The Art of Accomplishment

Joe Hudson and Brett Kistler
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The Art of Accomplishment

Applied self-exploration. The Art of Accomplishment reflects a unique way of relating in business, personal and internal life that leads to more connection and satisfying relationships, awakening your ability to create the life you want with ease and joy. Joe Hudson, a coach sought after by the world’s top companies and performers, partners with wingsuit-flying adventurer and entrepreneur Brett Kistler to examine practical tools for self-exploration that you can readily apply to meaningfully transform your life. Hear Joe and Brett conduct powerful coaching sessions and unpack epiphanies with business leaders, world-class performers, and a community dedicated to self-discovery.

  1. MAR 14

    How To Stop Seeking Approval

    We grow up in a world where seeking approval is assumed, expected. Authority figures (like parents) assume the responsibility of approval or disapproval to teach their offspring how to move through the world. It’s also a kind of currency: it determines who we are, where we belong, what doors open for us. But at some point, some of us begin to wonder—what happens if I stop asking for permission? In this episode, Joe and Brett wrestle with the complexity of approval-seeking and how to break free from it. They explore: - The push and pull between belonging and authenticity - The weight of societal norms and expectation - The way doubt and conditioning pull us from our innate wisdom - The necessity of discomfort in the pursuit of true authenticity - The somatic cues that indicate when we are honoring our truth—or avoiding it - Practical exercises for cultivating self-approval

    26 min

  2. FEB 28

    So You’re Not Dead Yet: Lessons From Chemotherapy

    There is a moment when the body becomes foreign, when the timeline of your life no longer extends indefinitely but narrows into an unpredictable horizon. In this episode, Tara sits down with Michael Nagel, a beloved member of the AOA community, to speak candidly about what it means to love and be loved in the face of his cancer diagnosis. They discuss: - The “psychedelic of mortality”—how the nearness of death transforms personal and social dynamics - Embracing the support of a community while wrestling with the vulnerability of needing help - The stark cost-benefit analysis of chemotherapy - The dual forces of grief and gratitude, and learning to hold both at once - Denial’s strange and necessary role in maintaining the will to live. - The radical act of saying yes to struggle, and what it means to want life even in its hardest moments Join us for a conversation that explores what it means to live when death is an ever-present companion.

    29 min

  3. FEB 14

    How Generosity Improves Your Well-Being

    Generosity is often relegated to a bit part in our lives, an incidental thing we appreciate when we notice it but not something we consider important to driving our happiness or success. What happens when we put generosity at the center? In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Brett Kistler and Joe Hudson unpack the ways in which giving—whether of time, resources, or presence—is a direct line to our collective humanity and changes the trajectory of our well-being and sense of wholeness. They touch on: - The unspoken generosity of cultures that thrive on giving - How generosity exposes our attachments—our need to be seen, to be in control, to matter - The difference between obligation and true generosity - Moments where generosity is a lifeline, a language between people when words fail - The ways in which loss, grief, and generosity intersect The article Brett wrote and referenced in the podcast can be found here: https://open.substack.com/pub/inneradventure/p/welcome-to-iran?r=30w17r&utm_medium=ios

    27 min

  4. JAN 31

    Self-Reliance Is A Trap

    Our society glorifies self-reliance. We tell ourselves that it is the only way to survive in a world where no one is coming to save us and armor our hearts and mask our faces to avoid appearing weak or being disappointed when we show that we are in need. In this episode, Joe and Brett deconstruct the mythology of self-reliance and ask: What does it mean to truly receive? How does our fear of vulnerability keep us from intimacy, from connection, from the radical act of trusting another? They explore the ways self-reliance is both survival and self-sabotage, the ways we must unlearn it in order to heal. They discuss: - How to heal the fear of needing and being needed. - Why self-reliance is often a misleading ideal. - The hidden fear and control embedded in hyper-independence. - How trauma conditions us to reject support and connection. - The surprising ways leadership and relationships thrive on interdependence. - Practical ways to shift from unhealthy self-reliance to empowered collaboration.

