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I help leaders 3X their productivity, free time, and mental space, in less than 12 weeks. Army Resilience trainer, attorney, Army major, judo brown belt.

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The Japanese secret to living a long and happy life rests on 10 basic rules:
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The first step to changing your life is changing the stories you tell yourself about yourself.
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The African secret to living a happy and fulfilled life rests on these 4 basic rules:
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The Japanese secret to mastering anxiety and living a long and happy life rests on 10 basic rules:
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Be the teacher you wished you had as a kid.
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1/ Stay active; don't retire You lose your purpose when you give up doing things you enjoy. Continue doing things you value, making progress, and bringing beauty and utility to others, even after you're retired from your "official" job.
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When you have nothing to lose, you have everything.
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2/ Take it slow "Walk slowly and you'll go far." Leave urgency behind. Life and time will take on a new meaning.
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Harsh truths on anxiety and fear I know at 37 that I wish I knew at 27: 1. If you're avoiding the causes of your anxiety, you're making it worse, it's that simple.
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Success is when you get hit hard in the face but get back up and keep moving forward.
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3/ Don't eat until you're 100% full Less is more when it comes to longer living. Eat a little less than your hunger demands instead of stuffing your face.
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10 Powerful Philosophy Quotes from Epictetus. - Philosophy thread -
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How Shaolin monks achieve inner peace (anyone can do it):
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Emotional intelligence life hack: Your boredom is a symptom of low levels of attention. Build your concentration and you won’t be bored. One way to build concentration: be mindful.
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4/ Surround yourself with good people Friends are the antidote to excess worry.
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10/ Follow your ikigai Find the passion inside you, that unique talent that gives meaning to your days and drives you.
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FREE E-BOOK Foundations Guide on discipline, confidence, mindset, resilience, learning, personal fulfillment, and more. Distilled from 18 of the best books from leading scientists, philosophers, athletes, & thought leaders. - Like this tweet & comment “send” - We'll DM to you
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6 Simple Lessons from Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus for Dealing with Difficult People: (It'll blow your mind how easy they are to apply.)
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7/ Reconnect with nature Humans are made for being in nature. Return to it to recharge your batteries.
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A clear mind produces clear thinking.
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The ancient philosophers used this. Here are 8 proven ways to 10X your deep focus and long-term productivity. If you want to get good at something, produce at a high level, and feel fulfilled about it, then read this. - Thread -
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The 10 quotes to meditate on for happiness and courage, from the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome:
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5/ Get in shape Maintain the body daily to keep it running for the long haul.
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As a US Army resilience trainer, I teach soldiers how to be more resilient. And how to apply it in their personal and professional lives. Here are 5 things you should know if you want to build rock-solid resilience to achieve your goals and dreams:
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9/ Live in the present Make the most of the moment. The past is gone and the future is unknown.
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@PhilOfLife_ @MindHaste How they behave with others. Integrity.
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6/ Smile Cheerfulness will attract people to you. Enjoy the moment.
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8/ Give thanks To your friends, family, community. Gratitude = joy
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At some point, you’re going to have to stop running and face your fear. Either you let it haunt you or you take a stand.
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Resilience builds confidence. And confidence builds you.
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The death of your comfort will be the birth of a new life.
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As a lawyer, soldier, and officer in the military, these are the 5 tiny yet powerful lessons I learned that increased my confidence and resilience:
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Anxiety froze me for 12 years. So I spent 1,100+ hours studying the top ultra endurance athletes, special ops, CEOs, psychologists, philosophers, and neuroscientists. And there's 1 skill that taught me how to face the causes of my anxiety head-on:
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Neuroscience and brain-imaging research shows that properly naming an emotion is critical to managing and taming it. It builds resilience, becomes a pause for reflection, and increases understanding of self and others. Here are 2 to explore:
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How to tell a story that’ll boost your confidence and make your audience love you. From renowned storyteller Annette Simmons:
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Psychology says: If you want to help someone see a new way, give them a story, not facts. Because people interpret facts to fit their own reality. People don’t need new facts, they need a new story.
