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Episode Synopsis
In this podcast, host, Jeffrey Besecker discusses the significance of goal setting in defining one's purpose and achieving personal growth.
While setting goals can be motivating, it can also lead to anxiety and unfruitful energy if not approached with balance.
The podcast interviews a financial advisor and behavior coach, Chad Hufford, who recognizes that his role is more about behavior management than money management.
Hufford shares his journey and highlights the importance of coaching people to manage their own behavior and develop better habits. The conversation explores the need for a relaxed approach to goal setting and how it can lead to greater peace of mind, and higher levels of success.
Key Show Highlights:
Exploring the Power of Healthy Goal Setting
How Hyper-Achievement Hinders Our Growth
Dispelling the Myths of The Less is More Ethos
The Importance of Creating Better Habits in Goal Achievement
How The Action Bias Limits Our Ability To Self- Actuate
The “Soft Science” of Goal Setting
Timestamps:
[00:01:23] Unhealthy hyper-achievement.
[00:05:08] Overcoming unhealthy habits.
[00:08:36] The action bias.
[00:12:31] Factors that shape introspection.
[00:17:20] Reacting to stress patterns.
[00:20:08] Emotions and decision-making.
[00:24:41] The herd mentality and action bias.
[00:27:08] Reactivity and the lizard brain.
[00:32:37] The action bias and healthy risks.
[00:36:15] Taking healthy risks.
[00:40:11] Dissociation and future selves.
[00:44:07] Victimization and learned helplessness.
[00:49:22] Focusing on inputs and outcomes.
[00:50:22] Taking time for self-reflection.
[00:54:15] The action bias hindrance.
Credits:
JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM: @thelightinsidepodcast
SUBSCRIBE: pod.link/thelightinside
Featured Guests:
Chad Hufford
Credits: Music Score by Epidemic Sound
Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker
Mixing, Engineering, Production, and Mastering: Aloft Media Studio
Senior Program Director: Anna Getz
While setting goals can be motivating, it can also lead to anxiety and unfruitful energy if not approached with balance.
The podcast interviews a financial advisor and behavior coach, Chad Hufford, who recognizes that his role is more about behavior management than money management.
Hufford shares his journey and highlights the importance of coaching people to manage their own behavior and develop better habits. The conversation explores the need for a relaxed approach to goal setting and how it can lead to greater peace of mind, and higher levels of success.
Key Show Highlights:
Exploring the Power of Healthy Goal Setting
How Hyper-Achievement Hinders Our Growth
Dispelling the Myths of The Less is More Ethos
The Importance of Creating Better Habits in Goal Achievement
How The Action Bias Limits Our Ability To Self- Actuate
The “Soft Science” of Goal Setting
Timestamps:
[00:01:23] Unhealthy hyper-achievement.
[00:05:08] Overcoming unhealthy habits.
[00:08:36] The action bias.
[00:12:31] Factors that shape introspection.
[00:17:20] Reacting to stress patterns.
[00:20:08] Emotions and decision-making.
[00:24:41] The herd mentality and action bias.
[00:27:08] Reactivity and the lizard brain.
[00:32:37] The action bias and healthy risks.
[00:36:15] Taking healthy risks.
[00:40:11] Dissociation and future selves.
[00:44:07] Victimization and learned helplessness.
[00:49:22] Focusing on inputs and outcomes.
[00:50:22] Taking time for self-reflection.
[00:54:15] The action bias hindrance.
Credits:
JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM: @thelightinsidepodcast
SUBSCRIBE: pod.link/thelightinside
Featured Guests:
Chad Hufford
Credits: Music Score by Epidemic Sound
Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker
Mixing, Engineering, Production, and Mastering: Aloft Media Studio
Senior Program Director: Anna Getz
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