The Art of Accomplishment

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Ending The War With Your Wants (Joe Hudson and Alexa Kistler) Jan 16, 2026

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Wanting is one of our most powerful levers for change. Not what you want, but your relationship to wanting itself. In this episode, Joe sits down with AOA facilitator Alexa Kistler to unpack why so many people are at war with their desires and how ending that war offers a path out of suffering.

They discuss:

Wanting, craving, and aversion
Childhood patterns that take us away from wanting
Identity shifts when you allow yourself to want
How not owning desire makes you more manipulable, not less
Why chasing outcomes creates suffering, even when you succeed

Research mentioned:

Gender differences in personality traits across cultures

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Bite-Sized Teaching Series: The More Stuck You Feel, The Closer You Are To Freedom Jan 09, 2026

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You're about to discover why that promotion you won't ask for, that business you won't start, and that conversation you keep avoiding all come from the same illusion.

→ Turn your fear back into excitement (free mini-course): https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/resources/procrastination

Joe reveals the counterintuitive reason you feel 'stuck' and can't seem to move forward on your goals. It has nothing to do with a lack of options and everything to do with a fear of consequences. These insights come from Joe's three decades of working intimately with some of the world's most productive people, from billionaires to Fortune 500 CEOs, and uncovering the emotional patterns that drive procrastination.

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How I Learned To Stop Fighting Myself Jan 02, 2026

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Joe let Brett ask him anything at all about his life, and there were SO many questions, but ultimately his curiosity lead him to explore the story beneath the teaching: what was Joe’s path? How did he come to the work that he now shares with the world? Joe started out as a young man whose curious and open spirit blended with a serious rebellious streak that opened up a unique path. A bit of luck, love, and sometimes painful adventuring through the world, shaped him into the Joe we know and love today. Tune in to get a glimpse of the many facets that comprise Joe’s life.

Links:

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Book: Black Elk Speaks
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Bite-Sized Teaching Series: Ambition and Doubt Dec 26, 2025

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Doubt isn't protecting you from failure, it's protecting you from your feelings.

For every ambitious person, doubt is the silent killer of greatness. Joe breaks down what he's learned from working with Silicon Valley's top performers: doubt isn't an intellectual problem, it’s a misunderstood emotional signal. It’s a protective mechanism to stop you from feeling something uncomfortable, whether it’s a fear of failure or even a fear of success.

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Perfectionism Dec 19, 2025

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Brett and Joe have nailed the PERFECT episode, which means they can finally get this podcast launched! Now they just need to get the perfect album art, title, set…and the perfect list of everything they need to do before they can launch the perfect podcast!

In this episode, our hosts tackle everyone’s favourite Achilles heel: perfectionism. It shows up in individuals, teams, organizations, and entire societies. They explore where it comes from, why it has increased dramatically over the past decades, and how it narrows perception, creates internal chaos, and—paradoxically—produces worse results.

They discuss:

Perfectionism is fundamentally fear-based, not excellence-based
How perfectionism predicts the same negative health outcomes as chronic stress
The rise of perfectionism over the past 30 years and why things haven’t gotten better
Binary thinking and the illusion of a perfect end state
The childhood roots of perfectionism and chaotic environments
Why perfectionism actually creates the chaos it’s trying to prevent
How organizations unintentionally reward fear and stagnation
Practical ways to work with fear, the inner critic, and the nervous system

Related Research:

How Perfectionist Leaders Stifle Creativity (Forbes)

Perfectionism Is Increasing (HBR)

Why Being A Perfectionist Is Bad For Your Health (Self)

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Bite-Sized Teaching Series: Why Chaos Is Good For You (The Forest Fire Theory) Dec 12, 2025

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Chaos is evolution's favorite tool, learn how to use it for growth. When faced with chaos, we often react with fear, limiting our thinking.

In this short format episode, Joe encourages us to fully feel the fear and to see opportunity within it. By learning to fully feel our emotions we can find greater wisdom and a path forward, even in the midst of chaos.

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Slimy vs. Authentic Charisma — Joe and Dr. K on Charisma on Command Dec 05, 2025

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In this special crossover episode, we are republishing Joe’s appearance on Charisma on Command with Charlie Houpert alongside Dr. Alok “Dr. K” Kanojia. They explore what charisma really is and why genuine presence and emotional awareness matter far more than polished performance.

Charlie’s opening question, “What is charisma?” unfolds into a deep exploration of authenticity, self-love, and emotional intelligence. Joe and Dr. K contrast performative charisma (built on control, manipulation, or validation-seeking) with true charisma, which arises from inner alignment, vulnerability, and purpose. The three of them discuss how self-acceptance, emotional integration, and listening reshape the way we connect and influence others.
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Overcoming Procrastination (Coaching Session Breakdown) Nov 21, 2025

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If you struggle with perfectionism, fear of success, or feeling like you have a "tyrant boss" inside your head, this breakdown reveals exactly how to shift that dynamic.

In this episode, Joe and Brett analyze a rapid coaching session with a man who is a high-performer for others but frozen when it comes to his own business. They uncover how "stories" about perfectionism keep us stuck, and why trying to be a "good provider" can actually stop you from doing the work. As the man works with Joe to peel back the layers of what’s causing his procrastination, Brett and Joe dive deeper into the topic of procrastination, dissecting the root causes that cause us to freeze when we wish to act and paths forward for reframing both how to approach and to view procrastination.

They discuss:

The idea of procrastinator as an identity
Self-judgement, perfectionism, and shame
The emotional roots of procrastination
How to dissolve stuckness
Practical ways to approach procrastination

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A Company Culture That Moves At The Pace of AI Nov 07, 2025

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Johannes Landgraf, CEO of Ona, to dive deep on how bringing the tenets of AOA’s teachings to the company has transformed their leadership, culture, and performance in the fast-moving world of AI. From quadrupling revenue to spending their days with greater enjoyment, Johannes shares how the seeming paradox of scaling a company while deepening connection has impacted him personally and the company at large.

They discuss:

How AI and rapid innovation challenge traditional leadership models
Conflict as a source of clarity and alignment
The role of vulnerability and transparency in building organizational trust
Ona’s principles and how their iterative process
Lessons from Ona’s transformation
And much more

Learn more about Ona’s principles: ona.com/principles

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What To Do About Imposter Syndrome Oct 24, 2025

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Why do so many high achievers feel like frauds? In this episode, Brett and Joe explore a topic near and dear to the hearts of anyone who has ever thought they needed to be someone else to be loved: Imposter Syndrome.

Together, they explore: