In this episode of The Fuck It Shift, Adam Ross breaks down how modern society quietly rewards comfort, predictability, and average behavior—and why that conditioning makes real growth feel risky or “irresponsible.” From school systems to work culture to social circles, Adam explains how playing small is often reinforced through praise, protection, and belonging, while ambition is met with resistance, doubt, or fear disguised as advice. This episode isn’t about rebellion for the sake of it—it...
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In this episode of The Fuck It Shift, Adam Ross breaks down how modern society quietly rewards comfort, predictability, and average behavior—and why that conditioning makes real growth feel risky or “irresponsible.” From school systems to work culture to social circles, Adam explains how playing small is often reinforced through praise, protection, and belonging, while ambition is met with resistance, doubt, or fear disguised as advice. This episode isn’t about rebellion for the sake of it—it...
What Coaches and Leaders Get Wrong About Motivation
The Fuck It Shift
9 minutes
1 month ago
What Coaches and Leaders Get Wrong About Motivation
In this episode of The Fuck It Shift, host Adam Ross breaks down a leadership mistake most people miss: confusing pressure with motivation. After watching a coach yell at an eight-year-old, he unpacks how fear-based leadership kills confidence, shapes beliefs, and shows up everywhere — sports, work, and relationships. He explains why real leadership isn’t about control, yelling, or “tough coaching,” but about curiosity, communication, and helping people understand what’s really going on benea...
The Fuck It Shift
In this episode of The Fuck It Shift, Adam Ross breaks down how modern society quietly rewards comfort, predictability, and average behavior—and why that conditioning makes real growth feel risky or “irresponsible.” From school systems to work culture to social circles, Adam explains how playing small is often reinforced through praise, protection, and belonging, while ambition is met with resistance, doubt, or fear disguised as advice. This episode isn’t about rebellion for the sake of it—it...
