Hearing about self-compassion and "soft" stuff like hugs and empathy made Steven think that wasn't for him; a 6'5", 240 pounds, former boxer and football player didn't resonate with all that. But after some exercises his mentors suggested, he started realizing that being in our corner, being there for ourselves facing adversity and setbacks was actually excellent. That would be the first step of an incredible and transformational journey for Steven, where he would learn the power of self-compassion and kindness to himself.   Steven Griffith is the Founder of High Performance Coaching. He is also a Psychology of Productivity, Time Management & Performance Expert, Speaker, and Author of " The Time Cleanse," a book that provides a proven system to eliminate time waste, acknowledge our full potential, and invest our time in what matters most. Steven is a former Chicago Golden Glove Boxer and Illinois State Heavyweight champion. For the last 25 years, he has helped as a trusted advisor and coach to CEOs, entrepreneurs, Olympic athletes, the U.S. Military, Jimmy Kimmel, NBA players, and many more.  In this episode, we had an inspiring conversation about time management, self-compassion, the A-Game, and mindfulness. Steven kindly shared the three steps of his self-compassion formula and some brilliant insights about how we can help our children thrive in their personal and professional lives. Then, we talked about Steven's most significant challenges of his life and their effect on his development as a coach and as a person.  Tune in to Episode 288 of Becoming Your Best, to learn more about timefulness, the importance of self-compassion, and what matters most in life.   Some Questions I Ask: Can you please tell us a bit of your background, and who you are? (1:59) What are the core concepts that make up the A-Game? (2:57) What are some of the biggest challenges that you see facing student athletes, parents, and coaches today? (11:57) What are some things parents can do to support their kids' success? (20:07)  In This Episode, You Will Learn: What mindfulness is really about, and how it can help us perform at the highest level (4:57) The three steps to self-compassion (7:39) What changes when we start being compassionate to ourselves (11:01) The meaning of timefulness, and its effect on our lives (17:05) It’s not about the scholarship or the championship, it’s about who they will become (29:26)  Resources: Steven Griffith website Book: Steven Griffith - The Time Cleanse: A Proven System to Eliminate Wasted Time, Realize Your Full Potential, and Reinvest In What Matters Most  Connect with Steven: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.