The Art of Accomplishment

The traditional search for purpose is backwards→ Practical experiments to transform your life: https://artofaccomplishment.com/experimentsAfter 7 years chasing his "dream career," Joe discovered he'd been running toward exactly what he was trying to escape. This revelation changed how he approaches purpose entirely—leading to a method that's guided countless people from confusion to clarity.The truth? You can't find your purpose by thinking about it. Just like you can't identify a champion swimmer by looking at 5-year-olds on dry land. You have to get in the water.Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Awakening is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Brett and Joe finally tackle the topic head-on after 150 episodes of addressing it indirectly. They explore why awakening isn't a goal in the Art of Accomplishment work, what actually happens when people wake up, and why it might be both far bigger and far smaller than you imagine.They discuss:What awakening actually is (and isn't)Head, heart, and gut awakenings, and how they differWhy making awakening a goal can slow down the processThe myth that awakening is a finish lineHow meditation can be a path to enlightenment or a tool for dissociationWhy awakened people still have daddy issuesWhat to do if awakening catches you off guardResource Mentioned:Doing Nothing by Stephen Harrison Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The beliefs you can't question keep you stuck→ Experiments to find freedom: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/experimentsMost people never realize their deepest beliefs are holding them hostage. Joe Hudson shares a radical truth from 30 years of coaching the world's highest performers: The moment you stop defending who you think you are, you become truly free.Highlights:• The meeting room test: How fear instantly creates either/or thinking• Stanford's "smart kid" study that changed everything we know about praise• Why millionaires who believe "I'm successful" often plateau• The ocean vs. rock metaphor that transforms how you handle criticism• What actually happens when you realize you're both an asshole AND deeply loving• The terrifying moment when meaning dissolves—and why it's actually liberation"A sword attacks the ocean, and the ocean doesn't care."Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistlerAOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wanting is one of our most powerful levers for change. Not what you want, but your relationship to wanting itself. In this episode, Joe sits down with AOA facilitator Alexa Kistler (and Brett’s wife) to unpack why so many people are at war with their desires and how ending that war offers a path out of suffering.They discuss:Wanting, craving, and aversionChildhood patterns that take us away from wantingIdentity shifts when you allow yourself to wantHow not owning desire makes you more manipulable, not lessWhy chasing outcomes creates suffering, even when you succeedResearch mentioned: Women are more agreeable than men across culturesSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistlerAOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You're about to discover why that promotion you won't ask for, that business you won't start, and that conversation you keep avoiding all come from the same illusion.→ Turn your fear back into excitement (free mini-course): https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/resources/procrastinationJoe reveals the counterintuitive reason you feel 'stuck' and can't seem to move forward on your goals. It has nothing to do with a lack of options and everything to do with a fear of consequences. These insights come from Joe's three decades of working intimately with some of the world's most productive people, from billionaires to Fortune 500 CEOs, and uncovering the emotional patterns that drive procrastination.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe let Brett ask him anything at all about his life, and there were SO many questions, but ultimately his curiosity lead him to explore the story beneath the teaching: what was Joe’s path? How did he come to the work that he now shares with the world? Joe started out as a young man whose curious and open spirit blended with a serious rebellious streak that opened up a unique path. A bit of luck, love, and sometimes painful adventuring through the world, shaped him into the Joe we know and love today. Tune in to get a glimpse of the many facets that comprise Joe’s life.Links: Related EpisodeTara & Janine on embodimentBook: Black Elk SpeaksFitz PerlsSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson|Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doubt isn't protecting you from failure, it's protecting you from your feelings.For every ambitious person, doubt is the silent killer of greatness. Joe breaks down what he's learned from working with Silicon Valley's top performers: doubt isn't an intellectual problem, it’s a misunderstood emotional signal. It’s a protective mechanism to stop you from feeling something uncomfortable, whether it’s a fear of failure or even a fear of success.