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cHub020-New Level, New Hard

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 Episode Title: New Level, New HardSeries: The Hard Truth – What It Really Takes to GrowHost: Dr. Jeff Robinson, Ed.D.Inspiration: Teachings and philosophies by Alex HormoziGrowth doesn’t get easier — it just gets different.In the powerful finale of The Hard Truth series, Dr. Jeff Robinson unpacks the next stage of personal mastery: learning to embrace the evolving “hard” that comes with each new level of success.Inspired by the teachings of Alex Hormozi — the Iranian American entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and author best known as the Co-Founder and CEO of Acquisition.com — this episode explores why new challenges arise as we level up, and how to stay grounded when comfort tries to call you back.From leadership to entrepreneurship, creativity to faith, Dr. Jeff helps listeners recognize that pain and pressure aren’t punishments; they’re promotions. When you stop expecting things to get easier, and start expecting yourself to get stronger, you unlock true resilience.In This EpisodeWhy every new level of growth brings a new kind of struggleHow to reframe pain as feedback, not failureThe neuroscience behind resilience and adaptationWhy resistance is proof you’re still evolvingFaith-based practices for staying steady in the stretchThe Science of GrowthResearch in neuroscience and psychology consistently confirms that discomfort and challenge are essential for learning and adaptation. Studies on growth mindset reveal that people who interpret struggle as opportunity activate brain regions associated with learning and cognitive control (Frontiers in Psychology, 2022).Further, neuroplasticity research shows that new and difficult experiences strengthen neural pathways, helping the brain rewire itself for greater focus, adaptability, and resilience (ScienceDirect, 2018).As Alex Hormozi often reminds his audience, “Pain is not punishment; it’s the signal that you’re alive and moving.”Favorite Quote“Every new level comes with a new hard — but that’s not punishment, that’s promotion.” — Dr. Jeff RobinsonStay ConnectedFacebook → @TheCultivationHubYouTube → @cHubOnDemandListen & Subscribe → https://link.jrobunited.com/cHubPodcastHost Bio → drjeff.jrobunited.comSupport → buymeacoffee.com/jrobunitedBibliographyDweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Random House.Claro, S., Paunesku, D., & Dweck, C. S. (2016). “Growth mindset tempers the effects of poverty on academic achievement.” PNAS, 113(31), 8664–8668.Yeager, D. S., et al. (2022). “The neuroscience of growth mindset and learning from mistakes.” Frontiers in Psychology. Retrieved from Frontiers in Psychology, 2022Draganski, B., et al. (2004). “Neuroplasticity: Changes in grey matter induced by training.” Nature, 427, 311–312.ScienceDirect (2018). “Neuroplasticity and growth mindset interventions in education.” Retrieved from ScienceDirect, 2018Hormozi, A. (2023). Acquisition.com Blog & YouTube Talks. Retrieved from https://www.acquisition.com
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