Shawn and Sanger explore the idea that nothing is wrong with times of slow growth - "Plateaus," as we call them - as long as they’re used wisely.    

KEY TOPICS
Determining where you are in life’s changing landscape.
Discovering the potent mindset and skills combination necessary for positive change.
Getting unstuck and keeping from getting stuck in the future.
Planning your next move with clear meaning and purpose.  

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age: Feiler, Bruce: 9781101980514: Amazon.com: Books

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:38 Moving Through Plateaus
05:02 Life Changes and Refining Concepts
08:23 Lessons from Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
11:21 The Phases of Plateaus
14:41 Plateaus as Learning Opportunities
22:26 The Five Levers of Change
30:37 Changing Goals, Systems, Habits, Relationships, and Beliefs
33:00 The Camino de Santiago and Letting Go of Burdens
36:24 Simplifying Systems and Focusing on What Matters
38:07 Setting Clear and Specific Goals 39:03 Shifting Goals as Circumstances Change
41:03 Visualizing the Next Plateau and Aligning with Intrinsic Motivation
44:26 The Power of Visualization and Creating Remarkable Goals
46:43 The Importance of Mindsets and Starting with Gratitude
50:05 Quantifying Goals and Assessing Affordability
57:24 The Acid Test and Aligning with Values
01:02:39 Making What's Below the Surface Accessible