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A single signed offer letter sat in the mail—and Art Delorenzo felt a tug that said, “this isn’t it.” That gut check rerouted him from academia to a 50‑year run in financial services and leadership development. We invited Art back to explore how he makes choices, leads teams, and keeps his life centered, all through a lens that blends instinct, deliberate learning, and everyday kindness.

We talk about the real mechanics of decision‑making: how cognition (research and analysis), affect (emotion and memory), and conation (instinct and drive) work together. Art introduces the Kolbe perspective on personal MO—why innovators need to reshape the standard kit and fact finders need more data before they move. We explore gut feelings and precognition as early signals worth respecting, plus a simple way to vet a new role: talk to the people who report to the leader you’d serve. Culture is local, and style matters more than the job description.

From there, we dive into habits that compound. Art swears by short, consistent learning sessions to build cognitive strength, and he doubles retention by teaching what he just learned. We get honest about asking for help, humility as a performance tool, and why treating victory and defeat as impostors steadies a team. You’ll also hear two practical rituals that change daily life fast: a three‑minute transition stop before walking in the door so you’re truly home when you get home, and “joy reps”—eight brief acknowledgments that retrain the brain away from negativity bias. Add in kindness as a sleep aid—recalling a face you helped that day—and you’ve got a human system for better work and a better home life.

If you’ve felt the hamster wheel spinning or you’re weighing a leap, this conversation gives you a grounded way to decide, act, and stay well. Listen, share it with a friend who’s at a crossroads, and if it hits home, subscribe and leave a review—what’s one small practice you’ll start today?

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