stu Massengill asks Jen Lim about the deep conversations she had with herself that led her to her current trajectory.

Discovering Values [00:08:09] Jen talks about how she discovered her values through deep conversations and prioritizing the people in her life, freedom, and authenticity.

Simplifying Decision Making [00:09:29] Jen shares how she simplified decision making by asking herself what is most important to her and filtering decisions through her values.

Becoming a Consultant [00:10:57] Jen talks about how she became a consultant and worked with different companies before joining Zappos as a consultant.

Navigating Uncertainty [00:15:39] Jen discusses how going one page at a time and grounding herself in her values helped her navigate uncertainty and cope with the unknown.

Jen's journey and mentors [00:16:50] Jen reflects on her journey and the importance of having mentors as examples.

Discovery of positive psychology [00:18:54] Jen and Tony discover positive psychology and the science of happiness, leading to the founding of Delivering Happiness.

Deeper conversation about happiness [00:20:45] Stu and Jen discuss the deeper questions about happiness, including its meaning, the four pillars of happiness, and finding purpose.

Magic Mind [00:24:02] Stu shares his experience with Magic Mind, a company that helps with productivity and focus, and offers a discount for listeners.

Discovering Purpose [00:26:01] Stu and Jen discuss three questions to ask oneself to discover their purpose, including what lights them up, what they are inherently good at, and how they can impact their immediate world.

Living a Purposeful Life [00:30:00] Jen shares her personal experience of discovering her purpose and how it evolved over time. Stu emphasizes the importance of living a purposeful life and how it can change one's perspective.

Happiness in the Workplace [00:32:16] Stu and Jen discuss how to increase happiness in the workplace, including doing exercises to discover one's values and purpose. Jen shares an exercise called "Happiness Heartbeats" to help identify patterns in one's highs and lows.

Reflecting on past experiences [00:34:36] Importance of reflecting on past experiences to understand and grow from them, minimizing long-term impact of trauma.

Practical exercises for happiness and purpose [00:35:54] Discussion of practical exercises for happiness and purpose, including reflection and asking three questions. Exercises available for free download on Jen Lim's website.

Going beyond happiness [00:37:26] Discussion of the concept of going beyond happiness to embrace the full gamut of highs and lows, and finding fulfillment in life.

Practice and curiosity [00:40:02] Importance of practice and curiosity in the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, reframing failures as stumbling and learning opportunities.

Self-love and self-care [00:42:56] Jen talks about the importance of self-love, self-care, and self-compassion, especially during tough times.

Mental health in the workplace [00:43:59] Jen discusses the importance of being real about mental health in the workplace and how it can lead to feeling more fulfilled.

Finding direction through action [00:46:09] Jen suggests trying something new with a beginner's mindset as a way to start finding direction in life.

Episode Resources

• MagicMind.co (Website) - 00:26:01
• Beyond Happiness Book (Website) - 00:26:02
• Delivering Happiness (Website) - 00:26:02
• Purpose exercise - (Website) 00:27:29
• Happiness Heartbeats exercise (Website) - 00:32:52
• Jenn Lim's Personal Website

Reg Maholtra is the CEO, founder and lead trainer at Neuro Master Academy, which provides personal growth seminars and certification trainings in neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis and related alternative applied psychology modalities.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How to overcome the fear of success.

◾️What true freedom is.

◾️How to start uncovering your values to help you position yourself for the next step of your life.

https://www.neuromastersacademy.com/

11 Questions To Grow Your Self Awareness

◾️What kind of person do you want to be today?

◾️If you had a magic wand, how would your life be better in 3 months?

◾️What matters most in your life? And what are you doing about it?

◾️What is your definition of happiness?

◾️What are you scared of?

◾️When did you last push the boundaries of your comfort zone?

◾️What do you love about your life?

◾️What do you want more of in your life?

◾️Are your actions mostly guided by love or fear?

◾️What has the fear of failure stopped you from doing?

◾️What is one thing you would do if success was guaranteed?

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Rock Thomas is a podcast host and best-selling author, and has been in the personal development industry for over 30 years.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Asking quality questions
• How to make better decisions
• Making comparisons

Rock’s website - rockthomas.com

Rock Your Money, Rock Your Life Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-money-rock-your-life/id1482317029

Dr. Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist, associate professor of human development at the University of Virginia who specializes in adult development and 20-somethings in particular. She has earned a doctorate in clinical psychology and gender studies from the University of California, Berkley. Dr. Meg Jay is also a Ted Talk speaker who has one of the most watched Ted Talks with over 10 million views.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How you hold the answers to start finding your purpose if you really look closely.

◾️Identity capital vs. identity crisis.

◾️Why finding work and love are somewhat similar.

