In this engaging conversation, Greg Harden, a renowned life coach known for mentoring champions like Tom Brady and Michael Phelps, shares insights from his book, Stay Sane in an Insane World. He discusses the balance between confidence and ego, the mental resilience needed to overcome obstacles, and the importance of control in personal growth. Greg highlights how Stoicism shapes his coaching philosophy, emphasizing that challenges are essential for success. Listeners will discover how to transform obstacles into opportunities and master their mindset.
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Control the Controllables
Focus your energy on what you can control.
Your competitors' focus on uncontrollables gives you an advantage.
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Brady's Mental Game
Tom Brady's tryout video revealed average physical abilities.
His superior mental game differentiated him and led to his success.
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Self-Belief over External Validation
Focus on effort and consistency, not just being liked.
Believe in yourself, regardless of external opinions.
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In this book, Greg Harden shares his expertise gained from decades of coaching top athletes and professionals. He provides powerful and practical advice on how to practice, train, and rehearse to achieve peak performance. Harden emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, controlling emotions and reactions, and building better habits. The book includes stories of how his advice has helped various individuals unlock their potential and live their best lives.
The obstacle is the way
Ryan Holiday
In 'The Obstacle Is the Way', Ryan Holiday presents a framework for turning obstacles into successes. Drawing from the philosophy of Stoicism and the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Holiday outlines three disciplines: perception, action, and will. He illustrates these principles with historical anecdotes from figures such as John D. Rockefeller, Amelia Earhart, Ulysses S. Grant, and Steve Jobs. The book emphasizes the importance of perception in shaping one's response to obstacles, the need for intentional and creative action, and the cultivation of will to persist through challenges. Holiday argues that by adopting these Stoic principles, individuals can transform their obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.
Ryan speaks with Greg Harden about how Stoicism influenced his new book Stay Sane in an Insane World: How to Control the Controllables and Thrive, the techniques that he has used to coach so many sports greats to the highest levels of success, the difference between confidence and ego, why Tom Brady likes The Obstacle Is The Way, and more.
Greg Harden is a life coach, motivational speaker and executive consultant who is best known for his work with 7-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady, Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard, and 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. He began work as a student-athlete counselor in 1986 when legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler brought him in after hearing of the work that Greg was doing in the local community as a clinical therapist. Greg also provides performance coaching to corporate executives and community leaders, and he has trained hundreds of managers and administrators on ‘managing trouble employees’. His work can be found at gregharden.com.
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