Ep. #1063: David Nurse on Understanding Your “Action Archetype”

People can be quite creative in the ways they stifle their own progress and hold themselves back from getting what they want. From self-sabotage to negative thinking, these roadblocks (which most people don’t even know exist) are what really prevent people from reaching fulfillment in their personal and professional lives. It’s not a lack of desire or smarts. In his new book, Do It, David Nurse describes these mindset obstacles as Action Archetypes. To help unpack these challenges and provide actionable insights, I interview David in this podcast. In case you’re not familiar with him, David is not only a former pro basketball player, life optimization coach, and a repeat guest on my podcast, but he’s a bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker, named by Real Leaders as a Top 50 keynote speaker (and he’s the youngest speaker in the list to boot). In our discussion, David and I chat about everything from what Action Archetypes are and which ones he’s discovered, to dealing with internalized failure and building self-esteem. So, if you're looking for insights into the secret reasons holding you back and effective strategies to overcome these obstacles and achieve your dreams, listen to this interview! Timestamps: (0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe! (01:48) - What is the title of the book and why did you write this book? (5:36) - What are some of the main action archetypes you’ve come across? (11:45) - What’s another archetype? Why do people internalize failure? (32:12) - Midroll Ad (34:22) - How smart do we need to be in order to achieve the goals we need to achieve? (52:26) - What are your thoughts on building a healthy self-esteem? (60:40) - Where can people find you and your work?   Mentioned on the Show: Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip Sam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammillerscience/ Sam’s website: http://www.sammillerscience.com/ Sam’s Book: www.metabolismmadesimple.com David’s Book Do It: The Life-Changing Power of Taking Action - https://www.amazon.com/Do-Life-Changing-Power-Taking-Action/dp/1119853702/?tag=mflweb-20