The Constant Restlessness You Feel Has a Name

Groundedness is a firm and unwavering foundation, a resolute sense of self from which deep and enduring, not shallow and superficial, success can be found. It doesn’t eliminate striving but channels it in more meaningful and wholesome ways. It is less frantic and lends itself to more focus and fulfillment.

The Solution: Groundedness

The Problem: Heroic Individualism

Heroic individualism is an ongoing game of oneupmanship against both self and others, where measurable achievement is the main arbiter of success and self-worth, and where productivity often gets prioritized over people.

When you are grounded there is no need to look up or down. You are where you are. You know what’s important and worth your time and energy. This doesn’t mean you won’t have highs and lows, perhaps sometimes barely holding staying above water. But it does mean that you’ll have the skills to navigate them.

5) Build deep community

2) Be present to own your energy and attention

4) Embrace vulnerability to build genuine strength and confidence

Principles for achieving groundedness: 1) Accept where you are to get where you want to go

3) Be patient to get there faster

Heroic individualism is an ongoing game of oneupmanship against both self and others, where measurable achievement is the main arbiter of success and self-worth, and where productivity often gets prioritized over people.