The Mark Divine Show

 Anthony Trucks is a former NFL player, currently a speaker, author and an entrepreneur. He talks today with Commander Divine from the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe. Anthony talks about his very difficult childhood, and how he has been able to manage the shifts in his own life. Learn how: We need to learn how to update our mental software How we use the see-shift-sustain method to recognize our patterns and then make lasting change. We need a coach to get our self-perception clear Listen in to hear how to make change happen in your life and make it stick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bizzie Gold is a leader in the personal development and wellness field. Her past clients include Julia Roberts and Jennifer Love Hewitt, among others. She's also the founder and developer of Buti Yoga, which focuses on making yoga about both movement and self-development. From the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe, Commander Divine talks to her about her BREAK method of psychotherapy and her Buti Yoga practice and business. Listen now to discover how to understand your past and make it work for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Commander Divine continues reading from his new book, "Staring Down the Wolf."  In this section, Mark focuses on how imperative it is to always be growing and transforming if you want to become an elite leader. Listen to this episode to learn: Why willingly accepting challenges is the key to growth How mentorship teaches both skills and purpose Why it's not useful to train the same thing over and over again and why variety is essential.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Waddell is a well-known U.S.A Paralympic champion.  Recently he biked up Mt. Kilimanjaro! And he was awarded the title of "Unsung Hero of Compassion" by the Dalai Lama in 2005. Chris talks with Mark about overcoming your challenges as well as learning how to work with the challenges in others. Listen now to discover: Why our ability to manage what happens to us is more important than making plans Why you should stop trying to be a Superman and take help when it's offered instead How being an athlete can give you knowledge of how hard work and pain can actually feel good and be helpful How teams are the real foundation of powerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ATP Science head scientist Matt Legge and co-founder Jeff Doidge are two Australians revolutionizing the field of supplements.  They get into gut health and it being one of the most important aspects of nutrition, how nutrients need to be bio-available so the body can actually use them and how whole food is still the best way to get the nutrients you need.  Mark and the ATP Founders get into this and more from the Spartan races at Lake Tahoe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark talks to his good friend Doctor Parsley about the importance and physiology of sleep. Kirk Parsley is a former Navy SEAL, a doctor, author and entrepreneur. His book is called "Sleep to Win: How Navy SEALs and Other High Performers Stay on Top".  Kirk also produces the Sleep Remedy, a mixture of supplements to help your body sleep properly. Listen to this podcast to find out: Why we often undervalue sleep, especially in the high performance community (HINT: Sleeping too little is often seen as a sign of toughness!) How to stop being "woken up" by things that take up your attention Why we should be teaching kids about sleep and their sleep needs Why proper rest is so important to achieving peak performance See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Holiday is a well-known author of several books about using Stoic philosophy in the modern world, including "Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent," "The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph," and "Stillness Is the Key" which has just been released. Commander Divine talks to Ryan Holiday about his books, his writing process and what he has learned through his study of the Stoics and other philosophers. Hear how: Life is as much about the things we DON'T do as it is about our actions and deeds. Journaling is an essential component of understanding and reflecting on what we actually know and understand. A huge difficulty in the modern world is making the time for the stillness that we need. Listen to this episode for insights and greater understanding of ancient philosophy, and how it is essential for modern life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Sweeney is an expert in fear and how you can manage it to make better decisions. He is a former Olympic rower and the author of the book "Fear is Fuel." Today he talks to Commander Divine about how he transformed fear into motivation rather than paralysis. Hear how: Every decision we make is made from either fear or opportunity You must learn to get comfortable with fear so that it can't be used against you. Patrick has used breathing exercises as part of a complete approach to fear management Listen to this episode to hear how you can turn fear to your advantage and make it work for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, Commander Divine talks about Respect and the key to earning it from your own team as a leader.  Focusing on the three essential character traits for Respect: Integrity-honestly and internal consistency backed by strong moral compass Authenticity- being "I" and "We" vs "me" and "them" Clarity- explicitly communicating what outcomes are expected and desirable Don't miss this episode to learn about how respect is essential to lead and how it can be earned.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gabrielle Reece is a world-renowned athlete, TV personality, New York Times bestselling author, and model. Together with her husband Laird, they launched a new all-encompassing fitness program called XPT. Find out what she has to say on parenting as an athlete, training, business leadership and so much more. Hear how. Business leadership is about knowing and being willing to learn from others. Gabby's understanding of parenting is that kids can't really be compelled to do things, even things that they're good at. As you get older, training is as much or more about maintaining physical ability as it is about elite performance Listen to this episode to get an inside look at an elite, athletic life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.