In this relaunch episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey share exciting updates about the podcast's new direction while blending personal stories with profound insights. Britain, a Super Bowl champion, reveals what winning the Super Bowl really feels like (including a hilarious kindergarten project involving "Flat Stanley"), while both hosts explore their grandfather Stephen R. Covey's timeless wisdom about paradigm shifts and why changing your perspective alters everything.

As part of the relaunch, they’re revisiting the 15 transformative books and authors already featured on the show—mining them for deeper insights and fresh relevance—before continuing their journey toward uncovering 40 must-read books for personal and professional growth. With new weekly episodes, this reboot promises a more structured and thoughtful approach to transformation, one paradigm at a time.

Tune in to discover why Britain's teammates laughed at Flat Stanley, how to apply Einstein's problem-solving principle to daily life, and what makes this podcast's approach to personal growth unique. Let's jump in!

What We Discuss

• [00:02] Introduction to Paradigm Shifting Books
• [01:20] Super Bowl Experience
• [03:24] Flat Stanley in the Super Bowl
• [06:03] Podcast relaunch
• [12:52] Why "paradigm shifting"?
• [14:45] Listening to Stephen R. Covey and Einstein's secret
• [17:50] Roots vs. branches concept
• [19:36] Invitation to join the journey

Notable Quotes

• [00:11:08] “What we'll do initially is go back through the 15 books and then get back into the ultimate goal of reviewing 40 books that everyone should read when it comes to personal and professional development.” — Stephen Covey

• [00:14:00] “Changing your paradigm will change your behavior far quicker than trying to fix the behavior itself.” — Britain Covey

• [00:18:23] “Focus on the roots, not the branches. That’s where real transformation happens.” — Stephen Covey

Resources

Paradigm Shifting Books

• Podcast
• Instagram
• YouTube

Britain Covey

• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Stephen H. Covey

• LinkedIn

Unlocking Confidence and Presence with Amy Cuddy
In this powerful episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey sit down with Amy Cuddy, renowned social psychologist and author of Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Together, they explore the transformative concept of presence and how it enables us to show up authentically and confidently in life’s most demanding moments.

Amy shares fascinating insights from her research, including how body language and self-affirmation techniques can help individuals tap into their most empowered selves—even in high-stakes situations like job interviews, public speaking, or competitive sports. Britain as an NFL Punt Returner talks through how Amy’s work has been directly applicable to his role as an NFL player. The conversation dives into the science behind power posing, the profound impact of aligning with your core values, and how to overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

From practical strategies for building confidence to stories of real-world application, this episode offers listeners actionable tools to cultivate personal power and authenticity. Whether you’re preparing for a pivotal presentation, navigating a challenging conversation, or striving to perform under pressure, Amy’s insights will inspire you to approach life’s challenges with greater courage and connection.

Tune in for an engaging discussion that’s as practical as it is empowering, and discover how to bring your boldest self to your biggest challenges.

00:00 Introduction to Presence
05:10 Applying Presence in Various Scenarios
10:39 Preparation, Confidence & Self-Affirmation
30:38 Dealing with Hyper-Awareness and External Judgement
36:18 Exploring the Paradox of Nerves and Performance
39:06 The Importance of Personal Power
46:07 Power Posing: The Science and Application
55:02 Practical Tips for Cultivating Personal Power
01:03:13 The Broader Impact of Confidence and Self-Doubt
01:07:53 Affirming Others and Building Presence
01:12:30 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice

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Previewing ‘Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges’ by Amy Cuddy

In this preview episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey set the stage for their upcoming interview with Amy Cuddy, the renowned social psychologist behind Presence. The brothers share their excitement about discussing a book that has transformed the way we think about confidence and personal power.

They explore the concept of “presence,” likening it to an inner strength that allows you to show up as your best self in critical moments—whether it’s a job interview, a high-stakes presentation, or a pivotal sports moment (like returning punts in the Super Bowl). Drawing from Cuddy’s groundbreaking research, they unpack how presence isn’t an innate quality but a skill that can be developed through intentional shifts in body language and mindset.

The episode touches on key themes from the book, including the science of power posing, the transformative idea of “fake it until you become it,” and the role of presence in overcoming imposter syndrome. Stephen and Britain also share the questions they’re eager to ask Amy in the full interview, including insights into her research process and her thoughts on applying presence in everyday life.

Join the conversation as the hosts dive into why Presence is a must-read for anyone looking to bring their boldest self to life’s biggest challenges.

00:00 Introduction to Presence
03:06 Practical Applications of Presence
06:27 Amy Cuddy's Background
08:32 Questions to explore

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