In this episode, Nick revisits a powerful clip from his conversation with Cody Royle to dive deeper into the language of resilience. He explores how developing resilient thinking is a learnable skill and shares a brief but practical insight into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), particularly around the role of positive and negative self-talk. To wrap up, Nick introduces a creative game he's using with his son to introduce self-regulation principles in a fun, accessible way. Listen now and discover small, meaningful ways to build resilience for yourself and your family.

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Episode Summary:
In today’s episode, I take you behind the scenes into a very personal reflection: what I’m striving for — and how that vision shapes my daily actions, career aspirations, and relationships.
I share the powerful image of my "100th birthday BBQ," inspired by lessons from the world of elite sport — especially the legendary All Blacks rugby team.
We explore how to set goals with purpose beyond just outcomes and how you can start building a vision for your own journey of a thousand miles.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• 🎯 Why setting goals beyond personal success leads to deeper fulfillment
• 🎯 The story of my 100th birthday BBQ — and why it drives my daily habits
• 🎯 Lessons from the All Blacks on changing the world (not just winning)
• 🎯 How to frame your own life vision with a simple but powerful question:
  "Who do I need to be, and what do I need to be capable of?"
• 🎯 Practical steps to begin building your own version of this vision

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Episode Links:

• 🌐 Website: www.strive25.co.uk
• 🤝 Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nick-adkins-7a67534b/
• 📩 Share what you’re striving for on email or any social media platform.

Take Action After Listening:

1. 🖊️ Reflect: Journal your thoughts — what resonated most?
2. 🌍 Share: Submit your "striving for" vision through the website or LinkedIn.
3. 📞 Reach out: Schedule a call with me to dive deeper into your vision.

Thank you for striving with me. Keep showing up, keep moving forward, and remember: the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, so keep stepping.

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In this episode of How to Strive, we sit down with Jason Lee — Olympic hockey player, elite coach, who continues helping people strive across sport and business. Jason brings a wealth of experience and insight into what drives high performance and personal development.

We dive deep into the foundations of resilience, the power of a growth mindset, and the subtle but impactful role of language in shaping behaviour and outcomes. Jason also shares his thoughts on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the consistent trends he observes in successful individuals, from athletes to executives.

Whether you're pushing your limits on the field, in the office, or in your personal life, this episode is packed with lessons to help you strive for better with purpose and clarity.

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www.strive25.co.uk/