How to Build a Great Support System

11/22/24 • 31 min

“Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future,” is a common expression that suggests who you surround yourself with will determine who you become and how you operate. Evidence suggests that there’s some truth to this.

In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment podcast, Brett and Joe explore the makings of effective support networks. Through the lens of BASE jumping, self-discovery work, business, and parenting, they discuss:

The importance of shared purpose
Accountability
The benefit of diversity
Practical steps to create your own support structures
The necessity of vulnerability and visibility

Tune in for a stimulating conversation about how support systems are a vital part of the transformative power of community.

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Brett on X: @airkistler

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The importance of shared purpose
Accountability
The benefit of diversity
Practical steps to create your own support structures
The necessity of vulnerability and visibility

Tune in for a stimulating conversation about how support systems are a vital part of the transformative power of community.

Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!

Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson

Brett on X: @airkistler

AOA on X: @artofaccomp

Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com

We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore

Previous Episode

The Elephant In The Room: How To Say What No One Wants To Say

There’s an elephant in the room! Everyone KNOWS there’s an elephant in the room, and they keep glancing at it—except for one person who is highly committed to ignoring the elephant. The elephant is making a mess. It’s taking up all the air and space in the room, and it’s already crushed poor Bob. Yet instead of talking about the elephant in the room, people are afraid to mention that there’s an elephant. Some people get so uncomfortable that they leave the room, but still say nothing. Everyone is hoping that the person who is ignoring the elephant will finally acknowledge it, so they can do something about it, but they aren’t sure how to go about it.

In this episode, Brett and Joe unpack the phenomenon of the elephant in the room. They explore:

The dynamics that create this situation
How looking directly at these issues can lead to healing and growth
The importance of addressing difficult topics in both personal and professional settings
How to create a culture where individuals feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings
The need for leaders to model this behavior
The significance of conflict in fostering trust and connection

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Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson

Brett on X: @airkistler

AOA on X: @artofaccomp

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Next Episode

How Death Brings Life Closer

In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Brett and Joe take us on a poignant journey through the inevitability of death and the profound ways it shapes the experience of life. At the center of their conversation is Brett’s brother, facing a terminal diagnosis, and the extraordinary lessons his life—and the process of his dying—have imparted.

Through anecdotes of BASE jumping, near-death experiences, and profound loss, Brett and Joe explore the paradox of mortality: the closer you are to death, the more vividly you taste life.

Brett and Joe examine:

The power of mortality: How facing the truth of our impermanence can compress life into moments of unparalleled sweetness.
The freedom in letting go: Why the stories we tell ourselves about success, identity, and purpose often crumble in the face of death.
A life well lived: Brett reflects on his brother’s choice to "dive into his family" and redefine what it means to truly live.
Lessons from the edge: Stories of BASE jumping and near-death experiences that reveal the peace and clarity often found in moments of extreme vulnerability.
The opportunity of goodbye: How acknowledging the fleeting nature of life can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.

As the conversation unfolds, a clear and steady message emerges: death, far from being an endpoint, is a profound teacher. It forces us to confront what matters most, stripping away the trivial and leaving only the raw truth of our existence.

Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!

Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson

Brett on X: @airkistler

AOA on X: @artofaccomp

Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com

We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore