Zach Pogrob is here to explain the importance of having a massive vision and goal and how to recognize obsession in others. He shares his story of leaving college soccer and finding his passion as well as the difference between positive and negative obsessions. Zach also shares his insights on how to build something great with a small team, something he thinks modern solopreneurs are missing the mark on.

When you're in it you're in it, and you don't think of life outside of it. - Pogrob

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The Power of Obsession: Unleashing Your Full Potential

Zach Pogrob, a renowned content creator, sat down with me to discuss the concept of obsession and its role in achieving success. The conversation revolved around the idea that obsession is a driving force that can propel individuals to greatness in their chosen fields.

The discussion delved into the concept of life as a battlefield, drawing inspiration from the stoic philosophy of Epictetus. Zach emphasized the importance of choosing the right war, or in other words, finding a passion or purpose that truly resonates with an individual. When one is deeply committed to a vision or mission, the trivialities of life fade away, and the focus becomes solely on the pursuit of that goal.

Zach also touched upon the contagious nature of obsession. He highlighted the power of supporting and following someone else's obsession, as it can inspire and ignite a similar level of passion within oneself. By immersing oneself in the stories and experiences of great obsessives, whether through podcasts, books, or biographies, one can fill their mind with the energy and drive necessary to discover their own obsession.

But how does one find their own obsession? Pogrob suggests that creation is the key. By creating and experimenting with different ideas and projects, individuals can tap into that feeling of obsession. It may take time and persistence, but through the process of creation, one can uncover their true passion and purpose.

Currently, Zach's own obsession lies in the realm of products. He is fascinated by the process of packaging obsession into tangible goods and vehicles for expression. As he transitions from content creation to building his own brand, he is driven by the desire to create magic companies that resonate with his audience and fulfill his own creative vision.

The power of obsession cannot be underestimated. It is a force that can propel individuals to greatness, fuel their creativity, and provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment. By following obsession, whether it be one's own or someone else's, individuals can tap into their true potential and achieve remarkable things.

Key Highlights:

• Finding a new path after soccer

•  Obsession: Positive gift, costly cost

•  Obsession drives greatness

•  Maximize potential through fitness

•  Gut feeling, do only what you can

•  Dreaming, visualizing, achieving

• Pursue obsession with others, not alone

• Life as a battlefield: pick right war

•  Follow obsession to find passion

• Living life ever forward: Pursue, Obsess, Improve, Create

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Health Is Not A Matter of Chance; It’s A Matter of Choice

First and foremost, health has to be a choice. We have to choose that we want to maintain the level of health, emotional intelligence, mental, spiritual, physical strength, and wellness that we already have. Maintenance of what you have still takes work. When have you been in the maintenance stage of your health? Well, maintenance doesn’t mean you get to rest. Instead, maintenance means you are staying consistent. If you choose to maintain what you have and what you have worked for, it’s a choice. Beyond that, you don’t have to accept the cards you dealt. Instead, it would help if you chose to get back to your health.

Remember, Someone Else Has It Worse Than You

There is always someone else who has it worse than you. By other people showing up, it can empower you to show up. If you have a new diagnosis of a chronic illness, take five minutes and find someone with that exact diagnosis which is doing more than you are. For instance, Paralympic athletes choose to do more with the cards they are dealt. With every diagnosis, there is a way through it. The first step is to accept that there is a different way, and you have to take responsibility for yourself. Then, it would help if you practiced gratitude on your healing journey. Lastly, you need to take action steps.

The Challenges of Dealing With Your Mental Health Journey

Dealing with your mental health is more challenging than your physical health. Mental health is not as obvious on your journey to health. When you’re enduring an injury or an illness, it will get worse before it gets better. However, what you’re doing now is going to help you get strong in broken places. If you properly rehabilitate a broken bone, it will come back stronger than before. In addition, if you focus on the parts of yourself that have been traumatized, you will mentally come back more substantial on the other side. Allow yourself time and space to feel.

Improve Your Mental Wellbeing Through Therapeutic Experiences

Chase has been using recreationally but very intentionally a lot of therapeutic experiences. There’s a lot of biochemistry with certain plant medicines and psychedelics, but at its core, what Chase believes is happening is this incredible unlocking experience of the mind and the body’s ability to detach from the self. Consciousness is first and foremost out to protect us to keep us safe and away from any physical or mental harm. You don’t have to first go to plant medicine if you’re trying to heal from mental health challenges. Instead, breathwork can be something that gives you an out-of-body experience.

