LH117 — Passion Struck: John R. Miles

In this episode Karel and Paige chat with John R. Miles about his brand new book ‘Passion Struck’. The book outlines his 12 step framework to live a life that truly matters in three sections: Mindset Shifts, Behavior Shifts, and The Psychology of Progress. The steps involved in Mindset Shifts are summarized with some of these wonderfully memorable names: the Mission Angler, Mosquito Auditor, Fear Confronter, and Action Creator. The second section of the book goes through Behavior Shifts including: the Anxiety Optimizer, Originality Embracer, Boundary Magnifier, and Conscious Engager. The third and final section of the book details The Psychology of Progress also known as taking action. In this final section John focuses on taking action, not only talking the talk but also walking the walk and leading with intentional actions to make progress towards becoming ‘Passion Struck’.

John R. Miles is a leading authority on intentional behavior change, personal growth, and mattering. He’s a celebrated leader, keynote speaker, and the host of the award-winning podcast “Passion Struck with John R. Miles”. With over two decades of corporate and military leadership experience, he’s the trusted advisor who is sought after by some of the world’s most prominent companies and visionary entrepreneurs. He has been instrumental in generating billions in sales and advising multiple unicorn startups.

John’s true passion lies in guiding individuals to live a passion-struck life in every facet. He developed ‘Passion Struck’ out of the desire to create an impact by educating people on how to live a life that truly matters. One where they live better, be better, and positively impact the world.

Quotes from this episode:

“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” — Henry David Thoreau

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." — Oprah Winfrey

"What is defeat in life? It is not merely making a mistake; defeat means giving up on yourself in the midst of difficulty. What is true success in life? True success means winning in your battle with yourself. Those who persist in the pursuit of their dreams, no matter what the hurdles, are winners in life, for they have won over their weaknesses." — Buddhist Philosopher Daisaku Ikeda

Key Takeaways:

Living a life of quiet desperation is a common experience for many people, but it is possible to break free from this and live a passion struck life.

Passion Struck is a state of existence where your actions, intentions, and aspirations are deeply infused with an unwavering dedication to personal excellence and self-actualization.

The Passion Struck framework consists of 12 steps that guide individuals in becoming passion struck, including mindset shifts, behavior shifts, and deliberate action.

Identifying and dealing with human mosquitoes, negative influences in your life, is crucial for personal growth and success.

Core values play a significant role in living a passion struck life and making a positive impact on the world.

The Passion Struck framework is applicable to anyone, regardless of gender or race, who wants to live a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
02:01 Favorite Quotes
03:00 Living Lives of Quiet Desperation
05:54 What is Passion Struck?
07:53 John R. Miles' Career Journey
09:52 The 12 Steps of the Passion Struck Framework
17:37 Human Mosquitoes
21:58 Core Values
26:18 Gender Differences and Risk-Taking
29:43 Startups and Taking Action
36:58 Why Adopt the Passion Struck Framework?
40:53 Conclusion

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