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Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- January 24, 2022
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- Channel
- Modern Wisdom
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Ben Bergeron is the Owner of CrossFit New England, Founder of CompTrain and an author. Ben has tested his high-performance philosophy on the biggest stage in the world having been the coach behind 6 CrossFit Games Championships. Today we get to go through some great insights for how to take charge of your direction and reach full potential in work, sport, family and life. Expect to learn Ben's process for deciding how to make changes in life, how to turn your inner critic into a coach, why trusting your gut is a superpower, what Ben thinks about Dave Castro's recent exit from CrossFit, how you get a team to respect their leader, how Ben dealt with recent big name exits from his gym and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 20% discount on Mission’s high performance teas at https://missionuk.com (use code MW20) Get 15% discount on the amazing 6 Minute Diary at https://bit.ly/diarywisdom (use code MW15) Extra Stuff: Buy Unlocking Potential - https://amzn.to/3rSRo1l Follow Ben on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #benbergeron #crossfit #mindset - 00:00 Intro 00:26 How Not to ‘Fail by Default’ 13:10 Intention Vs Intuition 18:19 Dave Castro’s CrossFit Exit 29:43 How to Become an Effective Leader 48:46 Unique Advantages of Introverts 54:59 Turning the Inner Critic into a Coach 1:01:21 Earning Respect as a Leader 1:21:46 Impactful Athletes to Work With 1:30:40 How Emotion Alters Flow States 1:36:43 Ben’s Reaction To Katrin Leaving 1:48:41 Where to Find Ben - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
SPEAKERS
Ben Bergeron
guestChris Williamson
host
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Ben Bergeron and Chris Williamson, Stop Living A Life Of Complacency - Ben Bergeron explores Refuse Complacency: Ben Bergeron On Risk, Flow, And True Leadership Ben Bergeron argues that most people live lives of complacency, avoiding risk and discomfort at the cost of meaning, joy, and impact. He emphasizes trusting intuition over pure rationalization, using his own leap from finance to coaching as an example, and frames growth through his flywheel of awareness, intention, and action.
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