Chasing Excellence [ đź’ ] From Oblivion to Awareness, w/ Chris Irwin
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Dec 3, 2024 Chris Irwin, a retired Navy SEAL and the Communication Director of the Navy SEAL Foundation, discusses training the mind for mental resilience through his project, Rare Sense. He introduces the seven mind-killers that hinder mental health, starting with oblivion as a significant barrier to awareness. The conversation emphasizes the differentiation between conscious and subconscious thinking and shares practical strategies like meditation to cultivate awareness and resilience. Listeners will find valuable insights into transforming mindset for better performance in life and sports.
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Mental Health as a Spectrum
- Mental health is a spectrum, not binary, like physical health.
- We can train our minds for fitness, just as we train our bodies.
Observing Thoughts
- Most thoughts are subconscious chatter, not actively generated by us.
- Learn to observe these thoughts objectively, like an information stream.
Meditation for Awareness
- Practice meditation to build awareness of your thoughts.
- Start with simple exercises like focusing on your breath or what you hear.