In this episode, the concept of progress and the role of pain is thoroughly explored. @taylorawelch articulates the idea that growth and progress often require dealing with pain and discomfort, with valuable lessons extracted from the experiences of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oprah. The essence of Arnold's struggle on the set of Conan and Oprah's determination to improve herself serves as a vehicle to discuss overcoming physical and psychological discomfort to achieve success. Taylor encourages listeners to have the resilience to persevere through pain, to not shy away from identifying their flaws, and to take responsibility. IF you enjoyed the show please leave us a review to help push this message to more listeners around the world! Please visit Taylorawelch.com to access all of Taylor's socials and content Text Taylor: 615-326-5037 Daily Mind Medicine is back! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 The Secret to Rapid Growth 01:34 Arnold's Story: Pain and Progress 05:03 The Power of Self-Reflection 05:19 Exercise: Identifying Areas of Improvement 08:57 The Importance of Not Accepting Mediocrity 10:26 The Power of Self-Improvement: Oprah's Story 12:26 Conclusion: Stop Tolerating Embarrassment