Action After Items

Make a Decision

1. Write down a decision you’ve been mulling over
2. Build leverage for yourself
3. Write down what your life would look like if you made this decision

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Action After Items

Breaking the Cycle of Negative Self-Talk

1. Go out into nature and be hyper-present
2. Write down 5 things that you want to create in your life, and read them to yourself everyday for 7 days

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

In this episode, I interview Dr. Stan Tatkin, a therapist and developer of the Psycho-Biological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT). We discuss various topics related to relationships, including the different phases of a relationship, advice for single individuals looking for a partner, maintaining curiosity and learning in a long-term relationship, creating a shared purpose and vision, and understanding attachment styles. Dr. Tatkin emphasizes the importance of commitment, communication, and understanding in building a loving and lasting relationship. He also highlights the need for individuals to understand their own needs and the needs of their partner.

What We Discuss:

Finding the Perfect Relationship [00:03:20]
Dr. Stan Patterson advises making a list of what the perfect relationship would be, focusing on safety, security, and shared values.

Vetting Potential Partners [00:05:45]
Dr. Patterson recommends being specific about relationship expectations and observing potential partners for signs of alignment with those expectations.

Neurobiology of Dating [00:09:17]
Dr. Patterson explains how nature uses emotions to drive the procreation and continuation of the species, leading to the initial stages of dating being neurobiologically drugged.

The Excitement of New Love [00:10:31]
Explains the initial phase of a relationship where the brain produces chemicals that make us feel excited and focused.

Automating the Other Person [00:12:03]
Describes how as the relationship progresses, we start to automate the other person and make assumptions, leading to potential boredom and loss of attention.

Recognizing Familiarity and Disliking [00:14:32]
Discusses the phase where we start to recognize familiar traits in the other person, both positive and negative, and how it affects the relationship.

Why are we and what's our purpose? [00:22:30]
Discussion on the importance of understanding the purpose and goals of the relationship beyond just emotions.

Creating a shared vision and dealing with deal breakers [00:23:49]
Exploration of the need to align on values, culture, and deal breakers to ensure a successful relationship.

Understanding attachment styles [00:30:17]
Explanation of how attachment styles developed in childhood can impact how individuals react to stress and interact in relationships.

Island and its family culture [00:34:03] *
The speaker discusses how the island's family culture prioritizes performance and appearances over relationships, leading to a fear of dependency and a need for independence.

Threatening behavior of an island [00:35:11] *
The speaker explains how islands protect themselves by distancing and avoiding spending time with their partner, leading to feelings of anxiety and insecurity.

Understanding different attachment styles [00:36:14] *
The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own attachment style and that of their partner to avoid causing harm and to create a secure and lasting relationship.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Stan Tatkin Instagram @ drstantatkin (Website)

Dr. Stan Tatkin Website (thepactinstitute.com)

Dr. Stan Tatkin's Best Selling Books (Website)

Action After Items

3 Ways To Increase Your Value In Yourself

1. Ask yourself what are 3 to 5 things that you currently struggle in owning about yourself, and turn them into affirmations.
2. Write down those affirmations on your mirror.
3. Read them out loud to yourself every day.

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Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 300

Listen in as Stu gives us the top lessons he’s learned from the 100+ guests he’s had on the show for the 300th episode.

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Stephen Scoggins grew up in a broken home and was even homeless at one point. Today, he is the owner of 6 different businesses which are currently doing 9 figures. He is currently focused on Transform U, helping people level up in all areas of life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How you can change the programming given to you by your parents
• 3 questions that you can shape your life
• How to fight and win, rather than just exist in life

Stephen's IG - stephen_scoggins

stephenscoggins.com

Action After Items

3 Ways To Let Silence Guide You

1. Meditate
2. Go on a walk
3. Do a cellphone detox

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Marc Schulz is the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study done on happiness at about 85 years. He is also a professor of psychology and the director of Science Program and previously chaired the Psychology Department and the Clinical Developmental Psychology PhD Program at Bryn Mawr.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️The biggest insights on how to live a good life from the studies they’ve done by following people for 85 years.

◾️The one thing you need to start doing immediately to increase your ability to live a good life.

◾️The surprising truth about money and living a good life, as well as the correlation between those two.

the-good-life-book.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-schulz-20663222a/

Kari Pearce is a 4-time Fittest American Female, rated the 3rd fittest woman on earth, was a competitive CrossFit competitor, and owner of businesses which help people become more active.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How when you are positive, it triggers your brain in different ways.
• The power of giving your soul to something.
• Why you must be coachable.

@karipearcecrossfit

Action After Items

Why?

1. Ask yourself the question, ‘Why?’

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Action After Items

Do Some SOUL MAPPIN

1. Rate yourself on a scale of 1-5 on Selfless service, Optimized health, Unplugged digitally, Loving relationships, Mindful spirituality, Abundance financially, Personal development, Passion and hobbies, Impactful work, and Nature connection.
2. For the next 7 days, pick 2 of those things and work on them to get your rating up by one number.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps