Building the Elite Podcast
Paradoxical Intent - Leaning Into Fear - Ep. 35
Feb 7, 2023
Exploring the concept of fear and pain in military special operations, focusing on using pain as a guide rather than a hindrance. Discussing how emotions like fear can intensify pain perception and the importance of mental resilience in endurance activities. Delving into paradoxical intention as a method to confront fears and break harmful cycles, emphasizing the need to navigate pain for personal growth.
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- Pain can be a signpost to be managed, not a stop sign, reframe discomfort with practice.
- Paradoxical intention breaks the cycle of fear and pain, confront fears to increase pain tolerance.
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Understanding Pain as a Signal
Pain is viewed as a signpost rather than a stop sign, indicating discomfort that can be managed with the right kind of practice. By rationally analyzing thoughts and feelings during intense exertion, individuals can learn to be in pain without suffering. Pain and fatigue are complex, predictive emotions influenced by physiological data, attention focus, and how much individuals believe something should hurt.
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