Trust the Process Podcast

Season 3

Episode 10: How Hard Can You Laugh at Your Injury?

Ever thought about that?

I can’t tell you how many times that I, as an injured trumpet player, have been asked the question “Who were you kissing?”

when I tell people that I tore my lip while playing trumpet

There are times to grieve your injury, and there are times to laugh about it

Just like there are times to grieve the loss of a loved one, and there are times to laugh about funny memories shared with that person

In this episode I share several strategies to help you navigate your recovery, thanks to the great work of Adam Grant

Adam Grant, a renowned organizational psychologist, in his book Hidden Potential, talks about harmonious passion and deliberate play

To boil those concepts down, it is about finding joy in the process

These are tactical strategies to help you succeed in your recovery journeys, not just happy-go-lucky hacks, so everyone should implement them!

Keep on keepin’ on and trust the process!