Why Every High Performer Needs a Hobby (Even if It's Just Collecting Stamps)

Have you ever noticed how embracing a hobby can transform your leadership approach? In this episode of the "Crown Yourself" podcast, host Kimberly Spencer explores the significance of hobbies for high performers. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on how hobbies can enhance life and business, offering a fresh perspective and psychological adaptability. Kimberly discusses the embodiment of principles learned through hobbies and their application to business, such as mindset and manifestation. She encourages listeners to engage with hobbies for personal growth, skill development, and joy. Examples range from yoga to cooking, with her own experiences adding depth to the discussion. Kimberly concludes by inviting her audience to seek hobbies that resonate with them and to join her community for further support in high-performance growth.   What you will learn from this episode: Importance of hobbies for high performers Personal experience with hobbies and their impact Hobbies as sources of joy and potential income Encouragement to explore challenging hobbies for personal growth Value of detachment in hobbies for gaining new perspectives Learning new skills through hobbies and their influence on leadership and decision-making Lessons from hobbies and their application to mindset and manifestation in business Different perspectives on freedom and success through hobbies Psychological adaptability and its role in personal and professional development Embracing hobbies for fun, joy, and personal growth   Enjoy, sovereigns!   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on YouTube.   Quotes: No one is saying that your hobby cannot bring you money like they can. I think that's a huge misconception as a natural entrepreneur. I'm like, I see a hobby and I'm like, let's monetize it. ~ Kimberly Spencer What hobbies do is provide a detached area for strategic slacking, where perhaps you get to engage in a different level with a different level of thought, which then you can bring back to your business. ~ Kimberly Spencer That's how you create what you want in any area of life. You have to look to where you want to be. ~ Kimberly Spencer   Moments of Note: The importance of hobbies (00:00:00) Exploring the significance of hobbies for high performers and their impact on personal and professional development. The breakthrough from a passion project (00:01:16) Discussing the breakthroughs and lessons learned from a passion project, including the process of creating a children's book. Reframing the concept of hobbies (00:02:24) Challenging the traditional view of hobbies as mere leisure activities and highlighting their potential for joy, financial gain, and quality of life improvement. The role of hobbies in personal growth (00:03:31) Emphasizing the value of hobbies in providing a detached space for strategic slacking, skill development, and new perspectives applicable to business. Applying hobby lessons to business (00:05:43) Exploring how lessons learned from engaging in hobbies, such as asking questions and leading collaboratively, can be applied to business practices. Thinking differently through hobbies (00:09:15) Examining how hobbies can foster new perspectives and innovative thinking, leading to creative collaborations and problem-solving in various areas of life. Embodiment of principles through hobbies (00:11:04) Illustrating how hobbies, such as motorcycle riding, can embody personal development principles and translate them into real-life applications. Leveraging skills from hobbies (00:13:26) Discussing the potential for leveraging skill sets acquired from hobbies to enhance other areas of life, including business and personal growth. Financial and personal value of hobbies (00:17:19) Exploring the financial and personal value of hobbies, including their potential to challenge, stretch, and help individuals grow in various aspects of life. Discovering new aspects of self through hobbies (00:20:29) Highlighting the power of hobbies in revealing different facets of one's personality and providing opportunities for personal exploration and growth. The value of freedom and different perspectives (00:21:33) Entrepreneurial values and perspectives on freedom. Power in diverse conversations and hobbies. Psychological adaptability and skill mapping (00:22:41) Hobbies as a skill for psychological adaptability and skill mapping. Applying personal strengths to business. Empowering through personal strategies (00:23:32) Empowering through personal strategies in business. Avoiding projection of the coach's strategies onto clients. Applying hobby skill sets to life and business (00:24:40) Applying hobby skill sets to personal development and business. Transforming business through hobby experiences and insights. Exploring new interests and hobbies (00:26:00) Encouragement to explore new interests and hobbies. Embracing hobbies for personal growth and transformation. Family and children's influence on hobbies (00:27:50) Influence of children on exploring hobbies. Embracing diverse interests and experiences. Bringing fun into business and life (00:29:02) Bringing fun into business and life through hobbies. Accelerating success through subconscious strategies. Connecting and creating a royal ripple (00:30:07) Encouraging connection and sharing to create a positive impact. Empowering others through kindness and support.   Mentions + Additional Resources:   "Instagram": "00:01:16"  "Children's Book about Barcodes": "00:01:16"  "Communication Queens Agency": "00:01:16"  "Children's Board Book about Farts": "00:01:16"  "Amazon KDP Print on Demand": "00:02:24"  "Horseback Riding and Motorcycle Riding": "00:03:31"  "HPC Coaching": "00:07:19"  "TEDx Talk": "00:15:25"  "High Performance Consultations": "00:22:41"  "NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)": "00:22:41"  "Chow Time Cooking Show": "00:24:40"  "Rocket Science Museums and NASA": "00:26:51"  "Sommelier Certificate": "00:29:02"  "Instagram": "00:29:02"  "Facebook Group 'Crown Yourself'": "00:29:02"     Transcript: For a full episode transcript, it can be found here. 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