EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 14 MIN
Summer Shorts: The Power of Yet, A Sudoku Story
from Go Coach Yourself! · host Ryan Reichert-Estes, CPCC and Vic Smith, CPCC
Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!In this summer short, Ryan shares his journey from avoiding advanced Sudoku puzzles to embracing them, revealing powerful lessons about growth mindset and the transformative power of adding "yet" to our limitations. What starts as a story about number grids becomes a coaching metaphor about moving from unconscious incompetence to conscious competence.Key TakeawaysThe difference between "I can't do this" and "I can't do this, yet"Understanding the four stages of competence and why the messy middle mattersHow missing vocabulary or skills can masquerade as lack of abilityThe power of curiosity over certainty when facing challengesWhy every expert was once a beginner who felt completely lostQuestions for ReflectionWhat have you decided you "just can't do"?What if it's not about talent or ability, but simply about learning the next skill?When you hit a wall, what questions are you asking yourself?Resources MentionedCracking the Cryptic - YouTube channel featuring Simon Anthony & Mark Goodliffe solving advanced Sudoku puzzlesPrevious Episode: The Pistol Squat - Vic's story about overcoming limiting beliefs through actionHosts:Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoachingVic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk
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Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this summer short, Ryan shares his journey from avoiding advanced Sudoku puzzles to embracing them, revealing powerful lessons about growth mindset and the transformative power of adding "yet" to our limitations. What starts as a story about number grids becomes a coaching metaphor about moving from unconscious incompetence to conscious competence. Key Takeaways The difference between "I can't do this" and "I can't do this,...
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