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Psychology fact: Your recurring negative reactions are emotional habits learned from past experiences. Change your habits, change your reactions.
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What it means to be resilient:
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6 timeless hard-to-believe lessons for overcoming adversity. After reading this, you'll start to welcome pain into your life. Here is how:
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Neuroscience and brain-imaging research shows that properly naming an emotion is critical to managing and taming it. It builds resilience, becomes a pause for reflection, and increases understanding of self and others. Here are 2 to explore:
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Underrated superpower: Don’t always trust your thoughts, question them.
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Harsh truth: Whenever someone criticizes or wrongs you, they’re only doing what they think is right. They can only be guided by their views, not yours.
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He was compared to Jesus Christ and credited with founding Western philosophy. He made people change perspectives and live happier and wiser lives. Here are 10 quotes from Socrates to meditate on:
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Grow on your own terms and standards, not someone else’s.
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Neuroscience and brain-imaging research shows that properly naming an emotion is critical to managing and taming it. It builds resilience, becomes a pause for reflection, and increases understanding of self and others. Here are 2 to explore:
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Every time you acted with courage and defied your fears, write it down and keep it with you for the next challenge:
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What I learned from being surrounded by Army Special Forces soldiers, federal prosecutors, Ivy League graduates, and Division 1 athletes:
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⚡️ How to be a radical in 2023: Change your definition of failure Engage in deliberate practice Build your moral character Optimize your energy Practice mindfulness Rewrite your stories Build tiny habits Take action
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How to be more courageous so you can live happier and be more confident in life... It lies in mastering these 2 ancient Stoic techniques:
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Music can lift you out of your helplessness. Out of your despair and lowest points. Because it can influence your mood and change your perspective. Here are 6 classic songs to give you a boost:
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The 7 benefits of applying ancient philosophy to your life: - Puts suffering into perspective - Improves your thinking powers - Become resilient - Become confident - Become courageous - Become at peace - Become self-aware What else am I missing?
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The Harvard Study of Adult Development is one of the world's longest running longitudinal studies. Since 1938. Most important finding: if you want to live a happy & long life, the quality of your relationships matters most. Here's how to do it:
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Professionals understand that failure is part of the process and bounce back from it. Amateurs see failure as confirmation of their competence and let it define them.
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Observation: The most successful people don't look for shortcuts. They walk towards the discomfort, doing things they hate. They use: - Purpose - Their environment - Reward systems Nothing fancy. But powerful.
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Observation: The most successful people are not reactive in dealing with fears and stress. They're proactive--they look for challenges that'll not only smash their current fears but increase their stress tolerance.
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I'm 37. Anxiety controlled my life for years so I turned to psychology, neuroscience, and ancient philosophy. After 1,100+ hours studying elite endurance athletes, military special ops, and CEOs, I created a mind mastery toolkit. Here are the top 5 that will change your life:
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friction → struggle → new perspective → confidence → courage
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Neuroscience and brain-imaging research shows that properly naming an emotion is critical to managing and taming it. It builds resilience, becomes a pause for reflection, and increases understanding of self and others. Here are 2 to explore:
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The 2 timeless Japanese concepts for achieving happiness:
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Physical sweat is the currency of a fulfilling life.
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When you push yourself physically, you push yourself mentally. When you push yourself mentally, you're better prepared for life's challenges.
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Internal obstacles, like fear and past failures, must be overcome before you can overcome the external ones.
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3 inspiring stories of courageous women to help you overcome your fears and become unstoppable:
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The 1 lesson to achieving courage, from retired Marine Corps 4-star general and former SECDEF James Mattis, code-named “Chaos”:
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Your network is your net worth. Here are 6 simple stories you can use to build rock-solid relationships for wealth and health: (From renowned storyteller Annette Simmons)
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10 Thought-Provoking Philosophy Quotes from Seneca - Philosophy Thread -
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6 steps to transform your anxious overthinking into unshakable confidence and decision-making:
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5 things that will teach you more than reading 50 self-help books: 💭 1️⃣ Doing something that makes you feel uncomfortable 2️⃣ Writing daily 3️⃣ Putting yourself in someone’s shoes 4️⃣ Telling an emotional story 5️⃣ Practicing gratitude
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If you want to build discipline, build habits. If you want to build long-lasting discipline, change the stories you tell yourself about yourself.
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The 2 Mistakes 95% Of People Make When Trying to Overcome Obstacles:
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The smartest people embrace their emotions.
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If you want to make quantum leaps in your behavior, try some philosophical discourse. It was a means to teach the philosophical dogmas to serious students who wanted to transform themselves. It was also used as a means to dialogue with one self.
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Consistency gets you far. Resilience gets you to the end.
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Eliminating that fear and reaching your potential involves preparation. Familiarizing yourself with the unfamiliar. The effect is a stronger mind able to overcome obstacles. The ingredients:
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The 5 emotional habits you want to avoid if you want to build long-lasting resilience to accomplish your goals: (from NY Times best-selling author Tara Bennett-Goleman)
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The 5 ways embracing your negative emotions can transform your life for the better: (from #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Dr. Susan David)
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If you want small changes, work on your behavior. If you want to make quantum leaps, work on your paradigms. Here’s how. -Psychology thread-
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Clarity and peace of mind have almost everything to do with knowing which decisions to make. And, good decision-making is a byproduct of following time-honored values. - Respect fate - Respect modesty - Value your strengths - Think independently - Value the right friends
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A great visual I found on caring for yourself:
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Writing clearly ➡️ speaking clearly ➡️ building strong relationships. Here are 3 easy and quick writing rules to elevate your speaking. (from renowned writer William Zinsser):
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Your discomfort and stress is evidence of your progress.
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Care too much about what people think? Here’s how to fix it once and for all. (Based on ancient philosophy)
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Fake progress is doing everything possible to avoid pain. True progress is embracing pain and suffering and making it work for you.
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Your loneliness is cured by being in touch with reality.
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At some point, you're going to have to speak up. At some point, you're going to have to take action. At some point, you're going to have to stand for something. Don't keep being mediocre. Be proactive in facing your fears.
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@WealthInc247 Emotional maturity: Not seeking attention Mental maturity: independent thinking
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🟡 "When I'm feeling scared, anxious, and stressed, how do I remind myself what to do to manage my thoughts and emotions?" This is a common question I get asked a lot. Answer: Ancient philosophers practiced something called 'inner discourse.' If you want to make quantum
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Man is not made for defeat. He can be destroyed but not defeated.
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Don't ask for more comfort and peace. Ask for more discomfort. Don't ask for ways to get rid of your stress. Ask for ways to increase your stress tolerance.
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Having a high-stress job doesn't mean you have to live an unbalanced life. You can take back your time and still do what's important, without feeling overwhelmed.
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Being resilient means learning to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. One science-backed way for doing that is systematic exposure to what makes you uncomfortable. Without periodic exposure, any strategy you try to deploy falls flat on its face.
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Don’t resent your mistakes. Own them. They’re the experiences that build your resilience and courage.
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Neuroscience and brain-imaging research shows that properly naming an emotion is critical to managing and taming it. It's key to building resilience, becomes a pause for reflection, and increases understanding of yourself and others. Here are 2 to explore:
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Fear of judgment. Fear of humiliation. These fears must be conquered.
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6 reasons to mind your recovery if you want to be at your best for your job and family, every time:
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Your resilience lies in your ability to manage pain, and pain can be managed. "You can endure anything your mind can make endurable, by treating it as in your interest to do so." Marcus Aurelius
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Pushing past your pre-conceived limits has almost everything to do with 2 science-based tasks: 1/ Clearing up the mental clutter in your mind 2/ Putting the right information in your mind So that you have the headspace and right knowledge to be bold, resilient, and courageous.
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How to create a bond with the most unwilling, unconcerned, and unmotivated people: (from renowned storyteller Annette Simmons)
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Having the right values are the gateway drug to clarity and joy. Here's how to get it:
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The more you understand your emotions, the calmer you become.
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