Join Michael in this episode of the Whole Again as he shares lessons learned from his bike ride across America and provides insightful tips on how to do hard things. Discover the power of open awareness, learn the importance of setting bite-sized goals, and explore the value of having a strong support system. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation about resilience and personal growth. Key Points: 1. Embracing Open Awareness and the beauty of life's experiences. 2. Knowing your why and finding motivation to fulfill your dreams. 3. Breaking things down into manageable micro goals. 4. Playing the long game and managing your energy for sustained success. 5. Cultivating a growth mindset and embracing challenges. 6. The importance of riding with a supportive peloton for collective success. Resources: - Download the free workbook on how to create a better life at MichaelOBrienShift.com. - Check out the Pause, Breathe, Reflect app for mindfulness practices. DownloadLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching Websites: Executive Coaching and SpeakingSponsors: Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App To discover more about bringing mindfulness into your company or podcast sponsorship opportunities by emailing me at [email protected] If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, silver, or lacquer, highlighting the cracks rather than hiding them. It embodies the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection and teaches that breakage and repair are part of an object’s history, making it more valuable rather than less. Metaphorically, Kintsugi reminds us that our challenges, scars, and setbacks are not something to be ashamed of but can be embraced as a source of strength and transformation.Discover how to scroll less and live more by taking my Free Smartphone Wellness Audit by clicking phone.Did you know that stickers are wonderful visual cues to help you create healthy habits? You can get one of my free Pause Breathe Reflect sticker by clicking sticker.To discover more and sign up for My RIPPLE EFFECT newsletter by clicking Ripple Effect.We can also connect on LinkedIn.Subscribe to be sure you don’t miss any of the micro-meditations, wellness tips, and guidance that I publish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:11 am. Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength. My name is Michael. I'm a husband, father, son, and friend. I'm also an executive coach, speaker, and meditation teacher, and I help people prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day and help them heal, grow, and develop more resilience. I'm not a doctor or therapist. But I have been through the “ringer,” as they say. I was involved in a cycling accident, and my trauma team doesn’t know how I...

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