Flow Over Fear Adam Hill

Your story has the power to help others. 

In this episode, learn about overcoming adversity through storytelling as Adam Hill welcomes Dr. Michael Hudson. As a child, Michael endured unspeakable trauma that silenced him for decades. Now, he's dedicated to helping people share difficult parts of their journey. 

Learn how Michael reframed his past to serve others better and discover your lessons. Leave empowered to break the silence on your experiences, connect through vulnerability, and use your voice to heal the pain in the world. 

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:


The empowerment of owning one's full traumatic experience


The power of sharing life's hard-earned lessons


The three-sentence story


Dissonance and alignment in personal and professional growth


Reframing negative experiences to serve others better



Episode Highlights:

[12:03] The empowerment of owning one's full traumatic experience

Michael shares that softening or diminishing traumatic experiences only harms oneself, and acknowledging his own experience as rape rather than molestation through giving himself permission also empowered others to do the same.

[13:46] The power of sharing life's hard-earned lessons

We earn valuable lessons from difficult challenges, not just learn from them. Finding comfort in sharing what we endured can help change others' paths by helping them avoid similar pain, disconnect, and dissonance through what we learned.

[15:03] Sharing our scars, not our wounds

Focus on the lessons learned rather than graphic details. Michael emphasizes the importance of sharing life's lessons from past difficulties in a way that helps others without reopening your own wounds or soliciting an emotional response.

[20:27] The three-sentence story

Michael suggests a simple approach to sharing one's story in three sentences - situation, conflict, resolution - to create understanding and connection without rehashing traumatic details. This concise format allows others to relate while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

[25:41]  Dissonance and alignment in personal and professional growth 

The misalignment between your personal values and professional work can cause dissatisfaction and frustration, and the liberation that comes from achieving true alignment where one's actions and identity are congruent.

[49:05] Write a letter to your younger self

Michael suggests writing a letter to your younger self as an exercise to gain comfort in sharing difficult past experiences by addressing the journey, the highs and lows, and reframing events from a place of wisdom and healing.

Resources Mentioned:

The Backstory Initiative

Dr. Michael Hudson on LinkedIn

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Have you struggled to stick with learning a new skill? Discover how setting small, quarterly goals can help you consistently pursue passions and build competencies at a sustainable pace.

In his latest episode, Adam Hill shares how developing new skills and pursuing mastery has helped him overcome fear and anxiety. He discusses the importance of creating a "learning list" to brainstorm all the activities and subjects that interest you. Simply writing things down isn't enough - you need a plan to take action. That's where Adam's strategy of setting small, quarterly commitments comes in.

Tune in to hear Adam's approach to developing "multidisciplinary mastery" by stacking similar skills. He also emphasizes how learning connects you to new communities.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:


Achieving gradual mastery through focused learning


How to create your own learning list


The importance of quarterly check-ins


When to quit a learning goal


Building multidisciplinary mastery through skill stacking


Finding connection through shared learning



Episode Highlights:

[02:28] Achieve gradual mastery through focused learning

While it may appear Adam is skilled in many areas, he achieved them by gradually building competency in each area over time by focusing on one new thing at a time.

[04:10] Create your own learning list

List the things you want to learn that can engage your intellect, stimulate you mentally or physically, help you become healthier, or simply bring you joy and fulfillment as part of living an abundant life.

[10:24] Check in quarterly to assess if each activity still inspires you

Review your learning list each quarter to decide whether to continue pursuing each item or quit to make room for new goals. Consider if each activity still fulfills and inspires you or has become draining and boring.

[11:39] When to quit a learning goal

Adam suggests strategically quitting goals that no longer fulfill you after 90 days, to make way for new goals that better match your current interests.

[12:54] Build multidisciplinary mastery through skill stacking

Gaining foundational skills in one area first before taking on a new related skill allows you to build "multidisciplinary mastery" by stacking competencies in similar fields.

