In this episode, Brett and Joe talk about leadership—not just the title or position, but about what it truly means to lead and be a leader. They explore how leadership emerges in every moment of life, from boardrooms to families to personal choices, and how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and conviction shape the kind of leader we become.Research links: Emotional intelligence, leadership, and work teams: A hybrid literature reviewThe First FollowerThe influence of self-awareness on effective leadership outcomes in South AfricaDecentralization in Organizations: A Revolution or a Mirage?Why Decentralized Companies Outperform Their Industrial PeersDistributed Leadership and New Generation Employees’ Proactive Behavior: Roles of Idiosyncratic Deals and Meaningfulness of WorkBlink: The Power of Thinking Without ThinkingSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How to End Procrastination Now
Brett and Joe deliver a long-awaited episode on procrastination, exploring its real contours—the shame, the avoidance, the misplaced priorities. They reveal how it stems from self-criticism and avoidance, and show how a shift in perspective can turn it into prioritization, creativity, and authentic productivity.Together, they discuss:How procrastination depends on self-abuse and self-judgmentProcrastination vs healthy prioritizationEmotional avoidanceThe importance of iteration, play, and creativityPractical experiments and exercises for working with procrastinationResearch:“How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain” Andrew NewbergLink to Procrastination experiments pageThe 3 Ps: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis - Psychology TodayWhy procrastination is about managing emotions, not timeProcrastination: An emotional struggleSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why You Never Have Enough Time
According to some studies, over 80% of Americans experience time scarcity. In this episode, Joe and Brett explore what’s going on when we feel time scarce. They unpack why so many of us feel starved for time in an era of unprecedented efficiency, and provide clear, actionable insights into how presence and emotional awareness can change our perception of time itself.They cover:Why time scarcity is more about emotional overwhelm than actual hoursThe paradox of saving time but still feeling busier than everHow presence shifts our experience of timeThe role of grief, fear, and shame in the feeling of “not enough”The importance of rest, integration, and flow statesConnection Course: linkStudiesTime scarcity - 80% of people don’t have enough time: articleFlow states: article one, article twoParkinson’s Law: article one, article twoMedia usage: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/social-media-usageRadio lab podcast episode: https://radiolab.org/podcast/91584-timeAlexander Lowen on rest: https://reichandlowentherapy.org/Content/Vegetative/stress.htmlSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How to Break Free from Loneliness
In this episode, Brett Kistler and Joe Hudson dive into the epidemic of loneliness and its impact on our lives. They explore the roots of loneliness, how it differs from solitude, and why shame and self-perception often amplify the experience. They explore how to transform loneliness into deeper self-connection and meaningful relationships with others.Join them as they discuss:How loneliness, solitude, and isolation differThe connection between loneliness and shameChildhood roots of loneliness and insecure attachment stylesThe role of society, mobility, and social media in shaping loneliness todayPractical ways to reconnect with yourself and with othersHow VIEW is an antidote to lonelinessExperiments and practical guidance for addressing lonelinessResources:Shame podcast: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/podcast/the-anatomy-of-shame-emotion-series-8-2The Connection Course: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/course/the-connection-courseExperiments: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/experimentsRelevant research:US CDC: Addressing LonelinessSurgeon General: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and IsolationHow people think about being alone shapes their experience of lonelinessMental health and loneliness: the relationship across life stagesLoneliness, community, and naturePsychology Today: Why Am I So Lonely?The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Feeling LonelySend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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What To Do About Stage Fright
Tara Howley and Janine Parziale dive into stage fright and performance anxiety. Drawing from personal experience and professional expertise, they share how to work with fear rather than fight it—transforming it into a source of energy, presence, and even joy.They discuss:Understanding the physiology and psychology of stage frightHow to reframe fear as excitement and use it as fuelBody-based techniques for releasing freeze and nervous system overwhelmPractical preparation strategies—from nutrition to exercise to mindsetThe role of shame, self-consciousness, and compassion in performance anxietyEmbracing mistakes and turning them into moments of connection and magicWhy stage fright can be a gift and how to welcome itSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Applied self-exploration. The Art of Accomplishment reflects a unique way of relating in business, personal and internal life that leads to more connection and satisfying relationships, awakening your ability to create the life you want with ease and joy. Joe Hudson, a coach sought after by the world’s top companies and performers, partners with wingsuit-flying adventurer and entrepreneur Brett Kistler to examine practical tools for self-exploration that you can readily apply to meaningfully transform your life. Hear Joe and Brett conduct powerful coaching sessions and unpack epiphanies with business leaders, world-class performers, and a community dedicated to self-discovery.