Simon O'Neill: Separation, Tragedy, Resilience, Balance & Vunerability

NZ Business Owners

Guest Simon O'Neill: velocityfinancial.co.nz Takeaways

• Show up and be present as a father, especially during the early years of a child's life.
• Find a balance between protecting your children and allowing them to face challenges and develop resilience.
• Learn from difficult experiences and use them as opportunities for personal growth and strength.
• Build a support network of friends and family who can provide guidance and understanding during tough times. Everyone has their own story and experiences, both good and bad.
• Encouraging men to be vulnerable and open up requires creating a safe environment and sharing personal stories.
• Regular check-ins and meaningful conversations are important for maintaining strong relationships.
• Staying strong during separations involves allowing oneself to grieve and seeking support from helplines or online groups.
• Strong emotions towards others often stem from past experiences and can be observed rather than reacted to.
• Building resilience and a positive mindset takes time and practice.

Chapters

00:00 Origin Story

03:07 School and Resilience

05:32 Parenting and Family Dynamics

09:03 The Importance of Fatherhood

10:11 Lessons from Resilience

14:06 The Power of Vulnerability

18:44 Finding Hope in Tragic Endings

27:56 Encouraging Vulnerability in Men

32:40 Overcoming Separation and Loss

36:04 Taking Small Steps in Vulnerability

41:03 Dealing with Relationship Challenges

43:01 The Power of Surroundings and Mindset

43:31 Observing Thoughts and Emotions

44:41 Road Rage and State of Mind

45:47 Projections and Emotional Reactions

46:26 Understanding Strong Emotions

47:23 Resilience and Priorities

48:17 Insecurities and Perceptions

49:13 Personal Growth and Support Network