Ketamine: A Tool For Rapid Relief of Mental Health Challenges

Chase has gone through multiple ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions. All of his sessions were life-changing and profound experiences. It helps you detach from yourself. Chase has had multiple ego deaths. You can recognize the oneness through psychedelics and become much more at peace with death. With psychedelics, there is a tremendous sense of love. Our ordinary day-to-day consciousness doesn’t allow us to understand. Psychedelics helped Chase navigate grief, PTSD, anger, and sadness. Now, Chase is finally in the acceptance phase of grief after three sessions of ketamine.

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Dr. Sarah Abedi dissects the fascinating physiology of healing and mental health, how our bodies communicate to us, and the modern ways we can approach holistic healing with the help of psychedelic medicine (and an open mind).

Sarah Abedi MD is an Emergency Medicine Physician, Psychedelic Medicine Research Facilitator, host of The Hidden Body Podcast, and Co-Founder of Onea Health, a clinic that restores wholeness and well-being with psychedelics and integrative treatments that honor the body and mind.

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Key Highlights

• The state of psychedelic research and drug classification

• How do psychedelics enable the body’s innate ability to heal?

• Psychedelics & End of Life – How psilocybin helps terminally ill cancer patients

• What does healing feel like, from a medical perspective?

• True or False? You have to want to heal to experience healing

• How your body communicates the need for healing

• Are holistic and integrative modalities, like nutritional psychiatry, the newest pathway to healing? How can we get onboard?

• Why do we become so close-minded to non-conventional healthcare?

• How relationships and cultural dynamics are a mirror to our mental health

• Curiosity may be the key to optimized health and well-being… tune in to learn more!

Powerful Quotes by Dr. Sarah Abedi

There’s a lot of material in the subconscious/unconscious that is very difficult to come to the surface and these medicines may allow those things to come for that processing so that you can go back to that homeostasis, that inner healing intelligence.

We are highly connected people and if we want to act as if we’re not… that’s when we’re getting disconnected.

Your physical body will be decimated if you are constantly releasing a ton of norepinephrine, cortisol, all of these stress hormones that are really essential for the right period of time, but need to be brought back down to balance.

You are your best healer.

Recommended Resources:

• EFR 682: The Brain Energy Theory with Dr. Chris Palmer

• EFR 692: BEQOMING with Benjamin Bequer and Azrya Bequer

• BEQUOMING by Benjamin Bequer and Azrya Bequer

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Transform Your Emotional State with These Simple Steps

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Do you want to change your emotional state and feel more calm, centered, and focused? If so, you're in the right place. In this podcast episode, Chase Tuning shares his personal experience and practical tips for transforming your emotional state and improving your overall well-being.

Step 1: Acknowledge Your Feelings

The first step to transforming your emotional state is to acknowledge your feelings. Don't try to suppress or ignore them. Instead, take a few minutes to sit with them, feel them, and identify where you feel them in your body. This simple act of awareness can help you release some of the tension and stress that you're holding onto.

Step 2: Move Your Body

Another key to changing your emotional state is to move your body. This can be as simple as taking a walk, doing some yoga, or dancing to your favorite song. Physical movement helps release endorphins, which are natural mood boosters. It also helps you shift your focus away from your thoughts and into your body, which can be a powerful way to reduce stress and anxiety.

Step 3: Connect with a Trusted Resource

One of the most effective ways to change your emotional state is to connect with a trusted resource, whether that's a friend, family member, or therapist. Talking to someone you trust can help you feel heard, seen, and supported. It can also help you gain a new perspective on your situation and find solutions to your problems.

Transforming your emotional state is essential to living a fulfilling life. By following these simple steps, you can improve your overall well-being and achieve your goals. Don't let stress, anxiety, or overwhelm hold you back. Take action today and start living a life ever for it.

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Jay Fantom is here to shine light on the power of persistence and how a persistence mindset can help you move through life’s toughest challenges, overcome self-doubt and rejection, and live a purpose-driven life.

Jay Fantom is the founder and host of The Story Box, a podcast that’s using story-telling to help people realize their worth and reach their full potential. Jay is the author of The Path of an Eagle: How to Overcome and Lead After Being Knocked Down.

