A Master Class in Resilience | George Mumford

Aug 12, 2020

In this engaging conversation, George Mumford, a legendary meditation teacher known for guiding icons like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, shares his profound insights on resilience. He recounts his journey from overcoming addiction to becoming a beacon of mindfulness. George introduces listeners to his practical frameworks, including the Three C’s and Four A’s, to navigate grief and high-pressure situations. Reflecting on recent losses, he emphasizes community's role in fostering compassion and the transformative power of mindfulness in enhancing our everyday lives.

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ANECDOTE

Kobe's Passing

George Mumford recounts learning of Kobe Bryant's death and his initial disbelief.
He reflects on their close relationship, including a helicopter ride they shared.

INSIGHT

Holding Hurt and Generating Hope

George Mumford discusses finding peace amidst personal tragedies by focusing on generating hope.
He interprets Kobe Bryant's death as having a greater positive impact than a long life might have.

INSIGHT

Illusion of Separateness

Mumford emphasizes interconnectedness, citing examples like 9/11 and the Boston Marathon bombing.
He highlights how people transcend separateness in crises, recognizing shared humanity.

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Today we have a master class in resilience. My guest is George Mumford, who has overcome some towering difficulties in his own life, including an addiction to drugs. He went on to become a legendary meditation teacher who has worked with athletes such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. We talk about how we can all develop the skill of resilience through meditation. Just like the Buddha did, George loves to teach using lists. You’ll hear him discuss the Three C’s, the Four A’s, and the Five Super Powers. You will also hear him talk about how he has had to apply these skills afresh in the past few months, when he has experienced death in his family, as well as the death of his friend Kobe Bryant. As you may have heard me mention in Monday’s episode, we are dedicating this whole week to the interrelated themes of resilience and grit. If you missed it, go check out Monday’s episode with psychologist Angela Duckworth, who wrote a whole book on grit. One last note: George has a fantastic course in the Ten Percent Happier app all about learning how to face high-pressure situations, such as the one we are in right now. See details on links within the show notes below. Where to find George Mumford online: Website: https://georgemumford.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtmumford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MINDFULATHLETE/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george.mumford/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAqkXr3IpLgiNw88qjLKtA To listen to George Mumford's course in the Ten Percent Happier app (available only to app subscribers), visit https://10percenthappier.app.link/GeorgeMumfordPerformancePod. Other Resources Mentioned: The Way of Man by Martin Buber: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Man-According-Teaching-Hasidism/dp/0806500247 Maya Angelou: https://www.mayaangelou.com/ The Biology of Belief by Bruce H. Lipton: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011AE5OY6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Overcoming Adversity / "At Home with George" April 23rd Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T-Ie8nB-qQ Additional Resources: Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide Free App access for Frontline Workers: https://tenpercent.com/care Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/george-mumford-273