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In this episode of Notes for an Awesome Life with John Spence, Josh and John dive into one of the foundations of a truly “awesome” life: self awareness. John explains why emotional intelligence, especially self awareness and self regulation, is the starting point for better relationships and better mental health. John shares practical habits like daily reflection, values-based self-assessment, and rating different areas of your life on a 1–10 scale to stay aligned with the future you want to create. If you’re ready to build a more intentional, emotionally intelligent, values driven life, this conversation is a powerful place to start.
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About John Spence: John is a globally recognized business thought leader, former owner/CEO of five companies, and advisor/coach to organizations from startups to the Fortune 10. He’s lectured at more than 90 universities and was named by the American Management Association as one of “America’s Top 50 Leaders to Watch.”
About the show: Notes for an Awesome Life with John Spence focuses on personal growth, happiness, clarity, and the everyday habits that compound into an AWESOME life.
Credits: Hosts John Spence and Josh Wilson • Produced by Josh Wilson for Familiar Wilsons Media • Special thanks: Amanda Wilson (writing and production), and Domingo Jimenez (writing and marketing).
Chapters
1. From Failure To Thought Leader (00:00:00)
2. Travel, Work, And Adding Joy (00:01:21)
3. Why Self-Awareness Really Matters (00:02:24)
4. Naming Emotions Changes Behavior (00:03:16)
5. Make Time To Reflect Daily (00:05:04)
6. Stoicism And Choosing Your Response (00:07:05)
7. Self-Talk: From Why To How (00:10:30)
8. Abundance Versus Scarcity Mindset (00:13:36)
9. Assessments, Patterns, And Clarity (00:16:00)
10. Goals, Values, And 1–10 Scoring (00:18:03)
11. Feedback, Therapy, And Blind Spots (00:20:04)
12. Kindness, Empathy, And Daily Battles (00:23:00)
13. Homework: Label And Regulate Emotions (00:25:15)
14. Closing And Listener Invitations (00:27:15)
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