High-achievers have a paradox: we always find a way to get everything done, yet we're constantly rushing as if we won't. This episode explores why we speed through life even when there's nowhere urgent to be, and reveals how our relationship with time is actually reflecting our relationship with ourselves. What feels like productivity might actually be the most sophisticated form of avoidance—one that's keeping us disconnected from the very awareness that could accelerate our progress.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why high-achievers rush through life despite always finding a way to get everything done
• The surprising connection between eating fast and avoiding deeper self-awareness
• How rushing becomes a barrier to the very coaching and support that could accelerate your progress
• Three powerful questions to break the cycle and create sustainable self-connection
The Rushing Reality Check
• That moment when you realize you're hurrying toward absolutely nothing on your calendar
• Why productivity-driven people use busyness as a shield against uncomfortable feelings
• The correlation between eating fast, poor digestion, and nervous system dysregulation
• How "I don't have time" becomes the story that keeps us stuck in cycles we actually control
The Avoidance Pattern
• Why clients skip check-ins precisely when they need support most
• The hyper-independence trap that convinces you to figure everything out alone
• How avoiding data about yourself creates more anxiety than facing what you might discover
• The difference between tracking for bias confirmation versus tracking for self-awareness
The Power of Slowing Down
• What happens when you actually write down your to-do list instead of mentally cycling through it
• Why celebrating daily accomplishments is as important as planning tomorrow's tasks
• How presence in small moments (like walking your dog) translates to better decision-making everywhere
• The realization that slowing down doesn't compromise productivity—it enhances sustainable performance
This conversation reminds us that our relationship with time often reflects our relationship with ourselves. Whether you're a fellow New Yorker caught in the city's pace or a high-achiever anywhere who measures self-worth through productivity, this episode offers the practical insights and emotional permission to trust that you'll get everything done without sacrificing your well-being in the process.
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