Episode Details

Pressure has a way of revealing patterns we'd rather not see.

• Defensiveness.
• Control.
• Avoidance.
• Reactivity.

But these experiences aren't signs that we've failed.

They're opportunities to notice what's driving our behaviour.

In this Quick Spoon, Ross explores one of the central ideas behind psychological flexibility: once we notice what's running us, we create the possibility of choosing differently.

And that's where leadership begins.

Key Quote

"Pressure doesn't reveal who we are. Pressure reveals what's running us."

Reflection Questions

The next time you feel pressure building:

What is driving me right now?

And what matters here?

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