Achieving Personal and Professional Growth: The Power of Self-Awareness and Accountability with Dr. Mana Shiumatsu

In this episode of 'Tomorrow is Not Today' podcast, host Kingsley welcomes Dr. Mana Shiumatsu, a doctor of physiotherapy with a practice named Ikaika Integrated Recovery and Performance. Mana shares his journey of personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, brutal honesty, and accountability. They discuss the crucial role of mindset in overcoming challenges, both in health and life, and how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements. Mana also talks about his training for a fitness competition and how discipline and resilience play a role in his daily life. The conversation dives deep into the necessity of taking personal responsibility and the misconception of instant gratification.

00:00 Introduction to Self-Improvement

01:04 Meet Mana: A Journey in Physiotherapy

07:55 The Importance of Accountability

10:17 Overcoming Victim Mentality

12:29 Gratitude and Discipline in Life

19:28 Mindset and Recovery

24:22 The Reality of Long-Term Solutions

26:33 The Illusion of Overnight Success

27:45 Accountability and Personal Responsibility

30:39 Balancing Life and Competition

37:44 The Power of Small Changes

44:31 Creating the Ultimate Tomorrow