TMHS 713: How To Build Your Mental Fitness & Stay Sane In An Insane World - With Greg Harden
Aug 16, 2023
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Greg Harden, a renowned peak performance coach, joins the podcast to explain how to be successful in life by reinventing your mindset. They discuss empowering yourself, forming better habits, and letting go of the past. They also highlight the transformation of Desmond Howard, emphasizing his dedication to training and mental preparation. The chapter on neuroplasticity explores the role of magnesium and sodium electrolytes in brain health. The importance of forgiveness, letting go, and intentional self-assessment is also discussed.
Mindset and mental health play a crucial role in achieving success.
Forgiveness, self-love, and self-acceptance are essential for overcoming obstacles and achieving goals.
Being open to feedback, conducting self-assessments, and making necessary changes are vital for personal growth and transformation.
Deep dives
The Power of Mindset Changes in Transforming Lives
The podcast episode discusses the mindset changes that have led to the transformation of superstar athletes like Tom Brady and Michael Phelps. The guest speaker, Greg Harden, a peak performance coach, shares his insights on the importance of being humble and hungry in achieving success. He emphasizes the need to take full responsibility for one's life and to focus on personal growth and self-improvement. Harden also highlights the significance of forgiveness, self-love, and self-acceptance in overcoming obstacles and achieving one's goals.
The Art of Transformation and Self-Evaluation
Harden explains the process of transformation and self-evaluation, emphasizing the importance of deliberate and intentional change. He encourages individuals to extract the positive qualities and characteristics from their own lives and the people around them while letting go of self-defeating attitudes and behaviors. The conversation explores the concept of forgiveness and the power of choosing to forgive, not for the sake of others, but for personal growth and mental well-being. Harden also emphasizes the value of self-inquiry, self-assessment, and critical self-reflection in the process of personal transformation.
Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Constructive Feedback
The episode highlights the need to overcome challenges and be open to constructive feedback. Harden discusses the dangers of obsessing over criticism and being uncomfortable with being critiqued, emphasizing the importance of embracing feedback as an opportunity for growth. He introduces the concept of SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) and encourages individuals to conduct self-assessments while also seeking input from trusted individuals who genuinely care about their well-being. The discussion underscores the value of objective evaluation and the willingness to make necessary changes based on feedback received.
Importance of Teaching Resilience and Being Coachable
Teaching resilience and being coachable are essential for success. The speaker emphasizes the importance of creating safe stressors and forward-thinking scenarios for children to develop resilience. They highlight the need for individuals, especially men, to be humble and open to learning from successful people and seeking help from mentors or consultants. They suggest reframing counseling as hiring a consultant and emphasize the power of getting coaching, counseling, and mentorship to improve mental fitness and stack the deck in one's favor.
The Role of Recovery Time in Mental Fitness
Recovery time is a crucial aspect of mental fitness. The speaker compares mental fitness to physical fitness and explains that just as physical fitness requires recovery time, mental fitness necessitates the ability to recover quickly from disappointments, mistakes, and success. They highlight the importance of developing a student mindset and not being overly sensitive to constructive criticism. The speaker encourages people to recover faster from negative experiences and mistakes, emphasizing the significance of staying present, practicing mindfulness, and focusing on personal growth and self-improvement.
“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.”
-Maya Angelou
What is one thing that all successful people have that helps them stand out from the rest, and helps them be successful? The answer is simple: Every aspect of our lives is impacted by our mindset and our mental health … and a healthy understanding of the power within is what makes famous people like Tom Brady and Michael Phelps become successful.
How do you get to where you want to be in life? What do you need to let go of? What new attitudes and behaviors do you need to learn? How can you reach true self-love and self-appreciation?
World-famous peak performance coach, Greg Harden, has helped countless people - including Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, and Desmond Howard - overcome their personal obstacles and change their mindsets. He joins us today to explain how to be successful in life by reinventing your mindset. You’ll learn how to become empowered and change your perspective. Listen in to gain all the tools you’ll need to change your mindset - and become the main character in your life’s story.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to empower yourself to gain a new perspective.
Why being humble is a crucial step to reinventing yourself.
The benefits of giving your all - even to things you hate.
Why forming better habits can bring you closer to what you love.
How self-appreciation can improve your relationship with others.
The importance of letting go of the past.
How to respond to the obstacles in your life.
The power of controlling your thoughts and how you feel.
Why it’s crucial to have a mentor or counselor.
Important insights about asking for help.
How learning from others can help you grow.
Ways to get rid of self-defeating attitudes.
What is neuroplasticity, and how it affects your brain.
How you can see physical manifestations from changing your mindset.
The importance of forgiving others for their mistakes and how it affects you.
How to create a plan by identifying what works in your life.
Why you should organize your thinking and behavior.
The secret of what truly sets humans apart from animals.
How to get rid of self-doubt.
Why you should welcome criticism.
What is a SWOT analysis and how can it help you achieve your goals.
