How can you find your own path to lasting change?

Ahead of the launch of the new High Performance book, ‘How to Change Your Life: Five Steps to Achieving High Performance’, Jake and Damian discuss the waypoints that people should expect to travel through in order to make lasting change.

The patern of dream, leap, fight, climb and arrive has shown itself in the journeys of countless high performers and in this episode we discuss each stage, selecting a previous guest who exemplifies it.

The book covers these steps in detail, using examples from our conversations with the guests on the podcast to illustrate how to effectively move through these stages.

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# **Navigating Change: A Journey Through the Five Stages of Transformation**

In this special episode, Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes delve into the concept of change and present a framework of five distinct stages that individuals can navigate to achieve lasting change. These stages, exemplified by inspiring stories from previous podcast guests, provide a practical roadmap for personal growth and transformation.

**1. Dream:**

- Susie Ma, founder of Tropic Skin Care, emphasizes the importance of envisioning an "infinite purpose" that guides one's actions and decisions.
- Asking questions like "What do I love doing?", "What am I really good at?", and "What does the world really need?" helps define a meaningful purpose.

**2. Leap:**

- Alex Scott, former Arsenal and England footballer, illustrates the necessity of taking calculated risks and embracing new challenges to achieve personal growth.
- Stepping out of one's comfort zone and seeking environments that foster growth can lead to breakthroughs.

**3. Fight:**

- Ash Dykes, a world record-breaking explorer, shares his experience of battling through extreme physical and mental challenges during his expeditions.
- Breaking down goals into smaller, manageable steps can help maintain momentum and overcome obstacles.

**4. Climb:**

- Ben Francis, CEO of Gymshark, discusses the importance of receiving feedback to identify areas for improvement and maintain alignment with one's values.
- Constructive feedback can help individuals refine their approach and stay on track towards their goals.

**5. Arrive:**

- Timujin Lam, aka Jax Jones, reflects on the moment of clarity and gratitude he experienced upon achieving his long-held dream of becoming a successful musician.
- Taking time to appreciate accomplishments and reflect on lessons learned sets the stage for future growth and renewal.

The book "How to Change Your Life: Five Steps to Achieving High Performance" delves deeper into these stages, providing practical tools and strategies for individuals to navigate change effectively. Pre-orders are available, and listeners who pre-order and email a copy of their receipt can enter a draw to join a recording of the High Performance Podcast behind the scenes.