Episode Description:

In this solo episode of Mission Driven You, host Will Samson explores a groundbreaking approach to building internal trust for sustainable personal growth. Using the analogy of blockchain, Will explains how real transformation happens when we align our head (logic), heart (emotion), and gut (action) into a trustworthy system—just like a blockchain verifies transactions.

Why do quick fixes fail? Why do we get stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional impulsivity, or reckless action? This episode uncovers why most personal development efforts break down and how to create a lasting internal trust system that drives real change. If you've ever struggled with making meaningful progress in your life, this episode will provide a powerful, actionable framework to help you move forward with confidence.

Show Notes:

Key Topics Discussed:

The Blockchain of Trust Analogy

• How blockchain ensures security through verification and connection.
• Why transformation requires trust between our head, heart, and gut.

Why Most People Stay Stuck in Personal Growth

• The danger of a broken internal trust system.
• How overthinking, emotional impulsivity, and reckless action keep us from making lasting changes.

The Three Centers of Decision-Making:

• Head (Logic & Thought Center) → The place of strategy and beliefs but also overanalysis and procrastination.
• Heart (Emotion & Identity Center) → The space of passion, values, and emotional truth, but also where people get lost in fleeting motivation.
• Gut (Action & Execution Center) → Where change happens, but impulsive action without alignment leads to failure.

How to Build a Personal Blockchain of Trust

• Step 1: Identify limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering narratives.
• Step 2: Align your goals with your emotions and identity for motivation that lasts.
• Step 3: Take small, aligned actions to reinforce trust within yourself.

Personal Stories & Practical Applications

• Will’s journey in recovery, fitness, and entrepreneurship—and how he learned to integrate all three centers for lasting change.
• Why New Year’s resolutions fail and how to build real, sustainable momentum instead.

The Power of Internal Alignment

• When head, heart, and gut align, willpower becomes unnecessary—trust takes over.
• Sustainable change isn’t about speed—it’s about deep, meaningful transformation.

Reflection Questions for Listeners:

• Which of the three centers—head, heart, or gut—do you rely on most?
• Have you ever made a decision that wasn’t aligned across all three? What happened?
• What’s one small action you can take today to start building internal trust?

Resources Mentioned:

• Substack: Will’s latest article on the head-heart-gut connection

Episode Description:

In this episode of Mission Driven You, we sit down with Steven J. Posner, a seasoned entrepreneur, advisor, and investor, to discuss how failure can lead to transformation and success. Steven shares his journey from scaling groundbreaking ventures like Future Lighthouse to discovering the power of reframing challenges through tools like the Wim Hof Method, breathwork, and mindfulness. We explore his philosophy of Resilient Leadership and how leaders can harness innate abilities to create impact and fulfillment in life and business. This conversation is packed with actionable insights, inspiring stories, and transformative techniques.

Show Notes Resources:

Books and Authors:

• The Paradox of Success by John O’Neill
• Leadership Aikido by John O’Neill
• Breath by James Nestor
• How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett
• The Gene Keys by Richard Rudd
• Body by Science by Doug McGuff

Methods and Practices:

• Wim Hof Method (Breathwork, Cold Therapy, Meditation)
• Oxygen Advantage and Buteyko Method (Breathing Techniques)
• WildFit Program (Nutrition and Health)
• Freediving (Advanced Nervous System and Relaxation Training)

Organizations and Communities:

• YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization)
• Gelafu Mindfulness City (Bhutan mindfulness and technology initiative)

Notable Figures and Mentors:

• John O’Neill (Leadership Mentor)
• Viktor Frankl (Philosopher and Author, referenced for his work on meaning)

Steven J. Posner:

• Learn more about Steven’s Resilient Leadership programs and retreats.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjposner/?originalSubdomain=pt

Mentioned in this episode:

Speaking Enagements- Dr. Will Samson

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Episode Description:

In this solo episode of Mission Driven You, host Will Samson explores the transformative power of Slow Change—a movement that challenges the quick-fix culture dominating self-help, business, and even social change. Will breaks down why rapid, one-size-fits-all solutions fail and why sustainable, intentional transformation is the key to lasting success. He shares personal insights, practical strategies, and a roadmap for making slow change a reality in your life, your career, and the world. If you’re tired of burnout and empty promises of instant transformation, this episode is for you.

Show Notes:

Key Topics Discussed:

The Problem with Quick Fixes:

• Why our culture is addicted to speed and instant solutions.
• The hidden emotional, financial, and social costs of failed quick fixes.
• How quick fixes reinforce the false belief that if we don’t change overnight, we must be broken.

What is Slow Change?

• Why slow change is not just a new method, but a completely different category of transformation.
• The core principles: patience, sustainability, and intentionality.
• How slow change leads to deeper personal growth, better relationships, and stronger businesses.

Why We Need a Movement:

• The burnout crisis and why people feel exhausted by constant change.
• Why long-term thinking is critical for personal and societal transformation.
• How shifting from quarterly goals to generational goals could reshape businesses and communities.

Practical Steps to Practice Slow Change:

• Redefine success—Measure progress by consistency, not speed.
• Trust the process—Focus on the next step, not the entire journey.
• Let go of the timeline—True change happens on its own schedule.
• Find a community—Transformation is best practiced together.

Reflection Questions:

• Are you chasing quick fixes or committing to slow, sustainable change?
• Where in your life or work could you shift to long-term thinking?
• How can you help build a movement that values intentional, lasting transformation?

Resources Mentioned:

• Pattern Breakers (Reference to the idea that slow change is a new category, not just an alternative approach).
• Surgeon General’s report on the loneliness epidemic.
• Statistics on "deaths of despair" (suicide, overdose, and alcohol-related deaths).
• The concept of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) in leadership.

Join the Slow Change Movement:

• Subscribe to Will’s Substack for deeper insights and weekly reflections: https://drwillsamson.substack.com/
• Follow Will on LinkedIn for conversations on slow change and leadership: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willsamsonchangecoach/
• Engage on Instagram for daily reflections and community discussions: