A weekly solo-cast offering insights for leaving the “amateur” mindset behind — no matter your age — and adopting the mindsets, skill sets and practices that can help you live life like a Pro.
In This Episode: Why my "sleeper blog" about tradeoffs struck a nerve The surprising truth: FOMO is a feature, not a bug Why needing to make choices is an "embarrassment of riches" The esoteric but powerful truth about free will and co-creation How to become a true "Master of Tradeoffs" Three Mindset Shifts for Mastering Tradeoffs: 1. Accept That You'll Always Wonder "What If" Whatever choice you make, you'll wonder about the alternate choice FOMO is natural - the problem is attaching to it Acknowledge doubt as normal, then let it pass 2. Recognize Tradeoffs as First World Problems Need for tradeoffs = having multiple things that matter to you Places to go, friends to be with, work that brings joy Lack of tradeoffs means lack of choices (either no options or overwhelming crisis) 3. See Choice-Making as Exercising Free Will What would life be like without choices? Less engaging and fascinating We're here to exercise our powerful free will Making choices = co-creating our lives by design and on purpose Key Takeaways: FOMO is normal - don't try to solve it, just let it pass Having to choose between good things is a privilege Tradeoffs aren't punishment - they're opportunities to co-create your life The problem isn't wondering, it's attaching to the wondering Challenge: Next time you face a tradeoff, remind yourself: this isn't a punishment, it's a privilege afforded to the few and fortunate. Resources: Original blog post: https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/fomo-is-good-for-you
18 Sept 2025
To Hell With Your Expectations
Years ago, one of the first principles I learned from my coach at the time, Steve Chandler, was to transform expectations into agreements. This practice alone has had the most profound impact on my life— shifting it from one of constant disappointments and simmering resentments to one of ease, peace, and lightness. Strong words, I know. But true, nonetheless. You see, most of us live in expectations most of the time. We expect our parents to talk and act differently. We expect our romantic partners to know exactly what makes us feel loved. We expect our bosses to show their appreciation in the way that feels right to us. We expect our co-workers to support us in what is obviously the “right” way. We expect our children to do as they’re told. We expect our friends to approve of our actions.
11 Sept 2025
You Can Have It All…But Here’s What’s Left Unsaid
Since the beginning of history, humans have had an innate understanding that we can’t have it all at the same time. The art of skillful negotiation—with others and, most importantly, with ourselves—was born of this radical understanding and acceptance. The truth that life is a series of tradeoffs was largely undisputed until sometime in the middle of the last century. Perhaps it was the long-overdue movements for liberty and equality for minorities and women, or the opportunities that arose from living in a more technologically connected world. But somewhere along the way, those of us with a higher quality of life and a measure of abundance adopted the belief that we can have it all.
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