<p>What if doubt isn’t a weakness to overcome, but a gravitational force that pulls us toward meaning?</p><p>In this powerful solo episode, John R. Miles kicks off the new <em>Forces That Pull Us</em> series by exploring <strong>doubt</strong>—an invisible psychological and cultural force that shapes our choices, our growth, and our sense of self. Drawing on insights from performance psychologist <strong>Michael Gervais</strong>, physician-researcher <strong>Brennan Spiegel</strong>, and business ethicist <strong>Bobby Parmar</strong>, John examines doubt from three angles:</p><ol><li><strong>The Psychological Gravity</strong> — How doubt shows up internally, why FOPO (Fear of People’s Opinions) can paralyze us, and how elite performers learn to work with uncertainty rather than against it.</li><li><strong>The External Pull</strong> — How unseen technological and cultural forces shape what we notice and believe, based on Brennan Spiegel’s groundbreaking book <em>Pull</em>.</li><li><strong>Radical Doubt as a Skill</strong> — How Bobby Parmar’s framework transforms doubt from a source of anxiety into a disciplined tool for better decision-making.</li></ol><p>This episode offers practical tools for identifying, interrogating, and harnessing doubt in your own life—whether you’re making a major decision, leading a team, or confronting internal narratives that hold you back.</p><p>Full shownotes HERE</p><p><strong>Go Deeper: The Ignited Life Substack</strong></p><p>If this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, John shares behind-the-scenes insights, deeper dives into the episodes, workbooks, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.</p><p>Get the<strong> full companion workbook</strong> at <a href="https://www.theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheIgnitedLife.net</a></p><p>Full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMiles</a></p><p>Listen on Apple Podcasts, <a href="https://spotify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Everyone deserves to feel valued and important. Show it by wearing it: <a href="https://startmattering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://startmattering.com/</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>