The "T" in Pivot

Sisters-in-Law of Attraction — Show NotesEpisode: T is for Testing Your Limits | The PIVOT Method Finale

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Sam and Christine wrap up the PIVOT method series with the final letter: T — Test Your Limits. They explore what it really means to push past fear, get uncomfortable, and discover what you're capable of.

Sam shares a story about her 79-year-old mom — who is battling breast cancer for the third time and dealing with heart and lung issues — deciding to fly to Las Vegas with her 82-year-old friend Marge for a birthday celebration. Sam initially reacted with fear, but caught herself and chose to trust her mom instead. The result? Her mom had the best time, won at Keno, and texted Sam: "I'm a traveler again." Christine points out that Sam's mom didn't let ego stop her either — she used a wheelchair at the airport and did the trip on her own terms.

From there, Sam and Christine discuss an article by Joe De Sena, CEO of Spartan Race, on testing your limits.

Find Your Way Off the Beaten Path — Get uncomfortable. Try the new thing. You won't be good at it right away, but starting is what matters.

Embrace Failure — Assume you're going to fail. Attach yourself to the value of the work, not the end result. The extrinsic failure is often the intrinsic success.

Go the Distance — Don't quit at the first curve. Sam and Christine use their own podcast journey as proof — they fumbled through early episodes but stuck with it.

Starve to Reveal the Beast Within — Discomfort forces you to access parts of yourself that are normally hidden. Our self-imposed limits are exactly that — self-imposed.

Some Races Have No Finish Line — Life is a series of pivots. Keep evolving, keep meeting new versions of yourself.

• P — Purpose: Identify what drives you
• I — Innovate: Build the life you're meant to live
• V — Value Yourself: You wouldn't be here if you didn't
• O — Opportunities: Seek them and keep your eyes open
• T — Test Your Limits: Push beyond your comfort zone

• Joe De Sena, CEO of Spartan Race (Inc. magazine article)
• The "Comfort Crisis" conversation with Brian (previous episode)
• Sam's book, Rebound, and her Pitch Slam experience
• Silver Sneakers — exercise program for older adults

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Until next time — keep pivoting.

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