Architecting a Life You Love w/ Paul Oneid

In this episode of the Do Cool Shit podcast, Meryl Binder interviews Paul Oneid, a business owner, mentor, and athlete, and someone who has architected a life that he loves. We discuss the importance of agency in life, emotional intelligence, and the value of pursuing hardships to build resilience. Paul shares a lot from his personal journey, including overcoming a significant injury. He discusses lessons learned about vulnerability, self-efficacy, and the importance of prioritizing oneself. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-trust, the impact of coaching, and redefining success. Ultimately, we explore what it means to 'do cool shit' and live a fulfilling life.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Paul Oneid01:12 Architecting Your Life: The Power of Agency03:51 Overcoming Challenges: The Journey of Immigration06:44 Emotional Intelligence: Objectivity in Feelings10:08 Identity and Discipline: The Path to Success12:50 Facing Adversity: The Quad Injury Experience19:13 The Value of Emotions: Learning from Pain22:25 Time Management: Investing vs. Spending Time24:21 The Importance of Saying No29:08 Building Self-Trust: Keeping Promises to Yourself32:59 Conscious Choices and Balance in Eating35:14 The Importance of Vulnerability in Coaching38:15 Understanding Self-Judgment and Its Impact41:45 The Role of Discipline and Non-Judgment45:58 The Psychology of Coaching and Personal Growth51:52 Prioritizing Yourself for a Fulfilled LifeConnect with Paul:Email: [email protected] - @pauloneid, @masterathleticperformance, @coachescorneruYT - @pauloneid_map @coachescorneruhttps://masterathletic.com/Connect with Meryl:⁠www.wickedironstrength.com⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/merylcbc⁠ & ⁠www.instagram.com/wickedironstrength⁠Email list: ⁠https://go.wickedironstrength.com/newsletter⁠