In this episode: career to calling, meaningful experiments, enoughness, mindful discernment, financial freedom with Lance Diaresco

Episode Summary

After leading global brands at Disney, Levi’s, and Google, Lance kept asking himself question: “Is this all?” He shares how a sabbatical, mindfulness, volunteering, and small experiments inside Google helped him move toward coaching and purposeful work without one reckless leap. Adam and Lance explore enoughness—balancing drive and contentment—and how to define success across ambition, workload, money, and time.

Guest Bio

Lance Diaresco is a former global brand leader at Disney, Levi’s, and Google. He now coaches leaders, facilitates workshops and retreats, and is developing work on discernment.

Resources & Books Mentioned

• Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie (https://amzn.to/3VOK2OM)
• The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins (https://amzn.to/4atdMG2)
• Search Inside Yourself (https://siyli.org/search-inside-yourself)

Guest Contact Information

• Website (https://diaresco.com?utm_source=mindfufire.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-with-adam)
• LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancediaresco/?utm_source=mindfufire.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-with-adam)

Key Takeaways

• Let “Is this all?” open a process of curiosity instead of forcing an immediate answer.
• Experiment before leaping: facilitate, volunteer, coach, and learn what creates energy.
• Define enoughness as the balance between ambition and contentment.
• Use financial freedom to design meaningful work, protect time, and contribute without pressure.