Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook

Tom Bilyeu Q&A: Morning Rituals, Silencing Self-Doubt, and Why Goals Are Just Cattle Prods

Oct 2, 2025
Tom shares insights on managing self-doubt and the importance of breathing techniques during pressure. He highlights the significance of taking bold actions aligned with your identity to overcome fear. The discussion critiques the law of attraction, stressing the need for action and responsibility. He provides a glimpse into his morning routine, which includes gym sessions and meditation. Tom emphasizes the value of focusing on the present and community collaboration to foster growth.
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ADVICE

Practice Compartmentalizing Under Pressure

  • When stakes feel high, treat the moment as practice to train your emotional control and compartmentalization.
  • Use diaphragmatic breathing and intentionally redirect attention to perform despite stress.
ADVICE

Use Identity To Overcome Fear

  • Refuse to let fear dictate actions by declaring and acting from a courageous identity.
  • Move toward fears of emotional or social failure repeatedly to rewire what you tolerate in yourself.
INSIGHT

Listen To Criticism That Moves You

  • The inner critic can fuel improvement when you only heed it to progress toward clear goals.
  • Listen to self-critique selectively and convert it into actionable behaviors that move you forward.
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