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Key Highlights

• How to develop a persistence mindset to overcome self-doubt and rejection. 

• How do you balance focusing on the future and staying present during challenges?

• Jay details how his near-death experiences (four by age 26) have contributed to his unshakable growth mindset.

• What does true surrender feel like?

• Jay’s unique approach to living a purpose-driven life.

• How we can help children live a purpose-driven life.

Powerful Quotes by Jay Fantom

If I wasn’t persistent in following the dreams and the goals that I had set for myself in the very beginning, if I wasn’t persistent in overcoming and moving forward despite the rejection, despite the no’s that came along [with] it, then I probably wouldn’t be where I am today.

If anyone is going through something that they feel like they can’t get out of, just take one more step.

If you want to, your life can be the best that it’ll ever be… or you can run away, you can make your life a living hell.

I’m all for having a vision and a plan, but it’s also understanding that that vision and that plan can change.

When you stop learning, you stop growing, and when you stop growing, what happens next?

The Ultimate Guide to Creatine Supplementation: Boost Your Athletic Performance, Reduce Sleep Deprivation Effects, Treat Depression, Boost Brain Power and Improve Overall Health

Are you looking to take your athletic performance and overall health to the next level? Look no further than creatine supplementation. This naturally occurring substance is found in our muscles and can be supplemented to enhance strength, muscle mass, and recovery time. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits of creatine and how it can be used to improve various aspects of your health.

What is Creatine?

Creatine is a naturally occurring substance that is made in our bodies and stored in our muscles. It helps generate ATP, which is essential for energy during exercise. While our bodies produce some creatine naturally, we can also supplement it to enhance its effects.

"Creatine is often used by athletes involved in high-intensity intermittent activities that require a rapid recovery during training and competition."

Benefits of Creatine

The benefits of creatine are numerous and varied. It can improve athletic performance, prevent injuries, improve brain health, and even reduce skin sag and wrinkles. Here are some of the specific benefits:

1. Strength, muscle size, and recovery:

   Creatine supplementation has been shown to increase muscle strength and size, improve high-intensity exercise performance, and reduce muscle damage and inflammation. It can also help with post-workout recovery and reduce soreness.

2. Brain health:

   Creatine is abundant in the brain and can be used as an energy source for mental tasks. Studies have shown that creatine supplementation can lead to improved cognitive processing, mental acuity, and reduced mental fatigue.

3. Depression:

   According to a study published in the Biological Psychology Journal, creatine may have a significant impact on managing depression. The study found that creatine is a neuroprotective compound with the potential to treat or mitigate a broad range of central nervous systems diseases, including depression.

How to Incorporate Creatine into Your Routine

The optimal creatine protocol is still to be determined, but studies have shown that taking 5g of creatine monohydrate daily for men and 3.5-5g for women. However, there is no wrong way or time to take it as long as you are getting a regular daily dose. It's important to note that caffeine and alcohol, both diuretics, can decrease the efficacy of creatine and worsen dehydration, muscle cramps, and other side effects.

Choosing the Right Creatine Supplement

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"One recommended product for creatine supplementation is the Recharge post-workout drink from Legion Athletics. Not only does it provide the benefits of creatine, but it also offers a money-back guarantee."

Overall, creatine supplementation can be a safe and effective way to enhance your athletic performance and overall health. With its numerous benefits and minimal side effects, it's no wonder why creatine has been a staple in the sports performance and recovery world for decades.

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Anna Nassery reveals her approach to being a high-performer without losing your health and wellness along the way. Anna shares her insights on personal branding, entrepreneurship, and biohacking. Discover how to optimize yourself while pursuing your passions and business goals. Learn how to prioritize your energy and avoid burnout.

Anna Nassery is the Founder of Lumina Creative, a market-leading creative agency that’s building brands of influence and helping creators get into alignment.

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Key Highlights

• Anna’s opinions on hustle culture and making the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship

• Branding – What is branding, who should have a brand, and how do you “stay on brand”?

• How rebranding helps you expand and strengthen your business

• How to pivot quickly when your target audience changes

• What to do when you feel drained as an entrepreneur

• Optimization – Anna’s oddest health hacks (physical, mental, and spiritual)

• Unpacking the pros and cons of IVs, NAD injections, peptides, organ meat supplements, and more

• Entrepreneurship – Why high-performing entrepreneurs are starting to slow down

• Detail-Oriented vs. Visionary Entrepreneurs – What type are you? Do you need to be both to be successful?

