167. MiniCast: From Burnout to Bounce Back: How to Build Your Resilience Reserves

2025-07-02

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Episode Summary: What if the reason you feel stuck isn't your circumstance—but your comparison? In this episode, I share a story about racing my young son—a moment that unexpectedly revealed how comparison can distort our vision and derail our growth. I unpack the dangers of comparison, the surprising results from my Leadership and Engagement study, and what PTSD studies taught me about the power of belief. You'll hear why so many people feel stuck at a "5," and what it really takes to build the emotional strength to move forw...

Episode Summary:

What if the reason you feel stuck isn't your circumstance—but your comparison?

In this episode, I share a story about racing my young son—a moment that unexpectedly revealed how comparison can distort our vision and derail our growth. I unpack the dangers of comparison, the surprising results from my Leadership and Engagement study, and what PTSD studies taught me about the power of belief.

You'll hear why so many people feel stuck at a "5," and what it really takes to build the emotional strength to move forward—regardless of what life throws your way. Whether you're a leader, a parent, or someone navigating burnout, this episode will challenge you to stop looking sideways and start investing in the one skill that matters most right now: resilience. Because you're not in a race—you're on a mission.

00:00 Stretch Capacity Story: Racing My Son

01:16 The Comparison Trap

03:06 What Leadership Research Reveals

05:39 The Danger of Measuring Against Others

07:13 The PTSD Insight That Changes Everything

08:34 You Are Not Your Circumstances

10:46 Resilience Is Essential

12:26 When Your Resilience Reserves Are Low

14:16 You're Not in a Race

15:59 Own Your Emotional Wellness

17:06 Make Resilience a Habit

18:25 Resilience Education Starts with You

20:03 Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI

21:18 Final Thoughts & Challenge

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