Episode 288 - The A-GAME for Student Athletes, Parents, and Coaches with Steven Griffith

<p>Hearing about self-compassion and "soft" stuff like hugs and empathy made Steven think that wasn't for him; a 6'5", 240 pounds, former boxer and football player didn't&nbsp;resonate&nbsp;with all that. But after some exercises his mentors suggested, he started realizing&nbsp;that&nbsp;being in our corner, being there for ourselves facing adversity and setbacks was actually excellent. That would be the first step of an incredible and transformational journey for Steven, where he would learn the power of self-compassion and kindness&nbsp;to himself. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Steven Griffith is the Founder of&nbsp;High Performance&nbsp;Coaching. He is also a Psychology of Productivity, Time Management &amp; Performance Expert, Speaker, and Author of "&nbsp;The&nbsp;Time Cleanse," a book that provides a proven system to eliminate time waste, acknowledge our full potential, and invest our time in what matters most. Steven is a former Chicago Golden Glove Boxer and Illinois State Heavyweight champion. For the last 25 years, he has helped as a trusted advisor and coach to CEOs, entrepreneurs, Olympic athletes, the U.S. Military, Jimmy Kimmel, NBA players, and many more.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In this episode</strong>, we had an inspiring conversation about time management, self-compassion, the A-Game, and mindfulness. Steven kindly shared the three steps of his self-compassion formula and some brilliant insights about how we can help our&nbsp;children&nbsp;thrive in their personal and professional lives. Then, we talked about Steven's most significant challenges of his life and their effect on his development as a coach and as a person.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tune in to&nbsp;<strong>Episode 288&nbsp;</strong>of&nbsp;<strong>Becoming Your Best,&nbsp;</strong>to learn more about&nbsp;timefulness, the importance of self-compassion, and what matters most in life.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Some Questions I Ask:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Can you please tell us a bit&nbsp;of&nbsp;your background, an