Powerful Quotes by Anna Nassery

Your brand is not your logo, your brand is not your website, your brand is the way that people perceive your business. It’s a very energetic, emotional, visceral feeling.

Visual branding can and should be refreshed quite often.

Raw beef liver is literally the elixir of life.

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Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life: Challenges and Solutions

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a daunting task. It is a time of change, adjustment, and uncertainty. In this podcast, I share my personal experience from six years of active duty Army service, how I navigated being medically retired and resources to help other veterans and civilians alike navigate this unique transition.

In this episode, I begin by highlighting the common challenges during readjustment to civilian life, including relating to people who do not understand military personnel's experiences, reconnecting with family and reestablishing a role in the family, and finding employment. I emphasize the importance of being of service first and making connections with potential employers before asking for a job. I also stress the need for support and community during this transition.

"The transition from civilian to military and then military back to civilian is perhaps one of the most unique, most demanding, and most trying transitions of pretty much anything that I can think of, especially when it comes to identity, employment, community, and also mental health."

One of the biggest challenges that we veterans face when transitioning to civilian life is the lack of structure and support. In the military, there is a clear chain of command and a sense of community. However, outside the military, veterans may feel lost and alone. Joining or creating a community can help veterans feel connected and supported. The military provides a lot of support when it comes to moving to a new base or post, but this support is not automatically in place when someone separates from the military. Veterans and their families may have to find new ways to join or create a social community.

I also share resources from the US Department of Veterans Affairs and Military.com to help veterans navigate the transition. The article from the US Department of Veterans Affairs highlights the challenges veterans may find difficult, including relating to people who do not understand military personnel's experiences, reconnecting with family and reestablishing a role in the family, and finding employment.

"Finding veteran friendly employers not only means that, you know, they're aware, most of what we've gone through and have systems in place to better support that transition, but odds are you're gonna be working with a lot more veterans than non veterans."

I suggest finding military-friendly employers as they are actively seeking to hire veterans and appreciate the qualities they bring to the workplace. This can also provide a sense of community and support during the transition. I also advise veterans to identify their transferable skills and think about how they can be translated into a civilian job. For example, if you were in charge of a team or equipment, this shows leadership and responsibility, which are highly valued in the corporate world.

Attending a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) workshop is a great way to get started on your transition. The workshop covers everything from career exploration to job search strategies. It also provides valuable information on resume, cover letter, and interview preparation. The VA recommends attending a TAP workshop within 180 days of separation or retirement.

My personal experience provides insight into the challenges veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian life. I share my struggles with finding employment and reestablishing a role in my family. Chewning's story is a reminder that the transition from military to civilian life is not easy, but with the right resources and support, veterans can successfully navigate this unique transition.

If you are a veteran or know a veteran, this episode is a must-listen. It provides valuable insight into the challenges veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian life and offers resources to help. Remember, you are not alone in this transition, and there is support available to help you succeed.

Episode resources:

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Samson Odusanya dives deep into the power of the breath, how we can breathe more efficiently (because most of us aren’t), and how a deeper mind-body connection enables you to live a more empowered life. He highlights how breathwork helps you de-escalate your anxiety, regulate your nervous system, and even transform your relationship to crying.

Samson Odusanya is a wellness coach, empowerment guide, and breathwork coach and mentor on a mission to guide people back to themselves and support them in remembering their own power.

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Key Highlights

• Being a Work in Progress: What does that mean and how do you use breathwork to progress in life?

• Navigating and integrating our inner world and outer world.

• We aren’t breathing efficiently. How do we fix that so we can be more present?

• Why are we so afraid of what might come up during breathwork (or other modalities), even if it’s important?

• How to de-escalate feelings of anxiety and regulate your nervous system.

• Most people are disassociated from their bodies. Why?

• The moment that helped Samson develop a new relationship with crying.

Powerful Quotes by Samson Odusanya

As long as there’s breath in our lungs, we can keep moving forward.

It’s beyond breathwork, it’s about eliciting the safety within yourself to witness, to feel, to confront, to be with those very difficult parts of yourself without judgment.

Recommended Resources:

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The Journey Within: Tapping into Your Innate Wisdom and Goodness

Are you feeling lost or disconnected from your purpose in life? Do you want to tap into your innate wisdom and goodness? Look no further than the journey within. In this podcast, we explore the power of going within and connecting with your body, mind, and spirit to discover your true purpose and passion in life.

