What if life and work could be less draining?\n\nDo you ever catch yourself taking things too seriously?\n\nAnd what if you didn\u2019t depend on fear or scarcity for motivation?\n\nCoach, speaker, and author Jason Goldberg is here to discuss the dangers of taking ourselves too seriously. We dive into what life could look like if we weren\u2019t afraid of negative emotions, the real power that comes from putting fear into perspective, and why true peace of mind comes from remembering that we can take a punch.\n\nIn this interview:\nThe importance of play and humor\nHow being serious kills our creativity\nGoofiness vs enthusiasm\nDealing with anxiety, stress, and depression\n\u201cAm I always going to feel this way?\u201d\n\nPlus:\nRemembering that we\u2019ll eventually be okay\n\u201cA clear calm mind knows exactly what to do next\u201d \u2014 Byron Katie\nThe myth of \u201cburning the boats\u201d\nWhat if you weren\u2019t afraid of your feelings?\nHow do you impact others in a positive way?\n\nReferenced in this interview:\nThe problem with Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill\nBrian Johnson\u2019s Philosopher\u2019s Notes - Click here for Brian\u2019s note on Tripp\u2019s This Book Will Make You Dangerous (https://www.dropbox.com/s/jhq8g6q3rnc8oay/this-book-will-make-you-dangerous.pdf?dl=0)\nDr. Peter Gray\u2019s work on play (link to podcast)\nAlan Watts \u201cThe opposite of serious is sincere.\u201d\nBeing attracted to Byron Katie\n\nYou don't have to settle. Click here to learn the same mindset principles that Tripp Lanier uses with his coaching clients \u2014 including Navy SEALs, executives, and entrepreneurs. The Daily Toolkit is available for immediate download. \nhttps://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/\n\nThis Book Will Make You Dangerous is a swift kick in the ass that will make you laugh out loud. It\u2019s a practical guide to play for what we truly want, to get over ourselves, and have a ton of fun along the way.