S2 Ep10. More on Resilience (Personal Canon Part 5/5)

What if resilience is less about who you are—and more about what you’re willing to face?In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, Ben, Adrian, and Paige delve into the concept of resilience, exploring how it extends beyond mere durability to encompass growth through adversity. They discuss the influence of parenting styles, educational systems, and societal structures on resilience, drawing insights from books like "The Coddling of the American Mind" and "Anti-Fragile." The conversation highlights the importance of exposure to diverse ideas, the role of failure in building confidence, and the necessity of maintaining an open mind to foster personal and collective growth.Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction to Resilience00:03:00 Parenting and Resilience00:06:00 Educational Systems and Resilience00:09:00 Diverse Ideas and Open-Mindedness00:12:00 Failure and Confidence Building00:15:00 Societal Structures and ResilienceConnect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66Connect with Paige:Website: https://paigestephens.com/Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if resilience isn’t something you’re born with, but something you intentionally build?In this episode, Ben, Paige, and Adrian explore resilience through the books that shaped their thinking—unpacking how optimism, identity, habits, and strong systems form the backbone of a life (and business) that can weather anything. Drawing from books like "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman, "The Coddling of the American Mind" by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff, "Anti-Fragile" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, and "Traction" by Gino Wickman, they discuss how the ideas you engage with can transform the way you respond to challenge and change and contribute to understanding resilience in mindset, behavior, and systems.00:00:00 Introduction to Resilience00:05:00 Learned Optimism and Mindset00:10:00 Anti-Fragility and Systems00:15:00 Atomic Habits and Identity00:20:00 Traction and Business Resilience00:25:00 Conclusion and Future TopicsConnect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66Connect with Paige:Website: https://paigestephens.com/Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the world you’re living in isn’t fixed… but chosen?In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, we explore the theme of “reality shaping”, or how our perceptions influence our experiences. We delve into the power of choice in framing our reality, drawing insights from books like "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz, "Existential Kink" by Carolyn Elliott, and "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant” by Eric Jorgenson. The conversation highlights the importance of acceptance, the role of attention, and the impact of our mindset on our reality.This is part 3 of our 5-part series on the Personal Canon.00:09:40 Introduction to Reality Shaping00:26:30 The Power of Attention00:45:48 Acceptance and Mindset01:15:04 Exploring The Four Agreements01:24:46 Insights from Existential Kink02:06:42 Naval Ravikant on Change03:14:28 How Diversity Helps us Stay Malleable as we AgeConnect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66Connect with Paige:Website: https://paigestephens.com/Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stories you return to again and again are quietly shaping the way you see yourself—and affecting your freedom.In this episode of The Shift to Freedom, Ben Easter, Paige Easter, and Adrian dive into the books that built their worldviews—and how those ideas unlock emotional and philosophical freedom. From the effortless mastery of the Tao Te Ching to the grounded clarity of Stoicism and the purpose-centered wisdom of Man’s Search for Meaning, this conversation explores how ancient ideas meet modern psychology. Ben also shares how Conversations with God reframed his understanding of identity, consciousness, and alignment. You’ll learn to reshape your perspective, find peace through meaning, and remember your power as a meaning-maker.🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: what’s in your personal canon?Connect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66Connect with Paige:Website: https://paigestephens.com/Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlocking Your Personal Canon: Books That Transform Your LifeAre you harnessing the full potential of your mind to fuel your business success? In this episode of The Shift to Freedom podcast, hosts Ben Easter, Paige Easter, and Adrian Dahlin discuss the concept of a personal canon—a curated list of books that serve as your go-to resources for inspiration, guidance, and values. Learn about their top book recommendations and how these books have profoundly impacted their lives and thinking. From Nonviolent Communication to Loving What Is, delve into the key principles that can help you show up as the leader your business deserves.Connect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66Connect with Paige:Website: https://paigestephens.com/Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who are your heroes—and are they actually helping you become who you want to be?In this episode of The Shift to Freedom, I sit down with Adrian Dahlin and Paige Stephens to explore what makes a hero truly worth following—and how our heroes shape the people we become. We dig into why relatable, imperfect heroes inspire real growth, how Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey still maps to modern stories like Hamilton and Spider-Man, and why values get clearer when we see them embodied through others.We also unpack how to use heroes intentionally—as alter egos or identity anchors—to access courage, wisdom, and kindness when you need it most. From Moana’s compassion to Lincoln’s moral courage, from Spider-Man’s sense of responsibility to Bruce Lee’s fluid adaptability—this episode is packed with powerful examples and practical ways to use hero stories to clarify your values, strengthen integrity, and make hard decisions with confidence.If this episode sparked something, tell me: Who’s your hero and why?Connect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspired by Hamilton, Ben and Adrian unpack the balance between personal ambition and civic duty. They explore how history, entrepreneurship, and ethics shape modern responsibility — and what we can learn from the founders about power, purpose, and community.#Hamilton #Entrepreneurship #CivicResponsibility #Ethics #HistoryPodcast #Leadership #Society #PhilosophyConnect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Shift to Freedom, Ben and Adrian dive into the power of authenticity in relationships and business. They explore how revealing your quirks builds trust, why honesty needs balance, and how dropping the façade can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections. With humor and insight, they unpack the art of gradual self-revelation, the risks of inauthenticity, and the freedom that comes from showing up as your true self.#Authenticity #ShiftToFreedom #PersonalGrowth #Trust #Vulnerability #RealConnections #Transparency #SelfAwareness #Communication #BeRealLinksArtist IG Reel - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DLA9LwJTfaF/Connect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jollyredgiant66Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎲 What if strategy games could help you develop business skills?♟️ In this episode of Shift to Freedom, Ben and Adrian dive into the “physics” of decision-making—showing how the principles of board games reveal smarter ways to plan, adapt, and win in business and in life. Learn how to define objectives, craft better strategies, and turn failure into insight.#StrategyGames #BusinessInsights #PodcastConnect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Shift of Freedom podcast, Ben explores the art of authentic communication with Adrian Dahlin from Search to Sale.Together, they unpack what it really means to express yourself genuinely in a world increasingly shaped by automation and AI. The conversation explores the tension between authenticity and imposter syndrome, revealing how aligning your message with your true self can create deeper trust and connection.Ben and Adrian also share practical strategies for communicating with clarity and purpose—whether online or in person—emphasizing empathy, self-awareness, and the courage to stand out by being unmistakably human.This episode offers a thoughtful roadmap for anyone looking to elevate their voice, inspire their audience, and communicate with authenticity in every interaction.#AuthenticCommunication #ImposterSyndrome #AudienceEngagement #Podcast[02:23] Authenticity in communication[05:01] An incentive to dumb down the quality of communication[15:49] Purpose, audience and authenticity in communication[16:24] Waiting for inspiration - perfectionists can use this to delay taking action[17:37] The 3 things for communication that are likely to lead to a good outcome[18:43] Imposter syndrome[20:23] A useful marketing principle[22:56] Three pillars of communication revisited[26:34] How to be authentic if you have imposter syndromeConnect with Adrian:Website: https://www.searchtosale.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandahlin/Connect with Ben:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.