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5 Gears - 4. Navigating your 1st Gear Tendencies and Understanding the Responsive Nature of Reverse
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5 Gears - 4. Navigating your 1st Gear Tendencies and Understanding the Responsive Nature of Reverse

Do you make time for rest and recharge? How does recharging too much or too little affect your performance, mood, and energy levels? Just like your car, you wouldn't be able to drive for days without refueling. Think about it; even electric cars need to recharge every now and then. 

Recharging is an essential part of living a happy and productive life. If you feel stuck, unable to move, and in need of a boost, it would be best if you took a break from today's fast-paced world. Remember, busyness is not something to be proud of. All it does is leave you less productive and less happy.

Today's episode is all about slowing down and recharging. If you've messed up any of the other five gears in this series, Les shares how you can slow down, make amends, and re-energize your mind and body.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

00:00 Introduction 

01:28 First gear - recharge mode

03:48 Why most people overlook the essential first gear

06:30 What does your first gear look like?

07:09 Warning signs of an unhealthy first gear

 08:46 Key elements of the reverse gear

11:50 Signs you need to work on your reverse gear

12:36 The real challenge with mastering reverse gear

15:20 Where you are Vs. where you want to be

17:21 How the 5 gears make great sign language 

19:15 Exercise to help better understand your 5 gears

22:13 Don't ignore your weaknesses, build on them

23:10 Parting thoughts 

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