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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani on Finding the Courage to Live Authentically EP 306

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7779 Ratings

🗓️ 15 June 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Do you want to live a life that's true to yourself, flaws and all? Are you tired of trying to fit into society's idea of perfection? If so, I have the solution for you. Join me and special guest Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani as we explore the concept of Becoming Flawesome - embracing imperfection as a key to living an authentic life. Together, we'll discuss how to let go of the need to be perfect and instead focus on being true to yourself. By the end of our discussion, you'll have the tools to start living a more authentic and fulfilling life, free from the pressure of perfectionism. Kristina is the author of the new book Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/kristina-mand-lakhiani-becoming-flawesome/  Finding the Courage to Live Authentically with Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani Does this sound familiar? You're constantly striving for perfection, but you never seem to measure up, no matter how hard you try. You've been told to push harder, work longer, and never settle for less, but all that effort has left you exhausted and dissatisfied. You're tired of feeling like you're never good enough and ready for a new approach. It's time to embrace your imperfections and live authentically. In this episode, we'll show you how to break free from the cycle of perfectionism and find true happiness through personal growth and self-acceptance. Get ready to become Flawesome! Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion16 to get 16 free meals, plus free shipping!” Brought to you by Indeed. Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place. --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/F0-bwEMdq2M  --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://youtu.be/QYehiUuX7zs  Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Catch my interview with Marshall Goldsmith on How You Create an Earned Life: https://passionstruck.com/marshall-goldsmith-create-your-earned-life/  Watch the solo episode I did on the topic of Chronic Loneliness: https://youtu.be/aFDRk0kcM40  Want to hear my best interviews from 2023? Check out my interview with Seth Godin on the Song of Significance and my interview with Gretchen Rubin on Life in Five Senses. ===== FOLLOW ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m  Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  Passion Struck is now on the AMFM247 broadcasting network every Monday and Friday from 5–6 PM. Step 1: Go to TuneIn, Apple Music (or any other app, mobile or computer) Step 2: Search for “AMFM247” Network

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0:00.0

Coming up next, on Passion Struck.

0:02.4

We learn to use love as currency in a very transactional way,

0:06.8

and to earn that currency, we need to do the right things.

0:10.8

And when we do that, wrong things will lose the currency.

0:14.1

That's the economy of success, of chasing success,

0:17.1

or chasing perfectionism.

0:18.9

No, so when we grow up, very often that voice of a loving mother,

0:24.3

or a caring teacher, or sister, or a friend,

0:28.0

is replaced by our own self-talk.

0:30.8

We keep doing the same.

0:33.1

We think that the only way I can be lovable and worthy,

0:37.2

if I do the right things, if I keep accomplishing it,

0:40.6

if I keep being good, good boy, good girl,

0:43.5

successful study well, and so on and so on.

0:45.9

It's amazing when people are ambitious,

0:48.9

but our ambitions should not be fueled by our need

0:52.4

to feel our worth and our need for love,

0:55.3

because once they are fueled by these two things, it's a dead end.

0:59.6

Welcome to Passion Struck.

1:01.0

Hi, I'm your host, John Armeils, and on the show,

1:03.8

we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance

1:06.9

of the world's most inspiring people,

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