Live Like You Mean It: The Compass of Congruent Connection w/ John R. Miles | EP 630

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

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🗓️ 27 June 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

In this powerful close to The Connected Life series, John Miles pays tribute to the late Brian Wilson—co-founder of The Beach Boys—by exploring the theme of congruence: the often invisible alignment between our inner lives and outer expression. Using Wilson’s life as both mirror and message, this episode unpacks how misalignment creates disconnection and how real connection begins with self-trust. You’ll also learn how to apply the Connection Compass—a practical framework to help you stay aligned, grounded, and emotionally present even under pressure.

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And if that framework sparked something in you—if you're thinking, “This is exactly what I need, but I’m not sure I’ll remember it in the moment…”—I’ve got something for you.

I created a free Connection Compass Guide inside The Ignition Room on Substack.

It’s packed with:

Real-life language to use when you’re triggered
Journaling prompts to unpack your reactions
A printable one-sheet to keep visible—on your desk, fridge, or even in your wallet

If you want to train your nervous system to respond, not just react—

👉 you can grab it now at theignitedlife.net.

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passionstruck, what makes someone magnetic?
0:04.8	Not their words, not their talent, not even their charm.
0:10.0	The people whom we trust the most, follow the most, feel the most drawn to are the ones
0:17.2	whose outside matches their inside.
0:19.9	And when it doesn't, we feel it, even if we can't name it.
0:25.5	This week, we close out the Connected Life series by talking about the final, often invisible layer
0:32.6	of deep connection, congruence. And to get there, I want to take you inside the life of someone who created
0:39.9	some of the most honest, heartfelt music of the last century, while secretly battling some of
0:46.8	the deepest disconnection you can imagine. Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys wasn't just a musical genius.
0:55.3	He was a master of harmony externally.
0:59.8	Internally, though, he was often at war with himself.
1:03.7	This episode is about that war, the one between your truth and your presentation,
1:13.6	because you can't build real connection when you're not being real with yourself. Welcome to Passionstruck. Hi, I'm your host,
1:19.3	John R. Miles, and on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's
1:24.7	most inspiring people and turned their wisdom into practical advice
1:28.9	for you and those around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality
1:35.1	so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you're new to the show, I offer advice
1:40.8	and answer listener questions on Fridays. We have long-form interviews the rest of the
1:45.9	week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists,
1:53.2	military leaders, visionaries, and athletes. Now let's go out there and become Passionstruck.
1:59.2	Welcome back to Passionstruck.
2:01.1	I'm your host, John Miles, and you're listening to Episode 630, the final solo episode
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