#219: How to Become More Self-Aware with Marc Champagne

Themes: Mental Health, Purpose, Career, Self-Awareness, Reflection   Summary: Today I’m joined by best-selling author, podcast host and mental fitness strategist Marc Champagne. In Mark’s book, Personal Socrates, he explored the pointed questions that stimulate our mental fitness and teach us how to direct our internal narrative to work for us instead of against us. Marc studied the prompts and practices of legends such as Kobe Bryant, Maya Angelou, Robin Williams, James Clear, Coco Chanel, Stephen Hawking, and many others to bring clarity, intentionality, and possibility to every aspect of reader’s lives. In this episode, Marc unpacks what he’s learnt about the mental fitness practices and reflective questions shaping the lives of some of the most successful and brilliant thinkers in the world.  Discover: The simple daily practice almost all successful/impactful people have in common Staying motivated, even at your lowest moments How journaling can help you understand yourself better Questions for increased self-awareness 00:00 Intro 00:50 Leaving a secure job 06:11 Failing and starting again 11:40 Micro-moments of motivation 14:34 Top 3 mental fitness habits 16:42 One question away from a different mindset 18:41 Importance of self-reflection 20:15 Journaling 25:42 What we’re pretending not to know 27:22 Why we’re afraid of slowing down 32:08 The hard to answer questions 35:51 Personal Socrates 40:53 Definition of mental fitness 45:39 Be in a state of possibility   Links: Marc Champagne’s Instagram Behind The Human Podcast Behind The Human Website Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers    Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

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