Ask Me Anything: Finding Purpose, Raising Resilient Kids & Navigating Workplace Politics | Vol. 27

Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

How do you stay true to your values when others are playing political games? What if your purpose feels too small compared to others? And how do we raise kids who can handle life's inevitable hard blows?

We're back for Part 2 of our special Finding Mastery Ask Me Anything with Dr. Michael Gervais and our good friend—author, documentarian, podcaster, football analyst, and renaissance man, Yogi Roth. Through thoughtful questions from our community, we dive deep into the messy realities of modern life: workplace politics, purpose discovery, and parenting with intention.

Drawing from years of experience with elite performers and leaders, we explore practical strategies for maintaining integrity in competitive environments while building the inner foundation that sustains long-term success and fulfillment.

Key insights we explored:

• When workplace politics get messy - How to protect your team's expertise while staying true to your values
• Purpose doesn't need to be grand - Why "being a great parent" is just as meaningful as "wells in Africa"
• The three pillars of authentic purpose - It must matter to you, be bigger than you, and have future orientation
• Building self-efficacy in children - Let them figure things out, celebrate effort over outcomes, and create safety in their struggles
• The discovery model vs. formal instruction - Why guided discovery creates deeper, more resilient learning
• Managing the "hungry ghost" - How connection to something bigger than yourself dissolves achievement addiction
• Signal vs. noise in feedback - Treating both praise and criticism as noise while trusting your inner circle

This conversation reminds us that the most meaningful work often happens in the quiet moments—how we handle daily challenges, raise our children, and stay connected to what truly matters. Whether you're navigating office politics, questioning your purpose, or trying to raise resilient kids, these insights offer practical wisdom for living with greater intention and authenticity.

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