Part 2 5 Gears - 5. How to tune up your Gears for greater presence and connection when there is never enough time

Bearded Wisdom with Les McDaniel

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Part 2 5 Gears - 5. How to tune up your Gears for greater presence and connection when there is never enough time

Les McDaniel

Oct 31, 2022

Do you feel stuck in the wrong gears? Stuck in the wrong mindset, the wrong relationship, or the wrong behaviors. Regrettably, we've probably all been there at one time or another. The good news is the next time you feel stuck, there is an easy way to get you unstuck.

Today's episode is all about helping you achieve smooth transitions so you're not constantly grinding through the gears. Les shares some simple strategies to help you avoid being stuck in the wrong gears and choose the right gears for the right terrain.

The goal is to allow you the courage to recognize when you're in one gear too much and make it easier to put your life back in the right gear and hit the accelerator once again.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Getting healthy in 2nd gear

02:23 Learn and practice how to ask 3rd gear questions

03:20 How much time are you spending in 2nd gear mode?

05:02 Second gear challenge

05:54 How your ability to recharge affects your productivity

06:58 How to get healthy in first gear

08:41 Putting healthy boundaries on your recharge time

09:39 First gear challenge

10:27 Reverse gear: Giving and receiving apologies

12:45 Reverse gear challenge

15:55 Embracing the new norm of living

16:54 Parting thoughts

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Bearded Wisdom is the podcast for leaders and entrepreneurs who want to get unstuck. You’ll learn proven self-awareness techniques and get the tools and mindset needed to level up your life at home and at work. Listen every weekday for relevant lessons and timeless strategies from a guy who will shoot it straight with you.

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