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Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you...
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Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you ready?
Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor.
John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog.
Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.
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Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor.
John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog.
Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.
23 OCT 2024 · In this episode, we're going to unpack how purpose shows up in different places—whether you're a farmer in Nepal or an entrepreneur in the U.S.—and how being aligned with your purpose can guide you through the toughest moments, both personally and professionally. Because at the end of the day, purpose isn’t just about achieving goals. It’s about making an impact on those around us and showing up in a way that matters. Let’s get into it.
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Here are five key takeaways from this podcast episode:
- Purpose is Found in Serving Others
True purpose is rooted in how we serve our families, communities, and those around us. Whether you're butchering a ram to feed your family in Nepal or leading a business, purpose is always bigger than yourself. It's about making an impact beyond personal gain.
- Perspective Shifts From Simplicity
The simplicity of life in places like Nepal, where survival and family are the focus, offers a stark contrast to the fast-paced, distraction-filled lives in the U.S. This contrast highlights how often we lose sight of the essentials that truly bring happiness—family, community, and purpose.
- Clarity in Purpose Drives Decisions
Knowing your "why" simplifies decision-making. When your purpose is clear, it becomes a foundation for making choices, whether personal or professional. Everything aligns around that core purpose, which helps cut through distractions and keeps you on track.
- Distractions Derail Focus and Purpose
Modern conveniences like social media and entertainment often cloud our purpose, pulling us away from meaningful connections and clarity. The importance of disconnecting, even for a short time, creates space to refocus on what truly matters in life and work.
- Purpose Fuels Resilience
In business and life, purpose is the fuel that helps push through hard times. Especially for business owners, having a strong sense of purpose is crucial for staying motivated and driven, even when facing obstacles or burnout. Purpose becomes an accelerant that keeps you moving forward.
9 OCT 2024 · Here are the top five takeaways from the episode:
- Resilience and Innovation Are Inseparable
Resilience isn’t just about surviving tough times—it’s about using those moments to innovate and come out stronger. The ability to get punched in the face and keep going is essential for anyone aiming to grow, both personally and professionally.
- Surround Yourself with the Right People
The people in your circle—whether they are teammates, clients, or friends—fuel your resilience. Their support, energy, and feedback help you stay strong and keep pushing forward. Choosing the right circle can make all the difference.
- Innovation Is More Than Just Ideas—It’s Execution
Innovation isn’t just about generating great ideas; it’s about implementing those ideas effectively. You need the processes and grit to take ideas from concept to impact. Creativity is important, but real innovation happens when you can deliver and scale those ideas.
- Growth Happens in Uncomfortable Spaces
Stepping outside your comfort zone and challenging your assumptions leads to real growth. Whether it’s in your business or personal life, asking tough questions and being open to change unlocks new opportunities and helps you level up.
- Wanting More Is Okay, but You Need a Plan
It’s great to want more in your life, whether it’s in your business, relationships, or health. However, wanting more and getting more are two different things. You need a clear plan and the willingness to adapt in order to achieve that next level.
ONE TRUTH: Growth requires both resilience and innovation. You can't just push through challenges, you need to evolve through them. It’s not enough to simply endure; you have to adapt, innovate, and turn obstacles into opportunities to truly thrive in both your personal and professional life.
25 SEP 2024 · Here are 5 key takeaways from this episode on the Growth Mindset:
- Growth vs. Fixed Mindset – A growth mindset believes in the potential for development, improvement, and learning. In contrast, a fixed mindset assumes abilities and intelligence are static. Understanding this difference is the foundation of embracing growth.
- Curiosity and Learning – Adopting a growth mindset requires curiosity and openness to learning. Whether it's personal or professional, this mindset helps turn every situation into an opportunity to gain new insights, improve, and innovate.
- Overcoming Fear and Setbacks – Fear often holds people back from taking the risks necessary for growth. With a growth mindset, setbacks are viewed as temporary obstacles and opportunities for learning, not permanent failures. This shift in thinking fosters resilience.
- The Power of Focus – While focus is critical to achieving growth, it's essential to remain open to new paths and possibilities. By balancing focus with curiosity, individuals can explore unexpected opportunities and continue evolving.
- Community and Support – Surrounding yourself with people who share and encourage a growth mindset is vital. The right community will challenge and push you toward continuous improvement, creating a space where growth is supported, not hindered.
ONE TRUTH:
Your mindset shapes your reality. Whether you adopt a growth mindset or a fixed mindset will determine how you face challenges, learn from failures, and seize opportunities. The way you think about yourself, your abilities, and your potential directly influences the outcomes in both your personal and professional life. With a growth mindset, you're open to continuous learning, growth, and change, while a fixed mindset keeps you trapped in limitation and stagnation.
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11 SEP 2024 · Here are five key takeaways from the episode:
Everyone is a Leader: Leadership isn't confined to formal titles or positions. We all have areas in our lives—whether at home, at work, or in our personal circles—where we exert influence and make decisions. Recognizing this can empower us to approach challenges with a leadership mindset.
Uncertainty is a Constant: Uncertainty has always been a part of life and will continue to be. Understanding this can help us approach it with a more grounded perspective, knowing that navigating uncertainty is a universal and ongoing challenge.
Mindset is Crucial: How we respond to uncertainty is largely influenced by our mindset. Maintaining a positive, neutral, or constructive mindset helps us stay grounded and manage challenges more effectively, while a negative mindset can exacerbate difficulties.
