Nick Prefontaine, Founder of Common Goal & Creator of the S.T.E.P. System
- Ashutosh Garg asks Nick Prefontaine about his emotional low after a life-changing snowboarding accident.
- Nick recalls a poignant moment in the hospital with his mother, filled with doubt about walking again.
- He highlights the importance of support and mindset in overcoming trauma.
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In this inspiring episode of TBCY, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Nick Prefontaine, Founder of Common Goal and creator of the S.T.E.P. System, to discuss overcoming adversity, the power of support systems, and actionable steps for personal transformation.
Nick shares his remarkable recovery story and breaks down the S.T.E.P. system—Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence—that helps individuals achieve their fullest potential.
01:11 — What was the lowest emotional moment during your recovery?
- Ashutosh Garg asks Nick Prefontaine about his emotional low after a life-changing snowboarding accident.
- Nick recalls a poignant moment in the hospital with his mother, filled with doubt about walking again.
- He highlights the importance of support and mindset in overcoming trauma.
02:44 — How did the S.T.E.P. system begin to form in your mind?
- Nick recounts the story of his accident and early recovery.
- He shares the series of fortunate events and interventions that contributed to his survival.
- He introduces how the S.T.E.P. system took root during his rehabilitation journey.
- He explains the acronym: Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence.
12:45 — What does real support look like versus surface-level encouragement?
- Ashutosh Garg explores the difference between meaningful support and superficial encouragement.
- Nick emphasizes that support can come from anyone—family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers.
- He encourages being open to receiving support beyond traditional sources.
14:31 — What does trust mean in the context of recovery?
- The discussion highlights how trust involves believing in yourself, others, and the process.
- Nick stresses the value of listening to your inner voice or intuition.
- He suggests meditation as a tool to cultivate inner trust.
17:29 — Why is energy emphasized instead of motivation?
- Ashutosh Garg asks about the focus on energy within the S.T.E.P. system.
- Nick explains the evolving nature of energy in recovery and life.
- He discusses his experiences with naturopathy, meditation, qigong, and maintaining energy for optimal presence and impact.
19:58 — How do you persist when results aren’t visible?
- Ashutosh Garg explores the challenge of persistence when results are not immediately visible.
- Nick explains that most results take time and people often give up too soon.
- He highlights the importance of consistent effort and sustained energy to build momentum.
23:09 — What is “Common Goal,” and what gap does it fill?
- Nick explains the origin of Common Goal, inspired by his recovery journey.
- He shares how helping others define and achieve a “common goal” is key to moving from survival to thriving after trauma.
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Learn more about Nick Prefontaine: LinkedIn
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- Ashutosh Garg asks Nick Prefontaine about his emotional low after a life-changing snowboarding accident.
- Nick recalls a poignant moment in the hospital with his mother, filled with doubt about walking again.
- He highlights the importance of support and mindset in overcoming trauma.
