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Whether we like it or not, we\u2019re living in a culture of \u201cheroic individualism\u201d in which numbers and results dictate our success and drive our sense of fulfillment.\xa0\n\xa0\nAnd while many current mindfulness techniques (& other \u201canecdotes\u201d) teach us to move away from this lifestyle, not all of these practices are applicable for those of us who need to provide for our families and/or aspire to more.\xa0\n\xa0\nBut \u201cgroundedness\u201d belongs in a category of its own. Defined as \u201cthe internal strength and true self confidence that comes from learning how to practice the timeless skills of acceptance, patience, presence, vulnerability and community\u201d- today\u2019s guest Brad Stulberg is on a mission to dispel myths around this ancient practice while making it more practical for the everyday person and leader.\xa0\n\xa0\nBrad researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable performance. He is bestselling author of the new book, The Practice of Groundedness, and also Peak Performance. His work has been featured in The New York Times, New Yorker, Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, and more. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, and physicians on their performance and well-being. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.\nHis new book, The Practice of Groundedness, has been marked down by over 40 percent for a limited time! If you are thinking about getting a copy, take advantage of this great deal!\nWe discuss:\xa0\nWays groundedness differs from typical mindfulness/gratitude practices\nStrategies for combating heroic individualism and how get off the \u201cHedonic Treadmill\u201d\nBuilding strong community and the need for local as well as distant ties\n\u201cPerformative\u201d versus true vulnerability - how to achieve the later\xa0\nConnect with Brad:\xa0\nVia Twitter: @BStulberg\xa0\nVia his website: https://www.bradstulberg.com/\nSpeaking of achieving performance, recovery and health at the highest level, we\u2019d be remiss not to mention our greatest partner in the space- Momentous. Check out their entire line of protein and supplements at livemomentous.com and use code BRETT25 at checkout for 25% off your first order and 15% off any subsequent orders!