Hosted by Jim Cathcart, today's episode tackles the compelling subject of instinct training within the context of the ongoing debate between nurture versus nature. The discussion features insights from esteemed guests Mike Graham. Throughout the episode, the journey from unconscious incompetence to unconscious competence is explored, emphasizing the critical role of intentional living and the transformative power of writing down goals. Mike shares profound lessons from his multifaceted career, highlighting how gratitude, effective mentorship, and the reframing of failures as learning opportunities can drive both personal and professional success.

The discussion underscores the importance of self-belief and maintaining professional ethics, alongside an exploration of how education shapes the perception of mistakes. Mike introduces the concept of risk management through his principle, "predictable is preventable," offering listeners a framework for navigating both routine and extraordinary challenges. This episode promises to be a serious and insightful examination of human potential and instinct retraining.

About the Host:

Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE is one of the top 5 most award-winning speakers in the world. His Top 1% TEDx video has over 2.6 million views, his 25 books are translated into multiple languages, including 3 International bestsellers. He is a Certified Virtual Presenter and past National President of the National Speakers Association. Jim’s PBS television programs, podcast appearances and radio shows have reached millions of Success Seekers and he is often retained to advise achievers and their companies.

Even his colleagues, some of the top speakers in the world, have hired Jim to speak at their own events. Jim is an Executive MBA Professor at California Lutheran University School of Management and serves as their first Entrepreneur in Residence. He has been inducted into the Sales & Marketing Hall of Fame in London for his pioneering work with his concept of “Relationship Selling.” He is also in the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and has received The Cavett Award and The Golden Gavel Award.

Jim has written 25 books, hundreds of articles and he is always writing at least one new book. His most recent book is HI-REV for Small Business, The Faster Way to Profits . Audiences buy his books by the hundreds and he happily adds autograph sessions to his speeches.

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Tedx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ki9-oaPwHs