Modern Wisdom

#549 - Mark Bell - Stop Being Shamed Out Of Your Competitive Edge

Nov 7, 2022

01:19:30

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The Effect of Increased Choice and Sovereignty on Anxiety

01:00

How to Deal with Difficult Conversations

00:50

The Fragility of Routines

01:47

The Importance of Being Around Like-Minded People

01:29

Introduction

5min

Powerlifting Coaches: Mark Bell

2min

What I've Learned From Louis Simmons

5min

Is Excellence a Lonely Pursuit?

2min

Having a Group of People Around You to Talk About Your Successes

4min

Getting Better at Complimenting

5min

Are You Trying to Get Ahead of Themselves?

3min

The American Dream Super, but Isn't It?

5min

The Most Selfless Thing I Can Do Is to Be Selfless

4min

10.

Getting Out of the Scarcity Mindset and Into the Abundance Mindset

6min

11.

How to Push Hard Enough With Someone

5min

12.

Having Equanimity in the Face of Adversity

2min

13.

I'm Not Sure if I Can Change My Mindset

2min

14.

How Much Leeway Do People Have to Change

3min

15.

Is There a Way to Change the World?

4min

16.

The Paradox of Choice

2min

17.

The Paradox of Choice

4min

18.

Are You Using Social Media to Help You Grow and Expand?

3min

19.

Reframe Stress in a More Effective Way

2min

20.

How Do You Deal With Stress?

3min

21.

Exercise Resistance Training - The Lotion Movement Is the Key Motivation

4min

22.

The Frustration of Routines

3min

23.

Do You Know How to Do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

2min

24.

I'm a Big Fan of Sticking to the Things That You Like

2min

25.

Mark Smelly Bell Strength Is Never Weak

2min

Mark Bell is a world record-breaking powerlifter, owner of Super Training Gym and inventor of the Sling Shot.

A lack of support killed more dreams than a lack of competence ever did. There's a modern trend that trying hard at things and taking them seriously is uncool. Disincentivising excellence is one of the worst habits a society can have and it's time to put a stop to it.

Expect to learn why taking a compliment is a skill that many of us don't have, why there is no growth without having a goal you're working toward, why Mark has never had a bad day, what it was like to train under the legendary Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell, how crucial the story you tell yourself about life is and much more...

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