🎧 Subscribe to the Art of AccomplishmentPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ezSoopSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3ETrfHAGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Czx7TuOther platforms: https://artofaccomplishment.com/podcast Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson|Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett and Joe have nailed the PERFECT episode, which means they can finally get this podcast launched! Now they just need to get the perfect album art, title, set…and the perfect list of everything they need to do before they can launch the perfect podcast!In this episode, our hosts tackle everyone’s favourite Achilles heel: perfectionism. It shows up in individuals, teams, organizations, and entire societies. They explore where it comes from, why it has increased dramatically over the past decades, and how it narrows perception, creates internal chaos, and—paradoxically—produces worse results.They discuss:Perfectionism is fundamentally fear-based, not excellence-basedHow perfectionism predicts the same negative health outcomes as chronic stressThe rise of perfectionism over the past 30 years and why things haven’t gotten betterBinary thinking and the illusion of a perfect end stateThe childhood roots of perfectionism and chaotic environmentsWhy perfectionism actually creates the chaos it’s trying to preventHow organizations unintentionally reward fear and stagnationPractical ways to work with fear, the inner critic, and the nervous systemRelated Research: How Perfectionist Leaders Stifle Creativity (Forbes)Perfectionism Is Increasing (HBR)Why Being A Perfectionist Is Bad For Your Health (Self)Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson|Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chaos is evolution's favorite tool, learn how to use it for growth. When faced with chaos, we often react with fear, limiting our thinking. In this short format episode, Joe encourages us to fully feel the fear and to see opportunity within it. By learning to fully feel our emotions we can find greater wisdom and a path forward, even in the midst of chaos. For more, subscribe to the Art of Accomplishment Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ezSoop Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ETrfHA Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3Czx7Tu Other platforms: https://artofaccomplishment.com/podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special crossover episode, we are republishing Joe’s appearance on Charisma on Command with Charlie Houpert alongside Dr. Alok “Dr. K” Kanojia. They explore what charisma really is and why genuine presence and emotional awareness matter far more than polished performance.Charlie’s opening question, “What is charisma?” unfolds into a deep exploration of authenticity, self-love, and emotional intelligence. Joe and Dr. K contrast performative charisma (built on control, manipulation, or validation-seeking) with true charisma, which arises from inner alignment, vulnerability, and purpose. The three of them discuss how self-acceptance, emotional integration, and listening reshape the way we connect and influence others.Check out more from Dr.K on the HealthyGamerGG Podcast on SpotifyTwitter @HealthyGamerGGhealthygamer.gghttps://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gghttps://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg/Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you struggle with perfectionism, fear of success, or feeling like you have a "tyrant boss" inside your head, this breakdown reveals exactly how to shift that dynamic.In this episode, Joe and Brett analyze a rapid coaching session with a man who is a high-performer for others but frozen when it comes to his own business. They uncover how "stories" about perfectionism keep us stuck, and why trying to be a "good provider" can actually stop you from doing the work. As the man works with Joe to peel back the layers of what’s causing his procrastination, Brett and Joe dive deeper into the topic of procrastination, dissecting the root causes that cause us to freeze when we wish to act and paths forward for reframing both how to approach and to view procrastination.They discuss:The idea of procrastinator as an identitySelf-judgement, perfectionism, and shameThe emotional roots of procrastinationHow to dissolve stucknessPractical ways to approach procrastinationSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistlerAOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Joe sits down with Johannes Landgraf, CEO of Ona, to dive deep on how bringing the tenets of AOA’s teachings to the company has transformed their leadership, culture, and performance in the fast-moving world of AI. From quadrupling revenue to spending their days with greater enjoyment, Johannes shares how the seeming paradox of scaling a company while deepening connection has impacted him personally and the company at large.They discuss:How AI and rapid innovation challenge traditional leadership modelsConflict as a source of clarity and alignmentThe role of vulnerability and transparency in building organizational trustOna’s principles and how their iterative processLessons from Ona’s transformationAnd much moreLearn more about Ona’s principles: ona.com/principlesSign up for the AOA Leadership newsletter: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/leadershipSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistlerAOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do so many high achievers feel like frauds? In this episode, Brett and Joe explore a topic near and dear to the hearts of anyone who has ever thought they needed to be someone else to be loved: Imposter Syndrome. Together, they explore:Our relationship to shame and self-worthAntidotes to imposter syndromeThe childhood experiences that encourage imposter syndromeImplications in leadership and businessDive Deeper:Imposter Syndrome - Psychology TodayImposter Syndrome & Self Compassion - AAPAAcademic paper on imposter syndromeSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Brett and Joe talk about leadership—not just the title or position, but about what it truly means to lead and be a leader. They explore how leadership emerges in every moment of life, from boardrooms to families to personal choices, and how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and conviction shape the kind of leader we become.Research links: Emotional intelligence, leadership, and work teams: A hybrid literature reviewThe First FollowerThe influence of self-awareness on effective leadership outcomes in South AfricaDecentralization in Organizations: A Revolution or a Mirage?Why Decentralized Companies Outperform Their Industrial PeersDistributed Leadership and New Generation Employees’ Proactive Behavior: Roles of Idiosyncratic Deals and Meaningfulness of WorkBlink: The Power of Thinking Without ThinkingSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett and Joe deliver a long-awaited episode on procrastination, exploring its real contours—the shame, the avoidance, the misplaced priorities. They reveal how it stems from self-criticism and avoidance, and show how a shift in perspective can turn it into prioritization, creativity, and authentic productivity.Together, they discuss:How procrastination depends on self-abuse and self-judgmentProcrastination vs healthy prioritizationEmotional avoidanceThe importance of iteration, play, and creativityPractical experiments and exercises for working with procrastinationResearch:“How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain” Andrew NewbergLink to Procrastination experiments pageThe 3 Ps: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis - Psychology TodayWhy procrastination is about managing emotions, not timeProcrastination: An emotional struggleSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

According to some studies, over 80% of Americans experience time scarcity. In this episode, Joe and Brett explore what’s going on when we feel time scarce. They unpack why so many of us feel starved for time in an era of unprecedented efficiency, and provide clear, actionable insights into how presence and emotional awareness can change our perception of time itself.They cover:Why time scarcity is more about emotional overwhelm than actual hoursThe paradox of saving time but still feeling busier than everHow presence shifts our experience of timeThe role of grief, fear, and shame in the feeling of “not enough”The importance of rest, integration, and flow statesConnection Course: linkStudiesTime scarcity - 80% of people don’t have enough time: articleFlow states: article one, article twoParkinson’s Law: article one, article twoMedia usage: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/social-media-usageRadio lab podcast episode: https://radiolab.org/podcast/91584-timeAlexander Lowen on rest: https://reichandlowentherapy.org/Content/Vegetative/stress.htmlSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Brett Kistler and Joe Hudson dive into the epidemic of loneliness and its impact on our lives. They explore the roots of loneliness, how it differs from solitude, and why shame and self-perception often amplify the experience. They explore how to transform loneliness into deeper self-connection and meaningful relationships with others.Join them as they discuss:How loneliness, solitude, and isolation differThe connection between loneliness and shameChildhood roots of loneliness and insecure attachment stylesThe role of society, mobility, and social media in shaping loneliness todayPractical ways to reconnect with yourself and with othersHow VIEW is an antidote to lonelinessExperiments and practical guidance for addressing lonelinessResources:Shame podcast: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/podcast/the-anatomy-of-shame-emotion-series-8-2The Connection Course: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/course/the-connection-courseExperiments: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/experimentsRelevant research:US CDC: Addressing LonelinessSurgeon General: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and IsolationHow people think about being alone shapes their experience of lonelinessMental health and loneliness: the relationship across life stagesLoneliness, community, and naturePsychology Today: Why Am I So Lonely?The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Feeling LonelySend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tara Howley and Janine Parziale dive into stage fright and performance anxiety. Drawing from personal experience and professional expertise, they share how to work with fear rather than fight it—transforming it into a source of energy, presence, and even joy.They discuss:Understanding the physiology and psychology of stage frightHow to reframe fear as excitement and use it as fuelBody-based techniques for releasing freeze and nervous system overwhelmPractical preparation strategies—from nutrition to exercise to mindsetThe role of shame, self-consciousness, and compassion in performance anxietyEmbracing mistakes and turning them into moments of connection and magicWhy stage fright can be a gift and how to welcome itSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Brett and Joe break down the dynamics of feeling stuck and what to do about it. They reveal how subtle patterns from childhood continue to shape our adult experiences. They also share practical strategies to breaking free from emotional, intellectual, and nervous system blockages that hold the pattern of being stuck in place.Tune in to hear about:- Understanding the emotional roots and different forms of stuckness- How childhood experiences shape our adult experiences of being stuck- The relationship between stuckness, anger, and fear- Practical methods for moving stuckness on an emotional and nervous system level- Intellectual frameworks to reframe and overcome patterns of feeling stuck Newsweek article on Andrew Newberg study: https://www.newsweek.com/religion-and-brain-152895 Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp  Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three former VCs turned coaches walk into a room…Steve Schlafman of the podcast Downshift sits down with Joe Hudson and Jerry Colonna (author of Re-Boot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up) to explore the journey of living one's purpose, especially in times of uncertainty and change. They share personal experiences and wisdom on navigating fear, grief, trust, and discovering deeper authenticity and fulfillment from three different stages of life.They explore:- Navigating uncertainty with clarity and compassion- Embracing grief as a pathway to deeper personal transformation- Building trust from an authentic and human-centered place- The difference between transactional and transformative coaching- How to authentically live and express one's purposeSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.