Life Chapters, Pivots, and the Time Trap: Identity, Purpose, and Parenting Reflections.In this second round of the conversation, the hosts build on a prior discussion about adapting to parenthood and explore how people move through different “chapters” of life, from childhood simplicity to adulthood responsibility and midlife reflection. Phil describes a major pivot influenced by the Steven’s dad that shifted him from law school into software at Master Tax, alongside a personal behavioral shift tied to identity and asking what he really wants from life. They discuss common decade-based arcs (20s figuring it out, 30s choosing direction, 40s earning years, 50s/60s enjoying the results) and the “seven-year itch” pattern in career changes and creative growth. The conversation also examines Zimbardo’s time perspectives, balancing present living with future planning, memento mori, purpose through work and service, the speed of time in parenting as kids grow, and the need for self-grace and ongoing course corrections.00:00 Mirror Question Reset00:23 Life Chapters Setup01:36 Pivots Midlife Identity03:26 Seven Year Chapters06:25 Escaping The Time Trap09:11 Memento Mori Balance10:02 Purpose Structure Work13:32 Parenthood Time Clocks17:28 Grace Check In19:29 Wrap Up Listener Questions

Exploring the chapters of life, how they shape us, and the importance of adaptation, purpose, and reflection at different ages.

Key Topics:

• Life chapters and their significance
• Pivoting and adapting through different life stages
• The concept of time and its impact on personal growth

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Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠⁠⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠⁠⁠

Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton.

This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com

Adaptability vs. Pivoting: How Preparation Helps You Handle Curveballs. The hosts discuss adaptability as a core value, contrasting it with pivoting: pivoting changes direction and perspective while keeping a planted “foot,” whereas adaptability is a continuous recalibration to fit current circumstances without necessarily changing them. Using sports analogies (basketball pivots, golf adjustments), they emphasize that open-mindedness and a strong core identity enable effective adaptation without losing oneself. They reference Jocko Willink’s idea of “disciplined adaptability,” arguing that preparation and doing hard things create confidence to handle curveballs frictionlessly. They also cite James Clear’s ice-cube analogy from Atomic Habits to show how small changes compound, touch on Bruce Lipton’s views on environment shaping gene expression, and discuss adapting in fast-changing tech and AI, setting boundaries around phones, and the life-changing need to adapt when becoming a parent, teasing a future part two.00:00 Why Preparation Matters00:40 Adaptability vs Pivoting03:18 Pivoting Explained in Sports04:35 Basketball Pivot Framework06:51 Biology and Habit Change08:52 Disciplined Adaptability11:10 Updating Your Worldview12:30 Adapting in Work and Tech13:48 Nostalgia Phones and AI18:02 Boundaries Growth and Parenting20:27 Part Two Teaser Wrap-Up

Key Takeaways:

• Adaptability. The key to thriving in an ever-changing world. It's not just about survival, but a powerful core value.
• Pivot like a pro. Discover the art of adaptability and why it’s a crucial skill for personal and professional growth.
• Embrace change and evolution. Learn how adaptability is encoded in our very DNA and why preparation is key to conquering life's curveballs.

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠⁠

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠

Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠⁠

Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton.

This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com

Intrapreneurship: Think Like an Owner and Transform Your Career. Steven Harris records a solo episode on intrapreneurship—thinking and acting like an owner inside an organization—to boost career growth, influence, and happiness at work. He contrasts “ownership avoidance” with an ownership mindset, arguing that intrapreneurs focus on possibilities, see problems as opportunities, and become indispensable through initiative, curiosity, and follow-through. Steven introduces the OPPO FLOW opportunity cycle: keeping an open mind, defining purpose, preparation, opportunity awareness, action, and assessment. Drawing from his Phoenix payroll franchise, he explains how purpose fuels engagement, why preparation must come before leadership, and how opportunity awareness can be trained by spotting inefficiencies and customer frustrations. He emphasizes taking action, bringing solutions instead of complaints, learning through reflection, and spending 30 days thinking like an owner by focusing on retention- and revenue-driving activities.

00:00 Intrapreneurship Intro

01:22 What Intrapreneurs Do

02:55 Escape Ownership Avoidance

05:11 Spot Opportunities Daily

06:21 Purpose Fuels Initiative

08:53 Preparation Before Influence

11:45 Opportunity Awareness Example

14:39 From Ideas to Action

17:57 Reflect and Improve

19:18 30 Day Owner Challenge

Key Topics:

• Intrapreneurship and ownership mindset
• Opportunity cycle: awareness, action, assessment
• The importance of purpose and connection to work
• Building trust and credibility through solutions
• The role of preparation and continuous learning

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠

Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠⁠

Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠

Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton.

This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com