Yedda Stancil provides insight that is a must-listen for anyone looking to embark on a journey of personal growth and evolution. Yedda, a certified narrative coach and mindfulness meditation teacher, shares her expertise in this podcast, breaking down the components of going within and providing simple tools for beginning, continuing, and ending the journey.

One of the key takeaways from this podcast is that the ego is not something to be feared or eliminated. Instead, we learn to work with it and use it as a guide on our journey of personal growth and evolution. By becoming aware of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we can begin to break down the limiting beliefs that hold us back and prevent us from living our best lives.

The Power of Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of being present and aware of our thoughts and feelings without judgment. By practicing mindfulness, we can become more aware of our internal processes and make lasting changes that lead to a more fulfilling life. Yedda emphasizes the importance of understanding the thinking, feeling, behaving process. She explains that behavior change begins and ends in the unconscious, and that true change requires addressing the thoughts and beliefs that drive our emotions and actions.

'Behavior change actually starts begins and ends in the unconscious which is what's underneath the surface of our own psyche.'

Yedda's approach to personal growth and evolution is unique in that it focuses on making friends with our own ego. She teaches clients how to become aware of their thoughts and beliefs, and how to choose which ones serve them and which ones do not.

'What I really had to learn was to how to make friends with my own ego.'

The Power of Theta Brainwaves and Reprogramming Your Habits

Many of our habits and beliefs are formed during our early childhood years, between the ages of two and seven. During this time, we are in a state of subconsciousness, which is characterized by delta and theta brainwaves. These same brainwaves are also activated during hypnosis and mindfulness practices.

Theta brainwaves are programmable, which means that we can use them to reprogram our habits and beliefs. This is where hypnosis comes in. Hypnosis is the process of pulling up subconscious thoughts and beliefs into conscious awareness, rewriting them, and then pushing them back into the subconscious. By doing this, we can change our limiting beliefs and habits and create new, more empowering ones.

But how do we know what beliefs and habits we need to change? It all starts with self-awareness. We need to go within and examine our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This is where mindfulness comes in. By practicing mindfulness, we can become more aware of our limiting beliefs and habits and begin to change them.

The Power of Trusting Your Soul

Yedda believes that the key to unlocking our inner power is to become still and listen to our body and mind. By tuning into our inner world, we can access a deep well of wisdom and intuition that can guide us towards our true purpose and potential.

Through mindfulness, we can learn to let go of negative patterns and beliefs that hold us back, and cultivate a sense of inner peace and compassion. This can lead to greater happiness, fulfillment, and success in all areas of our lives.

So if you're ready to take the journey within and tap into your innate wisdom and goodness, tune in to today's episode!

Powerful quotes by Yedda:

Unleash your inner wisdom and goodness to embark on a journey of personal growth. It's already inside of you!

Reprogram your behavioral habit loop with Theta brain waves and unlock your true potential.

Silence is the key to unconditioned consciousness. Cultivate your mindfulness muscle and connect with your inner knowingness.

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Embracing Aging and Pushing Yourself Outside of Your Comfort Zone with Stephen Kotler

Are you ready to redefine your relationship with aging and live a fulfilling life? Look no further than this episode of Ever Forward Radio with author Stephen Kotler. In his book, 'Gnar Country: Growing Old & Staying Rad' Kotler challenges the traditional narrative of aging and encourages us to embrace our age and continue to pursue our passions. His message is empowering and inspiring, and his insights are a reminder that aging is a natural part of life and that we should embrace it rather than fear it.

'Society's obsession with youth is harmful. We need to embrace aging and recognize that we still have a lot to offer.'

One of the key takeaways from the podcast is the importance of pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone. Kotler emphasizes the need to find your challenge skill sweet spot and to show up every day to push yourself. He believes that this is the key to peak performance and to living a fulfilling life.

Kotler also discusses the importance of group flow activities, especially for those coming out of the military community. He suggests group creative activities and action adventure sports as the best options.

So, how can you apply Kotler's insights to your own life? Start by embracing your age and recognizing that you have a lot to offer. Don't let society's obsession with youth hold you back. Instead, push yourself outside of your comfort zone and find your challenge skill sweet spot. Whether it's through group flow activities or individual pursuits, make sure you show up every day to push yourself.

Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to redefine their relationship with aging and to live a fulfilling life. Kotler's insights are empowering and inspiring, and his message is one that everyone can benefit from. So, if you're looking to stay rad and push yourself outside of your comfort zone, be sure to check out this episode!

Steven Kotler is the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, the world’s leader in neuroscience-based peak performance research and training. He’s the author of several NYT best-selling books, including The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer. 

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Key Highlights

• Flow states have 26 known triggers and “flow follows focus”. What does that mean biologically?

• How to find the challenge/skill sweet spot.

• How can we get into a flow state more easily?

• The Biology of Aging: “Getting our biology to work for us, rather than against us”

• The hidden ways we are ego-driven & How to calm your ego.

• How our brain chemistry impacts learning, memory, flow, and performance.

• What shocked Steven the most about the Gnar Country experiment.

• Why he researched park skiing in relation to flow state.

• Activities that increase strength, stamina, agility, balance, and flexibility for peak performance aging.

• Hacks for tapping into flow state to overcome fear.

• What role does creativity play in growing old and staying rad?

Powerful Quotes by Steven Kotler

We have the best chance to drop into flow when the challenge of the task is about 5% greater than the skills we’re bringing to it.

Peak performers, the best of the best, use fear as a compass.

If you want to just thrive through the course of your life, there are certain things you need to do by certain periods. By age 30, you really sort of need to solve the crisis of identity… By age 40, you sort of need what economists call match fit – a tight link between who you are and what you do with most of your time… By 50, we have to forgive ourselves and we have to forgive others who have done us wrong.

Older adults who experience incredibly powerful emotions live longer and healthier lives… one of the reasons is when we experience very powerful, positive emotions, we boost the number of T cells, which fight disease, and then natural killer cells, which target tumors and other sick cells.

Oddly, one of the biggest drivers of confidence is leg strength.

Episode resources:

• The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler

• Gnar Country by Steven Kotler

• Flow in Sports by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Susan A. Jackson

• Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday

• EFR 678: Lessons From the World's Longest Study of Happiness with Dr. Marc Schulz

• The Immortality Key by Brian C. Muraresku

• Recapture the Rapture by Jamie Wheal

“How do I keep promises I make to myself?” This is a question I get asked a lot, and it’s one that all of us can benefit from knowing the answer to.

The ability to make and keep promises directly impacts our level of success in everything we do—whether it’s a promise to go to the gym regularly or stick to a diet, to double down on a side hustle or a relationship, or to follow through on writing a book or starting a podcast.

Listen in as I talk about the common reasons we don’t stick to our own promises, and why we shouldn’t beat ourselves up when we fail to meet our own standards. I also share four powerful tips for making better promises and seeing them through to fruition!

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Key Highlights

• The word “promise” can be used as either a noun or a verb. As a noun, a promise is “a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing, or that a particular thing will happen.” As a verb, when you promise something, you “undertake or declare that something will happen,” or “give good grounds for expecting a particular occurrence or situation.”

• Promises can quickly become too strict a commitment that holds too much emotionally-negative weight when not kept. If you’re constantly beating yourself up over broken promises, try changing your definition of “promise” from that of a noun to a verb. That means committing to the path rather than the destination. It means committing to the pursuit of the goal: the process, baby steps, and small wins required to accomplish what you set out to do.

• We know that we can keep getting away with broken promises when the only person we’re accountable to is ourselves. Take the pressure off of yourself by sharing your commitments with people you’re comfortable confiding in. This not only helps you grow your sphere of accountability beyond yourself, but it also allows you to gain precious feedback from those you trust.

• Lean into positive reinforcement. Reward yourself only for promises you actually keep, and dismiss the promises you fail to keep. When you assign feelings of happiness, contentment, and fulfillment to small kept promises, you’re more likely to follow through with larger promises.

• If there’s a particular promise that you’re continually breaking not long after making it, consider that you don’t really want it. For the sake of your mental health and the likelihood of fulfilling all other future promises you make to yourself, you might want to walk away from that one promise you keep failing to commit to.

Powerful Quotes

If you’re repeatedly failing yourself by breaking promises, I don’t think you really want it.

The most respectable thing you can do in the act of making promises to yourself, is to always act out of your truth and to act out of integrity.

When we have clarity of what we want for our lives, every other choice and promise we make is out of integrity to our most innate truth.

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