Mastering the Art of Slowing Down in a Fast Paced World: Finding Balance Between Being vs. Doing, Recovering from Burnout, and Consistency in Pursuing Your Dreams w/ former NASCAR Pit Crew Member Mike Metcalf
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This episode is to help you slow down your life, to recover from or prevent work out and find the balance between "doing" and "being". We talk about forgiveness, consistency, and being appreciated where you're at. Today's episode we're joined by Michael Metcalf, a former NASCAR pit crew member turned CEO of Deck Leadership, for an honest conversation about the ups and downs of life's fast lanes.
Tune in as Michael shares his journey of hitting the brakes, recenting in Europe, and learning the vital art of slowing down in a world after leaving the fast-paced world of NASCAR. We'll chat about the nitty-gritty of finding the right time to be and the right time to do, staying present in the moment, and finding your rhythm amidst the chaos.
No BS, no fluff – just real talk about beating burnout, keeping the dream alive even when it feels like no one's watching, and finding fulfillment in the everyday grind. Michael's insights will have you nodding along, laughing, and feeling inspired to embrace your own journey – bumps, detours, and all.
So grab your coffee, hit play, and let's dive into this refreshing chat about finding your flow, staying true to yourself, and rocking your comeback one step at a time. You won't want to miss it!
In this episode:
- Be vs doing
- Staying present
- Relieving burnout
- Slowing down
- Escaping to spain to recenter
- Even in a fast paced life, learning to slow down
- Keep working even when you think no one is paying attention
- Consistency when pursuing your dreams
- The routine has to be the reward
About Michael Metcalf: Mike is former D1 student athlete from Appalachian State and went on the spend 16 years on some of the fastest pit crews in Nascar history. He now takes what he has learned into the business world to help leaders win and increase spees in their organizations through diversity, efficiency, culture and kindness.
Connect with Michael:
www.instagram.com/@mrmetcalfjr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-metcalf-jr-80b0b0155
Connect with Nichole:
Book a session or grab her book:
www.instagram.com/nicholeeaton.xo
www.tiktok.com/@nicholeeaton.xo
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