EPISODE · Jul 6, 2023 · 36 MIN
Resistance Shows Up Right Before Breakthrough
from Imperfect Mens Club · host Mark Aylward & Jim Gurule
Jim starts with resistance is part of life He uses weight lifting as an example The results occur over time with consistency Mark talks about resistances due to ego and that resistance is a sign of progress Everyone has the same issues Jim says it happens early and forever The guys love their sports:) Resistance is physical, emotional, and spiritual Resistance feels bad, but it's good and your results manifest over time Mark admits to a fear of success and Jim disagrees Mark talks about getting criticized on line Jim quotes - "If you're not failing you're not trying hard enough" and "don't wish it was easier, wish you were better" and "I';d rather die trying" Mark tells about his first big risk and not being scared at all Jim recognizes different stages of life and why young people's ignorance can be a gift. Jim brings ego back into the discussion The guys discuss professional athletics and retirement as well as Jim's most recent fundraiser. Jim puts his ego aside later in life Mark says if you need your ego to get something done you're probably doing the wrong thing Mark talks about his older brother and his retirement from flying jet fighters Jim talks about the importance of humility Mark says humility is a strength not a weakness Jim recalls taking his son to the US Open and his rugby finals loss as a youngster Mark talks about his kids always listening and watching him Jim tells his story about his Japanese assistant and shares some Japanese culture - what you do, not what you say Mark reminds us that getting gut punched means you're making progress The guys end with self awareness, self evaluation and self execution
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