How To Silence Your Inner Critic Practically

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In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim continues his powerful conversation on timeless spiritual wisdom, sharing five transformative teachings from his mentor, Don Xavier, and Don Juan. As the podcast evolves toward applied spirituality, Jim unpacks how these guiding principles can radically shift your focus, peace, and personal power as you move into 2026. 

Building on last week’s insights, Jim dives deeper into what it means to live with awareness, manage your attention, and step beyond fear and self-talk. Through personal stories, including his own health challenges and lessons learned from the Toltec path, Jim shows how ancient truths can be applied to modern struggles—helping you release anxiety, redirect your energy, and reclaim inner calm. 

If you’re ready to stop overthinking, step out of fear, and align with higher consciousness, this episode gives you a clear and practical roadmap to start living as the warrior you were meant to be. 

What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

• You are where your attention is (04:15) Jim explains how the quality of your life is determined by where you place your attention—and how shifting focus from fear and judgment to appreciation instantly changes your reality. 

• Everything always has been, is now, and will always be fine (09:30) Learn how to trust life’s continuity through challenges, losses, and uncertainty, and why—even in chaos—things are always unfolding perfectly. 

• When the warrior stops talking, even the craziest of tasks become possible (17:45) Discover the immense power of silencing your inner dialogue and how mastering your self-talk makes anything achievable. 

• A warrior does not preoccupy himself with his fear (25:40) Jim shows how fear is created entirely in the mind and how to stop letting imagined dangers control your emotions and decisions. 

• Fear is the idleness of will (30:50) Understand why fear thrives in inaction—and how simply moving forward, even imperfectly, brings clarity, courage, and freedom. 

Listen, apply, and enjoy! 

Transformational Takeaway 

Fear dissolves in motion. When you stop arguing with yourself, stop feeding fear with your thoughts, and simply take the next step, you reclaim your power. Remember—your attention creates your world. Keep it on appreciation, truth, and growth, and you’ll step into 2026 grounded, fearless, and free. 

Mentioned Resources:

https://www.jimfortin.com/eliminate-fear-and-negativity/

https://jimfortin.com/insiders

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With gratitude,
Jim