    26 min

  5. JAN 17

    Your Obsession With Productivity Is Killing Your Productivity

    In this episode of *The Art of Accomplishment*, Brett and Joe provide a guide to productivity that challenges the notion of productivity itself. Drawing from personal anecdotes and experience, they explore: - The distinction between working hard and working meaningfully. - How dopamine and cultural norms fuel a false sense of accomplishment. - Practical methods for aligning productivity with personal purpose and enjoyment. - The role of reflection, rest, and pacing in sustainable achievement. Join Brett and Joe as they illuminate the often-overlooked forest amidst the trees of modern productivity culture, providing tools to reclaim joy and efficiency in your work and life.

    36 min

  6. JAN 3

    The Secret to Thriving Company Culture

    Why do some teams thrive in harmony while others crumble under pressure? How can leaders align aspirations with action, transforming their workplaces—and themselves—into engines of meaningful success? Brett and Joe recorded a special episode of the podcast in front of a live audience to discuss the impact of workplace culture on decision-making, organizational growth, and personal fulfillment. The conversation dives deep into: - The challenges of fostering connection, accountability, and trust - What matters to people in organizations - The fundamental components of culture - The interplay between leadership and a team - and much more

    34 min

  7. 12/20/2024

    How To Find Your Purpose

    Purpose is not defined by what we do, but by how we show up to life’s callings—whether in moments of fear, effort, or surrender. In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Joe and Brett lead us on a journey to uncover what it means to live with purpose. Not as something to be found, but as something to be recognized. Together, they unpack the myths surrounding purpose, challenging the notion that it is an external destination and reframing it as an inherent part of how we live. They examine: - The search for purpose - How purpose emerges in the moment - Balancing the fear and challenge of stepping into purpose - Discovering purpose as a deeply personal truth - How facing discomfort and friction often reveals the path to deeper meaning

    20 min

  8. 12/06/2024

    How Death Brings Life Closer

    In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Brett and Joe take us on a poignant journey through the inevitability of death and the profound ways it shapes the experience of life. At the center of their conversation is Brett’s brother, facing a terminal diagnosis, and the extraordinary lessons his life—and the process of his dying—have imparted. Through anecdotes of BASE jumping, near-death experiences, and profound loss, Brett and Joe explore the paradox of mortality: the closer you are to death, the more vividly you taste life. Brett and Joe examine: - The power of mortality: How facing the truth of our impermanence can compress life into moments of unparalleled sweetness. - The freedom in letting go: Why the stories we tell ourselves about success, identity, and purpose often crumble in the face of death. - A life well lived: Brett reflects on his brother’s choice to "dive into his family" and redefine what it means to truly live. - Lessons from the edge: Stories of BASE jumping and near-death experiences that reveal the peace and clarity often found in moments of extreme vulnerability. - The opportunity of goodbye: How acknowledging the fleeting nature of life can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections. As the conversation unfolds, a clear and steady message emerges: death, far from being an endpoint, is a profound teacher. It forces us to confront what matters most, stripping away the trivial and leaving only the raw truth of our existence.

    28 min
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Applied self-exploration. The Art of Accomplishment reflects a unique way of relating in business, personal and internal life that leads to more connection and satisfying relationships, awakening your ability to create the life you want with ease and joy. Joe Hudson, a coach sought after by the world’s top companies and performers, partners with wingsuit-flying adventurer and entrepreneur Brett Kistler to examine practical tools for self-exploration that you can readily apply to meaningfully transform your life. Hear Joe and Brett conduct powerful coaching sessions and unpack epiphanies with business leaders, world-class performers, and a community dedicated to self-discovery.

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  • Creator
    Joe Hudson and Brett Kistler
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 The Art of Accomplishment Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Art of Accomplishment

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