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#315 - Melody Wilding - Succeed If You're Empathetic & Driven

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Guest: Melody Wilding

Notable books mentioned: The Sensitive Striver, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, A World Without Email by Cal Newport, The Dip by Seth Godin

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The Sensitive Striver

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Untamed

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A World Without Email

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Guest: Melody Wilding

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Melody Wilding is an executive coach and an author. Being a driven but sensitive individual is a fairly interesting blend. You have all the desire for high achievement and go-getting but also overthink pretty much everything which slows you down. Thankfully, Melody is a specialist at coaching what she calls Sensitive Strivers. Expect to learn how to channel your emotions into an advantage, why trusting your gut is a skill, how to let go of being a perfectionist, how to stop over-thinking, why empathy can help you to beat the competition and much more...

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Individuals who identify as sensitive strivers or those who work with them.Individuals seeking self-acceptance and emotional understanding.Individuals struggling with work-life balancesensitive strivers and individuals facing setbacks

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The Sensitive Striver

Best for Individuals who identify as sensitive strivers or those who work with them.Often cited around sensitive striver definition

“In the book, I share this STRIVE framework. Very easy to remember. Sensitive strivers, your core qualities are STRIVE.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: sensitive striver definition

For: Individuals who identify as sensitive strivers or those who work with them.

Key quote: “So in the book, I share this STRIVE framework.”

The host discusses the concept of a sensitive striver, highlighting the unique combination of high sensitivity and high achievement. They emphasize the importance of understanding this identity and its associated challenges, referencing the STRIVE framework from the book to help individuals identify and manage their traits.

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Untamed

Glennon Doyle

Best for Individuals seeking self-acceptance and emotional understanding.Often cited around self-acceptance and identity

“There is a quote that you have from glenn and doyle which is awesome says I understand now that I'm not a mess but a deeply feeling person in a messy world.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: self-acceptance and identity

For: Individuals seeking self-acceptance and emotional understanding.

Key quote: “I understand now that I'm not a mess but a deeply feeling person in a messy world.”

The host references Glennon Doyle's book 'Untamed' to highlight a powerful perspective on self-identity. This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's feelings in a chaotic environment.

ASIN: 1785043358

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A World Without Email

Cal Newport

Best for Individuals struggling with work-life balanceOften cited around importance of boundaries

“Cal Newport's new book, A World Without Email, is mentioned in the context of discussing boundaries and the challenges of blending work and personal life.”

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Trigger: importance of boundaries

For: Individuals struggling with work-life balance

Key quote: “In the book, I go into a more comprehensive assessment.”

The host discusses the challenges of setting boundaries in a world where professional and personal lives are increasingly blurred. They mention Cal Newport's book 'A World Without Email' to emphasize the importance of boundaries for maintaining personal well-being and professional effectiveness.

ASIN: 0525536558

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The Dip

Seth Godin

Best for sensitive strivers and individuals facing setbacksOften cited around setbacks and sensitive strivers

“Seth Godin talks about The Dip in relation to setbacks and the natural down cycles that occur when pursuing change or self-improvement.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: setbacks and sensitive strivers

For: sensitive strivers and individuals facing setbacks

Key quote: “seth godin talks about the dip which in in management and business uh in economic theory it's called the change curve which means that whenever you're in a situation where you're pursuing any sort of change or advancing yourself there comes a natural point where you hit a down cycle where you may feel a little bit hopeless or disappointed or dismayed”

The host discusses how sensitive strivers often personalize setbacks, making them feel hopeless. They reference Seth Godin's 'The Dip' to explain the natural down cycles in the journey of change and the importance of addressing emotions during these times.

ASIN: 1591841666

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