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Quest Stories: Discovering authenticity outside the comfort zone – QFY 543

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Quest Stories: Discovering authenticity outside the comfort zone – QFY 543

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Episode 543 –  Discovering authenticity outside the comfort zone

  • Welcome friends
  • Today I want to introduce you to my friend Rafael
  • If you are ready to hear a true Quest Story, other than mine, which I mostly talk about here – get ready:
  • Rafael is one of those courageous humans that doesn’t settle with the status quo
    • When life around him changes, he changes
    • When life around him stays the same – he seeks out change
  • Rafael is not afraid of discomfort
  • And in this wonderful conversation which took place on a warm Sunday afternoon here in Oakland, you will discover what others do to challenge themselves
  • There was a lot of learning for me in this conversation as well
  • We both share a love for the spoken word but Rafael really works hard on developing this skill both through Toastmasters and by taking improv classes
  • He talks about how especially the improv practice has enriched his day-to-day interactions with others
  • This conversation was invigorating because it made me reconsider some of my approaches
  • It was fun, enriched by his cats and the some of the topics we touched
  • It was touching because Rafael was not afraid to open up and share very personal information
  • And I hope you not only enjoy this conversation, but you also take something away that you can apply in your life
  • And if anything, I would like you to think about authenticity
  • That is the word that came to mind as I re-listened to my conversation with Rafael
  • The quest for Authenticity is really a quest for our true potential
    • What are we capable of achieving, if we only set our eyes on the target?
    • How far can we go, if we are willing to be ok with some risk and discomfort?
    • How much harmony can we establish within ourselves if we search a little?
  • Allow yourself to be challenged into a little bit of discomfort by my friend Rafael
  • Until next time

 

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