Life Is Better When Lived As Improv with Jesse Elder

In today’s episode, I sat down with the one and only Jesse Elder for a deep conversation about self-awareness, personal growth, and how to navigate uncertain times with confidence. We talk about the power of meditation, the importance of authentic communication, and why living an interesting life is more valuable than ever in today’s world. Jesse shares some incredible insights from his own journey—everything from cross-country train adventures to the idea of a 'hedonic reset.' We dive into what it really means to trust yourself, create genuine value, and break free from societal norms to live a life of passion and contribution.  Press play and:Embrace life as improv to stay flexible and open to new experiencesUtilize the pause between stimulus and response to protect and improve mental healthLive an interesting life to fuel creativity and broaden your perspectiveCommunicate authentically to build trust and drive revenue in your businessBreak free from institutional limitations and reconnect with your true self If you're ready to get inspired and shake things up, you’ll want to follow Jesse on Instagram and Facebook. You can also listen to this special episode featuring a 4-phase guided meditation, designed to create powerful transformations.  Also, if you're ready to take this work further, join us at our next event—mark your calendar for November 14th-16th in Montana. You won’t want to miss this transformative experience! – We weren’t meant to do this alone… Whether it be business, relationships, or life. This is why this is an invitation for you…to join us inside the Relationships Beat Algorithms Alliance!!! Click here for a summary of the Alliance because if you're coming here into the show notes, there's a good chance you already know! ;) — We’ve made it easy to see George’s top 10 book recommendations! Click here to find George’s top 10 recommended books for mindset, customer journey, and relationships.  — Questions or comments about the episode? I’d love to hear from you! Send me a DM over on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant or pop on over to our free Facebook community, Relationship Beat Algorithms.  — Links not showing? Hop on over to our podcast blog, mindofgeorge.com/podcast for all the links from the show notes. — What do we talk about in this episode? 00:00 Introduction to an Insightful Episode 00:36 The Power of Perspective and Meditation 01:05 Living Well: Jesse's Unique Life Story 01:28 Entrepreneurial Insights and Business Wisdom 01:54 The Trap of Split Attention and Delegated Certainty 02:10 Coaching and Communication: The Real Deal 02:36 The Importance of Being Valuable and Useful 02:49 Jesse's Hedonic Reset and Life Lessons 03:22 Meet Jesse Elder: A Heartfelt Introduction 05:51 The State of the World and Personal Focus 16:23 The Art of Meditation: Jesse's Approach 26:49 The Journey of Self-Trust and Authenticity 36:28 Jesse's Martial Arts Journey and Life Lessons 40:59 The Fight Night Revelation 42:44 A New Philosophy: Is It Useful? 43:35 Challenging Conventional Wisdom 44:52 The Illusion of Authority 46:06 The Reality of Coaching 47:14 Anchoring in Reality 48:26 The Power of Communication 50:24 Living Authentically 01:01:40 Navigating Uncertainty 01:06:28 The Adventure of Life 01:07:39 The Hedonic Reset