165. A Case for Seeking Guidance and Mentorship

Andrew Fix — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:47:21 +0000

Asking for help isn’t a weakness; it’s one of the fastest ways to get where you want to go.

When did we start believing that real leaders don’t need guidance? Dr. Andrew Fix takes a closer look at a recent Toyota campaign featuring Damian Lillard and unpacks the message that mentorship somehow conflicts with leadership. He doesn’t buy it, and explains why that mindset holds people back.

In this episode, Dr. Fix makes the case for mentorship as a key part of growth, not a detour from it. Even the most elite performers have coaches. So why do so many people hesitate to ask for help?

Whether you’re chasing a health goal, navigating your career, or trying to level up in any part of life, this is a reminder that seeking guidance isn’t a sign you’re falling behind. It’s a smart move toward getting where you actually want to go.

Quotes

“One of the most efficient ways to help us get to where we want to go is to seek the mentorship and guidance of those that are already in the place that we want to be.” (05:34 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“It is okay to ask for help. In fact, I’m sure Damian Lillard or anyone else like that is in a very successful situation… I’m sure they would say, yes, it’s okay to ask for help. You should ask for help.” (06:42 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“What that doesn’t mean is that you should expect other people to do things for you… They can’t help you if you’re not willing and wanting to be helped.” (07:00 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Even coaches need coaches. And any really good one is going to tell you that, right?” (08:00 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Don’t be so stubborn and so hardheaded to say, ‘I need to forge my own path.’ Sometimes that just means it takes you longer to get where you could’ve gone faster—with help.” (09:29 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

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61. The Sport of Life Made Simple | Shaun Cook

Andrew Fix — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:12:32 +0000

Key Takeaways

• Life is about counterbalancing.

• No one can be an island. You need good mentors around you

• Our thoughts are often wrong due to outdated limiting beliefs.

“We do things based on feeling and that’s a really horrible way to live life because most of the time we actually do a lot of things that we feel like doing that are not in our best interest,” shares Shaun Cook, owner of Crucible Strength, NASM performance and enhancement specialist, USA Powerlifting competitor, and certified nutrition coach. Shaun has been involved in training for almost 20 years and has learned quite a few lessons along his career. Today, he joins host Dr. Andrew Fix to talk about the sport of life made simple.

People often make life more complicated than it needs to be. They believe all sorts of lies from limiting beliefs created in childhood to the popular myth of needing to create a balanced life. Instead of choosing their actions through careful consideration, most people act based purely on feelings. It would be much simpler if people took the time to sit with themselves and really figure out their purpose. Without being very clear on their purpose, people can quickly become distracted and get in their own way.

Success requires intentionality, and intentionality comes from knowing your purpose. Once you know your purpose, it will be easier to stay motivated, organize your priorities, and shut out limiting beliefs and distractions.

Quotes

• “You can’t be an island. That’s one of the big things is you need good people, good mentors around you.” (25:58-26:05 | Shaun)

• “It’s so much easier to see someone else’s problems than it is your own.” (42:30-42:33 | Shaun)

• “We do things based on feeling and that’s a really horrible way to live life because most of the time we actually do a lot of things that we feel like doing that are not in our best interest.” (44:31-44:43 | Shaun)

• “A lot of our thoughts are primed the wrong way. They’re lying to us. Once you can crack that, you unlock a lot of potential in what you can do.” (50:21-50:31 | Shaun)

• “What a lot of people are lacking is intentionality. And intentionality comes from having a purpose.” (1:16:34-1:16:41 | Shaun)

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