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In this Summer Shorts episode of Go Coach Yourself!, join hosts Ryan and Vic as they explore the power of words and how a small gesture can leave a lasting impression.

They discuss the importance of being intentional with your words and how they shape future connections and friendships. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with personal revelations and valuable insights on the impact of what we say.

Don't miss out on another enlightening Summer Short!

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this summer short, Ryan shares his journey from avoiding advanced Sudoku puzzles to embracing them, revealing powerful lessons about growth mindset and the transformative power of adding "yet" to our limitations. What starts as a story about number grids becomes a coaching metaphor about moving from unconscious incompetence to conscious competence.

Key Takeaways

• The difference between "I can't do this" and "I can't do this, yet"
• Understanding the four stages of competence and why the messy middle matters
• How missing vocabulary or skills can masquerade as lack of ability
• The power of curiosity over certainty when facing challenges
• Why every expert was once a beginner who felt completely lost

Questions for Reflection

• What have you decided you "just can't do"?
• What if it's not about talent or ability, but simply about learning the next skill?
• When you hit a wall, what questions are you asking yourself?

Resources Mentioned

• Cracking the Cryptic - YouTube channel featuring Simon Anthony & Mark Goodliffe solving advanced Sudoku puzzles
• Previous Episode: The Pistol Squat - Vic's story about overcoming limiting beliefs through action

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this Summer Shorts episode of Go Coach Yourself! Vic share a personal story about being heckled during a work event and being unable to respond appropriately in the moment.

What this story highlights:

• How reacting without thinking can impact how we see ourselves and how others experience us.
• Pulling on Viktor Frankl's work of creating space between the stimulus and response, Ryan and Vic talk about how to create space to react intentionally.

Reflection questions to consider:

• How much space are you intentionally putting between the stimulus and the response?
• If you had total control of your behavior, what would you do differently?

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk