Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable performance. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, Atlantic, Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, and more. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, and physicians on their performance and well-being. He is bestselling author of the new book, The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds-Not Crushes-Your Soul

In this episode, Eric and Brad Stulberg discuss several tools to develop a practice of groundedness.

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Brad Stulberg and I Discuss The Practice of Groundedness and…
His book, The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds-Not Crushes-Your Soul
Defining groundedness and the metaphor of a mountain
The importance of not letting the outcome supersede the process in our minds
Bridging the gap of knowing versus doing
How community is one of the most influential factors of doing hard things
Heroic individualism is the constant game of one-upmanship and is the opposite of groundedness
Learning to accept “good enough” rather than perfect
Patience is having the restraint to slow down for sustainable progress long term
His experience with OCD of repetitive thoughts that started with a panic attack
His work with exposure and prevention therapy and his meditation practice
Working with your thoughts and knowing which are worth engaging or letting go
Asking yourself what advice you’d give a friend when dealing with difficult thoughts
The benefits of naming your thoughts and continuing to do what you planned 
The importance of clearly defining your values and creating practices to live your values

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Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable performance. His work has been featured in&nbsp;The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, Atlantic, Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, Forbes,&nbsp;and more. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, and physicians on their performance and well-being. He is bestselling author of the new book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780593329894" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Practice of Groundedness:&nbsp;A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds-Not Crushes-Your Soul</a>In this episode,&nbsp;Eric and Brad Stulberg discuss several tools to develop a practice of groundedness.Sign up NOW for the next&nbsp;<a href="https://offers.oneyoufeed.net/spiritualhabits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spiritual Habits Group Program</a>!&nbsp;This 8-week program begins on March 20, 2022. Let Eric teach you how to establish simple daily practices that will help you feel more at ease and fulfilled in your life. Enrollment ends on March 7 so&nbsp;<a href="https://offers.oneyoufeed.net/spiritualhabits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up today</a>!But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Brad Stulberg and I Discuss The Practice of Groundedness and…<ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780593329894" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Practice of Groundedness:&nbsp;A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds-Not Crushes-Your Soul</a></li><li>Defining groundedness and the metaphor of a mountain</li><li>The importance of not letting the outcome supersede the process in our minds</li><li>Bridging the gap of knowing versus doing</li><li>How community is one of the most influential factors of doing hard things</li><li>Heroic individualism is the constant game of one-upmanship and is the opposite of groundedness</li><li>Learning to accept “good enough” rather than perfect</li><li>Patience is having the restraint to slow down for sustainable progress long term</li><li>His experience with OCD of repetitive thoughts that started with a panic attack</li><li>His work with&nbsp;exposure and prevention therapy and his meditation practice</li><li>Working with your thoughts and knowing which are worth engaging or letting go</li><li>Asking yourself what advice you’d give a friend when dealing with difficult thoughts</li><li>The benefits of naming your thoughts and continuing to do what you planned&nbsp;</li><li>The importance of clearly defining your values and creating practices to live your values</li></ul>Brad Stulberg Links:<a href="https://www.bradstulberg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brad’s Website</a><a href="https://twitter.com/BStulberg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed.&nbsp;Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Brad Stulberg you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Paul McCarroll</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/cultivating-mindfulness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cultivating Mindfulness with Cory Allen</a>

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Brad Stulberg on The Practice of Groundedness

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