99: Navigating Uncertainty With Resilience – A Discussion with Sally Mahamdeh Part 2
Feb 28, 2025
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Join Sally Mahamdeh, a certified intelligence coach from Palestine, as she dives into the depths of resilience amidst life's uncertainties. She and Maurice share personal stories about navigating challenges across cultures, like the impact of political unrest in Lebanon. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and community support while emphasizing the value of a 'mental diet' for well-being. Discover how embracing change and mindfulness can lead to personal joy, even in turbulent times. It's an inspiring conversation filled with actionable insights!
Embracing a diverse range of experiences enriches life, encouraging individuals to explore meaningful paths outside their comfort zones.
Maintaining a positive mindset through selective information consumption enables people to thrive amidst external uncertainties and challenges.
Deep dives
Embracing Diversity of Experience
The speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing a diverse range of experiences throughout life, showcasing his extensive background in various fields such as acting, military service, and real estate. By pursuing a multitude of roles, he aims to enrich his life with experiences and relationships, rather than accepting a conventional existence. This approach encourages individuals to step outside their comfort zones and explore different paths that feel meaningful to them. The message is clear: life is an adventure meant to be experienced fully and authentically.
Coping in Uncertain Times
The podcast discusses how to cope when external circumstances threaten the lifestyle one has chosen, particularly during periods of turmoil such as geopolitical conflicts. The speaker shares personal insights on living between the East Coast of the U.S. and the Middle East, highlighting the impact of ongoing conflicts on his life. He advocates for adopting a mindset that prioritizes personal safety and fulfillment, suggesting that individuals can still find joy and purpose even amidst uncertainty. This perspective allows listeners to navigate their own challenges and maintain focus on what feels good in their lives.
The Power of Mental Diets
A significant discussion point is the concept of maintaining a 'mental diet' by selectively consuming information that nurtures one's well-being. The speaker highlights the importance of filtering negative influences, including traditional media and toxic social interactions, to cultivate a positive mindset. By surrounding oneself with uplifting ideas and supportive people, individuals can enhance their mental health and overall happiness. This conscious choice to limit exposure to negativity reinforces the notion that our inner environment shapes our outer reality.
Living Authentically Amidst Societal Norms
The speaker underscores the vital practice of living authentically, despite societal pressures and external opinions. He points out that successful and mindful individuals often disengage from conversations or situations that contradict their values or goals. Instead of convincing others of their choices, they prioritize their own well-being and personal journey. This mindset fosters courage to follow one’s instincts, and ultimately, encourages others to see merit in authentic living through personal example.
In this powerful continuation of their conversation, Maurice sits down once again with Sally Mahamdeh, a certified intelligence coach, to explore how to navigate life’s uncertainties—especially when external circumstances seem out of your control. (If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out Episode 98 for Part 1!)
Maurice shares his personal challenges of building a life between the U.S. and the Middle East, where ongoing conflicts have disrupted his plans. Rather than letting obstacles define him, he leans into his Try Life On philosophy to adapt and move forward. For Sally, who is originally from Palestine, this discussion is deeply personal, adding another layer of insight and resilience to the conversation.
Join them as they dive into strategies for coping with instability, embracing change, and finding ways to thrive—even when the world around you feels uncertain.
Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Sally and tell her you heard her on Try Life On!