#72. 5 Biggest Lessons from Living in Philadelphia

Published: June 28, 2021, 9 a.m.

“I think true vulnerability requires true discomfort. I think the definition of vulnerability is inherent to discomfort and vice versa. So I think you’re spot on - I think there is no true vulnerability without true discomfort. And if you feel comfortable sharing whatever you want to share, then that may be a vulnerable piece of your experience of the past, but currently speaking, you’re not being vulnerable in that moment.” - Benoit Kim

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

It has been almost a month since Benoit has left Philadelphia, where he has called home for the last 4 years.

He left Philadelphia on May 21st, and the date of today’s recording is June 19th, so he has been in LA for almost a month.

So this is the episode where he reflects on his journey and chapter in Philadelphia, where he met so many amazing people and was able to collect so many invaluable toolkits. And where he was able to grow professionally and most importantly holistically as a person.

This is the episode where Benoit attempts to distill down the 5 biggest takeaways and lessons from the last 4 years of his life in Philadelphia.

The lessons are:

1) We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

2) Vulnerability is Strength

3) Curiosity is Power

4) Always Be Humble

5) Surrender is the Way

We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Discover More with us.

 

Show Notes: 

Discover More Newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/discovermorepodcast

Discover More Website: https://discovermore.blog/

Benoit’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitkim/

Aidan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjames24/

Brene Brown TED talk “The Power of Vulnerability”: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en

Brene Brown Netflix Special “The Call to Courage”: https://www.netflix.com/title/81010166

Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Impossible-Peak-Performance-Primer/dp/0062977539

Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Enemy-Ryan-Holiday/dp/1591847818

Jaclyn’s Episode Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discover-more/id1478666639?i=1000511096776

Jaclyn’s Episode Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discover-more/id1478666639?i=1000512059090