Are you someone who often finds yourself constantly pushing too hard and doing too much? Or do you avoid stress at all costs, even when doing so limits your growth? In this episode, Harris and Kate talk about the lessons they’re learning from past and present seasons of stress. They explain how adversity has helped them grow but also remind us that it’s important to find time for rest and recovery.

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking about stress and Harris’ conversation with Curtis Rigg (0:49)
• How stressed are you right now? (2:38)
• Stress helps us learn what we’re capable of (6:25)
• We can opt in to adversity knowing there’s something great on the other side (14:03)
• Where are you making time for rest and recovery? (21:42)
• If you want to live a wow-level life, you need to learn from uncertainty and stress (25:09)

Links and Resources:

Harris III’s Website

Innate Performance Website

Just like physical fitness, personal growth comes when we can find a healthy balance between resistance and recovery. In this episode, Harris talks with his personal trainer Curtis Rigg about the strength and conditioning lessons that we can apply to living a wow-level life. Curtis is a strength and conditioning coach who works with everyone from elite athletes to entrepreneurs. He shares his own inspiring story of recovering from a serious accident and unpacks some of the insights he’s gained from working with high-level athletes.

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking with personal trainer Curtis Rigg about resilience and strength (1:24)
• What made you want to become a strength and conditioning coach? (3:55)
• How did you find hope in the midst of a difficult prognosis? (11:11)
• Can you tell us about your approach to helping people recover from injuries? (16:33)
• Why are resistance and recovery vital for building strength? (22:47)
• What lessons can we take from elite athletes? (27:05)
• Can you grow without experiencing stress? (36:07)
• Where to connect with Curtis (41:11)

Links and Resources:

Harris III’s Website

Follow Curtis on Instagram

Innate Performance Website

A Storyteller became a household name by publishing her series, but her journey to get there was far from easy. In this episode, Harris examines the perseverance and resilience that allowed her to keep trying in the face of numerous rejections and challenges. He reminds us that struggles can lead to expanded creativity and shares a preview of next week’s special guest.

Episode Recap:

• One “yes” can change everything (0:01)
• Storyteller’s perseverance transformed her life and the world (4:20)
• How have you seen challenges expand your creativity? (6:57)
• Perseverance in the face of rejection can lead to amazing outcomes (8:00)
• Join us next week for a conversation with fitness instruction Curtis Rigg (10:53)

Links and Resources:

Harris III’s Website