LH139 — Power of Thought Habits & Natural Genius

Jul 17

In this episode, Karel and Paige sit down with Amy Kemp, a certified habit finder coach and author of the book ‘I See You!’ They discuss the importance of guilt-free play, the power of imperfect progress, and the impact of deeply rooted thought habits on our success. Amy shares her journey of becoming a habit finder coach and CEO, and explains the concept of natural genius and how to recognize and leverage our unique talents. They also explore the challenges of determining the value of our natural genius and overcoming self-esteem issues related to money.

Quotes from this episode:

“A firm commitment to guilt-free play will recharge your batteries, creating renewed motivation, creativity and energy for all the other areas of your life. Knowing that work will not deprive you of enjoying the good things of life, you can more easily tackle a large task without the fear of having it rule your life. Knowing that work on a large task will be interrupted by commitments to friends, to exercise, and to free time, you can approach the task with less fear of being overwhelmed.” — From ‘The Now Habit’ by Neil Fiore

“Imperfect progress is better than perfect procrastination.” — Unknown

Key Takeaways:

Guilt-Free Play: Prioritizing guilt-free play can recharge your batteries, enhancing creativity, motivation, and energy for other areas of life.
Imperfect Progress: Embrace the concept that imperfect progress is better than perfect procrastination. Striving for perfection can be a trap that hinders progress and leads to unhealthy outcomes.
Journey to Habit Finder Coaching: Amy’s transition from a high school teacher to a successful entrepreneur and Habit Finder coach highlights the importance of recognizing when it’s time for a change and following your passion.
Power of Thought Habits: Deeply rooted thought habits, especially those operating at the subconscious level, can limit our success. Becoming aware of these habits is crucial for making positive changes.
Fantasy and Catastrophe Thinking: Our brains often flip between idealized futures and worst-case scenarios, which can rob us of being present. Recognizing and addressing these thought patterns can improve our mental well-being.
Role of Laughter and Conversation: Laughter and talking out loud can disrupt negative thought patterns and bring subconscious thoughts to the surface, helping to reframe and challenge them.
Identifying Natural Genius: Natural genius often shows up early in life and feels easy to us. It’s important to recognize and value these talents, which can be harnessed to serve others and create value.
Overcoming Undervaluation: Women, in particular, are often taught to undervalue themselves. Overcoming this requires acknowledging and embracing one’s natural genius and gradually increasing self-worth and value.
Relationship with Money: Our relationship with money often reflects our self-esteem and self-worth. Recognizing and addressing limiting beliefs about money is key to achieving financial success.