1022: Wayfinders: Join Epic Adventures, Build Deeper Connection, And Find Your Alignment in Life with Mike Brcic

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Are you lost, stuck, or confused about your life? Numerous people struggle to find the answers that will help them in these dark times of their lives. Their most common response is to isolate themselves and be alone, thinking they can fight it themselves. But no man is an island. Thus, finding companions, a community, or your second family that will help you get out of the dark is critical, and that is what Wayfinders provides. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4eeJgY_-z4 Mike Brcic is a facilitator, speaker, entrepreneur, explorer, and founder of Wayfinders, a group dedicated to creating a tight-knit community of incredible entrepreneurs bonded by peak experiences and epic adventures in spectacular, remote locations around the world. Mike has a mission to help entrepreneurs build deep connections, find personal alignment, and run more fulfilling businesses. Join us in this wonderful conversation as Mike shares his experiences and knowledge about building deep connections, surrounding yourself with a mastermind group, and how to find your alignment in life. Quotes “Instead of just jumping straight to goals, what is the work that has to happen? And before that little bit of self-inquiry and like, who am I, what's important to me, and what are my guiding principles, and then, once you have a clear grounding in that, then you can start to set some really meaningful goals.” Mike Brcic “If you're going to climb the ladder of success, make sure it's leaning on the right building. And unless we take the time to get quiet and get still and listen to ourselves, it's very easy to lean that ladder on the wrong building.” – Mike Brcic “In any group that you join, just commit to it, whether it's six months or one year, just commit as hard as you can to it, and then see what comes back. And if after that time, you don't feel like you're getting value from it, then find something that will bring you value, but give it your heart and soul.” – Mike Brcic Takeaways 01:12 Aligning one's work, behaviors, and thoughts with one's core values and authentic self is crucial for finding fulfillment and meaning. 06:00 Setting arbitrary business goals without understanding their deeper personal significance can lead to a sense of emptiness, even if those goals are achieved. 09:42 Masterminds and peer groups can provide valuable new perspectives and help unlock one's own wisdom through thoughtful questioning, rather than just offering advice. 19:05 Regularly practicing stillness, meditation, and spending time in nature can help maintain alignment, reduce anxiety, and gain clarity on one's true path. 24:41 Committing fully to a mastermind or peer group, and contributing value, is key to getting the most benefit, rather than half-heartedly participating. Resources Wayfinders: Life is full of adventures. Discover yours. Mike Brcic on Facebook Mike Brcic on LinkedIn

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