[13:52] Find connection through shared learning

Building knowledge and capabilities helps you connect with communities that provide support and human connection crucial for overcoming anxiety and fear.

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In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with Mandy McAllister about her journey from farm girl to entrepreneur – leaving the W-2 world behind after building a stable income stream through multifamily property investing. 

Having spent most of her career in the fast-paced world of medical device sales, Mandy was ready for a change. In 2021, she made a leap to full-time real estate investing and entrepreneurship after achieving her financial independence goals. She now leads GoBundance Women as CEO, helping other women do the same. 

Find out how she made the shift from the corporate grind to being her own boss and what insights she has to offer for anyone looking to escape the 9-5 life.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:


The power of prioritized needs


Reverse-engineering big life decisions


Mandy’s financial freedom calculator


Leaving a W2 job for real estate investing, with tips on mindset and strategy


Securing your financial floor first


How to overcome overwhelm



Episode Highlights:

[06:14] Your life’s trajectory depends on what your prioritize

Tony Robbins taught that the human need you prioritize most often dictates the decisions you make, with the six needs being certainty, uncertainty, love and connection, feeling important, growth, and contribution.

[10:30] You can experience success by reverse-engineering your decisions.

Start by envisioning your desired future outcome and working backwards to identify the concrete steps required to get there.

[17:45] Mandy’s financial freedom calculator

Mandy created a financial freedom calculator to help others determine their personal number needed for financial independence.

[20:40] Experimenting with entrepreneurship

You can test out entrepreneurship as a 12-month experiment by leaving your W-2 job and then check in on your vibe. If you don’t like it, go back to the workforce. But if you like it, then double-down on it.

[25:28] Planning your 9-5 escape

Ensure your financial goals are achieved and you’ve established a vision before exiting your stable career. Then have backup plans in place in case of short-term income gaps during the transition.

[27:30] View your current job as investment in your future

Mandy advocated shifting one's mindset about an unfulfilling job to view it not as drudgery but rather as a means to fund future goals.

[32:52] Secure a base level of income first

Mandy advocates first establishing a stable base of buy and hold income-producing real estate to create a financial floor before taking on riskier value-add deals or projects.

[43:54] How to overcome overwhelm

Remove overwhelm from your vocabulary, and instead, say your life is full of opportunity. Time-block your week to focus on 2-3 big priorities and establish guardrails for your work hours to maintain balance. 

Resources Mentioned:

www.mandymcallister.com 

The Financial Freedom Calculator

GoBundance Women

The Psychology of Money

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Ever feel like there are too many tabs open in your brain? Today, Adam Hill shares some simple strategies to help close a few of those tabs and bring more peace of mind. 

Learn valuable insights into simplifying your life while still achieving big goals. Adam discusses the power of guarding your priorities, saying no with integrity, and scheduling time for intentional stillness each day. Small shifts like these can make a big difference in creating space to focus on what really matters.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:


The importance of community for growth


Success breeds new challenges


The importance of systems and guarding priorities with your life


Saying no with integrity


How to practice intentional nothingness



Episode Highlights:

[03:18] Find yourself and grow through your community

Communities play a vital role in shaping who we are and can help us find opportunities for personal development.

[05:36] Success breeds new challenges

Achieving more leads us to believe in ourselves. It also introduces new and increasingly complex problems as we continue growing.

[07:38] The path to simplicity starts with systems

Implementing systems to automate daily tasks is an important first step in simplifying through removing burdens and complexities so you can focus your time elsewhere.

[09:15] Guard priorities with your life

Guarding your top three priorities with your life allows you to focus on what truly matters most.

[11:06] Priorities should be a reflection of your core values

Keep your priorities and values in sync - revisit them each quarter so that you're on track!

[13:11] Saying no with integrity

Saying no with integrity means declining requests that do not align with your principles or priorities without compromising your values to avoid conflict.

