The Unfulfilled: Recent Episodes
Tony Zipparro, Sean Dwyer
Candid conversations on life, success and the pursuit of happiness. Having achieved certain levels of success we play around with the idea of how to truly 'fulfill' our goals in life, and how it is much more than just what others perceive as a barometer of success to do so.
During trying times there seems to be societal "crescendos" that preclude a radical shift in thinking, but fade quickly over time. We discuss whether or not there is a way to level it out to have more consistent preparation or if the recency effect will always ring true.
Discussing the difference in grinding versus leading and how over time as a business grows it can be necessary to shift between the two. The main questions center around when and how to most efficiently do that in order to not let anyone down.
Discussing the fact that a common misconception of having leadership in isolation is the only thing holding you back from succeeding. Management and leadership in combination based on your personality and maturity in career are what help push the upper limits of your personal self.
Discussing the ironic fact that when certain milestones are achieved it leads to a void or confusion about what to do next. The defining of setting specific milestones versus directional ones.
Discussing the triggers amongst our perspectives in day-to-day life that allow us to feel "happy". Balancing self awareness, decision paths, omni-presence and living in the moment to becoming a better self.
Looking introspectively on what it means to be a leader and how to think about leadership versus management. Why the most important characteristics of leadership start with your own mindset and how you approach other humans.
Discussing the act of work ethic and how it changes over the maturity of a career that you stick with. Going from the blind grind and grit to a more strategic implementation of what and why you do what you do.
Talking on personal and professional decision making and how to handle them in the most efficient manner. A big part of the struggle is taking 'boulder' type problems or decisions to be made and breaking them down into 'pebbles'.
Entrepreneurial anxiety is that unique wave of 'panic' that seemingly hits you out of nowhere. We discuss our experiences with this type of 'anxiety' and how we have learned to cope within our careers.
The foundation of feeling unfulfilled despite having achieved perceived success by others. How to look past the what and dig deeper into the why of life.
Discussing the feelings of 'passion' and 'identity' and how to help translate those emotions into actionable tasks.