In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Paul Alkoby, Air Force veteran and founder of the You Are Good Project, to talk about turning your lowest point into a mission that serves others. We dive into ownership, self-forgiveness, identity, and the daily practices that keep a leader regulated, and break down real, actionable ways to become the fittest leader possible through peace, power, and presence.
Key Takeaways
- You are not behind. You are out of alignment. Paul played small for years before he owned his story and stepped forward.
- Forgive yourself first. Paul could forgive almost anyone except himself. Self-forgiveness unlocked everything else.
- Drop the weight that was never yours. The body keeps the score. Release what you have carried for other people.
- Update your identity for the season you are in. An old identity in a new season keeps leaders stuck.
- Get out of isolation on purpose. Paul’s “go first” practice, three real conversations a day, breaks the loop.
Quotes
- “I realized how small I’d been playing for so long.” – Paul Alkoby
- “Front load the identity so the goal becomes inevitable.” – Coach Derz
- “I don’t have a problem forgiving other people. It’s always myself.” – Paul Alkoby
Connect with Paul Alkoby
• IG: @paulalkoby & @youaregoodprjct
• You Are Good Project: https://youaregoodproject.org/
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