In this episode, I synthesize over 30 years of my personal learnings to show the power of embracing our potential through the Wright Developmental Model. 

Here’s what’s covered in this episode:

Wright Developmental Model key terms

Each WDM level has a regressive pole and a progressive pole, with choice at the center of them. Additionally, each level has both a principle and a feeling. These terms serve as an important backbone for the rest of the series.

Awareness and choice

To make a choice, we need to be aware. Throughout this series, let’s be aware of feelings and choose to acknowledge them, knowing that we are building and developing new skills.

Fear and trust

For Level 1, the regressive pole is scarcity, the progressive pole is trust, the principle is aliveness, and the feeling is fear. I dive into each of their meanings and how they interact with one another.

Without fear, there is no courage

Become friends with your fear, and know that fear is always there and exists on a scale.

Professional example

My fear at work manifested in being afraid of failure, but I wanted to express confidence to my clients and employees. Because I was able to acknowledge this internal struggle, I was still able to appear confident.

Personal example

My wife and I realized our eldest daughter was carrying all the family’s fear. Once I shared my own fears with her, it helped her feel like her feelings were valid and brought us closer together.

Takeaway challenge

Notice your fear, and when you embrace it or shut it down. Find opportunities to harness your fear in a positive way.