[15:46] How to practice intentional nothingness

Deliberately schedule time each day to do nothing, without distractions – to build clarity and bring simplicity to your life.

Resources Mentioned:

Gobundance

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Ever wish you had more time to get everything done? Discover how one entrepreneur went from burnout to balance with a simple daily planner.

In today’s episode, productivity expert Scotty Sanders reveals his simple system for maximizing your minutes using a 3x5 index card. Learn practical productivity hacks to help you create an extra hour in your day. Accomplish more with greater freedom and fulfillment!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:


Scotty’s wake-call to find balance


Developing a process for purpose-driven daily plans


Achieving balance without burnout


The “Life on a 3x5” approach


Identifying daily disciplines through the AAA Filter


Simplify to amplify what’s important



Episode Highlights:

[05:51] Scotty’s wake-call to find balance

When he was 26, Scotty had a wake-up call when his largest store caught on fire - a "burning building experience" that crystallized his need to discover work-life balance and the secret to ultra-productivity.

[17:02] Achieve balance without burnout

While we should want to be productive with what we've been given, we shouldn't sacrifice our family, health, or mental well-being by becoming so stressed that we can't enjoy life.

[19:49] The “Life on a 3x5” approach

Scotty shares the secret to ultra productivity: Have a simple daily plan like his "Life on a 3x5" index card approach, emphasizing the importance of having a clear direction or purpose. 

[25:22] Identifying daily disciplines through the AAA filter

Scotty discusses using a filter for identifying daily disciplines that meet criteria of Alignment (to purpose), Accountability, and Advancement towards goals and purpose.

[27:59] Simplify to amplify what’s important.

Scotty explains how he simplifies his daily planning by focusing on three disciplines, goals, and gratitudes on his 3x5 card rather than an overwhelming number that could lead to confusion.

[35:26] Lack of passion leads to burnout

Focusing your daily activities on areas you're passionate about helps avoid burnout and maintain motivation.

Resources Mentioned:

https://scottysanders.com/ 

Life on a 3x5

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Are you living in alignment with your core values or holding onto beliefs that no longer serve you?

In this episode, Adam Hill delves into the importance of identifying your true north through self-examination and reflection on life experiences. He shares how overcoming addiction helped him understand the difference between core values that cultivate abundance and "sacred cows" that act as anchors. Adam offers guidance on transforming your life by letting go of limiting beliefs and breaking free to live authentically. 

Tune in to gain insight and tools to uncover your inner truth and overcome what may be unconsciously holding you back from your fullest potential.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:


Identifying and letting go of limiting beliefs


Core values and sacred cows in personal and professional growth


Identifying and transforming sacred cows in life


Identifying core values through self-reflection and storytelling



Episode Highlights:

[03:22] How long standing practices can hold you back

Habits and behaviors can develop into values and anchors that may no longer drive your company or life forward and instead hold you back without realizing it.

[06:31] Generational beliefs can anchor us

We may develop sacred cows around beliefs we feel we need to hold onto, even if passed down generationally. They may be anchoring us without serving our true values.

[08:15] See through sacred cows by distinguishing surface values from your inner truth

Those sacred cows may feel superficially like values but are veiled beliefs that can go against our true core values and ability to discover who we truly are.

[08:56] Your life's peaks and valleys reveal your core values

Your core values will be reinforced during life's highs and lows. Self-reflection on what gives you strength or brings you down can help uncover your inner truth and guide you authentically.

[09:48] Distinguishing core from cow

Core values create expansive alignment and abundance through difficulty while sacred cows avoid growth and breed unnecessary restriction through easy attachment to past ways.

[13:24] How do you identify your sacred cows and change them in your life?

Reflect on positive and negative life events to help uncover core values to replace sacred cows unconsciously holding you back.

[18:07] Identify your core values through stories

Stories have the power to tap into our souls. Paying attention to themes that deeply touch our hearts can help identify core values to live by.

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