The Power of Routine: Establishing and maintaining personal routines is essential for staying grounded during chaotic times. Consistent habits, like meal prepping or morning rituals, create a sense of control and stability, which can help mitigate the effects of uncertainty.
Protect Your Time: It’s important to be ruthless about protecting your personal time and routines. Skipping or compromising on these essential practices can lead to increased chaos and decreased effectiveness. Prioritizing your personal rituals and values helps maintain balance and resilience.
28 AUG 2024 · Here are five key takeaways from the episode:
- Growth in the Uncomfortable: Real growth happens when you're uncomfortable. Embrace the challenges that push you out of your comfort zone.
- Live in the Moment: Stop worrying about the past or future. Be present, especially during life's big transitions. Savor every moment.
- Take Risks, Be Bold: Playing it safe gets you nowhere. Take risks, face your fears, and push your limits. That's where the real experiences and growth happen.
- Harness Your Perspective and Self-Talk: Your mindset shapes your reality. Keep your self-talk positive and empowering. It's a game-changer for overcoming obstacles.
- Share Your Story: Open up and share your experiences. Your story has the power to inspire and guide others. Be vulnerable—it’s how we connect and help each other grow.
14 AUG 2024 · Here are five key takeaways from the episode:
- Grit is Essential for Growth: Personal growth requires showing up every day, embracing challenges, and persevering through discomfort. Hard work and resilience are non-negotiable in the journey toward self-improvement.
- Growth is Like Gardening: Just like planting a seed, personal growth requires consistent effort and care. Nurturing your growth through small, deliberate actions will eventually lead to meaningful results.
- Decision-Making Fuels Happiness: The ability to make decisions, even in uncertainty, is crucial for growth. Being decisive, starting with small choices, helps build the habit of taking control of your life.
- Self-Care and Boundaries Protect Your Joy: Protecting your time and energy by setting boundaries is essential for maintaining happiness. Saying "no" when necessary and prioritizing self-care prevent burnout and keep you focused on what truly matters.
- Embrace the Unknown and Repetition: Comfort with the unknown and the willingness to repeat challenging tasks are key to learning and growth. The lessons that life presents will keep returning until they're fully understood and integrated.
31 JUL 2024 · Challengers, Mentors, Supporters, Inspirers, Connectors, Collaborators, Visionaries, Grounders, and Accountability Partners…
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If you are the equivalent of the five people you hang out with most, then what kind of personalities should you make room for in your innner circle? In this week’s epsideo, we’re sharing our list.
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Bring people like this into your circle, and bring yourself into other people’s circle to fill these roles as well.Â
3 JUL 2024 · Today, we’re unpacking the lessons picked up on a summer motorcycle trip. It started as a bucket list trip to Laconia, New Hampshire, for the oldest motorcycle rally in the United States. Despite meticulous planning, the weather forecast forced an unexpected change of plans.Â
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This episode is a testament to the power of unplanned journeys and the incredible people and landscapes you encounter when you take the back roads of life. It's a story of resilience, adaptability, and finding joy in the unexpected, all while averaging 400 miles a day in the saddle. Listen in to hear how sometimes the best experiences come from the audibles we call and the detours we take.
Embrace the Unexpected: Life doesn't always go according to plan, and sometimes, the best experiences come from audibles and detours. Flexibility and adaptability can turn unforeseen challenges into memorable adventures.
Take Breaks: Stepping away from the daily grind to recharge is crucial. Whether it's a long vacation or a short break, time away from routine can provide clarity, refreshment, and new perspectives.
Connect with People: Engaging with locals and new acquaintances enriches experiences and broadens perspectives. Building connections and learning from others' stories can add depth and meaning to any journey.
Enjoy the Journey: The trip highlighted the joy of taking the scenic route and savoring the present moment. Life isn't just about reaching destinations but about appreciating the landscapes and experiences along the way.
Push Through Challenges: Despite facing heavy rain and challenging conditions, the determination to keep going underscores the value of perseverance. Pushing through tough times often leads to growth and achievement.
Find Beauty in Unplanned Moments: Unplanned experiences often lead to the most memorable and impactful moments. Being open to spontaneity and seizing unexpected opportunities can lead to remarkable discoveries and joy.
One Truth
Life's greatest moments often arise from embracing the unexpected and being open to where it leads.
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19 JUN 2024 · This is an episode about getting out of our own way, pushing beyond our limits and limiting beliefs, and becoming the unstoppable version of ourselves – and helping others see the same in their selves.
In this episode, we're exploring:Â Â
Challenging our limiting beliefs. There are no limiting beliefs in us as kids. We grow up and pick them up along the way. Challenge the lies. Â
Living with wild passion. When was the last time you did something that you were wildly passionate about? What could you do this week that would ignite that passion? Â
Set your path. Walk your path. Live with intention. Set your goals and then act on them, even when the path gets rocky or challenging. Â
Control your inputs. Set boundaries around which inputs are coming into your life, from social media to the voices around you, and tune into what drives you positively. Â
Help others push beyond their limits. Part of us pushing beyond our own limiting beliefs is tied into how we help others push beyond theirs.
Be a creator. We are all creative, and we are all creators. Embrace that role and start to create the life you want for yourself. Â
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ONE TRUTH: Make your life an example of making bold decisions, pushing beyond your limits, and living outside your comfort zone. Others will see it in you, and you’ll see it in yourself.
Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you...
show more
Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you ready?
Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor.
John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog.
Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.
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Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor.
John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog.
Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.
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