Awakening: Why We Waited 150 Episodes to Talk About It

The traditional search for purpose is backwards→ Practical experiments to transform your life: https://artofaccomplishment.com/experimentsAfter 7 years chasing his "dream career," Joe discovered he'd been running toward exactly what he was trying to escape. This revelation changed how he approaches purpose entirely—leading to a method that's guided countless people from confusion to clarity.The truth? You can't find your purpose by thinking about it. Just like you can't identify a champion swimmer by looking at 5-year-olds on dry land. You have to get in the water.Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Awakening is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Brett and Joe finally tackle the topic head-on after 150 episodes of addressing it indirectly. They explore why awakening isn't a goal in the Art of Accomplishment work, what actually happens when people wake up, and why it might be both far bigger and far smaller than you imagine.They discuss:What awakening actually is (and isn't)Head, heart, and gut awakenings, and how they differWhy making awakening a goal can slow down the processThe myth that awakening is a finish lineHow meditation can be a path to enlightenment or a tool for dissociationWhy awakened people still have daddy issuesWhat to do if awakening catches you off guardResource Mentioned:Doing Nothing by Stephen Harrison Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The beliefs you can't question keep you stuck→ Experiments to find freedom: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/experimentsMost people never realize their deepest beliefs are holding them hostage. Joe Hudson shares a radical truth from 30 years of coaching the world's highest performers: The moment you stop defending who you think you are, you become truly free.Highlights:• The meeting room test: How fear instantly creates either/or thinking• Stanford's "smart kid" study that changed everything we know about praise• Why millionaires who believe "I'm successful" often plateau• The ocean vs. rock metaphor that transforms how you handle criticism• What actually happens when you realize you're both an asshole AND deeply loving• The terrifying moment when meaning dissolves—and why it's actually liberation"A sword attacks the ocean, and the ocean doesn't care."Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistlerAOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wanting is one of our most powerful levers for change. Not what you want, but your relationship to wanting itself. In this episode, Joe sits down with AOA facilitator Alexa Kistler (and Brett’s wife) to unpack why so many people are at war with their desires and how ending that war offers a path out of suffering.They discuss:Wanting, craving, and aversionChildhood patterns that take us away from wantingIdentity shifts when you allow yourself to wantHow not owning desire makes you more manipulable, not lessWhy chasing outcomes creates suffering, even when you succeedResearch mentioned: Women are more agreeable than men across culturesSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistlerAOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You're about to discover why that promotion you won't ask for, that business you won't start, and that conversation you keep avoiding all come from the same illusion.→ Turn your fear back into excitement (free mini-course): https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/resources/procrastinationJoe reveals the counterintuitive reason you feel 'stuck' and can't seem to move forward on your goals. It has nothing to do with a lack of options and everything to do with a fear of consequences. These insights come from Joe's three decades of working intimately with some of the world's most productive people, from billionaires to Fortune 500 CEOs, and uncovering the emotional patterns that drive procrastination.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe let Brett ask him anything at all about his life, and there were SO many questions, but ultimately his curiosity lead him to explore the story beneath the teaching: what was Joe’s path? How did he come to the work that he now shares with the world? Joe started out as a young man whose curious and open spirit blended with a serious rebellious streak that opened up a unique path. A bit of luck, love, and sometimes painful adventuring through the world, shaped him into the Joe we know and love today. Tune in to get a glimpse of the many facets that comprise Joe’s life.Links: Related EpisodeTara & Janine on embodimentBook: Black Elk SpeaksFitz PerlsSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson|Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doubt isn't protecting you from failure, it's protecting you from your feelings.For every ambitious person, doubt is the silent killer of greatness. Joe breaks down what he's learned from working with Silicon Valley's top performers: doubt isn't an intellectual problem, it’s a misunderstood emotional signal. It’s a protective mechanism to stop you from feeling something uncomfortable, whether it’s a fear of failure or even a fear of success.🎧 Subscribe to the Art of AccomplishmentPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ezSoopSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3ETrfHAGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Czx7TuOther platforms: https://artofaccomplishment.com/podcast Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson|Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett and Joe have nailed the PERFECT episode, which means they can finally get this podcast launched! Now they just need to get the perfect album art, title, set…and the perfect list of everything they need to do before they can launch the perfect podcast!In this episode, our hosts tackle everyone’s favourite Achilles heel: perfectionism. It shows up in individuals, teams, organizations, and entire societies. They explore where it comes from, why it has increased dramatically over the past decades, and how it narrows perception, creates internal chaos, and—paradoxically—produces worse results.They discuss:Perfectionism is fundamentally fear-based, not excellence-basedHow perfectionism predicts the same negative health outcomes as chronic stressThe rise of perfectionism over the past 30 years and why things haven’t gotten betterBinary thinking and the illusion of a perfect end stateThe childhood roots of perfectionism and chaotic environmentsWhy perfectionism actually creates the chaos it’s trying to preventHow organizations unintentionally reward fear and stagnationPractical ways to work with fear, the inner critic, and the nervous systemRelated Research: How Perfectionist Leaders Stifle Creativity (Forbes)Perfectionism Is Increasing (HBR)Why Being A Perfectionist Is Bad For Your Health (Self)Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson|Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chaos is evolution's favorite tool, learn how to use it for growth. When faced with chaos, we often react with fear, limiting our thinking. In this short format episode, Joe encourages us to fully feel the fear and to see opportunity within it. By learning to fully feel our emotions we can find greater wisdom and a path forward, even in the midst of chaos. For more, subscribe to the Art of Accomplishment Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ezSoop Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ETrfHA Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Czx7Tu Other platforms: https://artofaccomplishment.com/podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special crossover episode, we are republishing Joe’s appearance on Charisma on Command with Charlie Houpert alongside Dr. Alok “Dr. K” Kanojia. They explore what charisma really is and why genuine presence and emotional awareness matter far more than polished performance.Charlie’s opening question, “What is charisma?” unfolds into a deep exploration of authenticity, self-love, and emotional intelligence. Joe and Dr. K contrast performative charisma (built on control, manipulation, or validation-seeking) with true charisma, which arises from inner alignment, vulnerability, and purpose. The three of them discuss how self-acceptance, emotional integration, and listening reshape the way we connect and influence others.Check out more from Dr.K on the HealthyGamerGG Podcast on SpotifyTwitter @HealthyGamerGGhealthygamer.gghttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gghttps://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg/Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.