Join Michael in this episode of the Kintsugi Podcast as he shares lessons learned from his bike ride across America and provides insightful tips on how to do hard things. Discover the power of open awareness, learn the importance of setting bite-sized goals, and explore the value of having a strong support system. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation about resilience and personal growth. Key Points: 1. Embracing Open Awareness and the beauty of life's experiences. 2. Knowing your why and finding motivation to fulfill your dreams. 3. Breaking things down into manageable micro goals. 4. Playing the long game and managing your energy for sustained success. 5. Cultivating a growth mindset and embracing challenges. 6. The importance of riding with a supportive peloton for collective success. Resources: - Download the free workbook on how to create a better life at MichaelOBrienShift.com. - Check out the Pause, Breathe, Reflect app for mindfulness practices. Download Remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share the Kintsugi Podcast to help others discover this empowering community. Tap into your inner strength, embrace resilience, and ripple something worth rippling into the world. You can connect with me by receiving my inspirational text messages throughout the week by texting ‘kintsugi’ to 503-487-5957 and downloading My Better Life Workbook at www.michaelobrienshift.com Instagram: Pause Breathe Reflect and Kintsugi Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching Websites: Executive Coaching and Speaking and Pause Breathe Reflect and The Kintsugi Podcast Sponsors: Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App To discover more about bringing mindfulness into your company or podcast sponsorship opportunities by emailing me at hello@PauseBreatehReflect.com Please join our Pause Breathe Reflect community by downloading our app from the Apple Store or Google Play today. For the first year, you can Name Your Price and discover how to change your relationship with stress, enhance your focus, and live in your sweet spot. It would mean so much if you took a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share the Kintsugi Podcast to help others discover this empowering community. Tap into your inner strength, embrace resilience, and ripple something worth rippling into the world.You can connect with me by receiving my inspirational text messages throughout the week by texting 'kintsugi' to 503-487-5957 and downloading My Better Life Workbook at www.michaelobrienshift.comInstagram: Pause Breathe Reflect and Kintsugi PodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoachingWebsites: Executive Coaching and Speaking and Pause Breathe Reflect  and The Kintsugi PodcastSponsors: Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude AppTo discover more about bringing mindfulness into your company or podcast sponsorship opportunities by emailing me at hello@PauseBreatheReflect.com