Ep. 83 - From Burnout to Wealth, Health, and Happiness with Pete Beskas The Art of Winning

Pete Beskas is a certified life coach, author, speaker, mentor, husband, and father. Pete uses the tools he’s gathered over 20yrs of his successful career in the corporate energy sector, entrepreneurial endeavors, and personal achievements to teach other men how to overcome adversity so that they too can enjoy the life they have created. His passion to work with men comes from his own struggles and personal mission to teach the tools and techniques that weren’t taught to him in the traditional “schools” of life. As a one-on-one mentor, Pete empowers men to embrace and implement tools that work in everyday life and lead to powerful, personal results. If you are interested in booking a call with Pete, be sure to check out Beskas Consulting!
 
In this episode, high achievers can overcome burnout and self-sabotage with the help of Pete’s insights. He shares his experience with hitting a plateau and feeling burned out, emphasizing the need for inspiration and purpose in life. The conversation discusses the issue of burnout among men and the importance of prioritizing small habits that bring joy. Creating something infinitely is discussed as a way to explore the unknown potential and achieve entrepreneurial success. Mentorship is emphasized as a symbiotic relationship that fosters personal growth, and good health practices are crucial for high achievers.
 
Join us for this engaging conversation on how to overcome it with the help of mentorship, personal growth, and good health practices.
 
[00:00 – 14:50] High-Achievers’ Obstacles and Challenges
·       Pete Beskas is introduced to the show.
·       Pete is a certified coach, author, and speaker dedicated to helping high achievers.
·       Pete has experience helping high achievers who feel stuck, burnout, or overwhelmed.
·       Pete talks about overcoming anger, eliminating self-sabotage, and the burnout cycle.
 
[14:50 - 46:25] Unlocking Your Infinite Potential
·       Burnout is a common problem among entrepreneurs who take on a lot of new tasks and have to learn new things to be successful in an area they did not come up learning or know right away.
·       When feeling burnt out, it is important to identify the symptoms and to raise one's hand and say that it is not working anymore.
·       Burnout can result from excessive expectations that we put on ourselves, such as the expectation to provide and to "grit and bear it."
·       Overcoming burnout involves making a simple shift in priorities and making time for enjoyable activities.
·       Failures are important because they lead to success
·       It's important to give oneself permission to fail in order to learn and grow
·       Asking people in different aspects of your life what they think your superpower is can provide interesting insights.
·       It's important to recognize that success stories often hide the failures and hard work that went into them
·       The first failure should be seen as a lesson rather than a reason to give up.
·       Entrepreneurship involves problem-solving and creativity
 
[46:25 – 54:08] Closing Segment
·       What was the key factor that created momentum and wealth in your entrepreneurial business?
o   According to Pete, the key factor that created momentum and wealth in his entrepreneurial business was consistency and patience. He emphasizes the importance of consistently showing up and adding value to the product or service, maintaining a high standard, and being patient, as success doesn't come overnight. Pete highlights the need to show up consistently, or no one will find you.
·       How do you know whether you're winning or not?
o   Pete believes that in order to determine whether he's winning or not, he tries to find something to celebrate every day. He looks for a "win" in his daily activiti