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Joe Hudson is one of the most sought-after executive coaches in Silicon Valley. He is the founder of Art of Accomplishment, a transformational coaching program that has helped tens of thousands of people, including many tech executives and founders from companies like Apple, OpenAI, and Google. His unique method of transformation comes from over 25 years of exploring neurological, psychological, and spiritual traditions, tested against real-world challenges. In our conversation, Joe shares:

\u2022 Why the critical voice in your head is always wrong, and how to change your relationship with that voice

\u2022 Why authenticity trumps self-improvement

\u2022 The importance of embracing all of your emotions

\u2022 How to create more enjoyable and effective meetings

\u2022 The power of gratitude in transforming your life

\u2022 Practical experiments for personal growth

\u2022 Much more

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Find the transcript and references at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/embracing-your-emotions-joe-hudson

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Where to find Joe Hudson:

\u2022 X: https://x.com/FU_joehudson

\u2022 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-hudson/

\u2022 Website: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/

\u2022 Podcast: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/podcast

\u2022 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theartofaccomplishment

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Where to find Lenny:

\u2022 Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com

\u2022 X: https://twitter.com/lennysan

\u2022 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/

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In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) Joe\u2019s background

(02:31) The critical voice in your head

(06:39) Changing your relationship with the critical voice

(13:19) Understanding and embracing emotions

(19:52) The importance of emotional fluidity

(24:40) Questioning assumptions and self-perception

(30:25) The consequences of avoiding emotions

(36:57) Experimenting with self-improvement

(39:42) Understanding efficiency and enjoyment

(43:17) The power of enjoyment in daily tasks

(45:03) Innate enjoyment vs. learned enjoyment

(46:31) Authenticity vs. self-improvement

(50:01) Embracing emotional experiences

(55:49) How understanding your emotions helps you make better decisions

(01:02:53) Creating effective teams and meetings

(01:10:40) Gratitude practice for personal growth

(01:15:36) Conclusion and final thoughts

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Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed.